Monday 20 January 2014

Plan Your Vacation With A Little Help From Harrison Hot Springs Forum

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 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 the forum buzz, this is not the place to stay in winter if you are looking for bright city lights and a dazzling night life. The springs are always open, so there is plenty of opportunity to kick back there. There is ample beach for strolling. For visitors who are looking for somewhere to get away from it all and recharge, this is the place.

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.

A common question is how long visitors should plan to stay in Harrison Hot Springs. This depends wholly on the purpose of your trip. It is perfect if you want to recharge your batteries after a strenuous period at work or a broken relationship. With enough restaurants and shops open, you are not completely starved for company. It is the perfect environment for completing a piece of written work, be it a graduate thesis or your great American (or Canadian) novel.

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.

According to what people are saying on the Harrison Hot Springs Forum, it seems a great place to visit any time of the year, particularly if you are looking for peace and quiet. Stay for days or weeks to get the grit of the city out of your system or use it as a side trip for a longer stay in Vancouver. Remember to leave your own comments!




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