AGASSIZ ECO TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Heated Pontoon Retreat on Harrison: Fireside S’mores, Wildlife, and Private Charters for Up to 12
Private 3- or 6-hour luxury jet-pontoon charters on the Fraser and Harrison waterways with a heated cabin and custom routing; this guide explains what to expect and how to plan.
Heated Pontoon Retreat on Harrison: Fireside S’mores, Wildlife, and Private Charters for Up to 12.
Board the Mackennedi, a custom-built heated luxury jet pontoon, and cruise quiet backchannels of the Fraser, Harrison Lake, and the Harrison River—a private way to experience British Columbia wilderness with room for a small group, a fireside lounge, and seasonal wildlife on the shoreline.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A heated luxury pontoon with a fireside lounge
The Mackennedi is a heated, custom luxury jet pontoon designed for cozy, social charters. Guests relax in a covered cabin with a fireplace lounge on cooler days while enjoying onboard fires and s'mores.
Seasonal wildlife and quiet riverfront habitat
These waterways offer seasonal opportunities to see bald eagles, salmon, seals and other wildlife as you move through calm channels and historic river routes—ideal for photography and quiet watching.
Custom routes to waterfalls, sandbars, and shoreline walks
Every charter is routed around your group's interests—mountain scenery, calm cruising, wildlife viewing, or stops at a waterfall, sandbar or shoreline location for short walks and photos.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The outing unfurls at a relaxed pace: depart from the Fraser Valley (just over an hour from Vancouver), settle into the heated cabin or the deck, and let the captain tailor a 3- or 6-hour private route through lakes, rivers and sheltered channels—stopping for wildlife viewing, photography, shoreline walks, or a sandbar picnic as the group prefers.
THE BOAT
A heated luxury pontoon with a fireside lounge
The Mackennedi is a heated, custom luxury jet pontoon designed for cozy, social charters. Guests relax in a covered cabin with a fireplace lounge on cooler days while enjoying onboard fires and s'mores.
THE WILDLIFE
Seasonal wildlife and quiet riverfront habitat
These waterways offer seasonal opportunities to see bald eagles, salmon, seals and other wildlife as you move through calm channels and historic river routes—ideal for photography and quiet watching.
THE ROUTE
Custom routes to waterfalls, sandbars, and shoreline walks
Every charter is routed around your group's interests—mountain scenery, calm cruising, wildlife viewing, or stops at a waterfall, sandbar or shoreline location for short walks and photos.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this charter suits—practical considerations.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring a camera for photography stops, layered clothing for changing conditions, and comfortable footwear for short shoreline walks.
The pontoon has a covered, heated cabin and a cozy fireplace lounge for cooler days, making the outing comfortable through different seasons.
Charters feature onboard fires and s'mores for a cozy, social touch—plan light snacks or meals around your group's preferences.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long are the charters?
Charters are offered in two durations: 3 hours or 6 hours.
How many people can join a single charter?
Each private charter accommodates up to 12 guests.
Where do I meet the boat?
Meeting details including the exact departure location are provided by the booking department within 48 hours of booking confirmation; departures may include Chilliwack, Harrison Hot Springs, Harrison Mills, or Agassiz.
Can the route be customized?
Yes—each trip is custom-routed around your group's interests, whether for mountain scenery, calm cruising, wildlife viewing, photography stops, or shoreline walks.
What wildlife might we see?
Seasonal sightings can include bald eagles, salmon, seals and other local wildlife along the rivers and lake.
Is the trip comfortable in cool weather?
Yes—the pontoon has a covered, heated cabin and a fireplace lounge so outings are enjoyable in any season.