BREATHE
IN THE WILD
WEAVER CREEK SPAWNING CHANNEL Breathe in the wild and fill your senses with the wonder of ancient forests, deep emerald lakes, and rivers that teem with life just below the surface. Walk amongst trees that have been reaching for the heavens for generations; and in the breeze you may hear the echoes of indigenous spirits from time immemorial. Silent snow-capped mountains stand in graceful guard over the valley and its inhabitants. Nature has an innate ability to heal and soothe, and is a place everyone is welcome. Nature is the beating heart of the Harrison River Valley; and we invite you to experience it for yourself.
ECO TOURS | SEARCH FOR SASQUATCH | BIRD WATCHING | SALMON & WEAVER CREEK | WATERFALLS
[Eco Tours] Harrison Eco Tours offers both guided jet boat and kayaking tours on the Harrison River. Experience the beauty of Harrison Lake with Shoreline Tours. [Search for the Sasquatch] Harrison Hot Springs has been a hot-bed of Sasquatch sightings for a millennium. Sts’ailes uses the Sasquatch or ‘Sasq’ets’ as their symbol, and believe the Sasq’ets to be a spiritual being. Visit the Sasquatch Museum in Harrison Hot Springs to learn more about the Sasquatch.
[Bird watching] Harrison Lake and River are known as major resting grounds for the north-south migratory bird species. In the Fall the Harrison River is home to one of the largest congregations of Bald Eagles in North America. Discover the Season of the Wild in the Harrison River Valley.
[Waterfalls] The mountains surrounding Harrison provide spectacular waterfalls. Rainbow Falls is 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 Hot Springs.
[Salmon & Weaver Creek] For a truly amazing sight, visit the Harrison Mills Weaver Creek Spawning Channel in October. You will be treated to the beauty of red and green spawning salmon by the thousands. EXPLORE ONLINE | TOURISMHARRISON.COM
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