Harrison Lake, beach and lagoon beside the village waterfront — Harrison Lake and the village waterfront, photographed in 2009. Jennifer C.

WEEKEND DRIVE

Abbotsford → Harrison Hot Springs

A lake, a mountain view and a hot pool at the end — less than an hour from home, with an easy scenic detour if you have the afternoon.

DISTANCE65–75 km

DRIVE TIME50–75 min

BEST FORDay or weekend

SEASONYear-round

Pick your route

ROAD PROFILEHwy 1 east → Hwy 9 north

Distance≈ 65 kmDrive time≈ 50 minTerrainHighway, then valley roadWinterUsually clear; fog possible

Take Highway 1 east past Chilliwack to Exit 135, then Highway 9 north across the Fraser at Agassiz. Straightforward and quick — the right choice if the pools are the point.

VEHICLE CHECK

Nothing special needed. In winter, the Agassiz bridge and Highway 9 can ice over on clear, cold mornings.

Worth stopping for

Bridal Veil Falls cascading over rock amid forest

Bridal Veil Falls, British Columbia, photographed in June 2023. Joe Mabel

VIEWPOINTBridal Veil Falls

Short, steep walk to the falls right off Exit 135. Good leg-stretch on the fast route.

Wooden entrance building at Kilby Historic Site

The entrance to Kilby Historic Site in Harrison Mills, photographed in 2014. Shaundd

HISTORYKilby Historic Site

A preserved 1920s general store and farm at Harrison Mills, on the scenic route.

Sandy shore and grass beside Harrison Lagoon

The shore of Harrison Lagoon, photographed in March 2007. abundantc

THE DESTINATIONHarrison Lake waterfront

Beach, lagoon and the public hot pool. Busy in summer; peaceful off-season.

Forested slopes reflected in Deer Lake at Sasquatch Provincial Park

Deer Lake in Sasquatch Provincial Park, photographed in 2017. [email protected]

OUTDOORSSasquatch Provincial Park

Lakes and forest trails north of Harrison. Access road is gravel in places — take it slow.

MORE ROAD TRIPSAbbotsford → HopeScenic drive · ≈ 1 hr→Exploring rural AbbotsfordShort drive · farm stands & back roads→Abbotsford → Cultus LakeWeekend drive · ≈ 45 min→