Logo design by Rocky Larock, Sts’ailes Artist & Master Carver

Witness the wild at its most powerful.
Every year, from October to January, the Harrison River comes alive as salmon return to spawn. Tens of thousands of bald eagles gather to feast and soar overhead, while ancient white sturgeon glide silently beneath the water.

Experience our Wild Events

Speaker Series: Year of Birds

October 10 – November 21 2026 | 12:30 – 2 pm | Various Dates

Learn from local knowledge holders as they share their experiences and knowledge of the Harrison River Valley’s avian friends, while enjoying light refreshments.

For the Birds Workshop Series

October & November | Various Dates

Dive into this hands-on workshop series and discover practical ways to support bird conservation! Explore native plants that attract birds, design and plant vibrant bird habitat gardens, and build nest boxes for cavity-nesting species.

Eagle Viewing Tours

Choose from a 4-hour river cruise to view the majestic bald eagles or an 8-hour combo tour featuring eagle sightseeing and sturgeon fishing. Enjoy a private boat with your own guide and a delicious charcuterie board.

Eagle Viewing Boat Tours

Mid October 2026 – January 2027 | Various Dates

Experience the magic of eagle viewing from the comfort of a covered, heated jet boat. Cruise along stunning waterways as majestic bald eagles soar overhead and gather along the shoreline

Join us for a Wild Weekend

Create a bird-friendly craft, bead your own necklace, trade for a special bead, roast Bannock over an open fire, and discover the history of the Hudson’s Bay Company on the Harrison River. Family fun for all.

Salmon, Song & Storytelling

November 4 2026 | 6:00 – 8:30 pm

Celebrate Indigenous traditions through song, storytelling, and teachings about the importance of sturgeon, salmon, and eagles – past and present. Experience a locally inspired cedar plank salmon dinner with guest storytellers.

Eagle Viewing Boat Tours with Guest Speaker

Mid October 2026– January 2027 | Various Dates

Embark on a guided river tour featuring a Sts’ailes First Nations guest speaker. Learn about the land, waters, and traditions from an Indigenous perspective. Available on select dates.

Cultural Boat Tours and Dinner

Mid October 2027 – January 2027 | Various Dates

Experience a boat tour with authentic sxwōxwiyám (ancient stories), traditional songs, and the sacred sites of the Sts’ailes territory. Dinner event inspired by the salmon and eagles coming home.

Eagles

The world’s largest winter gathering of the bald eagles with tens of thousands of eagles!

Sturgeon

Today’s modern day dinosaur and the largest freshwater fish in North America. They can live up to 200 years and grow up to 12 ft long!

Salmon

The Harrison River is Canada’s first Salmon Stronghold, containing all five species of Pacific salmon!

Experience your own wild adventure

16250 Morris Valley Rd, Harrison Mills

The Chehalis River Hatchery enhances salmon stocks in the Chehalis and Harrison Rivers, supporting local fisheries. Enjoy a self-guided, 30-min tour of the hatchery, learning about various salmon species. The site is wheelchair accessible with ample parking and public washrooms are available near the entrance.

215 Kilby Rd, Harrison Mills

Admire the tall cottonwood trees where eagles love to perch and check the beach for spawning salmon. Start your walk at either the Kilby Historic Site or Kilby Park, strolling along the beach before going up onto the dyke. Follow to Lougheed Hwy, then loop back along School Rd to your starting point!

100 Esplanade Ave, Harrison Hot Springs

Starting at the Harrison Hot Springs Resort, head west toward the hot springs source to explore the interpretive signage and learn about the traditional territory of Sts’ailes. Continue onto the Sandy Cove & Whippoorwill Point Trail for stunning views of the Harrison River and Harrison Lake confluence.

14282 Morris Valley Rd, Harrison Mills

Starting at the Sandpiper parking lot, follow the eagle signs across Elbow Creek to the eagle viewing gazebo. Watch for salmon in the creek and eagles in the trees.

16300 Morris Valley Rd, Harrison Mills

Immerse yourself in the deep-rooted heritage of the Sts’ailes culture and traditions along this scenic trail. Experience the area’s history come to life. The trailhead, marked by two large rocks, is just before the campground entrance. Please note: accessing the trail through the campground incurs a $10 fee.

Lougheed Hwy, Harrison Mills

Located near Lake Errock, the Sturgeon Trail winds through Sq’ewlets First Nation land to a scenic viewpoint overlooking Harrison Bay. With sweeping views and interpretive signage sharing stories of the land, this short hike offers a meaningful blend of Indigenous heritage, natural beauty, and wild adventure.

17780 Morris Valley Rd, Harrison Mills

This 3-km channel supports up to 45,000 spawning sockeye, chum, and pink salmon, offering a stable flow of clean water to protect eggs and alevins from flooding and freezing. Please call before your visit to confirm opening hours.

How about a cedar barrel soak on your patio amidst our forest, watching bison roam from your private hot tub suite or taking in a barrel sauna steam before enjoying hot cocoa around a fire along Harrison Lake?

Protect
The Wild

While the migration of salmon and bald eagles creates an amazing natural phenomenon, it also creates a highly sensitive habitat. Please respect the wildlife when participating in any of our events or adventures.

Please stay off the Sts’ailes Flats
Kayaking or walking through the flats can disturb the resting eagles and pose a danger to salmon eggs. We request avoiding the flats throughout the entire season.

How to safely view the eagles
When you participate in a guided event, you will be taken to the best areas and walked through on our wildlife etiquette. If you self-explore, you will see the spawning salmon in tributaries and at Weaver Creek, along with the eagles along the trails, in the trees and along the shores. They are everywhere!

The Harrison River Valley

Guardians of the Wild

The Harrison River Valley lies within the traditional, ancestral and shared territories of the Leq’á:mel, Samahquam, Skatin (SkookumChuck), Sts’ailes, Sq’ewá:lxw (Skawahlook), Sq’éwqel (Seabird Island), Sq’ewlets, Xa’xtsa (Douglas), and Xwchíyò:m (Cheam) First Nations.

We are all stewards of this sacred land, and it is our responsibility to protect and care for it. All living beings are interconnected, and harm to one affects the well-being of all.

Protect the Wild