Did you know that the Harrison River has one of the largest concentrations of bald eagles in North America in a one square mile radius?  Yes they are right here in your backyard.  With over 2000 eagles feeding on the spawning salmon in the area it truly is a sight to see.  The best way to experience the eagles is by boat and two tour companies based in Harrison Hot Springs will take visitors to view the eagles and most likely you will also see heron, seals, bears and spawning salmon. 
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The Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival celebrates the bald eagle with their annual event Nov 21/22.  Several sites have been established in and around the Eastern Fraser Valley with activities and viewing sites.  Be sure to check them out at www.fraservalleybaldeaglefestival.ca.  Conservationist and author David Hancock through the Hancock Wildlife Foundation have set several eagle cams in the area.  Visit www.hancockwildlife.org to view them.  

It’s the most wonderful time of year and Harrison Hot Springs is getting into the holiday spirit!  The season kicks off on the Nov 28/29 weekend with activities in the Village.  Over 30 trees deocorated by local businesses will be on display at the Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa.  They are throughout the lobby and walkways.  The display will remain up through January 3; remember to vote for your favourite.  Also in the Resort is the annual Photo Arts Expo.  The photo show features the works of Fraser Valley photographers.  It is a great event to shop for unique home, office and holiday gifts. 

On November 28 the little ones can have Breakfast with Santa in the Memorial Hall from 9 – 11 am.  There are crafts, raffle, roving magician, gifts for the kids and of course a scrumptious pancake breakfast.  Tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased at the Harrison Visitor Centre in advance or at the door on the 28th. 

The Harrison Lake Plaza will also be buzzing with holiday spirit on November 28 – the AESS Jazz Band will perform from 2 – 4 pm, a holiday market will take place from 2 – 6 pm, a lantern float at 4:30pm, strolling carollers from 5 – 6 pm and the official Light Up will take place at 6pm.

Also not to be missed it the Circle Farm Tour Christmas kick off Nov 28/29.  Each farm plans a special experience for the season such as a live nativity, entertainment, food and holiday shopping.

So gather your family and friends and find the spirit…just up the road!