Only a 1.5 hour drive from Vancouver, Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa is a favourite staycation spot for local families looking for laid-back fun by the lake. The easy-to-access sandy beach is the perfect place to build sandcastles, enjoy a lakeside picnic, or take a dip in the cool water on a warm day, and the fun doesn’t stop at the shore.
Starting in June, Harrison Lake becomes a true water wonderland, featuring an inflatable Water Park (the ultimate water-top, bouncy-castle-style amusement park), which includes “the blob” (inflatable pillow), slides, swings, trampolines, and “Wipeout-style” catapults. Visitors can also rent bumper boats loaded with electric water guns and engage in epic water fights.
When the lake fun is done, head back to the resort and unwind with a soak in one of five soothing natural mineral pools, warmed by the healing waters of the hot springs that are located only steps away. Relax your tired muscles with a hot stone massage at the Healing Springs Spa, and be sure to catch the daily tea time, hosted each afternoon, where hotel guests are invited to enjoy complimentary cookies, muffins, and freshly-stewed teas in the lobby or poolside.
Enjoy a more rustic stay in a quaint cottage, or splurge on a roomier space for your family. Whether it’s a romantic weekend for two, or a reunion with your whole family, the resort can accommodate groups of all sizes, and thanks to their pet-friendly policy, your furry friends are welcome too.