HARRISON HOT SPRINGS: BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
Harrison hot springs B.C. is located two hours drive from Vancouver International airport. (map)
Harrison Hot Springs is a full service area with Hotels, Motels, R. V. Parks and Bed&breakfasts. The Full range of services are available, from boutiques to Ice Cream. During the year an array of festivals come to Harrison some are listed below.
The area has lots of activities like golf, hiking, water-sports, cruising, fishing, cycling and more.
The huge lake stretches 60 Km. from Harrison to the Lillooet river and is over 800 ft deep! Fed by melting ice and snow and very deep, the water is clear and very cold. Harrison to Rainbow falls or Eagle falls is a scenic boat tour.
Harrison lake has several campsites along it's shores that are boat access only.
Public day use area's can be found nearby. "Green Point" day use area and the "Sasquatch Provincial park" are just minutes along the eastern side of the lake. Hicks lake, Deer lake in Sasquatch park are filled with stocked trout and have complete camping facilities.
Harrison sits on the eastern edge of the Fraser Valley against a backdrop of the coastal mountains. Harrison lake is a popular beach site with all the usual water-sports. The fine sand found on this beach makes it particularly good for building Sandcastles.
The hot springs are piped to the Harrison resort and spa then to the public pool located on the main Harrison beach. Other hot springs can be found with tubs of all sort. However most require four-wheel drive and a guide to find. The nearest of these is Clear Creek hot spring which is 1-3 hours away (road is now 4x4 only)
The area offers the traveler a choice of accommodations from basic to 5 star. The views are fantastic. Salmon spawning in the nearby crystal clear Harrison river has to be seen! The American Bald Eagle lives here and are found year-round. During the fall salmon migration hundreds of Eagles line the Harrison river gorging on salmon.
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