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Aug 14

5 Things You Need to Know About the 2020 Chilliwack Sunflower Experience

By |2020-08-29T14:52:22-07:00August 14th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|

It’s been proven that time spent outdoors can boost your mood. Now, add to that, acres of vibrant Sunflowers, Dahlias, and Gladiolas in a gorgeous mountain setting and you’ll feel like you found a piece of paradise! You’ve probably heard of “forest bathing”; it’s time to try some soothing “sunflower bathing”. Ready to experience it for yourself? Here are five things you need to know about the 2020 Harrison Sunflower Experience! WE ARE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK The 2020 [...]

Aug 13

Couples Getaway to Chilliwack

By |2020-08-29T11:59:26-07:00August 13th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|

Looking for a unique and lively getaway for you and your sweetie? Harrison is teeming with activities for couples to enjoy. Escape the routine and rigors of daily life and revitalize your relationship with these fun attractions, delicious eats and comfy accommodations to enjoy on an unforgettable couples’ getaway! Harrison Sunflower Festival | 41310 Yale Road https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRF2AwJxlJI   Romance is always in the air at the Harrison Sunflower Festival, take a stroll along our numerous one-way, and extra wide pathways [...]

Jul 21

The Chilliwack Sunflower Fields Bloom Again

By |2020-07-21T13:59:19-07:00July 21st, 2020|Categories: Sunflower Festival, What's On|

Harrison, BC (July 21, 2020): The first two editions of the annual Harrison Sunflower Festival, in 2018 and 2019, were huge successes. Countless guests, from across the region and beyond, descended upon the grounds at Yale Road to marvel at the beauty of acre upon acre of sunflowers, plus many other all-ages attractions. This year, in order to ensure everyone’s health and safety, the usual components of the festival have been reimagined. And so, while there may not be a [...]

Aug 26

Field Update: August 26th

By |2020-01-04T16:44:53-08:00August 26th, 2019|Categories: Uncategorized|

Cover image: @jengiesbrecht on Instagram Our largest phase of Giant Mammoth Sunflowers are coming into full bloom and will be at their peak over the next 10 days! Those who have been waiting to walk down long rows of towering sunflowers don't want to miss out on visiting our sunflower festival! We currently have over 10 acres in bloom! Our second phase of Sunrich Orange, as well as our display garden of 35 varieties of sunflowers are in full bloom, [...]

Aug 14

Field Update: August 14th

By |2019-08-14T19:41:36-07:00August 14th, 2019|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , |

This weekend is going to be a perfect time for sunflower and dahlias viewing with over 10 acres in bloom! The next two weeks we will have the most sunflowers to see as Phase 1 and Phase 2 of our sunflowers are starting to overlap their blooming stages. If you have been waiting to see massive amounts of sunflowers blooming then now is the time to visit! Buy your Sunflower Festival tickets online and save! https://harrisonsunflowerfest.com/tickets/ Check out these popular [...]

Aug 10

Limited Edition Sunflower Beer Now Available

By |2019-08-10T21:46:25-07:00August 10th, 2019|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

To celebrate this beautiful Summer season, we've teamed up with our friends at Old Yale Brewing to brew up the ultimate summertime beer. Introducing the Harrison Sunflower Saison! Hand-crafted with malted sunflower seeds, this OLB Saison is a celebration of the beautiful fields that Harrison has to offer. The earthy and herbal undertones complement the rustic and subtly spicy flavor from the Belgian Saison yeast….YUMM! Experience the sunniest of seasons (or should we say Saisons) with Old Yale Brewing and [...]

Aug 9

Swoop to the BC Sunflower Trail

By |2019-08-24T17:52:56-07:00August 9th, 2019|Categories: Uncategorized|

Visiting the iconic Sunflowers in BC’s Fraser Valley from cities across Canada is easier than ever. Those living in Edmonton, Winnipeg, London, Hamilton, and Halifax can take advantage of Swoop for low cost flights for a quick, short getaway to the Fraser Valley this summer! Coming from other locations? Flights to Abbotsford International Airport from other Canadian and American cities can be booked on WestJet and Flair, including flights from Toronto and direct flights from Calgary. The Fraser Valley Sunflower [...]

Aug 6

Field Update: August 6th

By |2019-08-10T20:50:43-07:00August 6th, 2019|Categories: Uncategorized|

As of today, our 6th day of the festival, 40% - 50% of our Dahlia varieties are in full bloom and 80% of them are showing a lot of colour. There are a gorgeous variety of hues and sizes of Dahlias, bringing a colourful vibrancy to the fields. Our first phase of Sunrich Orange sunflowers are at 90% bloom! This section is an excellent height and breathtaking background for snapping show-stopping selfies and group photos. The display garden has over [...]

Aug 5

A Summer Family Vacation in Chilliwack

By |2019-08-10T20:55:45-07:00August 5th, 2019|Categories: Sunflower Festival, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , |

Summer family vacations are days of sunshine and laughter, sizzling hot temperatures and cooling bodies of water; fun festivals and delicious summer eats. Harrison is a perfect getaway for a family summer vacation— there are so many things to see and do, activities to suit every age and family member, and cozy accommodations to stay in while you’re here! Here are some suggestions to give you and your family the best summer vacation yet! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuU6cWDANaI   Last year, we debuted [...]

Aug 4

The 2019 Chilliwack Sunflower Festival

By |2019-08-10T20:54:30-07:00August 4th, 2019|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , |

The Harrison Sunflower Festival is back! Now in its second year, the festival is running from August 1st to September 15th, 2019. Last year’s inaugural festival was a tremendous success, with several thousand people attending. Social media lit up with countless sunflower photos, showcasing the sunflowers in all their ravishing glory. So, what can you expect for Vancouver's favourite sunflower festival’s second year? Sunflowers A single sunflower itself is a delight to see, but thousands of sunflowers— stretching for acres— [...]

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