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Harrison Hot Springs is a famous resort town in the Fraser Valley claiming natural mineral hot springs, a sandy beach, and a gorgeous lake for watercraft.
On a clear day, Harrison Hot Springs is breathtaking, with views of massive granite ridges, a majestic lake surrounded by trees and hills, and long sandy beaches. The lake is by far the biggest in the Lower Mainland.
The town is about a 90-minute drive east of Vancouver and a half-hour drive northeast of Chilliwack.
The Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa, where the main hot pools are located, is one of the best places to visit. There are also public hot springs in town, which are pleasant but not as interesting.
If you want to enjoy the hot springs, the resort is probably where you’ll want to visit. It’s not cheap, but it’s the place to go if you want to be pampered. If you are not staying at the resort or paying for spa treatments, You can also use the city pool if you want to. There are two hot springs here, the “Potash,” which has a temperature of 40 degrees Celsius, and the “Sulphur,” which has a temperature of 65 degrees Celsius. According to Harrison Hot Springs Resort, the waters have one in the largest concentrations in dissolved mineral solids of any mineral spring, averaging 1300 ppm. This hot spring is one of many that line the Lillooet River and Harrison Lake valley. Meager Creek has the Lillooet River’s northernmost hot springs.
Keep an eye out for Hobo Hot Springs
The History
Miners returning from the Fraser River during the gold rush are said to have found “hot springs” when they landed. When Judge Matthew Begbie conducted his first circuit of the mining camps in early 1859, he discovered the springs. He informed Governor James Douglas, who christened the hamlet “St. Alice’s Well.” In the summer of 1886, John Brown began construction on the St. Alice Hotel. The hotel first opened its doors on November 1, 1886. The St. Alice Hotel burned down in 1920, but was rebuilt and renamed the “Harrison Hot Springs Hotel” afterwards. The hotel was noted for its pools and spas, as well as horseback riding, shooting, and lake boating and fishing.
A townsite plan along the lakefront was registered in 1889, and a new subdivision plan selling lots was registered in 1926. With the discovery of sienna in the 1890s, a mining boom erupted. The first school in Harrison Hot Springs was built in 1899 near the south end of town.
Sternwheeler tours from New Westminster to Harrison Hot Springs, as well as cruises on Harrison Lake and surrounding Echo Island, were popular. Many logging camps, including a sawmill at Port Douglas, were located on Harrison Lake in the early years. Throughout the years, logging in and around Harrison Lake has occurred and continues to this day.
Colonel Naismith arrived in Harrison Hot Springs in 1946 and quickly rose through the ranks to become a community leader. He was also selected pro-tem chairman of the Harrison Hot Springs Property Owners Association and elected as a Village trustee. One of the initiatives was to build a community hall as a memorial to local World War I and II veterans. The Memorial Hall took seven years to build and was finished by the Community Association in 1951.
The Fraser River flooded much of the Village in 1948, but the community was able to recover. Flooding struck Harrison Hot Springs again in 1950, but provincial officials agreed to help to the construction of a dyke.
For the municipality, the Harrison Hot Springs Property Owners Association sought for and got Letters Patent. Colonel Naismith was elected Chairman, and commissioners were elected as well. In May of 1949, the village of Harrison Hot Springs was founded as the “Corporation of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs.” The municipality got clearance for Supplementary Letters Patent on December 2, 2004, altering its name to “Village of Harrison Hot Springs.”
HARRISON HOT SPRINGS RESORT
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I work a lot, and my main job gives me just two holiday breaks per year, so when they come, I like to make the most of it. Spending this week at harrisonhotspringsresort is exactly what the doctor ordered. With 5 hot springs to enjoy, surrounded by nature, with so many places to adventure near by, this place is perfect for this year’s first family vacation. I can feel my battery recharging, and it feels fantastic.
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I think I found my new favourite way to stay warm on a snowy winter day 🥰❄️ Would you brave the cold if it meant you could enjoy these magical hot springs?
There aren’t many accessible hot springs in the lower mainland, and the ones that do exist are often quite busy. But when you get the chance to enjoy a spot like this all to yourself, it is truly magical! 😍
When I first visited this spot it was a sunny weekend and the place was packed. Knowing that I probably wouldn’t get a chance to enjoy the hot springs, I left in hopes that the perfect time would present itself for me to visit! After a waiting a couple of weeks and watching the forecast closely, I finally decided to head out once again in hopes of catching this spot in the snow! 😍❄️
When I arrived at the hot springs it was perfectly quiet (except for a couple of local ducks hanging out in the lake). The mountains were frosted with snow, the clouds were low and moody, and as I dipped my foot into the water it was like all my worries melted away. The vibes were so perfect 😌
As the hours passed I sat in the hot springs admiring the mountains in the distance. Time in that moment seemed to stop, and although the spot was secluded it felt like I was in my own little world 🥰
After having this spot to myself for 3 hours I finally decided to pack up and say one last good-bye to this magical spot. My muscles felt relaxed, my mind was clear, and everything within me felt at peace. It was truly the best way I could have spent my day before work 🥰
As we enter the long weekend, I hope you’re all able to fill it with adventure but also some time of relaxation! Your body and mind deserve it! 💛
What do you have planned this long weekend?
📍Taken on the unceded traditional territory of the S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō First Nations
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RECHARGE ⚡️🔋
Parenting, jobs, side hustles, they all take a toll physically, and mentally. It’s important to take some time to recharge your batteries. I recently read that “rest isn’t earned, it’s required”, and I couldn’t agree more.
These past 5 days at harrisonhotspringsresort have been filled with exactly what I needed to recharge.
Hot springs, mountains, and making memories. This is exactly what I needed to recharge. I am so grateful for this time, these memories, and the hospitality at harrisonhotspringsresort. Tomorrow it’s back to home and the regular routine, but I’m looking forward to doing it feeling relaxed and recharged.
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All I knew was that we were heading to a waterfall...I had no idea what we were going to find. We drove for 30 minutes on an unnamed dirt road. Beautiful autumnal foliage flanked the road as the clouds above us were contemplating to drop buckets of water or give us some respite. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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📷 To see more of our trip to Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs, check out our highlights!
who doesn’t love taking their car on a crazy off-road adventure with one of their best friends? 😎
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We are SO excited to announce that coming soon to the Lodge is a 4 person barrel sauna!!
Winter dates are already going fast! Grab your dates now to be some of the first guests to hang out in the sauna!!
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Start every day off with a smile and a trip✨
Have you ever been to any of these places before?💭
💡1. Whistler is a town north of Vancouver, British Columbia, that's home to Whistler Blackcomb, one of the largest ski resorts in North America.
💡2. Victoria, capital of British Columbia, sits on the craggy southern end of Vancouver Island. With abundant parkland, it’s known for outdoor activities.
💡3. Squamish is a town north of Vancouver, in British Columbia, Canada. It's at the northern tip of the island-dotted Howe Sound, and surrounded by mountains like the Stawamus Chief, a huge granite monolith.
💡4. The Village of Harrison Hot Springs is a small community at the southern end of Harrison Lake in the Fraser Valley of British Columbia.
💡5. Salt Spring Island or Saltspring Island is one of the Gulf Islands in the Strait of Georgia between mainland British Columbia, Canada, and Vancouver Island.
💡6. Mount Baker, also known as Koma Kulshan or simply Kulshan, is a 10,781 ft active glacier-covered andesitic stratovolcano in the Cascade Volcanic Arc and the North Cascades of Washington in the United States.
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We came up the day most people left (end of the long weekend). We brought enough gear and “stuff” to stay a month, but of course forgot things we actually needed 😂
The kids are LOVING the hot springs pools and lake views, and playing with their little buddy Kaleo who’s up here too! We had a pizza party in our room last night, went to the beach park at 8am, and we all took an afternoon nap.
It’s a lot of effort for a short time (staying local of course) but it’s all about creating family memories - and it’s the best.♥️
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It’s never too early to start thinking about your fall and winter getaways! 🍂🎄
Our September-December is quickly booking up!
Grab your dates now to avoid disappointment!
What better way to spend a break from work than to go for a cross country run!
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Ultimate [✈️] packing guide
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𝘈𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘯 𝘢 𝘣𝘪𝘨 𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘳 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘵 𝘴𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘭?
Regardless of the size, if you’re travelling via plane, you don’t wanna miss these tips💡But hey, feel free to use them for non-plane adventures, too
Besides the times I move, I generally always only travel with carry-on! I like to call it an art, but it’s really not.
I HATE (strong word, I know) checking bags because I have the worst luck with getting my pieces at my final destination without a problem (did you follow my stories to Haiti?!).
Plus, paying for checked bags can add up quickly—I’d rather use those extra bucks to do a fun activity or stay in a nicer hotel. Just my opinion 🤷🏽♀️
𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝘆 𝗳𝗮𝘃 𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 “𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁”:
➊ 𝘋𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩
What will your accommodation(s) have? No need to pack it if the place you’re staying has it. A blow dryer, shampoo, conditioner, body wash are common examples of this.
Bonus: Check your airlines to see carry-on restrictions. Often, weight isn’t a factor so load that baby up, within the bag dimensions of course.
➋ 𝘜𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘭 + 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘧𝘧 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘦
If you’ve never rolled your clothes when packing, what are you doing?! It’s an incredible space-saving technique. Also, tucking smaller items in shoes or other “wasted space” is a game-changer!
➌ 𝘜𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘭-𝘪𝘯-𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘴
Are you packing individual items for individual purposes? That’s not necessary. For example, shampoo cleans your hair, but it can also be used to hand-wash clothes and wash your body! No need to get fancy.
➍ 𝘊𝘰𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘭 𝘣𝘶𝘥𝘥𝘺
If you’re travelling with someone, no need to bring 2X the essentials. Share items like toiletries, snacks, clothes?!
➎ 𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘥𝘰 𝘭𝘢𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘺
Especially for longer trips, it’s more economical to just pay for a load of laundry than to carry extra weight or pay for a checked bag.
Am I missing anything?!⤵️
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GIVEAWAY time!! 🎄
We’ve partnered up with plentyhardkombucha for a one night stay in our carriage house, with a sunset boat cruise and full campfire package on our private beach. ($1500 value)
To enter: like both thelodgeonharrisonlake and plentyhardkombucha
Tag the 4 friends you’d bring with you!
Contest ends December 24 at 11:59pm.
*this is our only instagram account. Our last few giveaways have had spam accounts notifying people of winning and then asking for credit card information. Please report any spam accounts for us! We appreciate it so much 🥰
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✨ Harrison Hot Springs Resort✨
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One of our favourite one night getaway hotels! We try to visit at least two to three times a year 💙
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We visited here a couple weeks ago after our camping trip. There are usually 5 hot springs pools to swim in, however due to covid they closed the 2 indoor pools. The hotel is also only running at around 70% capacity which definitely ensured people were socially distanced. We even had the adult pool to ourselves at one point 🙌🏻
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Some history about the town - it was originally inhabited by the Coast Salish people, who referred to the hot springs as Kwals, meaning hot water. They often would travel by canoe and visit these sacred pools because of their many healing benefits 💦
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Would you visit Harrison? 💙
Unreachable🤍 #hosted The views from thelodgeonharrisonlake are EVERYTHING, I want to wake up to this gorgeous view every morning! Obviously had to bring the essentials, charcuterievancouver & duchesscocktails
Also how cute is Christina’s dog Gord?!!🥺
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So many snuggles happened at rowenasinn 🥰
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Hike until the sun goes down, then sleep until it comes back up. That’s how our few days in Harrison hot springs went! We are so grateful to Rowena’s Inn/Sandpiper Resort for hosting us last month during our road trip! The cabins were beautiful (you can check them out in highlights if you missed it), the food was delicious, and we hope to be back in sunnier days!
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