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British Columbia (BC) Vacation Planning Tools & Tips
This British Columbia vacation planning section provides travel tools and tips designed to help you enjoy your stay at our resort. Tips include drive times from regional airports, advice for American visitors and a weather calendar. Begin your BC vacation planning today.
| Driving Time from Regional Airports |
| From Seattle and SeaTac International Airport |
3 hours |
| From Vancouver International Airport |
2 hours |
| From Abbotsford Airport |
45 minutes |
Requirements for Guests Travelling to or from the United States
Guests returning or travelling to the United States from Canada by a land border crossing (via car, motorcoach or other vehicle) will be required to present government-issued passport or enhanced driver's license.
These requirements are already in place for those travelling to the US by air. For more information, please refer to the US Department of State Travel website. New requirements as of June 1, 2009.
Packing for your Visit
At Harrison Hot Springs Resort & SpaSM, always pack your bathing suit in order to enjoy any one of our five natural mineral hot spring pools.
spring
Late March through early June, the average daily temperature ranges from 12ºC / 54ºF to 20ºC / 70ºF. The flowers are blossoming and the days warm up as we get closer to summer. Pack for cooler and possibly wet days in early spring, bring a jacket and sweater. As spring becomes summer, lighter shirts, shorts and suntan lotion are in order.
The Resort Marina opens in May, if activities on Harrison Lake such as fishing and boating are of interest, bring a windbreaker.
Summer
From late June through mid September the temperature ranges from 20ºC / 70ºF in early summer, peaking in July and August at 24ºC / 80ºF and then cooling off very slightly with sunny but shorter days in September.
Pack your summer attire and any clothes you may need to enjoy the many activities available, from hiking to canoeing to sightseeing.
Fall
With the change of colours come crisp days and cooler nights, temperatures in late September and early October averages about 15ºC / 60ºF but start dropping through mid October to 9ºC / 58ºF and into November and December to 6ºC / 42ºF.
The weather turns damp so pack a rain jacket and waterproof footwear to ensure that you can get out and enjoy walks through the lush west coast rainforest. Outside, the pools are nice and warm from the neck down and inside, the fire is on to help you warm up after an invigorating day in the Harrison Hot Springs area.
Winter
Mid December through early January, the average daily temperature hovers about 5ºC / 40ºF and starts to climb in the new year to 8ºC / 46ºF in February to 11ºC / 52ºF in March. From the cool and wetter days of winter, the days are still short but the sun makes its presence known and the flowers respond accordingly.
Snow is unusual in Harrison Hot springs as the village is situated at only 60' above sea level, but pack a sweater, warm jacket and waterproof boots or shoes so that you can explore the beautiful surroundings.
| Average Monthly Low/ High Temperatures: |
| January |
1 to 10 degrees Celsius |
34 to 51 degrees Fahrenheit |
| February |
3 to 11 degrees Celsius |
38 to 58 degrees Fahrenheit |
| March |
6 to 17 degrees Celsius |
43 to 64 degrees Fahrenheit |
| April |
6 to 21 degrees Celsius |
44 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit |
| May |
8 to 26 degrees Celsius |
48 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit |
| June |
12 to 30 degrees Celsius |
55 to 87 degrees Fahrenheit |
| July |
14 to 34 degrees Celsius |
60 to 94 degrees Fahrenheit |
| August |
16 to 36 degrees Celsius |
62 to 98 degrees Fahrenheit |
| September |
15 to 34 degrees Celsius |
60 to 94 degrees Fahrenheit |
| October |
12 to 30 degrees Celsius |
54 to 87 degrees Fahrenheit |
| November |
6 to 21 degrees Celsius |
43 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit |
| December |
3 to 15 degrees Celsius |
38 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit |
