 Harrison
Hot Springs
The friendly vacation town of Harrison Hot Springs is located at the south end of Harrison Lake, a beautiful warm 60km (37mi) long lake ideal for boating, sailing and swimming.
According to history, the hot springs were discovered in 1859 when paddlers capsized in winter and realized that the lake water was warm. There are two hot springs on the shore of Harrison Lake making it a very popular resort and health spa with people from all corners of the globe.
This area is also known as the home of the legendary Sasquatch, a very elusive, giant apelike creature.
Harrison is an ideal holiday spot with hot springs, top quality accommodations, unique and interesting shops, restaurants and dining facilities, and a wide array of recreational outdoor adventures.
Population: 1,4000
Climate: Moderate with warm summers, cool rainy winters.
Main Industries: Tourism
Access: Approximately125km (78mi) east of Vancouver on Highway 7on the north side of the Fraser River and a short distance from the junction of Hwys 7 and 9. Highway 9 crosses the Fraser River and links up with Highway 1 (The Trans Canada Hwy).
Recreation Facilities/Activities: swimming, sailing, windsurfing, fishing, boating, canoeing, golfing, hiking, or soaking in one of the mineral pools.
Local Attractions: Harrison Public Hot Pools, Harrison Lake, Festival of Arts, Sasquatch Provincial Park, and World Championship Sand Sculpture Competition.
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