Use The Harrison Hot Springs Forum To Plan Your Vacation

By Marissa Velazquez


The Harrison Hot Springs Forum is a great way to get the low down on the things you need to know if you are planning a trip to this small, picturesque town situated at the southern end of Harrison Lake in British Columbia, Canada. Here, you can find out the best places to stay, whether the local pizza place has a liquor license and what the place is like in the winter.

The tiny town, population 1,500, was named in honor of Benjamin Harrison, a local entrepreneur who served as the Hudson's Bay Company's deputy governor. Hudson's Bay is the oldest commercial operation in the United States and one of the oldest in the world. There are two public hot springs, "Potash, " with a temperature of 40F, and "Sulphur, " at a temperature of 60F. The average concentration of dissolved solids is 1,300 ppm, the highest concentrations just about anywhere.

The general consensus is there is not a lot to do in the winter time in Harrison Hot Springs. If you are looking for a sizzling night life, this may not be the place for you. The springs are open, so visitors can certainly chill out there. It is also handy for strolling on the beach. If you are after solitude away from the madding crowds, then this place certainly fits the bill. The pizza place in question, by the way, does not have a liquor license.

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.

Exploring nearby Hicks Lake can occupy visitors for a day for hiking, boating and/or taking a canoe ride. Sasquatch Tours offer First Nations history tours. There are also farm tours and there are plenty of quirky places to stop for a bite and a refreshing drink.

Following the conversation on Harrison Hot Springs Forum is interesting and entertaining in its own right, whether or not you are actually planning to visit the place. The area is suitable for a stopover on a vacation in British Columbia or for a few days or weeks of relaxation and regeneration. If you do visit, remember to leave your own comments.




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