Some excerpts from the website of Harrison Heritage House & Kottages that might be useful
Just down the road from Vancouver, our BB offers you unequalled natural
beauty in a tranquil setting in the
center of Harrison Hot Springs. Along the peaceful
banks of the Miami River we are surrounded by mountains, lakes and rivers. You will find rates and a detailed BB
room descriptions below. Harrison Heritage House offers a variety of accommodations: bed and
breakfast rooms,
suites and riverside cottages ideal for your Couples Retreat. Each of our BB
rooms have private entrances,
private bathrooms, sitting area,
TV, DVD, complimentary DVDs,
fridge,
coffee maker, complimentary
Coffee, Teas and Hot Chocolate. Queen beds have solid wood frames, down
duvets and top quality linens. Alternatives to down are available upon request. Enjoy
breakfast in your pyjamas. Awake to a deluxe continental
breakfast delivered to your
room at your requested time. Enjoy your meal at your private table for two. We offer complimentary guest
phone and
wireless internet access, as well as a selection of
games for two, to enjoy in your
room. during the period Dec 19th-Jan 4th Summer rates apply and there is a two night minimum for all
rooms -
breakfast is not available December 25th bed
breakfast rooms are for adults only - children are welcome in our cottages.
2 room suite (
bedroom living room).
Pillow top Queen sleigh bed with down
duvet. Oversized double
Jacuzzi under an arched ceiling and stained glass window. Traditional wood burning fireplace.
TV/DVD/VCR complimentary
videos/DVD's.
Breakfast nook overlooking front
garden.
Fridge and
coffee maker in
room. Complimentary
coffee/teas/hot chocolate, cream and sugar.
Coffee mugs, water glasses, wine glasses, cork screw in
room. Heritage
Suite bed and
jacuzzi. Heritage
Suite fireplace. Heritage
Suite breakfast nook. Heritage
Suite sitting
room. Heritage
Suite jacuzzi. Summer rates May 15 - October 15. On-line Availability for the Heritage
Suite. THE NAISMITH RETREAT
ROOM. View of front
garden. Queen 4-post bed with
pillow top mattress and down
duvet. Extra large/deep double
Jacuzzi nestled under a leaded glass window. Hand held
shower (in
Jacuzzi).
Flat Screen TV/DVD complimentary DVD's. Naismith Retreat bed. Naismith Retreat fireplace. Naismith Retreat Bed
Jacuzzi. Naismith Retreat
Jacuzzi. Naismith Retreat loveseat. *Winter rates October 16 - May 14. On-line Availability for the Naismith Retreat. Queen Mission wood bed with memory foam mattress topper and down
duvet.
Ensuite bathroom with
bathtub shower. Adjoining
Breakfast nook overlooking front
garden. Complimentary in-
room library. Colonel's Study
breakfast nook. Colonel's Study library. Colonel's study
bathroom. Colonel's study libary and bed. On-line Availability for the Colonel Study
Harrison Hot Springs finest cottages. On the riverbank, surrounded by towering cedars, pines and poplars our three riverside cottages offer tranquility and privacy. Enjoy a canoe ride for two... escape to your private deck... come be your self for a few days... You will find rates and detailed cottage descriptions below. Willow or Riversedge Cottage.
Breakfast is not available to the cottages, however a
breakfast basket can be ordered for delivery. Click here for details. During the period Dec 19th-Jan 4th Summer rates apply. sleeps max 4 persons. Fully self contained private cottage. Views of the Miami River from each
room. Old rounded ceilings, wood floor. Private backyard with picnic table. Master
bedroom with Queen brass bed with memory foam mattress topper and down
duvet. Ensuite 2 piece
bathroom in master
bedroom. 2nd
bedroom with double bed. Main
bathroom with single soaker
tub shower complimentary soap bubble
bath. Cast
iron gas fireplace. Sofa recliner to cozy up by the fire.
TV, DVD - don't forget your DVD's. Full
kitchen: double
sink, large
fridge, microwave, large oven stove,
coffee maker, kettle, toaster, pots, pans, dishes, cutlery, wine glasses, glasses, mugs, etc. Complimentary
coffee,
tea, hot chocolate, cream sugar.
Breakfast is not available to the Cedar cottage. Cedar cottage master
bedroom. Cedar cottage fireplace. Cedar cottage
kitchen table. Cedar cottage
kitchen. Rates are based on double occupancy. Dates Rates (excluding applicable taxes). Winter rates October 16 - May 14. Summer rates May 15 - Rates are per night for two people. Additional adults $25/adult per night. Additional children $10/child per night. On-line Availability for the Cedar Cottage. If you prefer to make a
phone reservation call. Willow Kottage and Riversedge Kottage each cottage sleeps max 4 persons. Two identical fully self contained private cottages. Both cottages have views of the Miami River. Vaulted ceilings, wood floors. Private outside deck. Master
bedroom with
Pillow top Queen/wrought
iron bed, down
duvet. Enclosed loft with two single beds.
Bathroom with double soaker
tub showers. Complimentary soap bubble
bath. Sofas recliners to cozy up by the fire.
TV, VCR, DVD - don't forget your DVD's.
Kitchenette:
sink,
fridge, microwave, 2 burner stove top (no oven),
coffee maker, kettle, toaster, toaster oven, pots, pans, dishes, cutlery, wine glasses, glasses, mugs, corkscrew, etc.
Breakfast is not available to these cottages. Cottage master
bedroom. On-line Availability for theses Cottages. Sleeps max 2 people. Self contained
private one room cabin. Views of the Miami River. Two single beds with down
duvet. Ensuite 3 piece
bathroom with
shower stall. VCR/
CD player (no
cable TV). Cozy nook with table chairs. Small
fridge, Microwave,
coffee maker, wine glasses, glasses, mugs, corkscrew, etc.
Breakfast is not available to this cabin. Please note: cooking is not possible in this cabin as it is not equipped with cooking utensils, cutlery or dishes. Sequoia cabin single beds. Sequoia cabin eating nook. Sequoia cabin
bathroom. On-line Availability for the Sequoia cabin
Things to do - Harrison Hot Springs: There are a wide variety of things to do in Harrison Hot Springs. The only real limitation is the amount of time and energy you have. To make your choice a little easier we have grouped activities into the following categories: History buffs/cultural connoisseurs. Laid back recreation - yes we're talking
golf. Laid back Recreation -
Spa's and
Massage. The best source of great ideas for Harrison can be found at: For a comprehensive listing of the Fraser Valley. Harrison Hot Springs - The Springs. The place to start is of course the springs. While the Hotel owns the rights to the springs they also pipe water directly from the springs to the Public
pool one block away from our house. The actual spring water 74° C/165° F is pumped to the public
pool and cooled to 38° C/100° F. For a modest fee you can rejuvenate in the warmth of mother natures self healing miracle. Harrison Public Hot
Pool is open daily from 9 AM to 9 P.M.. For more information call 796-2244. Harrison Hot Springs Lagoon. If you are looking for a nice sandy beach to lay on while the kids swim in the Lagoon this is the place to be. Its right across the street and offers play areas for the kids, a clean sandy beach and the relatively warm water of the lagoon. There is of course Harrison Lake one block from our house. Sailing, wind surfing, power boating, water
skiing, on one of the cleanest lakes you can find anywhere. For details on the lake check out. It is possible to use our canoe, or rent a boat and explore the vast expanse of the largest lake in southwestern B.C.. A word of warning it is a large, 65 kilometer long, glacier fed lake and the water can be very cold. As well, storms can make the lake a dangerous place to be, so exercise caution and common sense. Boats can be rented or
skiing arranged, here are a couple of places: Harrison Watersports. Inc. (Boat/canoe/Sea-Doo Rentals). Harrison Lake offers some superb wind surfing. A large long lake, it
channels the air into some pretty
healthy wind. Better bring your wet suit/dry suit as the water can be pretty chilly. Need more information then go to the. Harrison
Windsurfing Society web site or
phone the (Windline) 1-604-796-0405. Bridal Falls Waterpark. A 15 minute drive back to the Trans-Canada highway you will find the Bridal Falls Waterpark. Spend a day racing down the various slides and chutes. Their season runs from June till early September. Need more information visit the. Looking for a
quiet lake to spend the day away from civilization? Then its time to head up to Hicks Lake in nearby Sasquatch park. Check out the. Sasquatch Provincial park site. For specifics on the lake go to the provincial lake site. Cutthroat, Rainbow, Dolly Varden, Steelhead, Coho and gigantic Sturgeon abound in the lakes, rivers and creeks around us. While we are not fishing experts we know that excellent fishing is to be had in Harrison Lake, Harrison River, the Fraser River and many other smaller rivers and lakes in the area. Need more information on fishing then try the B.C. fishing
forum for general questions regarding fishing in B.C. its found at the. Or, if you just want to learn more about Fish and Fishing go visit the. Chehalis River Hatchery. They also have an excellent web site that covers among other things fishing conditions, hints, and regulations check it out. If you are looking for a guide or more information contact nearby. Harrison Bay Fishing. (they helped me catch five Salmon in four hours) or for a great source of information including current fishing reports as well as guiding services try. Dinotown is a Jurassic Dinosaur Theme Park 15 Min. from Harrison at Bridal Falls. A place where you and the kids can enjoy
games, rides and entertainment. Check out their website for the schedule and amenities. High Horse Heaven-Guided adventure trail riding. A 30 minute drive to Chilliwack will take you to High Horse Heaven trail rides. Trails take you through green rolling hills with fantastic views of the coastal mountains and valley floor. Their aim is to ensure that any level and age of rider feel at ease. You can visit their website at. Always fun whether you win or lose try your luck at mini
golf at Tugboat Junction Adventure Park. Beautifully landscaped course with waterfalls, a train trestle, a train station clubhouse and a ride-along miniature train! Check out their website at. Riding in and around Harrison can be experienced a number of ways. There is of course the
bike. Whether you want to go for a leisurely ride through the local streets or test your mountain biking abilities on the local trails, Harrison is a great place to
bike. If you want to get some help biking around why not try a Quadracycle. You can rent one at Jamie's. A fun way to see Harrison. The Circle Farm
Tour is a wonderful way to experience the rich variety that Agassiz, Harrison Bay and Harrison Hot Springs have to offer by way of things historical and agricultural. Limbert Mountain Farm - Experience our Nursery and Organic Specialties Farm. We grow potted herbs, heirloom tomato plants, and ornamental grasses. Visit our
shop for home and
garden decor, custom
tea blends, fresh seasonal foods such as herbal salads, garlic, chestnuts culinary herbal products. Attend a class on propagating herbs or cooking sessions with instructor, Chef Dez. Visit their website for opening times
http://limbertmountainfarm.com/ at 6116
Golf Road, Agassiz, BC. Enjoy great pottery, basketry, collectibles nostalgic pieces, a trundle through their character
gardens - and - before you leave, a chance to scoop some great estate
coffees, roasted fresh on the premises. Open Wednesday to Saturday - 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Farm House Natural Cheeses. offering a range of natural cheeses produced straight from farm fresh milk. Through the viewing window watch the process and enjoy some ice cream or browse the gift
shop. You can find them at 5634 McCallum. Is a world class
garden with 27 immaculate acres of flowers, plants and
gardens arranged in 11 wonderful theme
gardens. A delight to the eyes and soothing to all your senses the
gardens are open May/June - October from 9:00am - 5:30pm daily. For more information visit the. Found at the base of the majestic 7000 foot Mount Cheam, Bridal falls is a wonder of nature that is magnificent to see any time of the year. While no picture can do it justice check it out at the Bridal Falls site at. Only 15 minutes away from Harrison it's also a great place for a walk or a picnic. There are countless hikes in and around the Harrison Hot Springs area. Use our Hiking guide as a reference source, it lists 80 of the best hikes in the area. Want to get some ideas from the
internet then go to the site. This site describes hikes in the Vancouver area. A few in the neighborhood of Harrison are First Brigades Trail, River, and Mount Cheam. There are also a couple of great hikes in the Chilliwack region described in. They are a bit of a drive away but give an idea of the kind of hiking you can expect in this area of the world. Bird/Wildlife Watching. Harrison Lake is a major resting area on the north-south migration path. The Harrison River is the second largest home for bald eagles in North America. Of course there is much, much more of nature to be seen and enjoyed in the area. To get a good overview head over to. Lower Mainland Region Fraser Valley Viewing Sites. They provide all sorts of information on what can best be seen where. Whether it's the Miami River, the lakes of Sasquatch Park or Harrison Lake canoeing and kayaking of every level is possible in the area. Watersedge Kayaking offers everything from guided
tours and kayaking lessons. They provide kayaks, paddles, pfd's and everything else that you need for a great day on the water. Check out their website at
www.watersedgekayaking.com. For more general information on canoeing and kayaking in the area visit. Bcadventure canoe/kayak. The Harrison area prov...