2008 Austin Healey Northwest Meet Planned for Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia
| September 18, 2008 | to | September 21, 2008 |
The Austin Healey Owners Association of British Columbia is pleased to be hosting the 2008 Northwest Meet from September 18-21, 2008. We are following the example set at Astoria and Silverdale with a four day informal meet, and have selected Harrison Hot Springs, B.C. as the venue.
How to get there: Harrison Hot Springs is located in the Fraser Valley, in southern B.C., at the head of Harrison Lake. This is a beautiful and scenic venue with lots to do and see while we are there. It can be reached easily from the United States by entering Canada at Lynden/Aldergrove (Washington 539) or at Sumas/Huntingdon (Washington 9) crossings. Both crossings quickly lead you to Canada Highway1 Eastbound, which will take you to BC 9, about a 30 minute run. From there it is a short, scenic drive to Harrison.
If you are coming from the lower mainland, proceed east on Highway 1 and exit at Highway 9 and proceed North to Harrison Hot Springs, or proceed East on the Lougheed Highway and proceed North on Highway 9 at Agassiz.
From the Interior of BC, you have the choice of Highway 1 westbound, exiting at Highway 9 northbound, or alternatively taking Highway 7 westbound off Highway 1 at Hope and proceeding North on Highway 9 at Agassiz.We recommend that our US friends determine their applicable reentry requirements to the United States, in advance, from Homeland Security.
Host Hotel: The venue we have selected is the Harrison Beach Hotel, located at 160 Esplanade Avenue, Harrison Hot Springs, B.C. They can be reached by calling toll free 1.866.338.8111, and when you call, ask for the Austin Healey preferred rate for the Meet of $129.00 per night. (CDN).
Events: Meet events are in the planning stage, and will be forwarded to the clubs in the coming months. We hope that you will make the trip and that you will have a great time with us in British Columbia!Contacts: Brian Drab brian_drab@infoserve.net or Don Manning bn7@shaw.ca
We are going to the Harrison Hot Springs event but were unable to get a room in the host hotel. If anyone knows of a cancellation let us know. We have a room at a small hotel about a block away.
I was the fellow in the 1985 RED Mercedes Convertible who bumped into your group ( not literally) at one of the farms of the circle tour in Harrison Lake Area B.C.on Sept19/08.
Your group had some sweet rides I must say.
I was curious about the car trailer that was parked in the parking lot across from the Executive Hotel where your cars were parked.
Did this trailer come along with the group in case one of your members had car troubles along the way?
It sure is nice to get out and tour with these fine classic automobiles isn`t it so.
Warmest regards Bill