FAQ
When is the 2012 festival?
November 17 – 18, 2012.
Is the festival free?
Most of the festival is free. Costs are covered by our sponsors, grants, and the hard work of countless volunteers. Tickets are required to attend some workshops and presentations. See the schedule for more information.
Where do I start?
First Timers – Anyone that has not visited the festival before we suggest beginning the journey at Laq’a:mel First Nation’s Hall (Site #1). There will be a wide variety of exhibitors and information available on hand to plan your festival visits.
Frequent “Flyers” – For those individuals who have been to previous festivals, or prefer to research their excursions and create a more personalized approach, we encourage you to explore the various sites on the schedule. There are many guest speakers that will be presenting during the 2 day event and special eagle expeditions that should be booked prior to the weekend.
Can we bring our dog?
Dogs should not be brought to any of the eagle viewing sites as they may scare the birds away. Most venues also will not allow pets.
How do we get to the festival?
The festival is spread out in the Fraser Valley, but most events are held along Highway 7 between Mission and the District of Kent. Please refer to the schedule for directions to specific venues.
Should we pack a lunch?
Hot food and drinks will be offered at several of the venues. Leq’a:mel , Sts’Ailes, Sandpiper, Tapadera, Kilby
What do we need to bring?
In keeping with our GO EAGLE GO GREEN theme we suggest that festival goers bring reusable items such as coffee cups & drink containers with them to cut down on waste.
In the event of inclement weeather an umbrella and waterproof outer wear is suggested, however there are several venues that are indoors and can be enjoyed in all weather conditions.
Where can I pick up a schedule and a map during the festival?
Schedules and maps are available at the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce and they will also be available at participating venues.
How many bald eagles are in the Harrision-Chehalis area?
Each year up to 1,200 bald eagles return to the Harrision-Chehalis delta as the salmon are running. Check out the bald eagle counts done by from 1999 to 2005 from the home page
Where is the best place to see the most eagles?
The eagles can shift locations from early morning to later in the evening and the “best” viewing spots can change throughout the day. One sure fire way to stay warm and see large numbers of these incredible raptors is by booking on a Fraser River Safari river tour, special expeditions will be running during this weekend and every weekend in November & most of December. For land based eagle viewing there is Eagle Point, Sandpiper & Tapadera Estates they all offer great viewing opportunities. For more information refer to the schedule of events.
