Pools

Some facts about the hot springs.

The mineral rich hot springs at Harrison were originally used by the Salish Coast Indians who revered them as a "healing place" and travelled by canoe to benefit from their rejuvenating waters.

Although the Harrison Hot Springs are not the only hot springs in British Columbia, they are the best known because of their relationship to the Harrison Hot Springs Resort which has attracted such famous guests as the King and Queen of Siam, Clark Gable, John Wayne, Sydney Poitier, and Sylvester Stallone.

There are two hot springs at the south end of Harrison Lake, the "Potash" which has a temperature of 40°C (120°F) and the "Sulphur" which has a temperature of 65°C (150°F).

The beneficial waters are said to bring relief to sufferers of rheumatism and arthritis,

Analysis of the hot springs indicates that there are 8 different minerals: Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Sulphate, Magnesium Sulphate, Calcium Sulphate, Calcium Bi-Carbonate, Iron Bi-Carbonate and Sulphurated Hydrogen.

The waters average 1,300 parts per million of dissolved mineral solids, one of the highest concentrations of any mineral spring.

Physiologically, the hot springs are reported to promote the elimination of impurities through the skin, bowels and kidneys.

The Harrison Hot Springs Resort boasts 2 indoor and 3 outdoor mineral pools.

The indoor sitting pool is cooled to a temperature of 38° - 40°C (100° - 103°F), an ideal temperature for promoting the relief of general aches and stress. The larger indoor pool is maintained at a temperature of 90f degrees. Guests can enjoy the pools 22 hours a day.

The outdoor pools have been built in a setting complete with cascading waterfall, rock formations and plants to simulate a typical West Coast setting. The mountains rising in the background complete a scene of bewitching beauty. The peaceful sounds of the wilderness provide a comforting mood. Visitors have been known to express their feelings of peace and goodwill as they experience this unique situation.

In the outside adult swimming pool the hot spring waters are piped from the source and cooled to 32° - 35°C (90° - 95°F).

For alternatively able people, there is a second outdoor hot springs pool also kept at 95f degrees which is complete with gently sloping ramp that provides access to the pool and a bench that follows the edges inside the pools. The deck is a non-slip, frost-proof clay tile which is heated by hot water tubing.

Massage therapy is available in the Healing Springs Spa. There are professionally trained therapists who provide a variety of health treatments including aromamassage treatments and wax dips. The wax promotes circulation around the joints, and may aid in better circulation.