Embrace the Journey Wherever your travel plans are taking
farmland and river valley. On HWY 1, we
you this summer, we invite you to em-
dare you to explore Bridal Falls/Popkum
brace the journey and make the Hope,
and find out just how much fun a family
Cascades & Canyons region a part of
can have at the base of Mount Cheam.
your trip. Take time to explore all the wonderful activities, events, and festivals that are happening in your backyard this
Hope, Cascades & Canyons has food, accommodation, and adventure to suit
summer and fall!
the needs of the most diverse travel
We invite you to literally slow down along
group.
the Scenic 7 (Lougheed Highway) and watch as the city slips away into lush
Come visit and let us show you around.
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WHY SCENIC 7 AND BRIDAL FALLS / POPKUM? Hope, Cascades & Canyons encompasses a diverse area of adventure. Although on opposite sides of the Fraser River, we see Scenic 7 and Bridal Falls / Popkum as natural exploration
partners for any visitors looking for a day-trip or overnighter. Urban refinement meets raw wilderness in this natural loop through the Fraser Valley.
Biking in the Hope Cascades & Canyons Region Hope, Cascades & Canyons is where you want to ride bikes. Road, light trail, or mountain. Doesn’t matter. We have terrain for any bike in your fleet.
Road: Whether you are training for a tour or just hunting for hills, the road riding around Hope is unbeatable. Here are two of our favourite rides.
The Hope Slide
Hope - Agassiz
Distance: 35km round trip Long distance riders in Hope will argue that once you have ridden the Slide three times then you are ready to tackle anything the province has to offer.
Distance: 80km round trip
The climb starts as soon as you leave town with a section of 6% along the Coquihalla Connector. After riders merge onto Highway 3, there is a slight downhill respite before the climbing continues. Riders will know they are at the bottom of the Slide as the road turns abruptly uphill and the hard, but rewarding, work begins.
for veteran cyclists who haven’t been on their
Hope-Agassiz is an excellent ride for those who have always been intrigued by road riding, but are daunted by busy highways and big commitment. Also a nice early season ride bike all winter. Highway 7 has one (short) hill between Hope and Agassiz. Start down Highway 7 early in the morning. By the afternoon, the wind tends to pick up on the Fraser River, making Highway 7 a more grueling ride than it has any right to
As difficult as the climb is, the downhill makes up for it all. Riders barely have to pedal to make it back to downtown Hope.
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Popkum Motor Park The Popkum Motor Park has dirt biking, ATV, and motorcross trails. There’s a training compound for beginners and rentals for those who may not travel with their off-road vehicles.
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Light Trail:
Mountain:
The light trails in Hope offer families and beginners an introduction to the joys of off-road riding with incredible views
Heading to Kamloops or Kelowna for a weekend of riding? Why not stretch your legs and warm up in Hope?
Kettle Valley Railway - Hope-Othello
Hope Bike Skills Park
Distance: 8 km (round-trip) Beginner
Beginner-Advanced
This portion of the Kettle Valley Railway offers beginner trail riders an easy introduction to the KVR. More adventurous cyclists may want to undertake the multi-day journey from Hope-Midway along the old railbed, but day riders will enjoy the nearly flat, double-wide trail that passes through the Othello Tunnels.
Rotary Nature Trails Distance: 2 km (round trip) Beginner With a few more twists and turns than the KVR, the Rotary Trails is a fun place to ride with kids and anyone who is new to trail riding. The trail follows the Coquihalla River, so is a good place to see the salmon spawning. It also connects to the Town Bike Route.
Before you hit the gnarly downhill on Mount Hope and Dog Mountain, test your skills at the Hope Bike Park. The skills park was completed in early 2015 and is the newest addition to the mountain biking scene in Hope. The park includes skinnies, pump tracks, and dirt jumps for all skill levels.
Mt. Hope Lookout Distance: 3km (round trip) Advanced The mountain bike trail on Mount Hope starts just below the hikers’ trail-head and – at points – crosses the hiking trail. The advanced trail has some man-made features and follows the Joan Greenwood Loop.
Meet the Scenic 7 Communities:
Scenic7 is a proud partnership among the communities along Highway 7 (Lougheed Highway) between Coquitlam and Hope. Together, we help visitors discover adventure north of the Fraser.
Coquitlam
Contact: Coquitlam Visitor Centre | 1209 Pinetree Way | 604.464.2719 Event Highlight: Canadian Pacific Women’s Open, August 17-23 | cpwomensopen.com The Vancouver Golf Club (located in Coquitlam) is proud to host the 2015 Canadian Pacific Women’s Open. This LPGA tour event is proudly sponsored by Canadian Pacific, Molson Canadian 67, TaylorMade - Adidas Golf, Ballantine’s, Santa Caronlina Wines, and CVS Controls LTD.
Pitt Meadows / Maple Ridge
Contact: Visitor Centre | 12492 Harris Road | 604.460.8300 Event Highlight: GETI Fest Celebrates International Day of the Girl, September 22 Join the Golden Ears Transition Initiative and the Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge Girl Guides from 10-3 in Memorial Peace Park to learn about and celebrate resilient localized community and the International Day of the Girl. There will be a parade, artisan fair, entertainment, food, and a bike rodeo!
Mission
Contact: Mission Visitor Centre | 34033 Lougheed Highway | 604.826.6914 Event Highlight: Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival, November Celebrate North America’s third largest gathering of bald eagles. From Mission to Harrison Mills, many exciting venues offer excellent eagle watching opportunities and plenty of hands-on activities.
Ruby Creek Art Gallery A trip along Scenic7 would not be complete without a stop at the Ruby Creek Art Gallery (10 minutes west of Hope). Owned by the Skawahlook First Nation, Ruby Creek Art Gallery features an amazing collection of Aboriginal art from the Pacific Northwest. If you’re looking for something special, pieces can be commissioned for a reasonable price.
Harrison Hot Springs
Contact: Harrison Hot Springs Visitor Centre | 499 Hot Springs Road | 604.796.5581 Event Highlight: Harrison Beer Festival, October 16-18 The Harrison Beer Festival brings the best micro-breweries in BC to Harrison Hot Springs, so that beer lovers can sample them all in one convenient location. The event is held in the St. Alice Hall and concludes with an Octoberfest dance.
Agassiz / Harrison Mills
Contact: Agassiz Visitor Centre | 7011 Pioneer Avenue | 604.796.3545 Event Highlight: Visitor Appreciation Summer Carnival (Kilby Historic Site) August 23
The old-fashioned Summer Carnival is back by popular demand! This event is ‘admission by donation’ and celebrates the hard work of all their partners and supporters. The event will include: live music, carnival games, market stalls, face-painting, crafts, BBQ, and lots of prizes for the kids!
Hope
Contact: Hope Visitor Centre | 919 Water Avenue |604.869.2021 Event Highlight: World Class Chainsaw Carving Competition, August 13-16
The Chainsaw Carving Competition draws world-class carvers from around the world. Visitors can watch massive blocks of cedar transform into works of art in a single weekend. The Great Fraser River Salmon BBQ Competition will also be taking place at Memorial Park.
Circle Farm Tour
circlefarmtour.com A Circle Farm Tour is a community-specific, self-guided tour of farms, artisan markets, vendors, eateries, heritage sites, and anything else related to agriculture and farming heritage. Participating communities have produced maps that allow everyone to explore the agricultural wealth of our region. If you have ever wondered how cheese is made or how homemade chocolate-hazelnut spread tastes, then the Circle Farm Tour is how you should spend your weekend. Whether by car or by bike, these small farms and artisan markets will open your eyes to what Scenic 7 has to offer.
Agassiz/Harrison Mills and Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows both have unique Circle Farm Tours. We invite you to embrace exploration and take time to discover all that is available in your backyard this summer.
Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park HOPE BC
Located at the base of Mount Cheam, Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park is home to Bridal Veil Falls. A short hike (half an hour return) takes visitors along a lush trail lined with ferns, football, or as tennis after cascades your morning All roads lead to Hope; asThe a major moss, picturesque woods. fallshighway are 60 metres high and the water over junction, is perfectly positioned as coffee? Our parks and green space offer the smoothHope rock face, a veil-like effect is created. your base camp for adventures in the incredible beauty within minutes from our Hope, Cascades & Canyons region. downtown coffee shops and restaurants.
Bridal Falls Golf Club
LIFESTYLE
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places to explore.
Watch for the next installment, featuring the Fraser Canyon!
World Class
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MEMORIAL PARK IN DOWNTOWN HOPE!
Watch “WORLD CLASS” carvers in action each day starting at 8am
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Join AdvantageHOPE for the launch of QuestUpon! Saturday, August 15 • 11 am - 3pm • Hope Memorial Park QuestUpon gives mobile device users the ability to explore Hope and its history, by creating a game that combines augmented reality and geocaching. Hope’s first Quest experience will be introduced at the Chainsaw Carving competition. Mobile devices will be available for those who may not have their own.
SUNDAY AUGUST 16TH, NOON - 2PM MEMORIAL PARK, Wallace street side, ALL ages welcome! Interactive stations for exploring and fun, Information on trails and programs!