Friday, 27 December 2013

Things To Do At Harrison Hot Springs Community

By Harriett Crosby


Harrison Hot Springs Community is a popular destination for getaways and vacations. It's relaxing, never boring. It's easy to get to, 3 hours from Seattle, 5 hours from Vancouver. Whatever your budget, there's a place to stay, anything from camping to an elegant resort. Bring your boat, or rent one while you're there. Enjoy relaxing mineral waters at an upscale resort or at the public pool. There are trails to hike or bike, water activities, snow sports, gift shops, art galleries, fine dining, local pubs and cafes.

Sitting on the south end of Harrison lake, this village is a starting point for all kinds of water fun; skiing, white water rafting, ocean kayaking, paddle boating, and power boating, and of course swimming. Two water parks provide family entertainment, Bridal Falls Water Park, and the Harrison Floating Water Park. Enjoy water slides, banana tube rides, and bumper boats.

Hop a boat for a scenic tour. Hike the shoreline. Board the Air Tram for a scenic ride over the valley and through 7 mountain tunnels. Book a fishing charter and bring home salmon, steelhead trout, or sturgeon.

Visit a living museum of an early 1900's general store at the Kilby Historic Site. Several local farms offer products and tours to the public. Stop at a hazelnut orchard, a dairy farm, or a poultry farm. The Back Porch is an antiques store and pottery studio. The Public Art Gallery hosts monthly showings by local artists. Twice a year the dedicated Multicultural Choir hosts a music concert. And just to say you did a little bit of everything, take in a stock car race at the Agassiz Speedway.

Festival season begins in April with the Tulips of the Valley Festival. June brings Sasquatch Days. The First Nation returns to compete in war canoe races. Enjoy a barbecue and stories of Sasquatch sightings. The Art Festival runs for 10 days in July, showcasing international musicians. Enjoy concerts, art displays, and an arts and crafts market. Also in July, residents celebrate Canada Day. Then there's the Dragon Boat Regatta, and the Food Cycle Tour. Ending the summer is music on the beach over Labor Day weekend. The Harrison Beer Festival is the local version of Oktoberfest. November join in the Bald Eagle Watch Festival. Christmas in the Village ends the years array of local and quaint festivals.

The First Nations revered the hot springs for their supernatural healing properties. Visit the spa and resort for a dip in the healing waters, a massage, a body wrap, facial, pedicure, or manicure. Or just visit the public pool for a relaxing dip in the healing waters of the hot springs.

The snow covered mountains of this area provide a wealth of winter activities. There's downhill skiing, cross country skiing, back country skiing. There's dog sledding, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling. Warm up at the end of the day with a visit to the hot springs.

Harrison Hot Springs community is located on a lake, next to the hot springs, and surrounded by mountains. Find brochures and maps at the Visitors Centre. Explore Provincial Parks. Enjoy water activities, hiking, and biking. Come back in winter for fun in the snow activities. Don't neglect the art community with its music concerts and art galleries.




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