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Sasquatch Crossing B&B

Tel. 604-796-9798

Fax: 604-796-9274
Per night: $125 (double)
Address: 15500 Morris Valley Road

Harrison Mills, BC

maximum capacity: 7 rooms /dbl

Previously referred to as Fenn Lodge and built in 1903, the 10,000 square foot lodge was a private residence until approximately 15 years ago when it was remodelled into a bed and breakfast facility featuring 7 unique guest rooms with private bathrooms. The Chehalis Indian Band purchased the lodge in the spring of 2009.

Some notable areas on the 87 acre property are the private waterfall, which provides electricity 10 months of the year, a creek, a salt water pool and a meditation labyrinth. Walking trails and garden areas are strewn throughout and adjacent the property.

The Chehalis reserve lands, Nature Trust of BC conservation lands and the Chehalis River Hatchery border the property, with golf, skiing, boating, and wildlife viewing available nearby.Other features of the house include a library, living room with a fireplace, 24 seat dining hall, regulation size billiards table, a large gourmet-style kitchen, and meeting rooms: a perfect location for your individual booking or group function.   

Sts’ailes traditional territory, your gateway to exciting spectacular enriching adventure, has many access routes and modes of transportation available for tourists to this scenic destination.  Your experience begins a short few minutes from the Lougheed Highway #7, and approximately 1.5 hours from Vancouver, 30 minutes from Harrison Hot Springs, and 45 minutes from Hope or Chilliwack, an hour from Abbotsford International Airport, and a short 45 minute scenic drive from the nearby West Cost Express rail service to metro Vancouver out of Mission, BC.   

Nature, adventure, wildlife, culture, history: yours to enjoy in our place in the world. You are welcomed to see, feel, hear & share the rich cultural history and beauty of the Sts’ailes people and their lands. 

Located east of Vancouver in historic Harrison Mills, Sasquatch Crossing B&B, is a destination getaway for nature lovers and seekers of peace and tranquility. Referred to as "the ultimate wilderness retreat" (Jan/Feb 1998 issue of The Outdoor Edge), this bed and breakfast getaway offers riverfront with salmon fishing, eagle watching, woodland trails and Fraser Valley golfing.

Slow Food Vancouver Special Pricing:

$125/ night plus taxes, including breakfast for maximum of 2 persons per room.  $30 per extra person in the same room, including breakfast.

And, with your Slow Food Vancouver Registration, receive the same discounted rate on a future visit.  Offer valid to October 31st, 2010.

Kwelaxtelatiya Longhouse
tel: 604.796.0251
Per night: $200 (2 double rooms)
Address:  61 Seabird Island Road, Agassiz
plus 2 double futons (sleeps 8)

The vision for this outstanding cultural longhouse accommodation is based on sharing of the culture. This spectacular longhouse Bed and Breakfast has magnificent views from the base of Mt Cheam, situated on Seabird Island First Nation in Agassiz, BC.

Gail Star and Don Froese own and operate the Kwelaxtelatiya Longhouse and have been delivering cross cultural courses and educating members of the RCMP by sharing the spirituality and customs of the First Nations People. Don is an accomplished carver and has been educating the judicial systems and tourism operators in the separate Sweat Lodge he constructed to continue the sharing of their culture.

Don is Métis, and Gail is a member of the Seabird Island First Nation, Sto:lo Nation. They provide visitors with authentic cultural experiences offering performances, sweats, oral history, carving demonstrations, cedar weaving, and authentic native cuisine. They have recently added "lava rock healing", which is a first nations healing technique.

The Harrison Hot Springs Hotel and Resort Spa
tel: 604.796.2244
Per night: $145 – $295
Address: 100 Esplanade Harrison Hot Springs
Non-Aboriginal owned

The Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa is located in Southwestern British Columbia's spectacular Coastal Mountains, on the shore of 46 mile long (60 km) Harrison Lake.

Enjoy the luxury of staying at the Harrison Hot Springs which has long been a getaway of choice for healing. Local Coast Salish people called the Hot Springs Kwals, meaning boiling water. The hot springs were revered as a "healing place" by the people, who traveled by canoe to benefit from their waters. The Hot Springs are called "Qwo:ls" by the Sto:lo and they have described the location as a transformer site of people cooking who were turned to stone and their cooking water became the hot springs.

Considered the Jewel of the Fraser Valley, Harrison Hot Springs is nestled amongst the Coastal Mountains on the southern shore of the 75 km long Harrison Lake. Situated at the southern end of Harrison Lake, Harrison Hot Springs is a small, quiet row of low buildings facing the sandy beach and lagoon As the name implies, there are hot springs here. Really good ones, called the "Spa of Canada", where visitors can soak in the two 58 to 62 degree mountain springs all year round. There is a public pool located in the middle of town where you can soak in the hot springs for $7.00

Chester Creek Estate
tel: Toll Free: 1-866-826-8176
www.chestercreekestate.com
Per night: $85 -$95 per night
Address: 8176 Loftus Street, Mission
Non-Aboriginal owned

Since 1982 Anne and Mel have arranged many memorable holidays and are gracious hosts at their Country Bed and Breakfast with the Dutch Touch. Chester Creek Estate is centrally located, in the Fraser Valley serving Mission Agassiz and Abbotsford. The house is situated on 7 lush acres amongst majestic, tall trees. The main house contains two wood burning fireplaces, and is professionally decorated featuring a unique collection of antiques and First Nations Art.

Their guests are invited to relax on their own private patio or balcony or take a stroll through their “mini-Stanley Park.”

There are a number of First Nations Campgrounds that offer the option to camp Fishing, hiking and cultural activities are yours to enjoy.

Sweltzer Creek Campsite
tel: 604. 858-4603
Per night: $15
Address Sleepy Hollow Road, Cultus Lake
Chilliwack

Sweltzer Creek Campsite is located on the Chilliwack River near Cultus Lake and is just minutes from the freeway close to Chilliwack, one mile south of Vedder Crossing.

The Campground first operated in the summers of 1987, 1988 and 1989 as a weekend facility. It was constructed by the Soowahlie First Nation and is operated and maintained by the Soowahlie Youth. The facility is owned by the Band, and has grown in popularity and is open throughout the entire summer.

The current campground consists of; 56 sites, a fully equipped washroom, two group tenting areas, a Gazebo, a small store, a pay phone, playground, and good gravel roads throughout. 46 of the sites are un-serviced with respect to water, electricity & sewer, but the remaining 6 have electricity and water hookups. There are also fire pit grills and picnic tables available for each site. Attractions in Cultus Lake itself include swimming, boating & water activities, a Go-kart track, water slide, two golf courses, hiking, fishing, and events at the Lake including canoe races, music festivals. The main access to the campground is via Sleepy Hollow Rd., and is used every summer, and is in very good shape.

Earl's by the River Campground
tel: 604. 858- 824-9081
Per night: $10 per person
Address: 46171 Chilliwack Lake Road, Chilliwack
(604) 824-9081

Earl's by the River Campground is located on Chilliwack Lake road just 20 minutes from downtown Chilliwack, along the clear clean waters of the Chilliwack River. Snipers Paintball and fresh produce are available near by.

Telte Yet Campsite
Chawathil Campsite – Millennium Pole
tel: 604. 869-9481
Per night: $16
Address: 600 Water Avenue, Hope

Telte Yet Campsite is located in Hope on the Fraser River on the Chawathil First Nation and is the home of the Millennium Dream Totem Pole. The Totem represents the celebration of Aboriginal Ancestral Rights passed through Bill C-31. It was carved by Stan Greene, Kwestpelsp, Fred Price, Rocky LaRock, Bert Peters and Audrey Deroy-Gagnon.

Virtually surrounded by mountains, Hope is at the junction of rivers, highways, climate zones and land forms. Here, the river enters a broad flood plain extending 130 km to the coast and Vancouver.

The camp-site is situated on an ancient village site on ten acres on the Fraser River with 29 serviced lots for drive-in and tenting.
There is a good selection of arts and crafts by Sto:lo Artisans and Crafters.

Squawkum Park Campsite
tel: 604.826.5813
Address:44314 Lougheed Highway, Lake Erroch, Mission
Per night:
tenting: $20 per night
single hook-up: $25 per night
day pass: $5

Squawkum Park is located on the Skowlitz Reserve, along the Lougheed Highway on the shore of Harrison Bay in Lake Eroch, 25 minutes west of Agassiz. It is a quiet natural rustic setting, surrounded by majestic cedars and the tranquil Harrison Bay in the heart of the Fraser Valley. They have 34 Recreation Vehicle hook-ups and 30 tent sites, hot showers, and firewood available.