North Shore Mama Visits Springs RV Resort

Hear what North Shore Mama has to say about Family Vacations at the Springs RV Resort in Harrison Hot Springs, B.C.

Not many things beat summertime in British Columbia.  We love being home in Vancouver for the summer months and, instead of going away someplace tropical (as many do) we prefer to vacation locally in July and August.  The weather is usually so good and we are fortunate to have all these awesome staycation spots within driving distance from Vancouver.

One such spot is Harrison Hot Springs.  About 1.5 hours by car from Vancouver, Harrison Hot Springs is such a great family holiday destination.  We kicked off our summer there this year, staying at Springs RV Resort.
Springs RV Resort is a unique idea where you actually buy a lot within the resort to host your RV.  It is a great alternative to owning a cottage, especially in Vancouver (and surrounding areas) where we all know owning isn’t always within reach.  At Springs RV, you own land at a really great price and still have the opportunity to get out of the city with your family.  To find out more about owning at Springs RV Resort, click here.

As you can see by the photos above, the resort itself is immaculately maintained and just beautiful!   Our girls had SUCH a great time playing in the playground and splashing in the family pool.

In addition to all the fun to be had on the resort grounds themselves, at Springs RV Resort, we were about a 4 minute drive to the lake and beach in the town of Harrison Hot Springs where we strolled, lounged, ate ice cream and played by/in the lake.

I totally fell in love with Harrison Hot Springs as a family holiday spot! It was hot and sunny and the days seemed to linger perfectly into the warm evenings.

If you have been dreaming of a summer cabin, but have felt discouraged by the BC real estate market, you should definitely look into the idea of becoming part of the Springs RV Resort community.

Come visit the Springs RV Resort and enjoy:

Brand new three-storey clubhouse

New adult pool and over-sized hot tub

Large heated family pool with hot tub

Spa-like bathrooms with heated tile floors

5 outdoor community fireplaces

Two big screen TV areas

Library with fireplace

Games room – darts, pool, ping pong, foosball

Stone and cedar social pavilion for BBQ’s and dances

Laundry Room

Large treed playground

1930’s Antique Carousel

Walking trails, dog walk

Free Wi-Fi & Shaw Hotspots

Truly a vacation experience you won’t want to miss!

Top 5 reasons to OWN at Springs RV Resort:

Just 90 minutes or less and you’ve arrived.

Splash in one of our two heated pools; new adult pool and over-sized hot tub or our family pool and hot tub located close to the playground.

Relax by the fire at our brand new cedar and stone Whistler-style clubhouse or at our spa-quality amenities area.

Stroll to the beach and experience lakeside dining, fishing, boating, hiking, golfing, while enjoying the stunning vistas.

Enjoy the many social activities: dinner & dances, golf tournaments, game nights, kids’ camps, outdoor movies…….too many to list!

Above all else, it is our community of friends and families that makes Springs RV Resort such a special place.

For more information, contact Springs RV Resort.

Family Travel: Springs RV Resort (Harrison Hot Springs)

Listen to what Bits of Bee is saying about Springs RV Resort......

Our family loves to explore local travel destinations, and Harrison Hot Springs has always been at the top of our list of family favourite getaways. And while we’ve always vacationed at the same resort in years past, this year we were invited to try something a little different – a weekend stay at Springs RV Resort.

I had never stayed in an RV, and had preconceived notions of what an RV park would have to offer as a travel destination, but I kept an open mind and was excited to explore my favourite BC spot from a new perspective.

When we arrived at the resort, I was in awe. As we drove into the gates, I realized that this wasn’t your average trailer park, this was a luxury retreat – complete with a plethora of kid-friendly amenities and family activities.

When we pulled up to our site, I was impressed by the cleanliness of the grounds – each site was well cared for and carefully landscaped, and each featured its own unique, custom-built deck made of rough-cut timber, and cedar shake roofed gazebos with outdoor kitchens. Each site also featured a shabin (a shed-cabin!) with built-in bunk beds for the kids. The shabin was definitely a highlight for my little ones who spent hours playing in their own little fortress.

While we had originally planned on spending most of our weekend enjoying the Sasquatch Festival in the lakeside village of Harrison Hot Springs, we found that there was just so much to do in our own little RV community, so we opted for outdoor activities that were a bit closer to home base.

Steps from our door were some lovely forested trails, perfect for a family stroll on a hot Summer’s day.

With record-high temperatures, we also loved splashing in the beautiful pools.

And after dinner, our kids loved playing on the treed playground, featuring an antique carousel (originally from The Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver, a true heritage piece).

We quickly learned that there was so much more to do at Springs RV Resort than just glamping in an RV – it’s no wonder they’ve received recognition as one of the top RV resorts in North America!

There were so many great things to love about this resort, including:

• Brand new three-storey clubhouse
• New adult pool and over-sized hot tub
• Large heated family pool with hot tub
• Spa-like bathrooms with heated tile floors
• 5 outdoor community fireplaces
• Two big screen TV areas
• Library with fireplace
• Games room – darts, pool, ping pong, foosball
• Stone and cedar social pavilion for BBQ’s and dances
• Laundry Room
• Large treed playground
• 1930’s Antique Carousel
• Walking trails & dog walk
• Free Wi-Fi & Shaw Hotspots

But what I loved most of all was the sense of community that I felt while living amongst the people who call this unique and special place their Summer home. People waved as we passed them by, and there were many family-friendly events and activities designed to unite the people of Springs RV Resort, including outdoor movies, community BBQs, and kids’ crafts.

Interested in checking it out for yourself?

The Springs RV Resort offers overnight rental, seasonal leases and sites for purchase, making the resort dream within reach. Ownership provides a home base in a resort community of friends and family. Yet, an RV’er is still free to go travel and explore where their time and interests carry them. 

Come by anytime for a tour and see why the Springs RV Resort was rated one of the top RV Resorts in North America. Phase two is now completed and there are 62 new RV lots available with 50 amp service. 

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We are so thankful to the owners for allowing us to enjoy this unique experience, and hope to return for another visit again soon.

Sasquatch Sighting - Harrison Hot Springs, BC

Wild Man!  Sasquatch derives its name from a Sts’ailes word which loosely translates to Wild Man or Hairy Man, a primary caretaker who watches over the land.  Tales of this large, hairy creature are abundant in the Pacific North West and stir the imaginations of children and adults alike.

 Sasquatch is important both culturally and spiritually to the Sts’ailes people and their experiences with Sasquatch go back thousands of years.  Sasq’ets is believed to have the ability to move between the physical and spiritual realms.  A sighting is to be considered a gift, a very rare and fortunate event.

Harrison Hot Spring’s very own John Green, a Canadian researcher, has been searching for Sasquatch, also known as Big Foot, since 1957 and has investigated hundreds if not thousands of sightings. Big Foot is usually described as a large, hairy bipedal humanoid.  Descriptions of Sasquatch are varied in both height and colour.  Some claim to have seen a creature as big as fourteen feet tall!

Here in Harrison Hot Springs, we both embrace and celebrate this elusive creature during Sasquatch Days, a family oriented, two day celebration.  This community gathering is hosted by the Sts’ailes First Nation and the Village of Harrison Hot Springs.  Since it first began in 1938 it has grown to become a yearly event featuring entertainment, salmon BBQ’s, boat tours, arts & crafts exhibitions and informative talks on the Sasquatch from the Sts’ailes experts.

Scientists may discount the existence of Big Foot, but we are sure Sasquatch exists…well, at least the mystery and the intrigue is real, and of course when you visit the Springs RV Resort in Harrison Hot Springs, Big Foot will greet you.  What more proof do you need?

A word to the wise:  Should you wish to venture into Sasquatch Country in search of this elusive being, be sure to become familiar with these guidelines, courtesy of Tourism Harrison…..and remember to take your camera!


Warning:  You are entering Sasquatch Country

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The Little Free Library in Harrison Hot Springs

Have you heard of Little Free Libraries?  You will notice them popping up in communities everywhere.  The concept is simple – take a book – return a book.  Often the simplest ideas are the best and Little Free Libraries embody the spirit of community, sharing and a love of literature.

Unique and Quirky Designs

The Little Free Libraries are quite charming – their designs are all unique and often quirky, many resembling bird houses.  You will stumble upon these Little Libraries at beaches, in front of private homes, at bus stops, store fronts, on bike paths and trails in neighbourhoods everywhere from the United State to Ghana and Afghanistan.  They are a unique and creative blend of literacy promotion and community engagement.

Library with a view - Qualicum Beach

 Obviously reading is popular throughout the year, but there is something special about finding that perfect summer book while vacationing.  When I say “summer book”, I mean that low-brow, lightweight page turning novel you have wanted to read all year!  For many of us there is a kind of self-indulgent pleasure in leaving those deep, serious books for our winter reading lists and allowing time to indulge in that “trashy” summer novel.  In this digital age, there is still great pleasure to be found on your lawn chair by the pool with a really good book….enjoy your read.

Little Free Library on the Centennial Trail

Should you be in search of for your next great read, be sure to visit the Springs RV Resort library in the clubhouse.  We invite you to “take a book – return a book.”

Springs RV Resort - Library in new Club House

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It's a Celebration

Since the beginning of time, man has celebrated!  

The summer solstice, weddings, religious holidays, Festivals, Graduations, Birthdays, Halloween, New Year’s Eve, Ground Hog Day, a new job, retirements, a hole in one…..the list is diverse!  When you think about it, as a species we spend a considerable amount of time celebrating! We sing, we dance, we laugh and we play.  But, why do we celebrate?  Why do we want to come together as a group, and what makes a great celebration?

Is it -?

• Family?
• Friends?
• Balloons?
• Magic?
• Music?
• Ribbons & Bows?
• Location?
• Weather?
• Eats and Treats?

At the Springs RV Resort, we recently celebrated the Grand Opening of our new Club House and development of our Phase II RV lots.

Our new Pool, Hot Tub and Club House are open!

It was a magnificent day.  The weather was perfect, the facilities were immaculate and the atmosphere was festive.

The day was full of smiles and laughter as we enjoyed the official ribbon cutting, Golf Cart demos, RV Show Suite tours, a Magic show and the sounds of Todd Richard and the TR Band.

Young and Old are captivated by the magic of Rod Boss.

Todd Richard and the TR Band get the dance party started.

It's your break

 The folks at Springs RV Resort really do know how to host a celebration.

But when all is said and done, it can be argued that it isn’t about the food, drinks or entertainment.  Celebrations remind us that we are part of a larger community.  When you think about it, maybe it is simply knowing that your friends will be there with you.  Now – that IS something to celebrate!

(“There are no strangers here; Only friends you haven’t yet met.”  William Butler Yeats)