Use The Harrison Hot Springs Forum To Plan Your Vacation

By Marissa Velazquez


If you are planning a visit to British Columbia or if you just want to be informed and entertained, the Harrison Hot Springs Forum is the place to point your browser. This tiny spa resort town is found at the southern end of Harrison Lake near Vancouver in British Columbia. Read what other say about their visits and feel free to ask a question of your own.

The tiny resort community, with a population of only 1,500 lucky residents, was named after a man named Benjamin Harrison, who was a deputy governor of the Hudson's Bay Company. The residents are "lucky" because they have year-round access to the hot springs for which the vacation spot is known. There are two hot springs. "Sulphur" has a temperature of 65F, while "Potash" is slightly cooler at 40F. With an average of 1,300 ppm of dissolved mineral salts, Harrison Hot Springs has one of the highest concentrations of any mineral spring.

According to some of the comments on the forum, it seems like there is not a lot to do in the winter months. This need not be a problem. The springs are always open so that visitors can spend time relaxing and recharging there. There are also beaches for strolling and parks for hiking. If you are looking for a tranquil, beautiful place to get way from the maddening crowds, this is certainly it.

The sanctuary at the Westminster Abbey in nearby Mission is open to visitors all year round. The architecture is magnificent and the stained glass windows are stunning. You can learn about the monks' unique way of life, stroll around the beautiful grounds at the monastery and enjoy a picnic lunch in Sasquatch Provincial Park at Green Point.

People sometimes ask how long should visitors stay in Harrison Hot Springs. It really depends on what you are looking for. There are shops and restaurants so you are not completely bereft of human contact. If you need a lot of time to regenerate after a particularly stressful life event, or if you need to be free from distractions so you can complete your novel or graduate thesis, then this would be the spot for you.

If you are looking for theatres, museums and lots of festivals, you can use this as your base of operations and travel further afield on day trips for excitement. The Ranger Station Art Gallery is run by the Kent Harrison Arts Council. Open all year round, the museum houses works by its artist in residence as well as local school children.

Nearby Hicks Lake offers opportunities for canoeing, boating and hiking. Visit the Sasquatch Tours to find out the evidence in favour of the mythical beast. Tour a local farm and enjoy a meal and a refreshing beverage at one of the interesting places to eat.

If the comments on Harrison Hot Springs Forum are anything to go by, this is a great place to visit. It works as an add-on to a trip to Vancouver or on its own as a tranquil get-away spot. Consult the forum for further information and don't forget to leave your own contribution!




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