Harrison River: Lakewater & Gr 1

THIS TRIP MAY BE MOVED TO MON DEC 2nd IF WEATHER DICTATES

A paddle along the length of the Harrison River, from the village of Harrison Hot Springs to Kilby Provincial Park.

This part day trip starts with an approximate 2 hour paddle from Harrison Hot Springs launch site.  Enroute we’ll have a chance to view ancient petroglyphs along the west side cliffs of the Harrison.

We’ll stop for lunch (about 45min break) near the confluence of Morris Creek and Harrison River. 

For the final approx. 2 hours of paddling, after Morris Creek, the terrain changes from a river flowing through a steep sided valley and breaks out into a broad shallow & braided river delta where salmon arrive to spawn this time of year and  eagles fly in by the hundreds to  feed on them and where we will enjoy natures’ spectacle.  You won’t see such a concentration of eagles many other places in the world, and you won’t find a better way to see them than from your canoe.

Bundle up, it’s a long day, sometimes chilly, and sometimes a little wet (rain gear required).  But the spectacle is worth the experience.

In the morning we will meet at the Kilby Park Boat launch @ 8:30 am to arrange car & canoe shuttle to the Harrison Hot Springs launch site, while leaving at least one car at Kilby Park to facilitate getting back to our cars in Harrison at the end of the day.

It’s about a 2 hour drive from Vancouver to Kilby Park if you leave by 6:30 am.

THIS TRIP MAY BE MOVED TO MON DEC 2nd IF WEATHER DICTATES

Contact: Rob B “Rob rbrusse1@telus.net