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Harrison Hot Springs

Top 8 Vancouver Day Trips: British Columbia's beautiful hot springs

British Columbia's beautiful hot springs offer vacationers a relaxing way of being in nature or just kicking back. Get your soak on.
Harrison Beach Hotel

Close getaways: Harrison Beach Hotel

With beautiful lake and mountain views, many rooms having private balconies, and an indoor pool and outdoor hot tub that get all the afternoon sun, this hotel is worth checking out.

Copper Room at Harrison Springs Resort and Spa

An illuminated dance floor, a live band that will get you dancing and seasonal Fraser Valley cuisine explain why The Copper Room continues to stand out in Harrison Springs.

Near Harrison Hot Springs, the camping is fine

Driving past Surrey on Highway One for a weekend away, I knew what was ahead. Lakes. Canyons. Fun.

Disneyland Resort: American dream lives here

"How much for a two day pass?" "Three hundred and sixty-seven dollars, and that gets you into both parks," the cashier said, flashing a made-in-Disney smile. "I only want to go to Disneyland," I...