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HARRISON HOT SPRINGS

official 2018 VISITORS’ GUIDE

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GREAT ESCAPE

Slip away to Harrison Hot Springs Resort and lose yourself in a world of rejuvenation. Wash your cares away in the natural hot springs pools, dine and dance the night away in the Cooper Room, and unwind with a treatment at the spa. Whether you’re out on the town, or staying at the resort, it’s the perfect escape with everything you need to unwind and have some fun.

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fast facts

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find your adventure

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fun with family

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fun on the water

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fun on the green

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fun on two legs

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nature lovers

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fun on wheels

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entertainment & events calendar

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maps

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shopping

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dining

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circle farm tour & fun in the country

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sasquatch country

H ello !

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fun with history

Let us know what you enjoyed by using our social media hashtags #justuptheroad & #harrisonhotsprings.

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health & wellness

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renew your spirit

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day trips

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accommodation guide

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local services

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It is with great pleasure that we at Tourism Harrison welcome you to the Village of Harrison Hot Springs and the spectacular region that surrounds us. This free guide has been designed to give you an overview of our region and make the most of your time with us.

Have a question? Drop by the visitor centre and say hello or visit our website at tourismharrison.com We hope you enjoy your time in our beautiful village.

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Tourism Harrison

How to find us

Harrison Hot Springs is only a 90-minute drive east of Vancouver, and less than three hours north of Seattle.

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The quickest route here is via Highway 1, taking exit 135 at Bridal Falls. For a slower pace, enjoy the Scenic 7 Hwy through Mission.

Both Abbotsford International & Vancouver International Airports service our area, & docking facilities are available for float planes.

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PUBLISHER: Carly Ferguson EDITOR: Nina Grossman SALES & MARKETING: Christine Douglas GRAPHIC DESIGN: Tiffany Larkan TOURISM HARRISON: 499 Hot Springs Road PO Box 255, Harrison Hot Springs, BC,V0M 1K0 604-796-5581 CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS: Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa, Harrison Festival of the Arts, Kilby Historic Site, Black Press, BC Sportfishing Group, Agassiz Circle Farm Tour, Julia Gilbert-Stevens, Graham Osborne and Tourism Harrison.

The 2018 Visitor Guide was produced by Tourism Harrison and The Agassiz-Harrison Observer. No part of this publication may be reprinted without the expressed written consent of Tourism Harrison. Both Tourism Harrison and The AgassizHarrison Observer have made every effort to ensure that the information in this publication is accurate but cannot guarantee the correctness of all information, including errors or omissions, and will not be held responsible.

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Interesting facts about

Harrison Hot Springs:

•H arrison Hot Springs is a world famous centre for Sasquatch activity and investigation. Learn more at our Sasquatch Museum located in the Visitor Centre.

•O ur local sturgeon can grow over 14 feet in length, and weigh in excess of 1,500 pounds.

•H arrison Lake is 60 km long & 275 metres in depth in some areas. Glacier-fed and ice cold year-round this lake is sparsely populated & boaters are urged to stay tuned to VHF channel 68.

•O ur hot springs can be enjoyed year-round by visiting the indoor public pool or Harrison Hot Springs Resort, where the pools are sourced by the two hot springs at the south end of the lake.

HARRISON HISTORY

Fast FACTS

•W hen gold was first discovered on the Fraser in 1858, there was an explosion of activity with miners from around the world racing to B.C. to find their fortunes.

•A s there were no roads into the interior, the first and only route to the gold fields was by sternwheeler up the Fraser and Harrison Rivers, up Harrison Lake to the newly established town of Port Douglas.

Disembarking there, miners faced a long and arduous journey over 162 km (100 miles) of rough tracks and more lakes to Lillooet.

•W hen the Caribou road was built in 1863 through the Fraser Canyon to Barkerville, this difficult water route was eventually abandoned. Although the gold rush faded, Harrison Hot Springs continues to flourish!

•T he Potash spring has a temperature of 40˚C (120˚F) and the Sulphur spring is 65˚C (150˚F).

View the source by walking along the west side of the lake.

•H arrison Hot Springs is a mecca for musicians and artists, who flock to the area each year for the Harrison Festival of the Arts.

The Harrison sasquatch Museum

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While you’re visiing Harrison come and see the new Harrison Sasquatch Museum located in the Harrison Visitor Centre. The Harrison region has been known for Sasquatch acivity since the Sts’ailes first seeled here many thousands of years ago. It became the centre of Sasquatch invesigaion thanks to the legacy of local legend John Green. Come and learn about this elusive beast.... you never know who you might bump into.

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. . . with the family PAGE 6

• Have a water fight •C ool off at our floating waterpark • Picnic in our parks • Ride a bicycle built for four

. . . on the water PAGE 8

. . . for the Adventurous

• Go for a swim

• Take up paragliding

• Paddle the Harrison River

• Visit the local Speedway

• Go boating

• Join local rock climbers

• Book a fishing tour

• Go river rafting

• Take the scenic route

• Ski our mountain

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. . . on the Greens PAGE 15

. . . on two legs

• Harrison Resort Golf Course

• Go for a walk

• Sandpiper Golf Course

• Go for a hike

• Bridal Falls Golf Club

• Try geocaching

• Falls Golf & Country Club

• Take a winter walk

• Hope Golf & Country Club

• Take a shopping stroll

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. . . Close to Nature PAGE 17

. . . On Wheels

• Take an eco tour

• Back road riding

• Go bird watching

• Explore Sasquatch Park

• Explore local waterfalls

• Cycle our dike system

• See salmon spawning

• Hit the Mountain Trails or lower Bear Mountain

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• Search for Sasquatch

. . . with Entertainment PAGE 19

. . . in the Country

• Take in an outdoor concert

• Visit our countryside

• Enjoy amazing festivals

• Do the Circle Farm Tour

• Dance all night

• Take in the Tulip Festival

• Peruse art galleries

• Try the Agassiz Farms Cycle Tour

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. . . exploring history PAGE 36

. . . renewing your spirit

• Discover the Gold Rush

• Try our healing waters

• Explore Kilby Historic Site

• Book a massage

• Drive out to Yale

• Take a yoga class

• Pan for gold

• Learn holistic healing

• Visit a Historical CPR station

• Sit, be quiet, meditate

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Fun

WITH THE

HAVE A WATER FIGHT

Family

Bring your entire family to the Village to share a memorable day of entertainment and fun.

Rent blaster bumper boats from the Harrison Resort Marina. They also have banana boats, canoes, kayaks, jet skis, motor and pedal boats.

EXPLORE THE VILLAGE BY QUADRICYCLE Take the family on a self-guided tour of the Village on one of Jamie’s Quadricycles.

SLIP & SLIDE AWAY Bridal Falls Waterpark offers slides for all ages, a hot tub and picnic areas.

PACK A PICNIC FOR RENDALL PARK Picnic tables and shade trees set the scene for a memorable family meal at the north end of the Village. Seasonal washrooms available.

GREEN POINT Get away from the crowds at this provincial park just up Rockwell Drive.

SOAK UP THE SUN Spend some quality time building castles in the sand on one of the most picturesque beaches in B.C.

MEET OUR LOCAL VILLAGE SASQUATCH Whether coming or going, be sure to stop at the entrance to Harrison for a photo op with our Sasquatch. You’ll also find our friendly Sasquatch at the Harrison Village Mall, sitting quietly on a bench. Get that camera ready!

COOL OFF WITH ICE CREAM Our beachfront is sprinkled with shops that will cater to your sweet tooth.

WIPEOUT! Try your skills on Harrison’s own version of “Wipeout” at the Harrison Water Park.

VISITOR CENTRE Stop in to get a photo with Hot Springs Harry, or learn about the history of the Sasquatch in our new Sasquatch Museum.

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Family Friendly EVENTS...

For a complete calendar of events, see pages 20-23 of the guide.

FAMILY DAY • February 10 Harrison Hot Springs is the perfect place for a family get-a-away! Join us in celebrating Family Day in the Memorial Hall February 10th; admission is by donation. Enjoy Science World demonstrations, along with an array of fun children’s crafts. Stay tuned to our website for the full Family Day Schedule. Tourism Harrison www.tourismharrison.com. 604-796-5581

SASQUATCH DAYS Late June

CANADA DAY July 1

Bring the family down and watch the war canoe races, enjoy some bbq salmon and take in the music, dances and other entertainment as Sts’ailes comes to Harrison Hot Springs.

There is nothing like small town Canada Day, and Harrison Hot Springs’ celebration is complete with fireworks and a parade where all are invited. It’s the perfect family day.

AGASSIZ FARMS CYCLE TOUR July 21 Bring your bikes to Harrison and spend the day exploring the great local food and farms in Agassiz. This is quality family time.

CHILDREN’S DAY July 11

BANDS ON THE BEACH September 1-2

Children’s Day at the Harrison Festival of the Arts. Enjoy a day geared for the young and young at heart.

This legendary music festival takes place on Harrison Beach, is completely free and is the perfect way for the family to end the summer.

A full range of water activities for all ages. Try our new Floating Water Park situated in Harrison Hot Springs....Grab some friends and join us for some serious fun for all ages and group events! » Inflatable Water Park » Blaster Bumper Boats

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Just 90 minutes East of Vancouver on beautiful Harrison Lake.

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Fun Water ON THE

SWIMMING

PADDLING

BOATING

Jump in for a refreshing dip in our glacier-fed lake or the warmer Harrison lagoon and Hicks Lake in Sasquatch Provincial Park.

For a relatively safe adventure, canoe the Miami River through the Village or head to Hicks Lake. The Harrison River is an incredible outdoor wilderness trip that takes you past stunning scenery. While Harrison Lake can also be paddled, it can be extremely treacherous with high winds and large waves, and should only be attempted by experienced paddlers.

As the longest lake in southwestern B.C. there is plenty to explore by boat. Including coves and beaches, beautiful waterfalls, two islands and the connected Harrison River. With a public boat launch, complete with restroom and sani-station, several marinas and a large public dock, boating here is a breeze.

GETTING EQUIPPED Rentals of every sort can be found at the dock close to Harrison Hot Springs Resort.

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Harrison Lake Found at the southern end of the 60km long, glacier-fed Harrison Lake, the Village is a water lover’s paradise.

FISHING

Surrounded by rivers and lakes, Harrison Hot Springs offers exceptional fishing opportunities.

Reel in a prehistoric giant like our local sturgeon or get hooked on fly-fishing for steelhead and salmon. For expert fishing tips, visit the BC Sport Fishing Group in the lobby of the Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa. bcsportfishinggroup.com

Share your vacation memories.

Upload your photos to our Facebook page facebook.com/AgassizHarrisonObserver or facebook.com/tourismharrison

BOAT TOUR Sit back and let others do the navigating. Shoreline Tours operates the Laroan — a 56 ft. boat that provides scenic tours on the lake, and Harrison River. Harrison Eco Tours operates jet boat tours as well as guided kayak tours on the Harrison River. shorelinetours.ca • harrisonecotours.com

QuickFACTS

WINDSURFING Harrison Lake is a mecca for windsurfers, thanks to a predictable thermal wind that blows every summer. harrisonwindsports.com

Killer’s Cove Boat Rentals

Harrison Lake is the largest lake in southwestern BC. The lake is glacier-fed, is about 60 km long and 9 km across at its widest point covering approximately 250 square kilometres.

Weather and water conditions play a big role in your safety on the water. Before heading out on the lake, make sure you get the latest forecast. You should also be aware that Harrison Lake is known for its unpredictable weather conditions and like many other Canadian lakes, water temperatures can be very cold particularly in the spring. The effects of cold water immersion are not to be ignored and wearing a PFD is absolutely essential.

If you wish to do some recreational boating or participate in the many water sports, please make sure you have knowledge of boating safety, practices and behaviors before you embark on these activities. For more information on water safety and drowning prevention, please visit: BC Yukon Lifesaving Society http://www.lifesaving.bc.ca/ HARRISON HOT SPRINGS

Featured Rentals • Power Boats: 5-9 Passengers • Pontoon Boats: 12-14 Passengers • Pedal Boats: 2-5 Passengers • Chartered Boat Tours • Water Taxi Service • Paddle Boards • Kayaks & Canoes * VHF radio provided on all powerboats.

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MORE FUN ON THE HARRISON LAKE

water

Harrison Lake is much longer than it appears when you look at it from Harrison Hot Springs. At 60 kilometres long, it covers over 250 square kms. While it is now a freshwater lake, thousands of years ago it was not a lake at all, but an arm of the sea. It varies in depth from just a few feet to a maximum depth of 279 m. (916 ft.). It supports a rich bio-diversity of both seasonal and permanent animal species including: Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, Pink, Chum, Coho, Sockeye, and Chinook Salmon, Sturgeon, Harbor Seals, Canadian Geese, Great Blue Heron, and too many different types of waterfowl to list.

While the Lillooet River is the main waterway flowing into the lake, the lake also receives a constant supply of cold clear water from Mount Breckenridge glacier. The lake can be cold particularly in winter although in August it offers a refreshing swim. As well, storms can make the lake a dangerous place to be, so exercise caution and common sense when boating or paddling.

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An exciting adventure beckons in...

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TANDEM PARAGLIDING

SKI, PADDLE, HIKE MANNING PARK

Cure your weekday boredom with Fly BC. Paraglide off Mt. Woodside while enjoying some of the best scenery in B.C. Tandems, solo training and guaranteed fun!

Manning Park Resort is a four-season family resort that offers year-round camping and accommodation, hiking, canoeing, skiing/boarding, 64km of Nordic trails, snowshoeing, and an outdoor ice rink. It is located at a charmed intersection between the temperate coastal area and the dry desert Interior, and only 1hr 15min away from Harrison.

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SKI SASQUATCH Nestled high in the mountains above Harrison Hot Springs, Sasquatch Mountain Resort offers alpine and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing or tubing. Only 45 minutes from Harrison. sasquatchmountain.ca

ROCK CLIMBING CLUB The basic premise behind rock climbing is simple. You climb from the bottom to the top! The execution is more complicated and we would encourage you to work with experts. Look for Harrison Bluffs Climbers on Facebook to find out more.

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AGASSIZ SPEEDWAY Feeling a need for speed? This action-packed oval track features races April through October. agassizspeedway.com

RIVER RAFTING The Fraser River and its tributaries offer continuous rapids and incredible mountain vistas, as you plunge through the heart of the Cascade Mountains. Rafting adventures include the Chilliwack River, Hell’s Gate, The Coquihalla Rambo Run and the Thompson River in Lytton. chilliwackriverrafting.com fraserraft.com reorafting.com

1-800-410-7238 www.ChilliwackRiverRafting.com

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Try Forest Bathing Developed in Japan Shinrin-yoku means “taking in the forest atmosphere” or “forest bathing.” It is based on the notion that time spent in nature is very healing not only on a spiritual basis but also physically. For example scientific studies have shown that many trees give off organic compounds that support our immune system.

So take a break from city stress and strain and try forest bathing in the serene and healing forests that surround Harrison.

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Fun

Green ON THE

The Harrison Hot Springs area features the best 27 holes of golf in the province. Warm up on the full length, 9 hole Harrison Resort Course and then top it off on the crown jewel - Sandpiper Golf Course. Located on the banks of the Harrison River, Sandpiper is both beautiful and challenging; the combined 27 holes make for a perfect day of golf.

18 HOLE COURSES Sandpiper Golf Club: 14282 Morris Valley Road Harrison Mills 604.796.1000 Par 72 • 6500 Yards Slope 121 Rating 70.9

Falls Golf & Country Club: 8341 Nixon Road Rosedale 604.794.3300 Par 71 • 6780 Yards Slope 128 Rating 72.2

9 HOLE COURSES

Hope Golf & Country Club: 900 Golf Course Road Hope 604.869.5881 Par 72 • 6317 Yards Slope 117 Rating 69.9

Harrison Resort Golf Course: 3891 Hot Springs Road Harrison Hot Springs 604.796.9009 Par 36 • 3375 Yards Slope 126 Rating 36.2

Bridal Falls Golf Club 53191 Bridal Falls Road Rosedale 604.794.7766 Par 32 • 2269 Yards Slope 102 Rating n/a

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THE VILLAGE OF HARRISON HOT SPRINGS

The perfect place to Walk, Run, Hike or Bike.

If you’re the type to be inspired by nature, welcome to paradise. Every hill and valley, every trail and riverside, is waiting to be discovered here. But there are a few things you should know before heading into the great outdoors.

The Harrison Hikers have been meeting weekly for the past 20 years. Each week, they set out on various levels of hikes, from easy walks along dike systems to advanced treks into the woods. To find out more about Harrison Hikers and their upcoming hikes, check in with the Visitor Centre.

IF YOU GO, HERE ARE A FEW WORDS FROM THOSE WISE WALKERS • Never hike alone.

• Travel in groups of at least four.

• Hike at the speed of the slowest member of the group.

• Stay on the trail • Keep pets on leash at all times

• Resist the temptation to collect trees, plants or flowers.

• Tell someone where you are going and when you will return

• Never approach or feed bears or other wild animals

• Carry a cell phone or VHF radio to communicate, if possible

• Always pack out what you take in. Don’t bury your trash

• Respect wildlife

GO FOR A WALK

HIT THE GREENS

A walk around our lagoon is a good place to start. Other pleasant walks include the Heritage Walk past the older buildings in town and the Miami Bridges Walk through an old-growth cedar forest.

From driving ranges to beautifully manicured greens, there’s something for every level of golfer. See our full listing on page 15.

GO FOR A HIKE

Harrison Hot Springs has some unique stores, offering everything from souvenirs to art and fashion.

Harrison Hot Springs is the perfect base for a hiking holiday with dozens of hikes within a short drive of the Village. For more details on our walks and hikes pick up our hiking brochure, or visit us online at tourismharrison.com.

GEOCACHING There are dozens of geocaches in and around Harrison Hot Springs. This outdoor treasure-hunting game requires the use of a GPS device, or GPS-enabled smart phone. bcgeocaching.com.

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ROAD

SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP

GO FOR A WINTER WALK Harrison is close to two family-friendly hills, Sasquatch Mountain and Manning Park Resort. Both offer great snowshoeing trails, skiing and sledding through the winter months.

SAUNTER THROUGH HISTORY & CULTURE Head over to the Ranger Station Art Gallery, the Agassiz Harrison Museum or Kilby Historic Site and walk through some great exhibits.

It’s the magnificent scenery that makes Harrison Hot Springs such a special place to visit. The best way to appreciate its beauty is to walk or hike on the many trails in and around the Village, and soon your senses will be on overload.

BEAR SAFETY: Most bears will leave if they are aware of a group’s presence so make some noise. Stay in the open as much as possible. Keep children close at hand on trails. If you do meet a bear, don’t run and do keep calm. Make a wide detour and leave the animal a way to escape.

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— Hiker, Señior Ken

e d i s ’ d l i w ‘ e h t r e v S WITH o G c IN R s P i S T D OF HARRISON HO OR GROUP IDED A SELF-GU UR FOR TO

Deep in the heart of “Sasquatch Country” you will find North America’s largest gathering of Bald Eagles. Starting in October the raptors are drawn to the area by the millions of spawning salmon that travel up the Fraser River to tributaries such as the Harrison River. Their numbers peak in November and December. In December of 2010 7,362 Bald Eagles were counted in a small section of this area. Over 10,000 were estimated to be in the normal Festival count area from Harrison Bay northward along the Harrison River to the Chehalis Flats. This

ECO TOURS Harrison Eco Tours offers both jet boat tours and guided kayaking on the Harrison River.

Shoreline Tours will show you why Harrison Lake is so amazing.

incredible world record aggregation of a large predator is an annual event. The estuary is also home to incredible wildlife such as Trumpeter Swans, ducks, seals, bears, coyotes, deer, cougars, and the Great White Sturgeon.

To celebrate this incredible seasonal event, the Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival kicks off the third weekend in November.

The Bald Eagle Festival weekend in November matches the build-up which peaks in December and wanes, as the salmon carcasses are eaten up, through

QUEST FOR THE SASQUATCH

Harrison Hot Springs has been a hot-bed of Sasquatch sightings for centuries. Sts’ailes, a local First Nation band, uses the Sasquatch as its symbol and believe it to be a spiritual being. With local Sasquatch investigators Bill Miller and Thomas Steenberg providing talks and guidance, maybe it’s time to look for yourself. See Tourism Harrison’s event calendar for information on the upcoming Sasquatch Days. For more information on the Sasquatch, visit our Sasquatch Museum in the Harrison Visitor Centre.

BIRD WATCHING

Harrison Lake is a major resting area on the north-south migration of many bird species. In the fall, Harrison River is also home to one of the largest congregations of Bald Eagles in North America.

Bring your binoculars and start counting.

Come float our boats

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January and February. What really drives the eagles to our area is the freezing up of the northern rivers – the eagles can’t get at the dead salmon under the ice. Southward the eagles come by the thousands and our incredibly productive Chehalis – Harrison River complex provides food for thousands of eagles, usually for months. While the eagles can be viewed from the shores of the Harrison River the best viewing is on the river itself.

Both Shoreline Tours and Harrison Eco tours offer Eagle Tours on the Harrison river during this incredible event.

SALMON & WEAVER CREEK For a truly amazing sight, visit Weaver Creek spawning channel in October, in Harrison Mills. You will be treated to the beauty of red and green salmon spawning by the thousands.

WATERFALLS The mountains around Harrison provide spectacular waterfalls.

Rainbow Falls — a truly remarkable gem hidden at the base of Slocan Mountain, accessible by a 20-minute boat ride. Bridal Veil Falls, the sixth largest in Canada, is a short 20-minute drive from Harrison.

Explore the Scenic Beauty of Harrison Lake A vacation that will have you return time after time. The scenery is above & beyond. Explore sights of Rainbow Falls, Eagle Falls, Harrison River & many more of the lake. Relax in the comfort of our houseboats enjoying the beauty of Harrison’s wilderness.

Family adventures Business & pleasure retreats Amazing sight seeing Sasquatch exploring Weddings/Stags/Stagettes Fishing tours Water sports; jet skiing, boating, kayaking & more

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Fun Wheels...

ON

STREET BIKING

If you like street biking, our backcountry farm roads offer great scenery and light traffic.

THE ICE CREAM LOOP A short bike ride south of Harrison into the middle of Agassiz farm country takes you to Farm House Natural Cheeses and some wonderful gelato.

CIRCLE FARM TOUR This 25-km, self-guided tour can easily be done by bike and is the route used for the annual Agassiz Farms Cycle Tour.

SOUTH AGASSIZ FRASER RIVER DIKE Another great bike ride takes you from Harrison to Agassiz and then south to the Fraser River dike.

MOUNTAIN BIKING Surrounded by forests and mountains there are many mountain bike routes that offer varying degrees of challenge.

LOWER BEAR MOUNTAIN TRAILS

SASQUATCH PARK

These summer trails on the east side of Harrison are great for exploring the forests and easily accessible from the Village.

OTHER WAYS TO HAVE FUN ON WHEELS Rent one of Harrison Hot Spring’s iconic quadricycles. These red, four wheel peddlers are the perfect way for a family to scout out Harrison Village. To rent one of these great machines or a more traditional bike head to the corner of Lillooet and Hot Springs Roads. Bikes and kayaks can also be rented from the Glencoe Motel found at the same intersection.

A variety of old logging roads in and around Sasquatch Park offer excellent mountain biking opportunities.

SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT ON WHEELS Check out Sasquatch Country Adventures and let local Sasquatch investigators take you by UTV into Sasquatch country to learn more about this elusive being and their habitat.

For more details on biking in our region.

Visit us online at tourismharrison.com

Bring the family for a great night at the races!

Season runs from April 28 to Sep. 22, Saturday nights at 7PM Check out our website for a complete schedule:

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Entertainment...

Fun IN

Harrison Hot Springs consistently offers world-class performing & visual arts within a relaxed small town atmosphere.

ART GALLERIES

OUTDOOR CONCERTS

Celebrate the artistic side of life with a visit to the Ranger Station Public Art Gallery. Located along the lake on the east side of town, this quirky gallery features one-of-a-kind creations by local artists and artisans.

Monthly exhibits include pottery, glassworks, original paintings and prints.

July and August

CANADA DAY

The best small-town fair in B.C., with a parade, midway, exhibits, live music, animal shows & demos, antique tractor pull, logger sports and good ol’ country fun. agassizfallfair.ca

July 1 The fireworks at Harrison always draw in the crowds, with the lights and sounds amplified by the lake and mountains. Live music, a parade, and fireworks at dusk.

DANCING Step back in time at The Copper Room, where there is live music every night.

On select days in July and August.

Vistit http://www.district.kent. bc.ca/lik-news-events.html for more summer concert information!

AGASSIZ FALL FAIR & CORN FESTIVAL September 14 - 15

DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL July 21 This event brings exciting races, community-sponsored attractions and festivities-all with the beautiful backdrop of stunning Harrison Lake.

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HARRISON FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS July 7 - 15

Harrison Festival of the Arts has presented the best in Canadian and international performing and visual arts for over 40 years. Enjoy music from all corners of the globe, as well as visual and literary arts, theatre, a large outdoor art and craft market, workshops and a special day for children. Concerts throughout each day and evening, on the beach and in Harrison Memorial Hall. harrisonfestival. com

BANDS ON THE BEACH

HARRISON BEER FESTIVAL October 26 - 27

Tourism Harrison Presents the 7th annual Harrison Beer Festival! Join us Friday night for a variety of casks and an Irish themed band! Taste the beers of BC with our Saturday afternoon Beer Tasting Festival.

Or try our Saturday evening Oktoberfest Dance with Germanstyle beers and do the polka to our live oom-pah-pah band! Can’t decide which event to attend, spend the night at one of our local accommodations and try all three! www.harrisonbeerfestival.com

September 1 - 2

September kicks off with the Bands on the Beach Festival featuring Harrison’s own Todd Richard & the TR Band. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Harrison and many local businesses. This is the end-ofsummer concert that is free and fun for the whole family. Bring your lawn chair, sunscreen and sunglasses and enjoy a great afternoon.

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Calendar FEBRUARY 17 | RICHARD WOOD & GORDON BELSHER 8:00pm at the Memorial Hall Tickets: General Admission $25.00 (kids under 12 are free).

Richard Wood, Prince Edward Island fiddler, artist, composer and entertainer has taken on the world once again. Richard has come full circle, not just in his musical career, but from the sheltered innocence as a child prodigy to learning life’s lessons the hard way. Whether playing before large festival crowds or in intimate folk club settings, Gordon Belsher’s engaging personality, charming voice, and versatility on a variety of instruments are a recipe for a memorable evening. Harrison Festival Society. www.harrisonfestival.com 604-796-3664

JANUARY 27 | LONESOME ACE STRINGBAND 8:00pm at the Memorial Hall Tickets: General Admission $25.00 (kids under 12 are free) The Lonesome Ace Stringband brings grit, skill and abandon to old-time, Appalachian folk songs and fiddle/banjo tunes. These are songs and tunes for life and all of its occasions: festivals, dances, wars, parties and funerals. The music comes from a tradition that has inspired and brought together generations of people. Its themes – love, loss, hard work and hardship, faith, and everyday life – speak to everyone. Harrison Festival Society www.harrisonfestival.com 604-796-3664

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MARCH 17 | CARLOS DEL JUNCO

FEBRUARY 10 | FAMILY DAY

8:00pm at the Memorial Hall Tickets: General Admission $25.00 (kids under 12 are free).

Simultaneously sophisticated and raw, his playing blurs the boundaries between blues and jazz. The emphasis is on blues, but Carlos and his band are not afraid to merrily traipse off in other directions delivering a seamless fusion of New Orleans second line grooves, swing, Latin, hip-hop or ska melodies, to swampy roots rock. Harrison Festival Society. www.harrisonfestival.com • 604-796-3664

Harrison Hot Springs is the perfect place for a family get-a-away! Join us in celebrating Family Day in the Memorial Hall February 10th; admission is by donation. Enjoy Science World demonstrations, along with an array of fun children’s crafts. Stay tuned to our website for the full Family Day Schedule. Tourism Harrison www.tourismharrison.com 604-796-5581

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MARCH 31 & APRIL 1 | EASTER AT KILBY Come and join the fun at Kilby Historic Site’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt! There’ll be prizes for every one as children search for eggs on the grounds of the historic site. Decorate an egg to hang on our Easter Tree, spend some time with our friendly farm animals and play some old fashioned Easter themed games. Book the whole family into our café for a traditional Roast Turkey with all the trimmings, including beverage and dessert. Reservations Recommended. Kilby Historic Site. www.kilby.ca • 604-796-9576

APRIL APRIL 14 | GLENDA RAE AND THE ESSENTIALS 8:00pm at the Memorial Hall Tickets: General Admission $25.00 (kids under 12 are free).

Glenda Rae and the Essentials Backed by Chilliwack’s own Brett Wade, Glenda Rae & The Essentials have been gaining fans from across the globe with their highly improvisational form of Pop Rock and Blue Eyed Soul. Fans describe them as “if the rock icons Steely Dan added Annie Lennox as their lead vocalist.” Harrison Festival Society. www.harrisonfestival.com • 604-796-3664

Embrace Your Inner Dragon

14th Annual

HARRISON DRAGON BOAT REGATTA July 21st, 2018

Presented by the Fraser Valley Dragon Boat Club

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One Day Regatta. 70 Teams. 1850 Paddlers. Lots of Fun • harrisondragonboat.com HARRISON HOT SPRINGS

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APRIL 21 | HARRISON UNCORKED We have invited the best wineries from around BC to showcase what is hot in the wine scene.

Wine is not complete without food samples, so we have paired up with Muddy Waters Café to provide canapes, with a focus on farm to table offering. We have also paired up with the Old Setter Liquor Store to provide an onsite liquor store, so attendees can purchase bottles to take home. You won’t want to miss it! Tourism Harrison. www.tourismharrison.com • 604-796-5581 APRIL 28 | AGASSIZ SPEEDWAY Mel Powers Classic Season opener: sponsored by 89.5 the Drive; Minis, Streets, Late Models, and Hornets. We are wheelchair accessible, offer a full concession and souvenir booth, and have seating for 1000 in grandstand. *Subject to Change. Agassiz Speedway. www.agassizspeedway.com.

Info line on race days • 604-792-3278

MAY MAY 5 | CONSTANTINOPLE ABLAYE CISSOKO 8:00pm at the Memorial Hall Tickets: General Admission $25.00 (kids under 12 are free).

The ensemble is rooted in the exquisite and delicate art of Persian classical music, but was created to bridge between cultures, and to explore connections between different traditions. Harrison Festival Society. www.harrisonfestival.com • 604-796-3664 MAY 12 | AGASSIZ SPEEDWAY STAR FM - Family Night 4 for $45 (Family of 2 adults, 2 kids or 1kid /1 youth, 4 Hot Dogs and 4 pop).Streets, Late Models, and Hornets.

We are wheelchair accessible, offer a full concession and souvenir booth, and have seating for 1000 in grandstand. *Subject to Change.

Agassiz Speedway. www.agassizspeedway. com. Info line on race days. 604-792-3278

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MAY 13 | MOTHER’S DAY AT KILBY Visit our 1906 general store museum and reflect on nostalgic memories. The kids can make a special gift for Mom & Grandma and decorate a pot to plant a seed for spring!

Book your reservation in our cozy café, featuring our traditional Sunday Roast Beef & Yorkshire Pudding with mashed potatoes, seasonal veggies and gravy. Kilby Historic Site www.kilby.ca • 604-796-9576 MAY 19-20 | HARRISON ARTS SHOW Talented artists are pleased to display their artwork of varying media – acrylic, watercolor, oil, pastels, mixed. Topics for everyone’s taste! A featured artist is present as well as some selected vendors. For your convenience, a café is located in the hall.

Harrison Memorial Hall. 604-796-8665

MAY 26 | AGASSIZ SPEEDWAY Timbro Contracting presents; Minis, Streets, Hornets, Midgets. We are wheelchair accessible, offer a full concession and souvenir booth, and have seating for 1000 in grandstand. *Subject to Change. Agassiz Speedway www.agassizspeedway.com. Info line on race days • 604-792-3278 MAY TBA | 6TH ANNUAL SEABIRD ISLAND First Nations Festival. The festival offers youth, young adults and adults alike an opportunity to showcase their culture and history through soccer, ball-hockey and war canoe races. It showcases the rich First Nations cultural diversity that exists in British Columbia. www.seabirdisland.ca • 604-796-2177

JUNE JUNE 9 | AGASSIZ SPEEDWAY Dryco Street Challenge Streets, Late Models, and Midgets. We are wheelchair accessible, offer a full concession and souvenir booth, and have seating for 1000 in grandstand. *Subject to Change. Agassiz Speedway www. agassizspeedway.com. Info line on race days • 604-792-3278 JUNE 16 - 17 | SASQUATCH DAYS A joint festival with Sts’ailes First Nations Community and Harrison Hot Springs, celebrating the heritage of the region with canoe races, traditional Salmon BBQ, games, sharing, and of course Sasquatch lore. Harrison Beach. Village of Harrison Hot Springs www.harrisonhotsprings.ca • 604-796-2171 JUNE 17 | FATHER’S DAY: BLACK POWDER DAY A Step back into the 1880’s with Dad this Father’s Day! Muskets, Pistols, Bows and Arrows - and so much more! The Fraser Valley Frontiersmen will be on site demonstrating antique firearms, primitive archery and tomahawk throwing. There’ll be a Trader’s Row with vendors, spinners and weavers!

And Father’s Day wouldn’t be complete without a sizzlin’ barbeque! Or, book the whole family into our cafe for a Sunday favorite: traditional Roast Beef & Yorkshire Pudding with mashed potatoes, seasonal veggies and gravy. Kilby Historic Site www.kilby.ca • 604-796-9576 JUNE 23 | AGASSIZ SPEEDWAY Modern Tire & Towing presents - 4 for $45 Family of 2 adults, 2 kids or 1 kid/1 youth(4 Hot Dogs and 4 pop) -Hornet Special – Children’s Day; Minis, Streets, Late Models, and Hornets. We are wheelchair accessible, offer a full concession and souvenir booth, and have seating for 1000 in grandstand. *Subject to Change. Agassiz Speedway www.agassizspeedway.com.

Info line on race days • 604-792-3278

JULY JULY 1 | CANADA DAY CELEBRATION Birthday festivities take place in both Harrison Hot Springs and Agassiz including a pancake breakfasts, parades, children’s activities, family entertainments, craft markets, live music to get your toes tapping and fireworks. Village of Harrison Hot Springs www.harrisonhotsprings.ca. 604-796-2171.

District of Kent www.district.kent.bc.ca. 604-796-2235 JULY 1 | DOMINION DAY CELEBRATIONS AND CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY Dominion Day Celebrations and Customer Appreciation Day. Celebrate Confederation by exploring your local history! We will be conducting a fully guided tour to give you a chance to hear the whole story of Harrison Mills & the Kilby Family. Other activities include crafts, a cake cutting and an old fashioned ice cream demonstration. Bring your blanket, stay the afternoon & join us under the Willow Tree for a tasty summer BBQ. Admission by donation today as we celebrate our community and appreciate the support of our visitors. Kilby Historic Site. www.kilby.ca • 604-796-9576 JULY 7 | AGASSIZ SPEEDWAY Ladies Night sponsored by Armstrong Sand & Gravel: Minis, Streets, Hornets, and Hornet Celebrity Race. We are wheelchair accessible, offer a full concession and souvenir booth, and have seating for 1000 in grandstand. Agassiz Speedway www.agassizspeedway.com. Info line on race days • 604-792-3278 JULY 7 - 15 |THE 40TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS Presenting the best in Canadian and International performing and visual arts, amidst a relaxed small-town atmosphere that breaks down the barriers between artist and audience. Harrison Festival Society. www.harrisonfestival.com • 604-796-3664 JULY 7 - 8 & 13, 14, & 15 | HARRISON FESTIVAL ARTISAN MARKET Under the tents on the grass in front of the beach. Enjoy this juried market with some of B.C.’s finest artists and artisans featuring a dazzling array of hand crafted items. Harrison Festival Society. www.harrisonfestival.com • 604-796-3664 JULY 11 | CHILDREN’S DAY AT THE FESTIVAL A special day for the young and young at heart. Crafts, performances, fun activities and more. But most of all…laughter and smiles!

Harrison Festival Society. www.harrisonfestival.com • 604-796-3664

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AUGUST 17, 18 & 19 | PLEIN AIR PAINTING FESTIVAL AT KILBY Don’t miss Kilby’s fourth annual “In the Open Air” painting festival! Come and see the competitors as their paintings develop or join up for a workshop & try your hand at painting! Winners will be announced at the festival luncheon on Sunday which is open to the public by reservation. Want to participate as a painter at the festival?

All ages and skill levels welcome! Prizes for everyone! This event is sponsored by Tourism Harrison. Email us at: info@kilby.ca.

The deadline to enter is August 13, 2018.

Kilby Historic Site.. www.kilby.ca • 604-7969576

Xmas in July -Food bank Fundraiser Sponsored

by Agassiz Ready Mix- Minis, Late Models, Hornets, and Midgets. We are wheelchair accessible, offer a full concession and souvenir booth, and have seating for 1000 in grandstand. *Subject to Change. Agassiz Speedway www.agassizspeedway.com. Info line on race days • 604-792-3278 JULY 21 | AGASSIZ CYCLE FARM TOUR A great way to experience the Circle Farm Tour while enjoying the Agassiz countryside. Meet the local farmers, sample their products and tour their businesses, all on your bike. Agassiz Agricultural Grounds. www.tourismharrison.com 604-796-5581

AUGUST 23 | AGASSIZ SPEEDWAY MINI SPECIAL Speedway T-Shirt Night - Minis, Streets, Late Models, and Hornets. We are wheelchair accessible, offer a full concession and souvenir booth, and have seating for 1000 in grandstand. *Subject to Change.

Agassiz Speedway . www.agassizspeedway. com. Info line on race days • 604-792-3278

JULY 21 | ANNUAL HARRISON DRAGON BOAT REGATTA Colourful, vibrant atmosphere. . . this great event brings teams from around the province.

Watch as they race along the lakeshore in fierce competition. Spectators welcome. www.harrisondragonboat.com

SEPTEMBER 1 - 2 BANDS ON THE BEACH We are not going to let the summer slip away without a major celebration and this event is one of the best. Local country singing sensation Todd Richard is just one of the performers who will help us rock our last summer weekend. Don’t forget your beach chair! Harrison Beach. www.tourismharrison.com • 604-796-5581

Join us for our Annual Old-Fashioned Summer Carnival! We will have music, carnival games, market stalls, face-painting, crafts, the Pirate Cove, a barbeque and lots of prizes for the kids!

Kilby Historic Site www.kilby.ca • 604-796-9576 JULY 28 | AGASSIZ SPEEDWAY Mertin’s Late Model Invitational- Minis, Streets, Late Models, including WESCAR We are wheelchair accessible, offer a full concession and souvenir booth, and have seating for 1000 in grandstand. *Subject to Change. Agassiz Speedway www.agassizspeedway.com. Info line on race days • 604-792-3278

AUGUST AUGUST 11 | AGASSIZ SPEEDWAY Harrison Agassiz Chamber of Commerce - Marlene Roming Classic - Race for Cure Street Stock Special - Streets, Hornets, and Midgets. We are wheelchair accessible, offer a full concession and souvenir booth, and have seating for 1000 in grandstand. *Subject to Change www.agassizspeedway.com.

Info line on race days • 604-792-3278 AUGUST 18-19 | AGASSIZ SPEEDWAY *Subject to Change. Rusty Wallace Experience www.racewithrusty.com. We are wheelchair accessible, offer a full concession and souvenir booth, and have seating for 1000 in grandstand. Agassiz Speedway www.agassizspeedway.com.

Info line on race days • 604-792-3278 AUGUST TBA | HARRISON LAKEFRONT CAR SHOW

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Great cars, prizes, dance to live music! No entrance fee, No registration fee! Esplanade Avenue. Village of Harrison Hot Springs. www.harrisonhotsprings.ca • 604-796-2171

SEPTEMBER 1 - 2 | HOBIE CAT REGATTA Watch these colorful catamaran race across Harrison Lake during their two day regatta.

Harrison Beach – Rendall Park. www.tourismharrison.com • 604-796-5581 SEPTEMBER 1 - 2 | HARRISON COUNTRY CRAFT MARKET A cozy indoor craft market that offers the highest quality of locally produced, naturally inspired, back to basics handmade products. Free to the public. Harrison Memorial Hall . www.harrisonfestival.com.

604-796-3664 SEPTEMBER 8 | AGASSIZ SPEEDWAY MINI SPECIAL Fred Rannard Midget Classic - Fan Appreciation Day sponsored by 89.5 the Drive; Minis, Hornets, Midgets & WMRA, West Coast Vintage Cars, and Dwarfs.

We are wheelchair accessible, offer a full concession and souvenir booth, and have seating for 1000 in grandstand. *Subject to Change. Agassiz Speedway.

www.agassizspeedway.com. Info line on race days • 604-792-3278 SEPTEMBER 9 | KILBY’S AUTUMN HARVEST FESTIVAL Join us as we celebrate the turning of the season! We’ll have autumn themed crafts and games for the kids, apple cider pressing demonstrations on our 100 year old press, vendor market and a barbeque!

The restaurant feature on Sunday is our traditional Roast Beef which includes home-made Yorkshire pudding, gravy and seasonal vegetables. Kilby Historic site. www.kilby.ca • 604-796-9576

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SEPTEMBER 22 | AGASSIZ SPEEDWAY Subject to Change. Championship Day; Minis, Streets, Late Models, Hornets, Midgets.

We are wheelchair accessible, offer a full concession and souvenir booth, and have seating for 1000 in grandstand. Agassiz Speedway. www.agassizspeedway.com. Info line on race days • 604-792-3278 SEPTEMBER TBA | HARRISON FESTIVAL SEASON CONCERT Performer and date TBA. Tickets can be purchased at www.harrisonfestival.com, by calling the Festival office or at Agassiz Shoppers Drug Mart. Harrison Festival Society www.harrisonfestival.com. 604-796-3664

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SEPTEMBER

JULY 22 | SUMMER CARNIVAL AT KILBY

SEPTEMBER 14 - 15 | AGASSIZ FALL FAIR AND CORN FESTIVAL We will celebrate the 114th Fall Fair and the 70th Corn Festival. Awarded the Best Small Town Fair in BC, this annual event features a parade, midway, exhibits, music, animal shows, demos, antique tractor pull, logger sports and good ‘ol country fun. Agassiz Fairgrounds. www.agassizfallfair.com.

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OCTOBER 6 - 7 | THANKSGIVING AT KILBY Don’t miss our famous Thanksgiving dinner - reserve early to guarantee a spot! Enjoy a full course roast turkey dinner with all the trimmings, complete with dessert and beverage. Call to reserve your seat at 12pm, 2pm or 4pm. On site we will have an apple pressing demonstration at 1:30pm on our 110 year old press. Kilby Historic Site. www.kilby.ca • 604-796-9576 OCTOBER TBA | HARRISON FESTIVAL SEASON CONCERT Performer and date TBA. Tickets can be purchased at www.harrisonfestival.com, by calling the Festival office or at Agassiz Shoppers Drug Mart. Harrison Festival Society. www.harrisonfestival.com 604-796-3664 OCTOBER 26 - 27 | HARRISON BEER FESTIVAL Come celebrate BC Craft Beer month with a Cask Night, a Beer Festival with over 20 BC Craft Breweries and an evening Oktoberfest with a live Oom-pa-pah band. Tickets available online and in the Visitor Centre starting in August. Buy your tickets early as this event is always a sell-out! St. Alice Centre at the Harrison Resort and Spa. www.harrisonbeerfest.com • 604-796-3664 OCTOBER 28 | KILBY KIDS HALLOWEEN PARTY Join us for our special Kilby Kids Halloween Party! Dress up to win prizes in our costume contest, join our spooky scavenger hunt, play Halloween bingo, games and make Halloween crafts. Enjoy a special treat with an amazing magic show and the creation of wonderful balloon animals with Living Magic!

A delight for all ages, rain or shine! Kilby Historic Site. www.kilby.ca • 604-796-9576

NOVEMBER

NOVEMBER 7, 8 & 9 | ANNUAL HARRISON STURGEON CHALLENGE Hosted by BC Sport Fishing Group and the Harrison Hot Springs Resort. Come out for this friendly 3 day competition to see who can catch the ‘big one’. Scoreboards, prizes and reception. 604-796-3345 www.bcsportfishinggroup.com

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NOVEMBER 17 - 18 | FRASER VALLEY BALD EAGLE FESTIVAL One of the largest gatherings of bald eagles in North America is along the Harrison River. The Festival features a Festival Information Center, several Eagle viewing sites, displays, tours and must-do activity sites and nature walks and talks.

The whole family will be thrilled and amazed! Harrison Mills. ww.fraservalleybaldeaglefestival.ca. 604-826-7361

DECEMBER

NOVEMBER 17 - 18 | BALD EAGLE FESTIVAL AT KILBY Kilby is the perfect place to plan for lunch on this Festival weekend. Join us for some hearty, home-cooked specials in our cozy café or grab a bite on the run at the outdoor Bbq. Then enjoy a shortwalking tour down the dyke to the confluence of the Fraser and Harrison rivers at Kilby Park. This FREE event is sponsored by the Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival. Kilby Historic Site. www.kilby.ca. 604-796-9576

DECEMBER 8 - 9 | CHRISTMAS AT KILBY

NOVEMBER TBA | HARRISON FESTIVAL SEASON CONCERT Performer and date TBA. Tickets can be purchased at www.harrisonfestival.com, by calling the Festival office or at Agassiz Shoppers Drug Mart. Harrison Festival Society.

604-796-3664. www.harrisonfestival.com NOV 23 - JAN 13 | HOLIDAY TREE TRAIL Get into the Holiday spirit with Harrison Hot Springs Holiday Tree Trail. Grab the map from the Visitor Centre or your accommodation and start the hunt for the best festive tree.

Along the way, you might even find that perfect present or a cozy cup of hot chocolate. Either way, this Holiday Tree Trail will leave you with that cozy festive feeling. Tourism Harrison. www.tourismharrison.com. 604-796-5581

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DECEMBER TBA | THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS An annual community family tradition featuring story time, music, gifts, crafts, food and of course Santa & Mrs. Claus. Partnering with our neighboring communities. Village of Harrison Hot Springs. www.harrisonhotsprings.ca. 604-796-2171 Step back to the 1920s to a slower pace & simpler time! The general store museum will be decorated for the season and the gift shop will be filled with one of-a-kind gifts from local artisans. Book your table in the restaurant for our traditional Christmas lunch. Enjoy a full course roast turkey dinner with all the trimmings, complete with dessert and beverage. Call to reserve your seat at 12pm or 2pm. Kilby Historic Site www.kilby.ca • 604-796-9576 DECEMBER TBA | CPR HOLIDAY TRAIN Meet the train as it rolls into town decorated for the season, visit with Santa and enjoy a performance by award winning musicians. Don’t forget your Heart Healthy non-perishable food donations for the local food bank! Agassiz Ag Hall www.cpr.ca DECEMBER 24 | HARRISON GOSPEL CHAPEL Invites everyone to attend the annual non-denominational Christmas Eve Service at the Harrison Hot Springs Resort. www.harrisongospelchapel.com • 604-796-9500

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SANDPIPER GOLF RESORT PRO SHOP 14282 Morris Valley Road Harrison Mills 604-796-1001

100 Esplanade HHS 604-796-2244

6116 Golf Road Agassiz 604-796-9871

THE LIVING ROOM BOUTIQUE 190 Lillooet Avenue 604-860-9543

100 Esplanade HHS 604-796-2244

HAPPY PROSPECTOR’S TREASURE COVE

The Back Porch

190 Lillooet Avenue 604-796-3118

Dan & Lynda offer a pottery studio, coffee roastery, antiques, collectibles & basketry.

Join us for a fun & relaxing experience.

Open Thursday to Sunday 10:00 to 5:00.

Closed Dec. 25 to Feb. 15 & Easter Sunday.

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Enjoy our quality of the finest Sushi, Sashimi, Crispy Tempura & AAA Alberta Rib-eye Beef Teriyaki Private rooms available with reservations.

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From gourmet seafood and wine, beer and hot wings, to cheesecake and a caramel latte... you’ll find something to satisfy every craving.

And while enjoying our great food, you can always count on great service.

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Locally Roasted Coffee • Locally Grown & Raised Foods Farm-to-Table • Patio overlooking the Lake Family Owned & Operated • Licensed 328 Esplande Ave. 604 796 5563

BASKIN ROBBINS Patio overlooking the lake 328 Esplanade Ave. 604.796.5563

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Try our OSTRICH & KANGAROO Specializing in English Fish & Chips Agassiz, BC BURGERS! Specializing in English Fish & Chips

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Eat In - Take Out Japanese

604.796.2633 | 140 Esplanade, Harrison Hot Springs, BC Located on the Beach-Front

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Harrison Hot Springs BASKIN ROBBINS

A variety of ice cream flavours, sundaes and smoothies.

2-328 Esplanade • 604-796-5563

BEACH BITES Wraps, organic coffee bar, smoothies and more.

234 Esplanade • 604-491-2001

BLACK FOREST STEAK AND SCHNITZEL HOUSE Authentic German food with Bavarian decor.

180 Esplanade • 604-796-9343

CHANTILLY GELATO Real Italian gelato, sorbetto, ice cream, lattes, milkshakes & more.

234 Esplanade • 604-491-2001

CHUCK & KITTY’S COUNTRY CAFÉ Great food, friendly service, warm inviting atmosphere.

105-196 Esplanade • 604-796-2229

HOT SPRINGS VILLA RESTAURANT

COPPER ROOM AT HARRISON HOT SPRINGS RESORT & SPA

Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner.

270 Esplanade Ave. • 604-796-9339

Delectable Fraser Valley cuisine paired with live music. Dress code.

100 Esplanade • 604-796-2244

THE HUNGRY CHEF PIZZERIA & CRAFT BEER

GREEN STAR CAFÉ Coffee, baked goods, breakfast and lunch.

Unit 102-196 Esplanade • 604-997-6160

Artisan gourmet pizza, pasta, appetizers and more.

140 Lillooet Ave. • 604-796-2483

ISLANDS BAR

HARRISON CHINESE RESTAURANT

Soak up the surroundings while an awardwinning bartender pours your drink.

Chinese and Western dishes.

791 Hot Springs Road • 604-796-8878

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HARRISON CORNER CAFÉ

JOHN AND JUN’S KITCHEN

Harrison’s newest restaurant serving wonderful, tasty and freshly prepared meals. The portions are generous and reasonably priced.

310 Hot Springs Road • 604-491-4429

Great little Korean food truck featuring fusion and stunning steamed rice cups with authentic flavours as well as fish and chips.

259 Hot Springs Road • 250-797-2667

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KITAMI SUSHI JAPANESE

Burgers, fish and chips and more.

111-196 Esplanade • 604-796-5554

Full Japanese menu with the finest sushi, tempura and teriyaki. Private booths available.

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318 Hot Springs Road • 604-796-2728

Family dining, live entertainment 190 Lillooet Ave. • 604-796-5555 ext 521

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Enjoy Harrison’s largest selection of Authentic Italian Gelato, Sorbetto, Ice Cream, Dipped Bars and old fashioned Milkshakes

Now located inside Chantilly offering the same great Organic Espresso drinks and All Natural Smoothies

Across from the playground by the lagoon at 234 Esplanade Ave., Harrison Hot Springs.

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LAKEFRONT CAFE

Fresh, home-cooked meals served all day.

280 Esplanade 604-378-8240

LAKESIDE CAFE

Casual family fare overlooking Echo Island, serving breakfast and dinner buffets.

100 Esplanade 604-796-2244

LAKEVIEW RESTAURANT Beakfast, lunch & dinner.

150 Esplanade 604-796-9888

MORGAN’S BISTRO

YUKIYA SUSHI

West Coast menu, elevated patio and amazing views.

160 Esplanade • 604-491-1696

Authentic Japanese food along the waterfront.

140 Esplanade 604-796-2633

MUDDY WATERS MISS MARGARET’S Coffee, pastries, wraps and paninis.

100 Esplanade 604-796-2244

Farm to Table menu, with specialty coffees, desserts and homemade treats.

Licensed.

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OLD SETTLER PUB & LIQUOR STORE

• Sushi • Sashimi • Tempura • Teriyaki • Noodles • Maki

TRY THE AGASSIZ ROLL –

Dynamite roll topped with spicy tuna & crunch

Warm up by the fireplace in this beautifully crafted pub.

222 Cedar Avenue • 604-796-9722

RED FORT RESTAURANT & PATIO Global fusion specializing in international flavours.

234 Esplanade • 604-491-5678

VILLAGE PIZZERIA 160 Lillooet Avenue • 604-796-1170

Harrison Mills THE RIVER’S EDGE

Contemporary West Coast cuisine with breathtaking views.

14282 Morris Valley Road 604-796-1000

SASQUATCH PUB Unwind and enjoy a refreshing beverage in this cozy pub.

46001 Lougheed Hwy 604-796-2730

KILBY RESTAURANT A quaint restaurant with a ‘made-from-scratch’ menu located in a 1920s historic site. Visit kilby.ca for hours and specialties.

215 Kilby Road • 604-796-9576

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Open Year Round! All Weather Patio!

For reservations, call 604-796-9343

In this Bavarian Specialty House, overlooking Harrison Lake enjoy a romantic candlelight dinner inside or under the stars in summer.

Extensive new world wine list and German beer to compliment your dinner selection.

www.blackforest-restaurant.com • blackforestrestaurant@yahoo.com

Our patio has an unparalleled view of Harrison Lake Promoting and featuring the Fraser Valley’s vast bounty of organics

Bistro

From farm to table, Morgan’s dishes are all house made from the freshest ingredients available Join us this season on our patio overlooking the lake located in the Harrison Beach Hotel

Elegant yet Rustic

Open for breakfast & lunch in season

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Harrison Hot Springs is an excellent location for reconnecting with simpler times. Experience our countryside and enjoy a wonderful gift to the senses of things to see, do, smell and taste!

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AGASSIZ FARMS CYCLE TOUR

AGASSIZ FALL FAIR & CORN FESTIVAL

This is a leisurely, selfguided cycle tour around 25 km of flat terrain, visiting farms and meeting farmers.

Stops feature special events, guided tours, samples, taste plates to purchase and a wide variety of products to take home. There is a shopping shuttle service available, to help carry your treats home!

This is an annual event in July. For more details visit fraservalleycycletours.com

Celebrating its 114th year and the 70th Corn Festival in September. Won the coveted title of Fair of the Year six years in a row. With events such as a midway, best community supported parade, best barbecued chicken and corn, coveted crowning of the Corn King/ Queen, stage entertainment, goat milking contest, 4-H group showcasing and much more. You don’t want to miss some good ol’ country fun. agassizfallfair.com

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CIRCLE FARM

Agassiz & Harrison Mills

We are home to the original Circle Farm Tour, which has expanded into five surrounding regions. Visitors can savour & purchase delectable farm-fresh products, connect with the origins of their food and experience the countryside in all its glory.

This self-guided tour will take you to sites where you meet local farmers, learn how your food goes from the farm to the table. And learn about the rich history of agriculture in our area. Spend the day following your senses that will lead you to a variety of farm gate vendors, historic sites and delectable cuisine at local cafes. Featuring organic-raised chickens, sustainably grown organic farms, artisan cheeses, coffee aromatically roasted in a circa 1919 flame roaster, freshly picked raspberries, fields of corn, cows, local produce and more all waiting for you to explore. Stop in at the Visitor Information Centre in either Agassiz or Harrison

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Hot Springs to pick up a Circle Farm Tour map and you are on your way. Each location is easily accessible and no further then a 15- minute drive from Harrison Hot Springs.

It is a fun and educational experience that kids and adults will love. Several Circle Farm Tour special events are planned each year including the Agassiz Farms Cycle Tour in the summer, the Agassiz Fall Fair in September and various events held at the Kilby Historic Site. Check the tourismharrison.com website for local event details.

Download the Circle Farm Tour brochure from circlefarmtour.com

Uncover the mystery of this giant!

Immerse yourself in artifacts, videos and news articles. Perhaps even catch a glimpse of our elusive friend during your stay! Visit our newly opened Sasquatch Museum at the Harrison Visitor Centre.

Sasquatch COUNTRY

Described as a bi-pedal mammal of exceptional size (sometimes reaching 14’) with great strength and reddish hair covering its entire body, the Sasquatch is legendary in Harrison Hot Springs with many regional sightings.

The word Sasquatch is thought to be a mispronunciation of the Sts’ailes First Nations word ‘Sasq’ets’, meaning ‘hairy man’.

For centuries, the Sasquatch has occupied a unique niche in the oral traditions of the First Nations communities of Harrison Lake and Harrison River. The Sts’ailes believe the Sasquatch is a spiritual being that can vanish into the spirit realm at will, which may explain why the elusive being is so difficult to track down.

The home of the Harrison Sasquatch and location of some sightings are the caves of

Mystery Valley on the West Side of Harrison Lake. Local lore says the Sasquatch hold a reunion every four years, beginning on the night of the full moon in July. For four nights in succession the Sasquatch meet and signal fires are kept burning. The last year fires were seen burning was 1940, however reported sightings in the area have been as recent as 2009.

Harrison Hot Springs is not only home to the Sasquatch but also to Sasquatch Days, a great weekend celebration. This annual event brings the local Sts’ailes First Nation band to Harrison for a weekend of canoe

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races, salmon barbeque and Sasquatch story telling.

Harrison has a long history of passionate Sasquatch investigators including the legendary Mr. Sasquatch, John Green. Check him out in the award winning Sasquatch Odyssey - The Hunt for Bigfoot DVD. Our current Sasquatch investigators, Bill Miller and Thomas Steenburg, have been combing the local mountains in search of the elusive being and are happy to take you along.

For more information visit sasquatchcountryadventures.com

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Travel back more than 100 years and relive the rich history of Harrison Hot Springs and its surrounding areas. Whether you are interested in how people lived, farmed, traveled or ate, our local museums and historic sites are great learning experiences for the whole family.

KILBY HISTORIC SITE

A 1920s living history site complete with a 1906 general store museum and gift shop, featuring costumed interpreters, a working heritage farm, friendly farm animals and traditional home style meals. kilby.ca

AGASSIZ HARRISON MUSEUM

Housed in an 1893 CPR station, the museum’s extensive archives include photographs, newspapers, and artifacts depicting the life of our early pioneers. agassizharrisonmuseum.org

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Where History preserves Community

Explore the 1870’s Creighton House Museum and Gift Shop, visit historic St. John the Divine church (1863), stroll the boardwalks of the living history ‘tent city’ and enjoy a meal at the Ward Tea House. historicyale.ca

Stop in and enjoy:

• Agassiz Harrison History • CPR history • Period clothing • Photographs of pioneer life & so much more!

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HOPE MUSEUM

Housed in the Visitor Centre, the Hope Museum has a variety exhibits on the history of Hope. New for 2016 will be exhibits created by the History 12 class from Hope Secondary School. 604-869-2021

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The history of the Harrison Hot Springs region stretches back for thousands of years with our local First Nation people. Harrison Hot Springs was revered as the “healing place” by the local First Nation long before they were “discovered” by Europeans in the 1800s.

During the 1850s Gold Rush, Harrison Lake was the intitial route most prospectors took to the gold fields, taking a paddlewheeler from New Westminster they would follow the Fraser, then head up the Harrison River and Harrison Lake to Port Douglas.

From Port Douglas to Lillooet, a mixed land and water route was built named the Douglas Road, aka the Lillooet Trail, Harrison Trail or Lakes Route.

During its rowdy heyday,

Port Douglas had thousands of residents. Many of the BC mainland’s first companies had their start here, including the famous B.X. Express and other major freighting companies.

These companies relocated to the Fraser Canyon with the completion of the Cariboo Wagon Road in the mid-1860s.

Settlers are said to have ‘discovered’ the hot springs in 1858 while enroute to the gold fields. Their boat capsized, expecting to meet their doom in the

frigid waters, they instead discovered that the lake at that spot was not freezing... but rather warm.

Local First Nations called the Hot Springs Kwals, meaning boiling water. The hot springs were revered as a “healing place” by natives of the Coast Salish people, who travelled by canoe to benefit from their waters.

“Touring these old heritage sites brings you back in touch with a simpler time.

The old pictures and artifacts breathe life into a history that we

To learn more about the fascinating history of our region visit our local museums and historic sites.

all share.”

- Robert Reyerse

KILBY MUSEUM AND CAMPGROUND 1906 General Store Museum & Farm • Friendly Farm Animals Costumed Interpreters • Home Style Café • Unique Gift Shop Scenic 35-site Campground • Boat Launch and Beach BCs Museum of Rural Life!

Situated in Harrison Mills at the confluence of the Harrison and Fraser rivers.

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Health Wellness AND

HEALING SPRINGS SPA

Enjoy the mineral springs with your spa appointment.

Massage, body wraps, foot and hand treatments, waxing or beauty services available.

100 Esplanade, HHS 604-796-4746

SUNSET HOLISTIC THERAPIES

Certified Aromatherapist, mobile service, seniors rates, massage, Reflexology, Shiatsu, head massage, natural facelift & mask Brenda Bailey, R.A 604-703-3038 Agassiz sunsetholistictherapies@hotmail.ca

CRYSTAL SPIRIT HEALING SOUND | YOGA | REIKI

With roots deep in the fabric of healing and wellness - representing the rational and spiritual foundation for a new movement in the healing arts and sciences.

476 Naismith Ave. Harrison crystalspirithealing@shaw.ca

BALANCE WITHIN

Massage, Reflexology, Myofascial Release.

Karen Buckley RMT 604-491-3306

Harrison Lake Hotel

Project Name: Harrison Hot Springs Hotel Logotype

Black, 872 Metallic Gold OneColors: Block to Lake, Beaches and Hiking trails.

Free access to Village Public Pool Whirlpool, Fitness Centre, Sauna onsite Continental Breakfast included.

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Renew Spirit YOUR

While lapping up all the luxury the Village offers: sand, sun, majestic views — you may want to indulge in a spa treatment for yourself. Letting yourself be pampered will calm your soul, renew your energy and lift your spirit, providing health benefits that last throughout your holidays, and beyond.

WE RECOMMEND:

• A dip in the healing waters at the public pool, or the five pools in the Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa for registered guests or spa users. Public pool located at 101 Hot Springs Rd. • Take in a yoga class. Spirit Yoga offers some drop-in classes throughout the year.

• Book a side-by-side couples massage for you and your loved one.

• Let the stress of daily life evaporate with a hot stone massage or heated body wrap.

• Visit Harrison Village Mall to shop for books on holistic healing and wellness.

• Pressed for time? Relax with a mini-facial, manicure or pedicure, all designed to make the most of your time.

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A SHORT DRIVE COQUITLAM PITT MEADOWS/ MAPLE RIDGE

SCENIC 7 ROUTE OFFERS NATURAL BEAUTY & CULTURE This land of soaring mountains captures your imagination with its sheer glory and quiet power. Also known as the Lougheed Highway, the Scenic 7 provides an ‘off the

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sturgeon fishing to farm-fresh shopping and championship golf courses. Keep your eyes open for the yellow banners indicating an arts and cultural point of interest. A displayed banner is an invitation for you to stop in and visit with local artists and cultural workers.

Discover the wonders of the Scenic 7 Highway – rolling foothills, fertile pastures and powerful winding rivers.

This route, grounded in history, steeped in culture and drenched in scenery, is truly majestic. scenic7bc.com

Embrace the journey

HOPE VISITOR CENTRE & MUSEUM 919 Water Avenue, Hope, BC | 604-869-2021 | www.hopebc.ca | #EmbraceHopeBC

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BRIDAL FALLS

Take a hike to Bridal Veil Falls, the sixth-highest waterfall in Canada. The falls drop 122 metres to the valley floor and flow into Bridal Creek, to Cheam Lake Regional Nature Park and then the Fraser River.

Afterwards, ride 100’ of total darkness in the Black Hole or tube down the thrilling Rapids River Ride at Bridal Falls Water Park. bridalfallswaterpark.com env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks

HELL’S GATE

OTHELLO TUNNELS

More than 200 million gallons of water per minute thunder through a 33-metre-wide narrow passage at the Hell’s Gate gorge. An aerial tram 150 metres in the air offers a bird’s eye view of this historic landmark. Suspension bridge, observation deck, gold panning, salmon spawning exhibit, shopping and fresh fudge!

The Othello Tunnels celebrated their 100th year in 2016! Walk through tunnels that were carved through solid granite and marvel at the majesty of the Coquihalla River. Added bonus: Rambo: First Blood was filmed here.

Suitable for all skill levels and is wheelchair and stroller accessible. The Hope-Nicola Valley Trail also leaves from the main parking lot.

hellsgateairtram.com

HOPE CHAINSAW CARVINGS Known as the Chainsaw Carving Capital, more than 60 chainsaw carvings can be found throughout downtown Hope. Many of these carvings were created by world renowned chainsaw carver Pete Ryan and others at the International Chainsaw Carving Competition (takes place every 2 years). Visit Pete’s gallery at 63010 Old Flood Hope Rd.

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Camperland RV Resort

Reservations: 604-794-7361 53730 Bridal Falls Rd. Bridal Falls, BC

Visit us and reserve online at:

www.htr.ca

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Sunshine Valley RV Resort

Reservations: 604-869-0066 14850 Alpine Blvd, Hope, BC

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Harrison Spa Motel

140 Esplanade Ave., HHS

Harrison Village Motel

280 Esplanade Ave., HHS

Hot Springs Villa Hotel

The Rockwell Harrison Guest Lodge 7550 Rockwell Dr., HHS

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Featuring: 3 Guest Suites (sleeps 2) • Carriage House (sleeps 4) • Main Residence (sleeps 10)

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Tall Timber B&B

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Woodside Inn

2226 Lougheed Hwy., Agassiz

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Sasquatch Crossing Eco Lodge B&B offers complimentary breakfast to overnight guests, as well as on site catering options for groups of 6 - 20 with advance notice.

Please check our website at www.sasquatchcrossing.ca for more information, or to inquire of cultural experiences and workshops to add uniquely Sts’ailes memories to your stay.

604.796.9798 | WWW.SASQUATCHCROSSING.CA

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15500 Morris Valley Rd., Harrison Mills

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harrisonhammondhouse.com 604-796-2224

1926 School Rd., Harrsion Mills

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Harrison Hammond House B & B

private entrance

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LAKEVIEW RESORT

Home Away From Home The perfect location for you to relax and spoil yourself

Walk in as guest, leave as family,

Glencoe Motel and RV For more information on monthly offers visit:

www.harrisonlakeview.com • harrisonlakeviewresort@gmail.com

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259 Hot Springs Rd., HHS

Harrison Country Club

400 Hot Springs Rd., HHS

Harrison Springs Camping & RV Park 740 Hot Springs Rd., HHS

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272 Lillooet Ave., HHS

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springsrvandcamping.com 604-796-3467

Springs RV Resort

670 Hot Springs Rd., HHS

Sasquatch Provincial Park

6 kms North of Harrision Hot Springs

Kilby Park

215 Kilby Rd., Harrison Mills

kilby.ca 604-796-9576 harrisonriverrv.com 604-799-0319

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Pathfinder RV Park

pathfindermotel.ca 604-796-9345

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6110 Lougheed Hwy., Agassiz

Camperland RV Resort

53730 Bridal Falls Rd., Rosedale

htr.ca 604-794-7361

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Harrison River RV Resort

1401 Kennedy Rd., Agassiz

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harrisonsprings.com 604-796-8900

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HARRISON LAKEHOUSE

VACATION HOME

Your own private 4000 sq ft waterfront home on Harrison Lake - with it’s own semi-private dock and beach - only 5 minutes from downtown Harrison Hot Springs!

Relax & Enjoy!

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beautiful

Harrison Hot Springs!

Comfortable, Clean & Convenient Newly renovated rooms with 40” LCD TV, fridge & air conditioner 100% non-smoking rooms Picnic/BBQ area Free parking In room Keurig Coffee Machines

FREE Wifi

5% discount

FOR BOOKING ON OUR WEBSITE

HOT TUB | HEATED PATIO | SLEEPS 11 COMFORTABLY RESERVATIONS: 604.491.4450 WWW.HARRISONLAKEHOUSEVACATIONHOME.COM HARRISONLAKEHOUSEVACATIONHOME@GMAIL.COM 140 Esplanade Ave., Harrison Hot Springs 1.800.592.8828 | www.HarrisonSpaMotel.com F A M I L Y

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Services LOCAL

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Holiday’s

When in the Village of Harrison Hot Springs, make sure your first stop is the Visitor Information Centre, located on Hot Springs Road, on your way to the beach.

The friendly and knowledgeable staff can provide current community information, brochures, maps, internet, public washrooms and a small selection of souvenirs and a Sasquatch Museum!

The Village of Harrison Hot Springs has been designated by the Province of B.C. as a Resort Municipality. Due to the cooperative efforts of business, residents and local government, the Village thrives as a destination for visitors.

The neighbouring community of Agassiz provides many of the resources that support the area including banking services, grocery stores, bakeries, pharmacy, library, real estate and mechanical services. If you are interested in learning more about the communities, visit their websites listed here.

NEW YEARS DAY

BC DAY

Monday, January 1

Monday, August 6

FAMILY DAY

LABOUR DAY

Monday, February 12

Monday, September 3

GOOD FRIDAY

THANKSGIVING

Friday, March 30

Monday October 9

EASTER MONDAY

REMEMBRANCE DAY

Monday, April 2

Sunday, November 11

VICTORIA DAY

CHRISTMAS DAY

Monday, May 21

Tuesday, December 26

CANADA DAY

BOXING DAY Wednesday, December 26

Sunday, July 1

KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH OUR COMMUNITY The Observer is the proud publisher of this guide and covers the communities of Agassiz & Harrison. To see all stories, photos and videos, visit us online at:

VILLAGE OF HARRISON HOT SPRINGS harrisonhotsprings.ca

AGASSIZ (DISTRICT OF KENT)

agassizharrisonobserver.com

district.kent.bc.ca

facebook.com/AgassizHarrisonObserver

HARRISON AGASSIZ CHAMBER OF COMMERCE harrison.ca

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CELL: 604.819.1067

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SUNNY PATIO • GREAT FOOD • LOTTO GAMES • SPORTS VIEWING • DAILY SPECIALS

FULL LUNCH & DINNER Enjoy a cozy atmosphere on our newly renovated heated covered patio!

Prime Rib Fridays 5 PM Conveniently located in the center of Harrison Hot Springs.

Old Settler Pub - Great Food, Clean & Friendly with HD sports on the big screen.

9AM-11PM 7 DAYS A WEEK

222 CEDAR AVE, HARRISON HOT SPRINGS

11AM - MIDNIGHT 7 DAYS A WEEK

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