A summer day, country roads, a bicycle, you, your family, your friends and hundreds  more .  Simple treats and wonderful eats…what an amazing way to support local farmers and a global cause.  a truly delisious way to spend the day.

Across the globe, the food system is broken. Worldwide, 30 percent of food is wasted, 1 billion people go to bed hungry each night, while another 1 billion suffer from health problems related to obesity and agriculture contributes roughly one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Meanwhile, people are increasingly disconnected from how their food reaches their plate, making solutions to the global agricultural system seem even more difficult to attain.

Slow Food is part of the solution. We are an international organization building a network of small-scale sustainable farmers. A recent UN report says, “small-scale farmers can double food production in ten years using simple farming methods.” And that we must increase global food production by 50 – 70% to meet the needs of the planets’ growing population expected to reach 9 billion by 2050.

Support the Slow Food movement and our local Fraser Valley farmers. Harrison/Agassiz and Chilliwack will feature farms that are unique to their areas so be sure to sign up for both cycle tours and spend the weekend at one of the comfortable Valley accommodations. Both Slow Food Cycle Tours are perfect for families. The routes are around 25km and relatively flat. And best of all, kids 12 and under can take part free of charge for the cycle tour but must pay for food along the way

A shopping shuttle service has been provided by Tourism Harrison. They collect your purchases from the farms and bring them back to the registration area for you to pick up.

Getting away from the hustle and bustle of city life is the perfect way to recharge your body, refresh your mind and reconnect with your partner.  Slowing down to notice the beauty around us, whether it is the simple song of an evening Swallow or the spine-tingling  majesty of a lake and mountain sunset, brings a sense of inner peace.  Finding peace and quiet, finding rejuvenation is not easy to do sitting behind the wheel of a car, stuck in rush hour traffic, regardless of how good the sound proofing.

Harrison Hot Springs surrounded by incredible natural beauty offers the perfect location for a car-free vacation.   Once you park your car in Harrison there is no need to use it again.  All the shops, cafe’s and hotels are within walking distance.  Many of the local hikes are accessible from the Village.  Bring your bike with you to Harrison Hot Springs and you can access the back road farm country and do the Circle Farm Tour.  Turn you cell phone off, shut your blackberry down, leave your car keys in your room and explore the earth by foot or bike.  Want to explore the water, go for a guided kayak tour down the Harrison River, listen to the river as the steady current carries you along.  Depending on the season you will find Herons, Osprey, Bald Eagle, Seals, Otter and other wildlife along the way.  This is life at a pace that allows you to enjoy your life.   Come enjoy a few days of your life in Harrison Hot Springs.