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Stay awhile Welcome to your official community guide to living and working in Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs.

Come along with us, as we take you on a sightseeing tour. You’ll see how, in our neck of the woods, work and play live side-by-side.

We’ll show you the hidden gems to cherish, and the internationally-acclaimed highlights that draw the world to our small corner of Beautiful British Columbia.

From our historic Fall Fair and annual Festival of the Arts, to our country roads and majestic views, we truly are a strong community of small neighbourhoods, close friendships and big dreams.

We invite you to take some time to explore and enjoy all that Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs have to offer.

Besides being a recreational mecca for tourists, there is a vibrant business community here, growing in earnest thanks to our hardworking Chamber of Commerce.

Businesses are blossoming, and our community is stronger than ever. And it’s easy to see why.

Thanks for coming along with us.

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Contributors Published by The Agassiz Harrison Observer 1-7026 Pioneer Ave. Box 129 Agassiz, B.C. V0M 1A0 Telephone: 604-796-4301 Fax: 604-796-2081 www.ahobserver.com Publisher: Andrew Franklin Editor: Jessica Peters Sales & Marketing: Chris Blank Graphic Design: Brittany Best Photos: Black Press

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We think each day should be lived to its fullest potential. Read on, and see how to make the most of your leisure time, right in your own backyard.

A Day for Leisure Recreation is a vital part of life, and here in Agassiz we take that to heart.

The District of Kent recently conducted a community-wide Leisure Needs Assessment, which helped to highlight local residents’ most valued aspects of healthy living. Kent Leisure Services heard that message, loud and clear, and this year are actively making changes to accommodate the community’s needs.

The Leisure Centre is now open longer hours, and offering more programs than ever.

For a full schedule, visit www.district.kent.bc.ca or visit the Fitness/Activity Centre at 6660 Pioneer Avenue.

A Day for Reading Have a free afternoon? Try getting lost in the stacks.

The Agassiz Library has a full schedule of activities throughout the year, including a summer reading club for adults and children, Storytime in the Park and special presenters.

And as part of the Fraser Valley Regional Library system, library members enjoy borrowing power from collections throughout the Valley.

Grab a book, an audiotape, a few magazines or even a movie, and hunker down to enjoy a little free entertainment. For more information, visit them at 7140 Cheam Avenue or online at www.fvrl.bc.ca.

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A Day for Shopping Looking for just the right gift? Why not make a day of it, and head to the lake. Harrison Village Mall is full of gift choices, souvenirs and every day essentials. Need something for your day at the beach? You’ll want to stop at the merchants along Agassiz’s Pioneer Avenue, or load up on picnic foods at one of our supermarkets or produce stands.

And don’t forget to take a stroll along Esplanade in Harrison Hot Springs, parallel to the beach front. Hopping in and out of the sunshine has never been so fun!

A Day In the Park Every Wednesday through the summer, you’re invited to bring a lawn chair, blanket, friend and even a picnic dinner, to enjoy the Pioneer Park Twilight Concert Series All performances begin at 6:30 p.m. and run until 8 p.m., and are free thanks to the support of sponsors. Watch The Agassiz Harrison Observer for stories, photographs and notices of upcoming performances, which run from July 7 to August 25.

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On the Beach Enjoy the new look of the lake, by spending some time at Harrison Lake Plaza. Kick off your shoes and work on your sand sculpting skills. Take a leisurely walk around the lagoon, grab an ice cream at one of our many restaurants or just soak up the sun and marvel at the view.

There are as many reasons to head for Harrison Hot Springs as there are grains of sand on the beaches. When you’re done there, head down Rockwell Drive and travel along the lake’s east shoreline. Take the time to visit quieter beach fronts, or rest in the soothing spray of a waterfall. Stay outdoors a little longer, with a camping trip to either Hicks Lake or Deer Lake, both of which have their own picturesque views and trail systems.

Limbert Mountain Farms is a stop on the Circle Farm Tour and the Slow Food Cycle Tour

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The Harrison Lake Plaza is the newest change to the Harrison landscape

The Circle Farm Tour is a collective of farms around the Fraser Valley, and Agassiz and Harrison Mills play important roles.

From cheeses to herbs, cows to hazelnuts, there is something to learn and enjoy at each stop. Visit www.circlefarmtour.com.

For one weekend, the roads are filled with bicycles, as the Slow Food Cycle Tour heads out to Agassiz.

Cyclists check in, grab a map, and make their way to locations around the District of Kent that grow, bake and cook different local food products, from cranberries to salmon to handmade cheeses.

It’s a delicious way to learn about sustainability and local farming practices. This year’s tour is on August 21 and 22.

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Live in a brand new single family home, townhome or condominium, or in an expertly refurbished former military single family home, vintage duplex or townhome. Play amid towering trees, in landscaped parks or at the Cheam Community Centre. Shop in the vibrant new retail development called Garrison Village. Work within the community or in the new Canada Education Park across the street. It’s all happening at Garrison Crossing right now.

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Not one for revving an engine? Grab your clubs, book the day off, and head to one of our courses, Harrison Resort Golf Course, Sandpiper Golf Resort, Bridal Falls Golf Course or The Falls, to name a few.

Want to get on the water? Book a parasailing or windsurfing lesson. Rent a banana boat, or a Sea-Doo and enjoy a little water action. And for the extreme adventurers out there, book a tour in the skies with Far West Helicopters.

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A Day in History The oldest wooden railroad station still in existence in B.C. now houses the Agassiz-Harrison Museum where you can see period clothing, artifacts and photos of pioneer life. Admission is free and the museum is open from May to September. The park itself is a beautiful place to take a stroll or stop for a picnic.

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A Day for Worship There are several places of worship throughout the region, with many denominations represented, including Anglican, Christian, Catholic, Mennonite, Jehovah’s Witness and the United Church.

All Saints Anglican Church is one of the oldest churches in the province, and worth a visit to take in the beautiful stained glass windows.

A Day to Celebrate We may act small town the rest of the year, but the Christmas season doesn’t pass quietly around here.

Agassiz is lucky enough to be a stop for the CPR Holiday Train, which winds its way through six provinces and seven states near Christmastime, collecting for food banks along its journey.

Get out and support the food bank, hear some great live music, and have a chance to see Santa Claus, too.

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World class music at the beach Free music on the beach, a spectacular setting, high quality crafts, an art show, a children’s day, and exceptional talent each night at the Harrison Memorial Hall. That just about sums up the Harrison Festival of the Arts. And this year, for the 32nd year in a row, the Harrison Festival Society is planning on delivering another stellar line-up of performers and activities.

It all happens over nine days, from July 10 to 18. It’s a celebration without large crowds, endless line-ups, and high ticket prices.

This year’s music will include international performers like guitar wizard David Lindley, Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks, El Purchero del Horteleno, The Peatbog Faeries, an Indian slide-guitarist and a Maori/Celtic music group.

Canadian performers include returning festival favourites, a couple of iconic performers who haven’t played in Harrison and some exciting new discoveries.

Returning to Harrison are the African music group H’Sao from Quebec, harmonica world champ Carlos del Junco and Vancouver’s world fusion outfit Delhi 2 Dublin. Cape Breton’s iconic Mary Jane Lamond is a world renowned Gaelic singer, who festival organizers have been trying to book for years. New talent this year includes the modern traditional music of Nova Scotia/Quebec duo Bette & Wallet, amazing sounds of The Tabla Guy and Yukon Bluegrass outfit Annie Lou. A special project at this year’s Las Alegres Ambulancias festival is called North to Canada, about the Underground Railroad told in story and song. The project was developed by award-winning Blues musicians Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley and will include a number of legendary Canadian Blues and Gospel performers, including Leon Bibb, Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne, Donald Ray Johnson and Russell Jackson.

The Art Exhibit features the work of the Ranger Station Art Gallery’s Artist in Residence Rhonda Simmonds. Rhonda is an assemblage artist whose work is whimsical and thought-provoking at the same time.

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Local history comes to life Imagine a place where you could tiptoe back in time, learn some history, throw on some gumboots and get dirty.

You can have it all at Kilby Historic Site.

Here, you have the choice to be as quiet as a dormouse or to tromp around the yard with the many farm animals. The oldest building in the District of Kent is here, as is the haunted Manchester House Hotel.

See the area as it once was, from farm implements and a fueling station to living quarters and the general store and post office.

The site has several special dates planned each year, inviting the public to share in something as simple as the change of seasons. You could camp at Kilby Park and enjoy repeated visits to the site, or purchase a season pass.

For more information on pricing, hours and directions, visit www.kilby.ca or phone 604-796-9576.

Ear to the Ground Keep an eye out for golden and green fields though the summer. And then watch for the green and yellow hip-roof corn barns along the side of the road. Then you’ll know you’re in for a local treat. Corn season never seems to last long enough, so get your hands on some locally grown corn the minute you see it on the roadside. Just a few ears of our local corn is all you need to take your summer meals to another level.

Kilby Historic Site is always fun, but even more so during their annual Kids’ Festival.

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For the birds Every year the Fraser Valley fills with bald eagles, who travel from miles around to feed on the spawning salmon in our rivers.

And as the birds converge, so do the bird lovers. While the majestic raptors can be seen for weeks throughout the area, the Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival (November 20 and 21) organizes events in Harrison Mills to educate the public about raptors and their current plights.

The enormously popular Festival takes place in perhaps the most biologically diverse and important areas in British Columbia. Deep in the heart of “Sasquatch Country” you will find North America’s third largest gathering of bald eagles. The raptors are drawn to the area by the millions of spawning salmon that travel up the Fraser River to tributaries such as the Harrison River.

The estuary is also home to incredible wildlife such as trumpeter swans, ducks, seal, bear, coyote, deer and the great white sturgeon.

For thousands of years the First Nation Peoples have lived here in harmony with the land and water and today they work with the Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival to welcome visitors to teach and share the knowledge they have gained over the ages.

The festival’s roots go back to1995, when the Habitat Conservation Trust Fund and the Wild Bird Trust, spearheaded

by April Mol, set out to create the Harrison/Chehalis Bald Eagle Festival.

Visit them online at www.fraservalleybaldeaglefestival.ca.

The Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival often features appearances by rehabilitated raptors, such as Sonsie, pictured below with her handler.

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What’s Cooking?

It’s good to know that when you’re hungry, there are plenty of choices.

And in Harrison Hot Springs and Agassiz, choices abound. Maybe you’re looking for a light snack or even just an ice cream cone? Try Harrison Hamburger, Agassiz Deli, or Muddy Waters/Baskin Robbins.

Maybe it’s an anniversary dinner, or a family get-together. Try the Copper Room, Jack’s or Crazy Fish. Perhaps you are just looking for a place to have a few refreshments after a day on the water; why not stop in at the Old Settler or Ian’s Bar and Grill.

There are culinary options from around the globe, with Silvano’s, Hong’s Garden, the Swiss Gourmet, Black Forest, Kitami or Yukiya Sushi.

Other places to try include Heritage Coffee House, Limbert Mountain Farm, Horn of Plenty, Cookin’ Kim’s Country Kitchen, Green Star Cafe, Lakeview Restaurant, Subway, A&W, Harrison Pizza, Miss Margaret’s, Petro’s Pizza, Dragon Fried Rice House or Chantilly Gelato.

Looking for something upscale? Call the River’s Edge at Sandpiper Golf Resort and book a special dinner for two, or call Agassiz’s newest hotspot, Oasis Coffee & Bistro. In addition to their daily lunch and breakfast specials, gourmet coffees and homemade desserts, they offer a monthly dinner club after hours.

Corn is such a big deal in Agassiz, we have an entire, awardwinning festival each year to celebrate it. The festival serves up thousands of ears of corn each year.

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No mountain too high If you’re the type to be inspired by nature, welcome to paradise.

Every hill and valley, every trail and riverside, is waiting to be discovered here. But there are a few things you should know before heading into the great outdoors.

The Harrison Hikers have been meeting weekly for the past 20 years. Each week, they set out on various levels of hikes, from easy walks along dike systems to advanced treks into the woods.

If you go, here are a few words from those wise walkers.

• Never hike alone.

• Travel in groups of at least four.

• Hike at the speed of the slowest member of the group.

• Stay on the trail.

• Resist the temptation to collect trees, plants or flowers.

• Respect wildlife.

• Never approach or feed bears or other wild animals.

• Always pack out what you take in. Don’t bury your trash.

• Keep pets on leash at all times.

• Tell someone where you are going and when you will return.

• Carry a cell phone or VHF radio to communicate, if possible.

On bear safety: Most bears will leave if they are aware of a group's presence. Stay in the open as much as possible. Keep children close at hand on trails. If you do meet a bear, don't run and do keep calm. Make a wide detour and leave the animal a way to escape.

The following hike guide is courtesy of the Harrison Hikers. For more information phone 604-796-2804.

How to climb Mt. Cheam Mt. Cheam is a 9.5 km round trip, with four hours of hiking time and an elevation gain of 650 metres.

Once a year, our group is ambitious enough to think of conquering Mount Cheam. And though the way to the top of the formidable mountain has been amply described by others, we feel that we should also tell a tale about it.

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We parked our cars and followed the trail in a zigzag fashion right to the top of the mountain.

For all of us it was one of the most interesting hikes we have done and well worth the effort. After all, to be able to say “I have been up there” is a must for all of us who live in the shadow of Mt. Cheam.

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Some are looking for the chinook, coho, chum, sockeye and pink salmon that migrate through our region year after year.

But many more are looking for the mighty sturgeon, the largest fresh water fish on the continent. Anyone who has reeled in one of these massive fish knows the true power they possess, and what a thrill it is to bring one on board the boat.

Sturgeon fishing is catch and release only, and the fish are monitored by local guides with the help of the Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society.

So whether you’re a belly boater with a fly rod or looking to catch a monster, the Fraser River, Harrison Lake and many other local areas are just waiting for you to discover them.

For more information on sport fishing, to find a tour guide or book a tour in the area, check the phone book or visit www. sportfishingbc.com.

A group holds a sturgeon in the Fraser River.

Photo courtesy of BC Sportfishing Group

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Advertising Directory Glen Moody Remax/Nyda Realty 604.702.8388 glenmoody@remax.net

Willow Dental Unit 25-46030 Yale Road West Chilliwack 604.792.6999

Fraser Valley Regional Library 7140 Cheam Avenue Agassiz 604.796.9510

Ruby Creek Art Gallery 58611 Lougheed Highway Agassiz 604.796.0740 www.rubycreekartgallery.com

Spirit Yoga 476 Naismith Ave. Harrison Hot Springs 604.845.Yoga info@spirityogaonline.com Agassiz Convenience 7254-A Pioneer Avenue Agassiz 604.796.3231 www.thatstoreinagassiz.com A&W No. 9 Hwy at Morrow Rd. Agassiz Agassiz Produce 7266 Pioneer Ave. Agassiz 604.796.8444 Garrison Crossing No. 24 Normandy Drive Chilliwack 604.824.5062 Meer Mechanical #106-44195 Yale Road West Chillliwack 604.703-0161 www.meermechanical.com john@meermechanical.com

Modern Tire & Towing 1756 No 9 Hwy Agassiz 604.796.2611 Finback Custom Woodworking 6390 Pioneer Ave Agassiz 604.796.1196

Like Brothers Contracting 604.991.1962 604.845.1989 acrockie@hotmail.com

Sandpiper Golf Resort 1.877.796.1001 www.sandpiperresort.ca

Ferny Coombe Pool 6820 Pioneer Avenue Agassiz 604-796-2451

Executive Hotel 190 Lillooet Avenue Harrison Hot Springs 1.888.265.1155 info@harrisonhotsprings.com

Village of Harrison Hot Springs Hot Springs Road Harrison Hot Springs 604.796.2171 www.harrisonhotsprings.ca

Mini Built Structures 11035 Chapman Rd. Rosedale 604.845.7434 timbur6@telus.net

Harrison Festival Society www.harrisonfestival.com 604.796.3664

Petro’s Pizza 7244 Pioneer Avenue Agassiz 604.796.2411

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Minter Gardens Exit #135 off Hwy 1 Chilliwack 604.792.3799 www.mintergardens.com Fraser River Raft Expeditions 1.800.363.7238 www.fraserraft.com Cascade Law Corporation 604.796.0415 Wolfe’s Chilliwack Mazda 45018 Yale Road West Chilliwack 604.795.3700 District of Kent 7170 Cheam Avenue Agassiz 604.796.2235 Norwex 1.604.796.8730 www.DiscoverNorwex.com\ marianneels@live.ca

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get involved...

Find yourself This is a busy little community, with plenty of clubs, services, teams and organizations who are there to help and to serve the community. And whether you’re looking to volunteer, or need certain services, you’re sure to find what you need right here.

Here’s a sampling of some of the many services and activities you could get involved in.

AGASSIZ HARRISON HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM • In the heart of Agassiz’s Pioneer Park, and housed in the oldest wooden railroad station still in existence in B.C., the museum will take back in time. 7011 Pioneer Ave., Agassiz. 604-796-3545.

FRASER VALLEY DRAGON BOAT CLUB • Established in 2002, this society is committed to assisting and overseeing activities which will encourage, promote and develop teams within the Fraser Valley for the sole purpose of dragon boating. The club is currently made up of four mixed teams that practice one or two times a week on Harrison Lake. The club is in the process of offering a Youth team (13 to 18) and a Master’s team (55+). Season runs from March to October and they’re always looking for new paddlers. 604-799-8464 or visit www. fraservalleydragonboatclub.com.

RANGER STATION ART GALLERY • This local art gallery situated on the shores of Harrison Lake features monthly shows by area artists. Operated by the Kent Harrison Arts Council, at 98 Rockwell Drive in Harrison Hot Springs. 604-796-2723.

HARRISON YACHT CLUB • This is a non-profit organization formed for the purposes of promoting safe boating on Harrison Lake. The HYC operates on land formerly occupied by the BC Forest Service and provided by the Village of Harrison Hot Springs.

COMMUNITY FUTURES DEVELOPMENT • Business & community development services. Business loans, information and Management Training. Assistance to new & expanding businesses. www.northfraser.org.

AGASSIZ HARRISON AQUANAUTS SWIM CLUB • For swimmers of all ages. Practice at Ferny Coombe Pool with meets around the province. Contact Anne at 604-796-8458.

FRASER HERITAGE SOCIETY • Incorporated as a non-profit society in Spring, 1999, this society has a mandate to “provide support and enhancement projects in Cultural, Heritage and Arts organizations in the Fraser Valley and Fraser Canyon.” www.kilby.ca.

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CHEK Across BC invites enquiries for ideal work from home arrangement for teachers holding or eligible for certification by BCCT or the Independent School Branch of the Ministry of Education. Work by computer with home school families. Must have strong Biblical commitment and pastoral letter of reference.

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A fair to remember This year marks the 106th Agassiz Fall Fair, and it has lasted through the years for good reason. Agassiz has its roots firmly planted in agriculture, and the fair makes no apologies while celebrating that fact.

From glorious vegetable displays to 4-H accomplishments and demonstrations, to canning, flowers, crafts and everything in-between, the fair is a beautiful representation of everything Agassiz stands for.

Throw in the much beloved midway and games, entertainment and sinfully delicious food treats, and you’ve got one heckuva fair.

The Agassiz Fall Fair has recently been given the title the Best Little Fair, but anyone who has passed through the gates over the years already knew that. This year, visit the fair on September 17 and 18.

For more information on exhibiting, times or other related events at the fair, visit their website at www.agassizfallfair.ca.

A new market in town This will be the inaugural year for Agassiz’s authentic community based Farmers’ Market with a wide array of fabulous vendor-produced goods— which may include anything from fresh fruits and veggies, to baked goods, to local artisan projects. The market’s objective is to support our local economy and foster a community of sustainability.

They will also offer a weekly space available to non profit organizations and ongoing monthly special events. The market will run weekly on Thursday from June 17 to Sept 16, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Aberdeen parking lot (7167 Pioneer Avenue).

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