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Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa

History of the Harrison Hot Springs Hotel

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Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa

The Copper Room

Photo (c) Natasha Jervis

Some History on this Famous Resort and Spa

Historic Timeline of Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa

From 1886 to 1920, the Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa was first named the Saint Alice Hotel. Unfortunately it was destroyed by a fire.

From 1926 to 1949, the hotel became the Harrison Hot Springs Hotel and was run by Vancouver businessmen.

From 1943 to 1945, the hotel became a Convalescent Hospital for the Department of National Defense.

From 1949 to 1998, these companies called it The Harrison Hotel; United Distillers and Seagrams Corporation, Wosk's and the Itoman Corporation.

In 1998 the Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa was created by the Oaktree Capital.

Currently the resort is owned and managed by Delaware North Parks and Resorts, a subsidiary of Delaware North Companies.

Room Types:

The West Tower Guest Room

Photo (c) Natasha Jervis
West Wing

This building has a total of 44 guestrooms with beautiful lake views and astonishing gardens. This two story building was built in 1957 and renovated in 2007.
East Tower
This tower has 94 guestrooms and also features 12 deluxe rooms that have views of the gorgeous Emerald-like lake. They have wireless internet access, private balconies and air conditioning for those warmer Summer days.
Main Hotel
The Main Hotel has a total of 96 guestrooms that also includes five mini suites that are furnished in a heritage style.
West Tower
This tower has 92 guestrooms with 4 suites. There are lake or pool views from your own balcony, air conditioning, and wireless internet access. This tower was opened in 1968 and was renovated in 2005.
Cottages
These cottages were renovated in 1994 and opened in 1950. They have 10 cottages. For more details visit www.harrisonresort.com.

Resort Features and Amenities:

Resort Concierge and Business Services
Healing Springs Spa with body wraps, aesthetics and 10 treatment rooms
Sticks and Stones Gift Shop
Complimentary two tennis courts
Games Room
Complimentary Fitness Centre
Children's Water Park
24 Hour front desk help
Complimentary three outdoor and two indoor natural mineral hot spring pools
ATM
Resort Marina for lake tours, water actvities, boats and jet ski rentals

My Personal Opinion and a Side Note

I fell in love with the Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa and felt completely at home. My lake view room was cozy and the color tones in the room were very impressive. The Copper Room blew me away with their fine cuisine and The Jones Band. The Bald Eagle lake tour was a fun adventure.

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