Explore Our Season of the Wild

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

Culinary Experiences

Let your taste buds Go Wild with a delicious seasonal menu inspired by the flavours of fall and the Season of the Wild. Savour Elk Bannock Tacos, Salmon Chowder with maple bacon, Smoked Salmon Bennys & more!

Kilby Historic Site 

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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.

Sasquatch Inn

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Lunch event inspired by the salmon and eagles coming home, followed by an Indigenous-guided walking tour.

Sasq’ets Journeys 

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Culture & Family Fun

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.

Oct 10: Gardening for the Birds
Explore what to plant, how to maximize habitat value, and get some bird garden design tips.

Oct 24:  Habitat for the Birds
Plant native, bird-friendly vegetation in riparian zones along the Miami River while discussing the importance of habitat enhancement for local bird species.

Nov 7: Homes for the Birds
Community members can join us to help assemble and install birdhouses for native cavity-nesting species.

Earthwise Society

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

Agassiz-Harrison Museum

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Experience the Wild Side of early life on the Harrison. Try fur trade fire lighting with flint & steel, learn about animal myths, and sample Voyageur pea soup around the fire. Family fun for all.

Kilby Historic Site

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River & Wildlife Tours

Enjoy the spectacular Harrison River from the comfort of a 62’ yacht on a scenic guided cruise through one of the region’s most incredible wildlife habitats. Keep watch for local wildlife including majestic eagles, seals, salmon, and sturgeon while taking in the beautiful river and surrounding landscape. On select dates, a Sts’ailes First Nations guest speaker will share stories and insights about the land, waters, and traditions of the area.

Shoreline Tours

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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

Harrison Eco Tours

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Experience the Wild Overnight

Enjoy an overnight stay in a Lodge room with sweeping Fraser Valley views, deck side eagle viewing, a sauna, and a freshly prepared breakfast. Sturgeon excursion available as an optional add-on.

Fraser River Lodge

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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.

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