Things To Do

Although Harrison Hot Springs' natural hot springs are a must on any itinerary, they really are only the beginning of a myriad of things to do.

The choices are as varied as winter skiing and year round golf to horseback riding, summer festivals and country Fall Fairs.

Family Attractions

Families flock to Harrison Hot Springs, in large part because of its safe swimming beaches, water sports, hiking trails and family-friendly atmosphere. Rent a quadra-cycle and just getting around becomes fun.

Add to this, attractions such as Kilby Historic Site, Tugboat Junction Adventure Park, and the water slides at Bridal Falls, all within a 30 minute drive, and Harrison has all the ingredients for a great family vacation.

Driving Routes

Harrison Hot Springs isn't only about the kids. It's about connecting with the landscapes in ways that fuel the imagination. The Circle Farm Tour in particular includes such a cross-section of farms, studios and heritage sites, that it should top any to-do list, even in winter. Highway 7, a scenic route that winds through much of the Fraser Valley's agricultural country takes in several Circle Farm stops.

Find out more about various art-, agriculture-, and nature-themed driving routes that encompass Harrison Hot Springs and the surrounding area here: Driving Routes.

Festivals & Events

Festivals have long been a part of Harrison's charm and appeal, especially its Festival of Arts which takes place throughout the village and along the beach every summer. By mid Fall, it co-hosts one of the Fraser Valley's largest agricultural fairs and in winter, the Harrison River is a major venue for the Fraser Valley Eagle Festival.

Wildlife Viewing

Migrating birds often stop over around Harrison Hot Springs' protected waters and so attract many bird-watching enthusiasts. When the salmon runs come to an end in November, the stellar show begins as hundreds of bald headed eagles congregate in the trees above Harrison River. Other area wildlife includes seals, Sitka black tail deer, beaver and the occasional black bear. And for many anglers, fishing for White Sturgeon is the ultimate lifetime opportunity.

Land Activities

Harrison Hot Springs is an ideal base to explore further afield: skiing at Hemlock Valley or Manning Park; fishing the Fraser River; strolling around Minter Gardens; hiking the Othello-Quintette tunnels and driving up the Fraser Canyon to Hell's Gate and even beyond to white water raft.

Winter Activities

With Hemlock Valley Ski Resort only a 45-minute drive away, Harrison Hot Springs is an excellent spot for enjoying winter mountain activities – especially because of its trump card, a soak in its hot springs after a day on the slopes. Hemlock Valley is the quintessential family-oriented resort and an affordable alternative to some of the region's big-name mountains. It has 35 runs, a vertical drop of 397m/1,300ft for downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, tobogganing and a tube park. Ski rentals are available.

Manning Park lies approximately 109km/68mi to the east. This much larger resort has been a popular winter destination since the early 1950s and today offers a variety of outdoor activities from ice skating and Nordic skiing to snowboarding and tubing.

For more information on things to do in and around Harrison Hot Springs, contact the Visitor Centre.

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