mardi 8 juillet 2014

A Brief Look At The Harrison Hot Springs Community

By Rosella Campbell


Devastation of former natural bucolic environments has been as a result of rapid growth of urbanization. The Harrison Hot Springs Community has been able to stand this challenge and it is capable of offering a rustic touch that is free from overcrowding and a beautiful panorama that is all natural. Here, we take a brief tour through the life of this town.

The small community has existed since 1886 and has been playing part as a resort community. It was exploited by hoteliers and got incorporated at around the end of the Second World War. The sizzling springs which also share the name of the town are the chief attraction to tourists who come to relish their selves in spa resorts at the village.

It has been noted by some geologists that there is an unstable rock above the northern end of the large fresh water Harrison Lake. The rock is predicted to collapse in the lake and generate a very big wave that might cause destruction on the Harrison Hot Springs town which is located at the south end. The time for this is unknown but definitely not in near future and geological activities at the long run may rectify this.

The population at this village has been growing steadily over the recent couple of years. The major economic activity is tourism which results from the springs. More than half the working population find employment in the service industries with the rest being divided in government, manufacturing, retail and construction in addition to minor activities in other fields. Apart from the natural hot water jets, there are no manufacturing industries on the lake.

The corporation of this community got incorporated as a municipality in 1949 through the initiative of Andy Naismith. The community is presided by a mayor and other four councilors. It is also part of the provincial electoral district of Chilliwak-Hope. At the federal level, it gets its representation by the House of Commons of Canada.

Coupled with its close proximity to Vancouver and Seattle, Harrison becomes an ideal all year round retreat. It offers a myriad of activities that ranges from fishing and boating to skiing, hiking and exploration of this rustic countryside. Rather than that, some few places are able to boast of a four golf courses that are within a fifteen minutes drive.

The resorts in this town are furnished with fine rooms and comfy beds and the pools which are hot are more fantastic. Their staffs are highly professional and friendly and they are always ready to help you in maneuvering about. They have very sumptuous meals which are worth their cost. The surrounding landscapes and gardens offer very beautiful panoramas to this town.

Ensure that in one of your holidays you get to pay this rustic place a visit and without a doubt you will find yourself looking forward for another vacation to revisit the place. Go along with your pals as this will boost up the fun plus the adventure experienced through exploration, skiing, camping and many other nerve racking activities




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