A glacier-fed giant on Vancouver's doorstep
Harrison Lake is the largest lake in the southern Coast Mountains. It is a deep, cold, and glacier-fed body of water that offers a wilderness experience just a short drive from the Fraser Valley. The lake is surrounded by steep peaks and features several large islands.
The lake is a place of immense scale and natural beauty. Paddlers can explore the sheltered southern end or venture north into the more remote reaches. Wildlife here is abundant, with black bears and ospreys frequently seen.
Geographically, Harrison Lake is notorious for sudden and powerful wind events. The water is also extremely cold year-round, making it important to have proper safety gear. For the prepared adventurer, it offers a sense of scale and wilderness that is rare near metropolitan areas.
- Waterway AreaHarrison Hot Springs
- Geographic Size60km long glacial lake
- Difficulty LevelClass II (Novice)
- Type of PaddlingCanoe, Kayak, Paddleboard
- SeasonFall, Spring, Summer
- Waterway AccessHarrison public beach
- Waterway FeaturesSandy beaches and islands
- Known HazardsSudden extreme winds and cold water
- Waterway AccessHarrison public beach
- Waterway FeaturesSandy beaches and islands
- Known HazardsSudden extreme winds and cold water
- Waterway AreaHarrison Hot Springs
- Geographic Size60km long glacial lake
- Difficulty LevelClass II (Novice)
- Type of PaddlingCanoe, Kayak, Paddleboard
- SeasonFall, Spring, Summer