Harrison Hot Springs

Harrison Hot Springs is a village located at the southern end of Harrison Lake in the Fraser Valley of British Columbia. It is a member of the Fraser Valley Regional District; its immediate neighbour is the District of Kent, which includes the town of Agassiz. It is a resort community known for its hot springs and has a population of just over 1500 people. It is named after Benjamin Harrison, a former deputy governor for the Hudson's Bay Company.

Harrison Hot Springs
Village
Village of Harrison Hot Springs
Downtown Harrison Hot Springs
Harrison Hot Springs
Location in British Columbia
Coordinates: 49°18′00″N 121°46′55″W
CountryCanada
ProvinceBritish Columbia
Regional districtFraser Valley
Incorporated (village)1949
Named forBenjamin Harrison, deputy governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, 1835–1839
Government
  MayorEd Wood
Area
  Land5.57 km2 (2.15 sq mi)
Population
 (2019)
  Total1,632
  Density263.4/km2 (682/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-8 (PST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
Postal Code
V0M 1K0
Area code604 / 778 / 236
Websitewww.harrisonhotsprings.ca
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