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EXPLORE THE HARRISON RIVER VALLEY
OUR COMMUNITIES
Our region is a collective of communities spanning Agassiz, Harrison Hot Springs, Harrison Mills, and all the communities in between.
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We share the land of the traditional territories of the Sts’ ailes, Seabird Island, Sq’ewá:lxw, Cheam, Douglas, Leq’a:mel, Samahquam, Sq’ewlets, and Skatin First Nations. Our stories are deep in the oral traditions of our people, our land, and our waterways. Each story, like its community, is unique. Learn our stories by experiencing what each of our communities have to offer.
On the traditional territory of the Sts’ailes First Nation, nestled against Southwestern British Columbia’s magnificent mountains and the sandy beaches of Harrison Lake, is Harrison Village. Harrison is a hidden jewel providing ‘off the beaten path’ activities, such as forest bathing, hiking, kayaking, and our world-famous BC hot springs. Protected by the mighty Coast and Cascade Mountain ranges and the fast-flowing Fraser River, Agassiz is known for its rich and fertile land that has contributed to a long-standing history of farming in the area. Agassiz and the District of Kent are located on the traditional territory of the Seabird Island, Shxw’owhamel, Sq’ewá:lxw, Sts’ailes and Cheam First Nations. Harrison Mills and the Hemlock Valley are best known for their pristine, yet rugged, wilderness. From their lush forests and flowing rivers to their mountain peaks and ski hills. This region is located on the traditional territory of the Sts’ailes, Scowlitz, Leq’a:mel, Douglas, Samahquam, and Skatin First Nations.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR COMMUNITIES AND OUR INDIGENOUS ROOTS BY EXPLORING “OUR REGION” AT TOURISMHARRISON.COM
KILBY MUSEUM& CAMPGROUND
1906 General Store Museum& Farm • Friendly Farm Animals Costumed Interpreters• Home Style Café• Unique Gift Shop Scenic 38-site Campground• Boat Launch BCs Museum of Rural Life!
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Interesting Facts about the Harrison River Valley
• In 2003, the Circle Farm Tour program was formed in partnership by the local businesses and the District of Kent for Agassiz and Harrison Mills. The original intent of this program was to encourage the development of a strong vibrant agritourism sector in the Fraser Valley- which still stands true today. • Harrison Hot Springs is not only famous for its healing hot springs but is also a world famous centre for Sasquatch activity and investigation. Learn more at our Sasquatch Museum located in the Visitor Centre. • Harrison Lake is 60 km long and 279 meters deep in some areas. Glacier-fed and ice-cold year round, this lake is sparsely populated and boaters are urged to stay tuned to VHF
Channel 68. • The Harrison River is the first salmon stronghold, because of its pristine water and contains all 5 species of salmon. • Our local sturgeon can grow over 14 ft in length and weigh in excess of 1,500 pounds. • Harrison Mills is a mecca for the bald eagles. Each Fall up to 10,000 eagles return to feast on the spawning salmon making our region home to the world’s largest winter gathering of bald eagles.
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