LOCAL HISTORY
Memories Books
A comprehensive telling of the history of the Agassiz area, with context and connections only the local knowledge keepers could know. You’ll be able to put faces to stories and have a better understanding of how the Agassiz area has grown into the wonderful communities that it is today!
Pick up the 2 volume set of Memories books today! By donation.
Memories of Pioneer Life in BC
Goodfellow, F. (1982). Memories of pioneer life in British Columbia: A short history of the Agassiz family. Hope, BC: Canyon Press.
Florence Goodfellow, eldest daughter of Lewis and Caroline Agassiz, recounts the memoirs of her life as a settler with the Agassiz family, for whom our town is named.
By donation.
Agassiz Harrison Valley
Woods, J. (1986). The Agassiz-Harrison Valley. Chilliwack, BC: McCott Publishing Co.
Details the history of the Agassiz-Harrison Valley through the eyes of J.J. Woods, who lived in the area for many years.
By donation
History of
Harrison Hot Springs
Green, J. (2004). A History of Harrison Hot Springs. Agassiz, BC: Agassiz-Harrison Historical Society.
Chronicles the history of the world famous resort town of Harrison Hot Springs, sharing the story of the village from its beginning to the present time.
By donation.
Let's Cycle!
Agassiz & Harrison
McCombs, M. (1993). Harrison Hot Springs Treeline Publishing.
A reference book describing routes suitable for regular and mountain biking in Agassiz, Harrison Hot Springs, and Harrison Mills.
By donation.
Let's Cycle!
Chilliwack
McCombs, M. (1995). Harrison Hot Springs Treeline Publishing.
A reference book describing routes suitable for regular and mountain biking in Chilliwack area including Ryder Lake, Columbia Valley, Vedder River, Vedder Mountain and Chilliwack River areas.
By donation.
