Our recent trip to Harrison Hot Springs provided a perfect opportunity for us to stop into the…read more'Inch Creek Salmonid Enhancement Facility' once again. We arrived there a short time and drive after our early-morning breakfast in Mission, and like our last visit, did a self-guided tour of the grounds, taking in as many of the sights and sounds as possible. I was not expecting to see much activity - it was too early in the year to see any returning adult salmonids - but like our last visit, at about the same time of year, preparations were being made to accommodate this year's fry in the outdoor rearing troughs and ponds. Still did not see sturgeons in 'The Lagoon' (suspect they're long since gone?), but sure enjoyed catching all the 'early-spring' sights and sounds throughout the grounds at this time. It's such a lovely spot. And the drive in to the facility, winds through one of the most beautiful valleys in the Lower Fraser Valley area. Now to make a point of planning to get there in the fall, when adult fish brood stock collection/sorting 'action' should be taking place.

Came here with Kwoky & Christian to check out the Frasier Valley Bald Eagle Festival. I was super…read moreexcited to see a hatchery, so this was pretty much a check off the bucket list for me. This place is pretty awesome, it's open every day for visitors and during the right time of the year you get to see the salmon jumping up inch lake to get to spawning grounds. We didn't get to see the fish mating, but they showed us the fish in holding tanks and we were able to identify coho and chum salmon. The volunteer guide we had was really fun and though she admitted to not knowing much she tried to be as helpful as possible and made us enjoy our trip there even more. They even have a pond in the back that holds two giant white sturgeon fish (well, one was white the other was apparently sunburnt) over 8 ft long! The last thing to see there are the baby smelts that they're growing. They plan to release them in the Spring, but we could see a whole cluster of them at the hatchery, so that was neat as well. They had two large tanks at one end to show baby and adult cohos so you could compare the difference. And the washrooms here are super clean. Thanks Inch Creek for the fun Sunday! :D

Beautiful spot! The drive up is really nice. Zero reception so be prepared. The campsite is very…read morewell taken care of and clean. The lindeman loop was the best camp area - flora loop has zero privacy and Paleface loop was shoulder to shoulder close so I would not recommend at all. The lake was super high so there was no beach except some small areas near the beach launch. I'd go again!

Ventured on the shorter trail, Lindeman. Loved this hike, but very steep once halfway up, making it…read moreharder on the knees coming down. The view of the lake, is beautiful, and makes a rewarding treat, to enjoy. Beautiful colours, all around, with gorgeous tourqouse water. People do camp nearby. A beautiful view to wake up to in the morning. Have been to Chilliwack lake, breath taking. People do camp there, but you can day visit too. Very relaxing and peaceful.

Cheam Lake Wetlands is a 100 hectare park that is a great place to view birds, dragonflies, frogs…read moreand other wetland critters. What's really great is that there is no dog walking, fishing or boating allowed, so you it is definitely well preserved. The park is a great example of successful habitat restoration. During the 1950s the lake was drained and the marl was mined from the bottom sediments. Since 1992, a fish ladder was built to reflood the lake. Every year more of the natural habitat is being restore to the area. The new dock and wildlife viewing platform is a bonus. An easy 5k walk around the lake is a great way of spotting this new habitat. Every season is different.

Heritage Park is the best park in Mission for me to walk around to get fresh air and exercise. Even…read moreon its dreariest days, it is still a great walkabout. The landscape and forestry is vast and beautiful, and the gravel trails are consistent with the layout of the park. I even like the sight of the cemetery and garden beds that I pass by while walking. This park is a hot spot for a lot of events and attractions. There is also the Sunflower Lodge, which is a great eatery. A lot of people have judged this park harshly on the fact that it was located at a residential school, where aboriginal kids have been abused. I try to see the beauty in the scenery rather than the dark history that occurred behind it. I was even at the Stolo Nation ceremony they held at Heritage Park, where people of Aboriginal descents delineate on the dark history and suffrage behind the residential schools while taking solace on the recognition of the truth and expressing their hardships through their ceremonies. Overall, I enjoy coming to Heritage Park whenever I feel like going outdoors and embrace nature.

Heritage Park is a beautiful park overlooking the mighty Fraser River. There is a great outdoor…read morepark for kids. There are several kilometers of scenic landscape trails within the park area, boasting a variety of plants and trees. It is also the site of 2 former residential schools. The is offers multiple education opportunities that include: Aboriginal settlements, customs and livelihood, the horrific history of residential schools and the long term, multi generational trauma experienced by the descendants of aboriginal settlers as a result of the residential schools. The name of the park and dedicated memorials are a work in progress to more accurately reflect the history of the site. The park is also home to many festivals and community events (events were suspended due to the pandemic). There is also a lovely restaurant-the Blackberry Kitchen on site. Be sure and call for reservations and opening closing times.

It was amazing watching all the people out on the water having fun. The kids and grandbabies…read more loved the beach and all the local shops. Great day

My update review is based on a recent, 3-night stay in Harrison Hot Springs (December, 2023)…read more While there, daughter and I took several walks to observe and enjoy sights of Harrison Lake, and surroundings. The highlights included: an early-morning walk of views along the Lake, to Harrison Village's source of hot spring water, and other views of the Lake and surroundings, from walks within the Village, along Esplanade Avenue. The cool, and mostly clear weather during our stay sure helped facilitate our observations and enjoyments, and several photos were taken of sights seen during these walks.

Daughter and I walked this forested trail after breakfast each morning of our recent, early-March…read morestay at the Harrison Resort. The trail runs near / alongside the Miami River, by, and across from the Resort's property. It is very easily accessible at upstream and downstream ends of the trail, with entrances / exits -- upstream via a small, walking bridge over the River, at the far end of the Resort's parking lot -- downstream via a small, opening to the path located near the Miami River 'dike pump replacement building' near the Lake. It is a fine example of a west coast rainforest, and for our walks on the trail (and adjacent areas alongside the Lake, and to the source of the hot spring water) during this stay, it truly lived up to its name -- our early-morning walks were conducted via some rather heavy rain showers!! But once inside the forest, and on the trail, it was lovely, and so naturally quiet and peaceful - any wet stuff falling from above, was soon ignored, and became an integral part of the wonderful scenery. Two new-to-me sights observed during our walks this time -- a park sign (Qwolts Park. Harrison Hot Springs) erected just off the walkway / road near the downstream end of the Miami River, and two photo posters (The Sts'ailes People and The Sa:sq'ets), placed on the wall of the downstream end of the dike replacement building (on each side of the Sasquatch sculpture). As usual, the 'Miami River Bridges Trail Walk' offered a fun, lovely, and easily-walkable forested trail for us to enjoy a walk each morning. An early breakfast, followed by a walk in a close by wonderful piece of forest ecosystem -- hard to beat!!

'Spring Park' is a small, municipal park located alongside a portion of the Miami River, off to one…read moreside of the downtown area of Harrison Hot Springs. A short, walking bridge over the River, links two very different looking communities of the Village (with condo apartments on the beach side, houses on the more inland, other side). Daughter and I enjoyed a walk to, and walkabout within, one early-morning during our recent stay in Harrison. We have done that several times before, during our stays, but I had not captured any sights. Did a touch better this time, and took a few photos (despite the high contrast conditions, with the bright, low, early sunshine on the go) of some of the sights. The whole area was quiet and peaceful, except for some much-welcomed natural sights and sounds of several species of birds, and the River's water, and provided such a lovely, pleasant morning experience. We walked within the Park from end to end, and did the same over the walking bridge, to catch some views from the bridge itself, and from the other side of the River, and entrance to the Park. There was no action in the children's playground, tennis court, or other activity sites within the Park at this time, just the natural sights and sounds of the Park itself. We had found such a nice way to get some fresh air, exercise, and kick-start the day!

Get here early. If you want parking, or come off peak season…read more It can get really busy due to its popularity in recent years. I've wanted to come here for many years, but that got interrupted due to storm damage a couple of years ago. Not all of the tunnels were open at my time of visit, but they may be now. There was ongoing remediaton work being done. Definitely worth a short day trip.

Gorgeous.. happy to hear that the tunnels are (partially) reopened .. only the first 2 tunnels are…read moreopen, with the second tunnel being a very short one at that. We walked the entire open area in 5 minutes lol. Was not worth the long drive if just coming to see the tunnels.. but will def be back when it's fully reopened! A flashlight would be handy. Had the cleanest and the most sanitary outhouses I have ever seen