Community InformationThe communities of Agassiz and Harrison boast the best of both worlds – a country-like atmosphere for day-to-day living, and easy access to the attractions of urban life. While Harrison is a popular vacation spot, known for its famous hot springs, Agassiz is a friendly, rural community with a strong sense of history. The area offers a variety of leisure pursuits, from freshwater fishing on the Fraser River to strolling through the themed floral gardens at the world class Minter Gardens.
INDUSTRY:
TourismPopulation
Ages of Population:
0-17: 20.6%
18-24: 9.3%
25-64: 51.3%
65+: 18.7% (BC Stats, 2010 Figures for Agassiz-Harrison)
Health Administrative Information
Health Authority: Fraser Health
Health Service Delivery Area: Fraser East
Regional District: Fraser Valley
Rural Designation: RSA community
Practitioners + Clinic information
There are no general practitioners yet in this community.
Clinic
Campbell Medical Clinic
C 160 Lillooet Avenue
Harrison Hot Springs, BC, V0M 1K0
P: 604 491-2000
Health Centre Info
Agassiz Community Health Centre
7040 Cheam Avenue
Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A3
P: 604 703-2030
F: 604 796-0221
Referral Hospital: Chilliwack General Hospital
BC Ambulance
BC Ambulance Service provides coverage to this community.
Pharmacy
Pharmasave Drugstore
Box 100, 7130 Pioneer Street
Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A0
P: 604 796-2241
Home Nursing
We Care Fraser Valley
TFP: 1 866 792-2351 | F: 604 864-9614
Social workers
Agassiz-Harrison Community Services
#5 – 7086 Cheam Avenue
Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A0
P: 604 796-2585
Agassiz Mental Health Office
7243 Pioneer Avenue
Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A0
P: 604 793-7160Agassiz / Harrison Public Health
7243 Pioneer Street
Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A0
V0M 1A0
P: 604 793-7160
Hrs: By appointment only.
Services: STI testing, treatment and counselling, HIV counselling, testing and treatment, pregnancy testing, birth control information, immunizations
