Tuesday, 14 January 2014

Use The Harrison Hot Springs Forum To Plan Your Vacation

By Marissa Velazquez


If you are planning a visit to British Columbia or if you just want to be informed and entertained, the Harrison Hot Springs Forum is the place to point your browser. This tiny spa resort town is found at the southern end of Harrison Lake near Vancouver in British Columbia. Read what other say about their visits and feel free to ask a question of your own.

The tiny resort community, with a population of only 1,500 lucky residents, was named after a man named Benjamin Harrison, who was a deputy governor of the Hudson's Bay Company. The residents are "lucky" because they have year-round access to the hot springs for which the vacation spot is known. There are two hot springs. "Sulphur" has a temperature of 65F, while "Potash" is slightly cooler at 40F. With an average of 1,300 ppm of dissolved mineral salts, Harrison Hot Springs has one of the highest concentrations of any mineral spring.

The general consensus is there is not a lot to do in the winter time in Harrison Hot Springs. If you are looking for a sizzling night life, this may not be the place for you. The springs are open, so visitors can certainly chill out there. It is also handy for strolling on the beach. If you are after solitude away from the madding crowds, then this place certainly fits the bill. The pizza place in question, by the way, does not have a liquor license.

The sanctuary at the Westminster Abbey in nearby Mission is open to visitors all year round. The architecture is magnificent and the stained glass windows are stunning. You can learn about the monks' unique way of life, stroll around the beautiful grounds at the monastery and enjoy a picnic lunch in Sasquatch Provincial Park at Green Point.

A common question is how long visitors should plan to stay in Harrison Hot Springs. This depends wholly on the purpose of your trip. It is perfect if you want to recharge your batteries after a strenuous period at work or a broken relationship. With enough restaurants and shops open, you are not completely starved for company. It is the perfect environment for completing a piece of written work, be it a graduate thesis or your great American (or Canadian) novel.

For museums, art and music festivals and theatres, you will have to go further afield, maybe using the resort as your base of operations. The town does have an art gallery called the Ranger Station. Run by the Kent Harrison Arts Council, the museum is open all year round. In addition to hosting works by the artist in residence, it displays the efforts of local school kids.

Nearby Hicks Lake offers opportunities for canoeing, boating and hiking. Visit the Sasquatch Tours to find out the evidence in favour of the mythical beast. Tour a local farm and enjoy a meal and a refreshing beverage at one of the interesting places to eat.

If the comments on Harrison Hot Springs Forum are anything to go by, this is a great place to visit. It works as an add-on to a trip to Vancouver or on its own as a tranquil get-away spot. Consult the forum for further information and don't forget to leave your own contribution!




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