Things to do in Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia

Harrison Hot Springs is located at the south end of Harrison Lake, which at 60 kilometers long is the largest body of fresh water in southwestern BC. It is an area with a rich history as well as an abundance of natural beauty. In 1895, Charles Inkman started a business that was to become the Harrison Lake Supply Company. Mr. Inkman soon had a thriving business based from a store on what is now called Esplanade Avenue, and a connecting dock, which extended out from the beach. The business supplied many logging camps up the lake and delivered tourists to the hotel. The Inkman family still owns and manages Harrison Village Mall on the same site as the original store.
Today, visitors of Harrison Hot Springs can enjoy a wide variety of activities. The beaches are ideal for sunbathing, and the lagoon provides a protected warm-water spot for swimming. The lake is also a popular destination for boaters & windsurfers.
Harrison Hot Springs hosts a number of annual events such as the Harrison Festival of the Arts and the World Championship Sand Sculpture Competition. Despite our international reputation, Harrison is still very much a small village. The pace is leisurely and the atmosphere is friendly.
Take a walk or a bike ride around and you'll see what we mean!

Some activities that one can do in Harrison Hot Springs:

Art Gallery: Located on Rockwell Drive, Harrison's Art Gallery hosts such exhibits as woodcarving, oil painting, basketry, water colors, and weaving.

Aqua Biking: Water walkers are a refreshing way to cool down on a hot day. Available on the beachfront.

Beavers: Watch beavers at work and play by the Miami River banks and along the Beaver Pond Trail.

Bird Watching: Harrison Lake is a major resting area on the north-south migration path. The Harrison River is the second largest home for bald eagles in North America.

Boating: 40 miles of clean mountain lake make Harrison Lake a boater's dream.

Kite Flying: Afternoon winds make this a fun activity every day. Buy one or build your own.

Living History Site: Only 20 minutes west of Harrison Hot Springs on Highway 7, enjoy an afternoon exploring the past at the Kilby Store and Farm, a 1920's Fraser Valley Living History Site.

Minter Gardens: Only 15 minutes away, Minter Gardens 27 acres offer a constantly changing floral showcase.

Mini-Golf: The Tugboat Juction -- A beautifully landscaped adventure mini-golf course with waterfalls, train trestle and train station clubhouse... 750 Hot Springs Road.
At the Big Foot Campground you will find an 18 hole mini golf course.

Motor sports: Follow the signs to Kent Raceways (west on Hwy. 7) for motocross and stock car racing some weekends from May to September (see calendar of events for dates).

Mountain Biking: Take the mountain biking challenge of the Hicks Lake, Bear Lake, Beaver Pond and Bridal Trails.

Picnicking: Take the kids on an excursion to the park for an enjoyable picnic lunch in Agassiz's Pioneer Park, Harrison Hot Springs' Rendall Park or drive up to Sasquatch Provincial Park for an unforgettable barbeque at the Green Point picnic area.

Sand Sculpturing: Harrison's beach sand is ideal for building castles and dragons! Or watch the world championship sand sculptors in September.
Once in Harrison Hot Springs, one must take the opportunity to try the amazing places to eat such as the Lakeside Café, which is a traditional Canadian.