Celebrating Mother’s Day in the Harrison River Valley

This Mother’s Day, find fun ways to spoil mom while supporting local business at the same time! If you’re in the Harrison River Valley, you’ll find loads of unique gift ideas mom will adore; and even better – she’ll appreciate time spent together on a lovely local patio or picnic area! Here’s a locals’ guide to Celebrating Mother’s Day in the Harrison River Valley.

GIFTS

We have a wonderful selection of shops and services to choose from; and no matter mom’s interests and hobbies, you’re sure to find something unique to surprise and delight. Here are some local shops we think you’ll love! 

Blue Dandelion Gifts & Collectables Agassiz 1, 7026 Pioneer Avenue, Agassiz
Blue Dandelion Gifts & Collectables Harrison 140 Esplanade Avenue, Harrison 
Casa Lifestyles 110, 196 Esplanade Avenue, Harrison
Canwest Art Gallery 3, 160 Esplanade Avenue, Harrison
Farmhouse Natural Cheeses 5634 McCallum Rd. Agassiz
Harrison Lavender, 3777 Wildwood Drive, Agassiz
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory 328 Esplanade Avenue, Harrison
Sasquatch Gifts & Souvenirs 101, 196 Esplanade Avenue, Harrison
The Pro Shop at the Sandpiper Resort 14282 Morris Valley Rd, Harrison Mills

FLOWERS AND FARM MARKETS

A bouquet of flowers is always a Mother’s Day classic, or head out to a local farm market and get mom some starter plants for her garden (and pick up other unique gifts while you’re there)!

Blue Clover Creations 6352 Golf Road, Agassiz
Holly Tree Florist & Gifts 7220 Pioneer Avenue, Agassiz
Onos Greenhouses Flower Stand 1694 Tranmer Road, Agassiz
Deroche Farmers Market Saturday, May 8 is their annual Mother’s Day Weekend Plant Sale, corner of BC Route 7 highway and N. Deroche Road.
Garden House 52905 Yale Road, Rosedale

DINE AL FRESCO

April showers have sprung forth May flowers, making for an enchanting time of year to pick up some eats and have a picnic with mom! Whether you choose take-out and your own favourite location or one of our local patios, mom will be happy to have the gift of time with you! Contact Harrison Corner Café and ask about their Mother’s Day Picnic Specials (preorder by May 6), Wild Forager Catering for their Mother’s Day dinners (pre-order by May 7), or visit Farmhouse Natural Cheeses and create a DIY charcuterie board. There are countless locations in the Harrison River Valley ideal for a picnic, but some of our favourite areas are: Greenpoint Day Use Area, Kilby Beach, Harrison Beach, and Pioneer Park in Agassiz (check out all the cherry blossoms)! 

Here are some suggestions for local patios (please call ahead and reserve for Mother’s Day dining):

The Clubhouse 14282 Morris Valley Road, Harrison Mills
Black Forest Steak & Schnitzelhouse 180 Esplanade Avenue, Harrison
Broken Whisk 7205 Pioneer Avenue, Agassiz
Milos Greek Taverna 234 Esplanade Avenue, Harrison
Old Settler Pub  222 Cedar Avenue, Harrison
Morgan’s Bistro 160 Esplanade Avenue, Harrison

Approaching Mother’s Day, Kilby Historic Site will be open Thursday to Monday (May 6 to May 10); and are welcoming locals to come and visit their picturesque gardens, charming giftshop and historic buildings. Take-out will be available and the gorgeous grounds of the site offers many spots to spread out a picnic blanket, or sit at a table and enjoy a picnic. For Mother’s Day, they are offering a special Mother’s Day Take-Out Menu. Call 604-796-9576 Ext. 101 for more information and to reserve a pickup time.  

Happy Mother’s Day from Tourism Harrison. Stay local and stay safe!