Tourism Guide - Hope Visitor Guide 2020

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THE DISTRICT OF HOPE 325 Wallace Street, Hope, BC 604-869-5671 or 866-226-4673 info@hope.ca | www.hope.ca

We wish to extend a warm welcome to all who visit Hope. This includes those who pass through for a day’s visit, and those who visit and become inspired to move here. Naturally, Hope offers incredible scenery, adventure and recreation; but you will quickly come to know it is also our people who make us a special place. Just like our grand vistas and opportunities, we are a welcoming and supportive community.

Not only is Hope a great place to visit, but we offer a quality of life and infrastructure that allows for investment and economic development. The District is fully wired with fibre optic Internet accessibility. Hope is at the key communication nexus of the Province, with four converging major highways. Our proximity to various lower mainland and interior markets places us at the strategic centre for supply chain distribution and fabrication. So imagine the benefits of not only living, but also working in this incredible locale.

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HOPE, CASCADES & CANYONS VISITOR CENTRE 604-869-2021 | www.hopebc.ca

LOOKING BACK HOPE CAN TRACE ITS ROOTS BACK 8,000 – 10,000 YEARS AGO WITH THE STO:LO FIRST NATIONS SETTLEMENTS The Indigenous settlement period starts with the first traces of people living in the Fraser Valley, when the Sto:lo First Nations were in the area. An important Sto:lo community was located where the District of Hope sits today. The community, called Ts’qo:ls, was a major population and transportation hub, home to thousands of people, and an essential stopping point for trade between nearby communities.

In late 1782, a smallpox epidemic among the Stó:lo killed thousands, an estimated two thirds of the population. The European settlement period of Hope history begins in 1808. Explorer Simon Fraser arrived in what is now Hope in 1808, and the Hudson’s Bay Company created the Fort Hope trading post in 1848.

The area was transformed by the Fraser Canyon Gold Rush, beginning in 1858. The following year Governor James Douglas laid out the Fort Hope townsite. Hope became part of the Colony of British Columbia when the new British colony was created on Aug. 2, 1858. Along with the rest of British Columbia, Hope became part of Canada in 1871. Late in 1859, Reverend Alexander St. David Francis Pringle arrived in Hope.

On Dec. 1 of that year, he founded the first library on the British Columbia mainland. Within two years, he founded Christ Church (Anglican). Today, Christ Church is the oldest church on the B.C. mainland still holding services on its original site, and is a National Historic Site of Canada.

Hope incorporated as a Village on April 6, 1929, became a town on Jan. 1, 1965, and was incorporated as a District Municipality named the District of Hope on Dec.7, 1992.

People have relied on nature here throughout history. The salmon which make their way up the river every year made it a place of abundance and spots along the river were widely contested

by Sto:lo and Nlaka’pamux families for generations. The large quantities of cedar trees in the forests along the y EAM canyon contributed to all Photo b aspects of First Nations life.

Living trees along the trails

used by foragers, hunters, and traders still show the scars of bark harvesting – these trees are referred to as ‘culturally modified trees (CMT).’

Simon Fraser’s assisted navigation of the Fraser Canyon in 1808 (while search ing for a fur trade route for the North West Company) marked the beginning of substantial change for the region’s First Nations as it sparked the beginning of European encroachment and an age of rapid transportation improvements.

In 1858, miners from across Canada and the United States started flooding the Fraser Canyon in search of gold and riches. The influx of gold, money, and people made it necessary to build safer and more substantial routes through the cCanyon; thus, the Cariboo Wagon Road was built (by hand, pick, and shovel) between 1862 and 1864.

In 1885, predominantly Chinese labourers completed the Canadian Pacific Railway.

This line connected B.C. to the rest of the country. In less than 77 years, travel in the canyon had gone from canoes and ladders to a major national rail line.

Today, visitors travelling on Highway 1 (Trans-Canada Highway) are closely following the old Cariboo Wagon Road as they wind their way through Sto:lo and Nlaka’pamux territory, past historic gold claims, and along the river which arguably gave birth to modern British Columbia.

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MILE “0” “When you drive over the highway between Hope and Kaleden, you are travelling back into history. You are following the approximate route of the Hudson’s Bay Company brigade trails, by which the wealth of trade goods and furs was carried between Fort Langley and the little-known interior.

Many hardships, as well as millions of dollars, went into the construction of this modern highway.

The Oregon Boundary Treaty of 1846 gave British subjects certain rights on the Columbia River, which was the trade route between British Columbia’s Coast and its Interior. But the Hudson’s Bay Company factors considered the waterway politically precarious.

They wanted an all-British road into what is now Kamloops and the great plains country of the Thompson.

In 1846 A.C. Anderson was commissioned by the factor of HBC to make a reconnaissance of two alternative routes from the Interior to the Coast. One reconnaissance was made by way of Cache Creek, Lillooet, Anderson and Seton lakes to Fort Langley and on the return journey a further reconnaissance was made by way of Hope to Similkameen. The latter route was recommended by Mr. Anderson as being the most feasible of the two routes.

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Those brigade trails served the country until the Dewdney Trail was explored and opened in 1861.

This highway from Hope, through Princeton to Kaleden, actually is the last link completing a communication system joining the Pacific seaboard and the Okanagan and ultimately the Kootenay…This route has much of the same significance it had when it was a brigade trail. It will speed produce from the Interior to Coast markets. It will provide a romantic and picturesque adventure for travelers. It will bring new people, new trade and new opportunity to the country it serves.”

The above is an excerpt from the program of the Grand Opening of the Hope-Princeton Highway in 1949. In May of 2019, the 70th Anniversary was recognized with the installation of a Mile 0 post.

The towering post is located at the corner of Old Hope Princeton Way and Sixth Avenue, and has signs pointing in the direction of far-off locations.

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THE HOPE, CASCADES & CANYONS VISITOR CENTRE IS THE IDEAL PLACE TO START YOUR ADVENTURE! The Visitor Centre is just a short walk from downtown Hope where we offer free parking and free wi-fi on-site, as well as a gift shop with guides, maps and souvenirs. We are open seven days per week year-round, so feel free to stop by and say hello!

Once you have left the Visitor Centre take a stroll downtown where you will find yourself bordered by mountainous surroundings, and the rushing waters of the Coquihalla and Fraser Rivers. Shops, restaurants, and cafés line the streets. In the centre of town, Hope Memorial Park, provides green space for

children to play, sporting and music events, markets and more. Our famous chainsaw carvings can be spotted all around, adding to the eclectic charm. Explore the Hollywood North, seeing filming sites of a range of movies and shows, including Rambo: First Blood.

HOPE CASCADES & CANYONS VISITOR CENTRE Contact: 604-869-2021 or vc@hopebc.ca Hours of operation: May long weekend to Thanksgiving: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm daily Thanksgiving to May long weekend: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm weekdays, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm weekends.

SEASONAL VISITOR CENTRES: HISTORIC YALE & FRASER CANYON VISITOR CENTRE 31187 Douglas Street, Yale, BC 20 minutes from downtown Hope

MANNING PARK & HIGHWAY 3 VISITOR CENTRE 919 Water Avenue, Hope, BC 1 km east of Manning Park Lodge on Highway 3, 50 minutes from downtown Hope

Please note that the Hope Museum is currently closed for renovations.

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ALL ROADS LEAD TO HOPE

THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! Being the heart of highway 1, 3, 5 & 7, Hope, Cascades & Canyons offers a unique opportunity to experience a new adventure every day that you stay…and all within 2 hours of Downtown Hope.

HIGHWAY 1 WEST

Fraser Valley

Bridal Falls waterslides 28 mins

Chilliwack Tulip & Sunflower festivals

Shopping High Street Centre

42 mins

1 hr

BC Place

Vancouver Aquarium

1 hr 50 mins

Stanley Park 2 hrs

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HIGHWAY 1 NORTH

Fraser Canyon

Yale Historic Site

Hell’s Gate

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HIGHWAY 3 Hope Slide

Tashme Museum

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HIGHWAY 5 Othello Tunnels

Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area

11 mins

KVR Bike Route from Coquihalla Summit to Portia

36 mins

HIGHWAY 7 Syexw Cho:leqw Adventure Park

Eagle Festival in Harrison

15 mins

40 mins

Mission Museum 1 hr

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The Act in Pitt Meadows 1 hr 30 mins

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PARKS & GARDENS

PARKS AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES ENHANCE THE LIVES OF EVERYONE, OF ALL AGES, IN HOPE CASCADES & CANYONS Our community centres are busy places where people gather to learn, play and grow, and where we pride ourselves on making them accessible to people with different abilities and capabilities. With several provincial and local parks in the area (all within 40 minutes), each one offers different and unique experiences, some of which attract visitors from all over the world.

MEMORIAL PARK

CENTENNIAL PARK

HOPE SKATE PARK

Memorial Park features Hope’s most iconic chainsaw carvings. It is a vibrant, multiuser park that forms the hub of Hope’s Downtown core. The Park has a bandstand, picnic area, playground, basketball courts, street hockey courts, tennis courts and washrooms.

At the foot of Wallace Street on Water Avenue, take in the beautiful views of the Fraser River. Directly across from the park (though inaccessible to visitors) is Welqamex Island. Archaeological discoveries on the island include a large Sto:lo Village with many pit houses. The island is also home to a blue heron nesting site.

Located behind the Hope Recreation Centre, the popular skateboard park is adjacent to the Hope Bike Park. It is the destination of choice for BMX riders and skateboarders alike.

JAPANESE FRIENDSHIP GARDEN The Japanese Friendship Garden (adjacent to Memorial Park) was built in 1991 and is dedicated to the 2,600 Japanese – Canadians who were interned at Tashme (23 Kilometres east of Hope in Sunshine Valley) during the Second World War.

HOPE’S (OFF-LEASH) DOG PARK Opened in July 2018, Hope’s only off-leash dog park is located between the curling rink and Diamond #1 at Sixth Ave Sports Field. There are benches and a water spigot. Dog owners are encouraged to clean up after their pets.

KAWKAWA LAKE DAY USE AREA One of the most popular summer spots in Hope, where you can enjoy a roped-off swimming area, picnic area, playground, change rooms, and washrooms. It is the perfect place to spend the afternoon with family. Kawkawa Lake is also home to the Annual Hope Floats Festival! See our Events Page for more details.

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Hope, Cascades and Canyons has a vast variety of Parks and Gardens to explore!

COQUIHALLA RIVER COMMUNITY PARK Located at 805 Kawkawa Lake Road, the Coquihalla River Community Park includes the Hope Bike Park – which boasts pump tracks, dirt jumps, and other features for beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders as well as our new Disc Golf Course. The picnic tables and seating areas are a great place to take a break and sit down to enjoy a healthy lunch or for all of the parents and non-riders, this is a great place to watch all of the action.

THACKER REGIONAL PARK Featuring bird & animal watching, biking, hiking trail, & spawning salmon. A man-made spawning channel was added to Thacker Park in 1988 and improved in 2006.

The hike around the channel is an easy 1 km walk and suitable for people of all ages.

For those looking for a longer walk or bike ride, carry on past the Kettle Valley Railway marker through to the Othello Tunnels.

To access Thacker Regional Park, there is a small parking lot at 20840 Union Bar Rd., off Kawkawa Lake Road by the Coquihalla River bridge.

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SILVER LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK

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ARTS & CULTURE HOPE ART MACHINE

The Art Machine offers affordable classes and workspace for beginners and experts of all ages. Everyone is welcome.

HOPE ARTS GALLERY

For those looking to take a piece of Hope home with them, the Hope Arts Gallery showcases some of Hope’s best artists in permanent and rotating exhibits. Both the Art Machine & Gallery are operated by the Hope and District Arts Council at 349 Fort Street.

CHAINSAW CARVINGS

Local carver Pete Ryan transformed a diseased Douglas fir into a work of art in 1991. Today, over 70 carvings throughout the community are maintained by Hope Communities in Bloom volunteers. Pick up the Hope Art Walk map to find all 70+ carvings.

HOPE MOUNTAIN MARKET

The Hope Mountain Market (Saturdays in Memorial Park from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. June through September) features a variety of handmade, homegrown, home-baked, and fair-trade items from a variety of vendors and artists. For more info on the market, visit facebook.com/hopemountainmarket.

HOPE FARMERS MARKET

May long weekend to September long weekend, every Friday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., located on 3rd and Wallace. Proudly sponsored by The District of Hope and the Hope Chamber of Commerce.

CONCERTS IN THE PARK

A free series featuring every style of music through July and August. Concerts run Fridays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. at the bandstand in Memorial Park. Presented by the Hope District Arts Council. Pick up a Hope Standard for a list of artists each week.

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FIRST NATIONS ROOTS

GUIDE TO HALQ’EMÉYLEM

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Stress Marks (´ or ` )

Stress means the vowel is pronounced fairly loud and with a higher melody than if the vowel was unstressed. High stress is shown by ´ over a vowel (eg. ó or é).

FIRST NATIONS ROOTS

The town of Hope sits on traditional Stó:lō territory – the original name for the village was Ts’qo:ls. Thousands of years of Stó:lō and Nlaka’pamux life, work, and play are written into the rivers and mountains of Hope and the surrounding area.

Stó:lō are part of the Halq’eméylem language group. Halq’eméylem is part of the Coast Salish family of languages and speakers in our area speak an Upriver dialect. “Stó:lō” is the Halq’eméylem word for the [Fraser] river, thus Stó:lō are “the river people.”

At its lowest point in the 20th century, there were approximately five fluent Halq’eméylem speakers. Thanks to a concerted effort by the Stó:lō Nation and the school district, there is increasingly more traditional language training. Halq’eméylem classes are now part of elementary education in the district.

The northern section of the Fraser Canyon (around Hell’s Gate and Boston Bar) is traditional Nlaka’pamux territory. The traditional language of the Nlaka’pamux is nłeʔkepmxcin.

Stó:lō history in this area goes back 9000 years. Salmon and cedar allowed for permanent settlements and an elaborate social system.

When the HBC set up Fort Hope in 1848 and 30,000 miners flooded the region in 1858, life was forever changed in the Fraser Canyon.

Initially, the first peoples retained significant political power thanks in part to their knowledge of inland trading routes.

INDIGENOUS CULTURE

Hope, Cascades & Canyons’ First Nations settlement period starts with the first traces of people living in the Fraser Valley. These first nation origins date from 8,000 to 10,000 years ago, when the Sto:lo First Nations were in the area. An important Sto:lo community was located where the District of Hope sits today. The community, called Ts’qo:ls, was a major population and transportation hub, home to thousands of people, and an essential stopping point for trade between nearby communities. In late 1782, a smallpox epidemic among the Stó:lo killed thousands, an estimated two thirds of the population. First Nations tradition continues throughout the community today.

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CHAINSAW CARVING CAPITAL WELCOME TO THE CHAINSAW CARVING CAPITAL OF SOUTHERN B.C. AND HOME TO ONE OF THE GLOBE’S MOST ENGAGING SCULPTING COMPETITIONS IN THE WORLD Every other summer, carving artists from around the world converge in Hope’s Memorial Park for four days to show off their skills with a chainsaw. Amid the buzzing of metal teeth and flying sawdust, imagination comes to life as logs metamorphosize into things like bears, beavers and bass.

Since the carving of a Douglas fir trunk in 1991, Hope’s worked tirelessly at solidifying itself as the

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

The summer of 2021 will be when the next competition takes place in downtown Hope.

world leader in chainsaw carvings and now the town boasts more than 50 sculptures that are on display throughout the community.

In past years, renowned artists - like Ryan Cook, Pete Ryan, Mark Colp and Chris Foltz have competed at Hope’s World-Class Chainsaw Carving Competition. They challenged themselves and delighted audiences as they raced to carve the best sculpture in just two hours during the speed carving part of the competition. Colp says this is his favourite type of artwork, preferring competitions to commissions because they offer an artistic freedom not present in paid-for-work.

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Surrounded by spectacular mountains and bordered by the mighty Fraser and Coquihalla rivers, the Hope Golf and Country Club offers nearly year-round golfing.

The pristine nine-hole course is at the base of Thacker Moun-

tain and has plenty of sand and water hazards to keep the game interesting, a putting green, driving range, and 18 distinct tee boxes that let you play a complete round in less than four hours.

Rates are among the most

reasonable in southwestern B.C. and there are discounts on weekdays and for seniors.

In addition to a restaurant and patio, the clubhouse offers a fully stocked and competitively priced pro-shop. The clubhouse is open to the public.

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SPORTS TOURISM

VENUES

EVENTS

Hope is serious about supporting events and sports organizers, whether they are local groups, or teams visiting the surrounding area. Hope, Cascades & Canyons is a dedicated and active sports community, confident in ensuring all recreational staff are committed to delivering the best customer service to your teams, fans, and visitors while ensuring your experience is seamless from the time you arrive to the moment you leave.

Hope, Cascades & Canyons believes in its commitment to enriching the community we serve while providing customers and guests with the best experience possible. Our experienced team delivers opportunities and options for those looking to host niche events and technical sports to every venue we manage, big or small – winter to summer. For more information or to book your event please contact Shannon Jones at shannon@hopebc.ca

HOPE & AREA RECREATION CENTRE

ARENA Best ice in BC Dry floor programs in summer

POOL 25-metre lap pool Leisure pool with spray features Hot tub, sauna, & steam room

FITNESS Cardio & weight room Fitness classes

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HOPE CURLING CLUB

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REO RAFTING RESORT | TECHNICAL WHITE WATER SPORTS

CAMP SQUEAH

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MANNING PARK RESORT | WINTER SPORTS / SUMMER WILDERNESS SPORTS

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FRASER CASCADE SCHOOL DISTRICT 78

• two public pools

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• three motor sport venues • ice rink • curling rink • numerous halls & conference rooms

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Breakfast all day Lunch & casual dining Open daily at 6am to 9pm

888 Fraser Ave, Hope

604-869-7448

www.rollysrestaurant.ca

860 Fraser Ave., Hope, BC 604.869.9726 Fax: 604.869.3164 bcmhope@hotmail.com

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› Quiet, mountain & river views › Downtown location › Adjacent to restaurant › Kitchenettes available › Air-conditioned › Cable TV & Free Wi-Fi › Queen beds › In-room coffee/tea/fridge/ microwave › No smoking, no pets

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EVENTS

HOPE, CASCADES & CANYONS

SPRING

FEBRUARY 25 – MARCH 1

MARCH 7 & 8

MARCH 14

MARCH 27 – 29

Mixed Doubles Curling Provincials

Bear Trap Telemark Festival

Lantern Lit Ski

Hope Curling Club

Manning Park

7:30 – 9:30 pm Manning Park

South Coast Women’s Hockey Championship

MARCH 1

MARCH 9

MARCH 17

Blackwall Bash Nordic Race

International Women’s Day Dessert Evening

St. Paddy’s Snowshoe Stomp Manning Park

7:00 – 9:00 pm Hope & District Recreation Centre

Ratepayer’s Easter Egg Hunt

MARCH 21

Yale Historic Site

Nordic Top to Bottom Fest

APRIL 18

11:00 am – 1:00 pm Manning Park

Yale Historic Site

Manning Park MARCH 6 – 10

CSIA Level 1 Ski Instructor Course Manning Park MARCH 7

Moonlight Nordic Ski Down 7:30 – 9:30 pm Manning Park

MARCH 14 – 16

CASI Level 1 Snowboard Instructor Course Manning Park MARCH 14

Rockstar Rail Jam Manning Park

MARCH 28 & 29

Spring Fest Manning Park MARCH 28

Streak-the-Streak Fun Race 10:30 am – 9:30 pm Manning Park

Hope & District Recreation Centre APRIL 12

Season’s Opening Day APRIL 12

Hope Lions Club Easter Egg hunt 1:00 pm Silver Creek Elementary APRIL 25

Earth Day Events Hope Memorial Park

SUMMER MAY 15 – SEPTEMBER 4

JUNE 21

Hope Farmers Market

National Aboriginal Day

Downtown Hope MAY 10

Mother’s Day Lunch Yale Historic Site MAY 10

Canyon Appreciation Day

JULY 1

Canada Day in Hope Memorial Park – Evening Activities 6th Ave Sports Field FRIDAY’S IN JULY 2020

Hell’s Gate Airtram

Popkum Motor Park Ladies Days

MAY 17

JULY – AUGUST

Cedar Root Gathering Class for Basketry Workshop Yale Historic Site JUNE 13

Trash to Treasure Hope & area JUNE 14

Strawberry Social Yale Historic Site 20

Concerts in the Park

JULY 25

Hope Floats Festival

Fridays at 6:00 pm Memorial Park

1:00 – 3:00 pm, Kawkawa Lake

JULY 11 & 12

Lights on the Lightning Lake Lantern Festival

Cascadians Yale Historic Site JULY 18 – 19

AUGUST 1

10:00 am – 9:30 pm Manning Park

Summer Smash

AUGUST 14 – 16

Hope Sportsbowl behind Hope & Area Rec Centre

Yale Historic Site

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Cedar Root Basketry Class

AUGUST 15

Rambo Carving Unveiling Downtown Hope AUGUST 30

Ride to Conquer Cancer Finish Line Hope & District Recreation Centre

For more information on our events be sure to check out hopebc.ca/events Manning Park manningpark.com/events/ Yale Historic Site historicyale.ca

FALL SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER 11 & 12

OCTOBER 24

Wings on the Wind Kite Festival

Pumpkin Drop

Manning Park

Hell’s Gate Airtram

Cornerstone Supernatural Dinner Event

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER 16 – 18

Yale Historic Site

Dark Sky Astronomy Weekend

OCTOBER 24

Wine Tasting Event Yale Historic Site SEPTEMBER 11 – 13

Hope Brigade Days

Manning Park

Check out brigadedays.com

Pumpkin Smash Hope Sportsbowl behind Hope & Area Recreation Centre

CANADIAN STATUTORY HOLIDAYS JANUARY 1 NEW YEAR’S DAY FEBRUARY 17 FAMILY DAY APRIL 10 GOOD FRIDAY APRIL 13 EASTER MONDAY* MAY 18 VICTORIA DAY JULY 1 CANADA DAY AUGUST 3 B.C. DAY SEPTEMBER 7 LABOUR DAY OCTOBER 12 THANKSGIVING NOVEMBER 11 REMEMBRANCE DAY DECEMBER 25 CHRISTMAS DAY

WINTER

DECEMBER 26 BOXING DAY*

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER 24

JANUARY 24 – 27

Beta Sigma Phi Craft Sale

Torchlight Parade Manning Park

Hope Legion Hall

Hope Mountain Centre AST 1 Course

DECEMBER 31

Manning Park

NOVEMBER 28

New Year’s Eve Celebration

JANUARY 26

Christmas Light Up & Late Night Shopping

Manning Park

Canada’s Largest Ski & Snowboard Lesson

*Not an official stat

FEBRUARY 15

Guided Family Snowshoe Tour

Downtown Hope

JANUARY 1

DECEMBER 12

23rd Annual Hope Towing Santa Ride

Annual Hope, Cascades & Canyons Polar Bear Swim

6:30 – 8:00 pm Downtown Hope

Kawkawa Lake

Manning Park

JANUARY 18

FEBRUARY 8

Manning Park and Hope & District Recreation Centre

DECEMBER

Christmas Carol Event

Guided Snowshoe Fondue Tour

Full Moon Fondue Nordic Ski

Student Days

Yale Historic Site

Manning Park

Manning Park

Manning Park

Manning Park FEBRUARY 1

Cascade Cup Loppet

Manning Park FEBRUARY 17

Family Day

FEBRUARY 21 & 28

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BRIGADE DAYS In 1968, a local service station owner and Hope Lions Club member named Ken James decided that Hope deserved to celebrate the end of another successful tourism season. Named in honour of our fur trading history, Hope Brigade Days and its mascot, Briggie Pete, have signaled the end of summer for the community ever since.

As Hope has transitioned over the past 52 years, so have the list of events. Going back to its roots, 2018 saw the return of the Logger Sports to the weekend. The Caesar Soares 2-pitch Softball Tournament, outdoor concerts and the Hope Hustle are some of the biggest draws. Then you have the classics that just keep on growing like motorsports and the parade!

For those who are just not ready to let the summer season go, visitors flood the town for a weekend packed with activities.

In 2018 Brigade Days celebrated its 50th Anniversary in a grand style and last year showed to be just as exciting when Peter Mansbridge joined as a special guest to film his documentary “The Way You See It”.

EVENTS INCLUDE: • • • • •

Motorsports Stock car races Parade Outdoor concerts The Hope Hustle

• Midway • Ken James 2-Pitch Softball Tournament • Food Trucks • Beer Garden & more!

Photos by Hope Brigade Days

Brigade Days take place the weekend after Labour Day, Sept 11-13th, 2020.

Wristbands provide access to the weekend’s events and are available at participating retailers. For more information and a full list of events, check out brigadedays.com

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Newly Renovated 63950 Old Yale R. Hope (Exit 168 on Hwy 1) • 1-604-869-5352

OTHELLO TUNNELS DISCOVERING OTHELLO Designed by Andrew McCulloch, the Othello Quintette Tunnels were built through solid granite between 1911 and 1916 to complete the Kettle Valley Railway. The Othello Tunnels in Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park are a mustsee when visiting Hope.

Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park (and the Hope-Nicola Valley Trail) are open year-round; however, the Othello Tunnels are closed during the winter as a safety precaution. While visitors cannot walk through the tunnels in the winter, the short walk from the parking lot to the mouth of the first tunnel is well worth the stop.

In the summer, visitors can walk the length of the tunnels and loop back over the Hope-Nicola Valley Trail.

Flashlights are recommended for those with mobility issues (or anyone who is scared of the dark). The ground can be uneven in the tunnels due to erosion caused by dripping water.

The park has picnic areas, benches, and pit toilets. The tunnel trail is wheelchair and stroller accessible, as well as dog friendly (on-leash only).

OTHELLO TUNNELS FUN FACTS: • McCulloch – a fan of Shakespeare – named the stations along the Coquihalla Subdivision after the Bard’s characters • Though originally five tunnels, visitors only walk through four continuous tunnels. Can you spot the restorative work that resulted in two tunnels feeling like one?

FOR MORE INFO

on park closures, contact the Hope Visitor Centre or BC Parks.

COQUIHALLA CANYON PROVINCIAL PARK Open dawn-dusk, year-round

HOPE-NICOLA VALLEY TRAIL Open year-round

OTHELLO TUNNELS Open May-October (weather dependent) Peak Hours (July/August), Weekends from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

SWISS CHALETS MOTEL Cottages perfect for a family 456 Trans-Canada Highway TF: 1-800-663-4673 Ph: 604-869-9020 Fax: 604-869-7588 www.swisschaletsmotel.com

FREE WIFI AIR-CONDITIONING CABLE TV COFFEE MAKER KITCHENETTES FIREPLACES

OTHELLO TUNNELS

CAMPGROUND & RV PARK Take Othello Road Exit 183 from Hwy. #5

604-869-9448

Toll Free: 1-877-869-0543

camp@othellotunnels.com

www.othellotunnels.com

10 min. walk to the famous Othello Tunnels Clean washrooms Hot showers & Laundry 30 sites full hookups 12 sites water & electric hookups Cooking shelter for rainy day Sani-dump Playground & rainbow trout pond for the kids.

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SWIMMING HOLES

TRUST US – WHEN SUMMER HITS HOPE, YOU’LL WANT TO SPEND YOUR TIME NEAR THE WATER SILVER LAKE

Silver Lake is located in Silver Lake Provincial Park, 12 kilometres south of Hope. Access to the boat launch (electric motors only) and day-use area is through Silver Lake Campground. A spectacular mountain backdrop awaits swimmers and paddlers in this cooler lake.

KAWKAWA CREEK IN THACKER REGIONAL PARK

For families looking to get away from large crowds, Kawkawa Creek is a great place to relax.

Known locally as Sucker’s Creek, it offers a shallow water play area and a sandy beach. There is no lifeguard on duty and the creek empties directly into the Coquihalla River.

KAWKAWA LAKE

Kawkawa Lake Municipal Park is the perfect place to spend the afternoon on or in the water. With a boat launch, boat accessible cliffs, and a roped-off swimming area, Kawkawa Lake is a family’s dream. First Beach also boasts a playground, picnic tables, and washroom facilities for those spending the whole day at the lake. There are no boat rentals or lifeguard on duty.

Kawkawa Lake is 10 minutes from downtown Hope along Kawkawa Lake Road.

LAKE OF THE WOODS

Lake of the Woods warms up fast and is usually the first lake to be ready for swimming. As motors are prohibited, it is a quiet place for both swimmers and paddlers. Confident swimmers can access rocks on the west side of the lake.

There is no public boat rental available.

A day-use area includes picnic tables and washrooms. Lake of the Woods is five minutes north of Hope on Highway 1.

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Complete repairs to domestic & import cars & light-duty trucks.

604-869-7210

Self-Serve at the Junction of Hwys 1 & 3 191 Hope-Princeton Hwy., Hope (across from Tim Hortons)

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CHRIST CHURCH NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE THE LONGEST OPERATING CHURCH ON MAINLAND BRITISH COLUMBIA Christ Church National Historic Site (681 Fraser Avenue) has housed a congregation since its consecration in 1861.

With its dark wood interior and leaded glass windows, Christ Church is an excellent example of an Anglican parish church in the Gothic Revival style. Interpretive signage on the exterior allows visitors to explore the building’s history during the off-season.

Guided tours are available during the summer months. The grounds offer a classical labyrinth, old-growth trees, and a peaceful garden.

CHRIST CHURCH

AnglicAn church of cAnAdA & National Historic Site CONSECRATED 1861

Invites you to worship

SundayS 10 aM Wednesday Morning Service 8 aM www.anglican-hope.ca

Corner of Park & Fraser St.

604.869.5402

HOPE UNITED CHUrCH

sunday service 10am

rev. dianne astle Jill Last cdm 604-860-3653 590 Third Ave 604-869-9381

HOPE PENTECOSTAL Grace ASSEMBLY Baptist Church “Because your spiritual journey matters...” www.gbchope.com 949 - 3rd Avenue 604.869.5524

843 5TH AVENUE

SUNDAY SERVICE 10:30 A.M. 604-869-9717

VISIT US AT www.HPACHUrCH.CA

A PASSION FOr CHrIST AND HIS KINgDOM sunday WOrsHiP: 10:30 am

Northwest Harvest Church

888 - Third Ave. 604-869-9969 (MESSAgE ONLY)

www.northwestharvest.org

MT. HOPE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHUrCH

OUR LADY OF GOOD HOPE ST. PAUL’S ROMANCATHOLICCHURCH EVANGELICAL 671 Water Ave LUTHERAN CHURCH 604-869-5382

Study Hour 9:15 am Worship Hour 11:00 am Prayer Meeting - Tuesday, 7 pm

Service held 2nd & last Sunday of each month.

WeeKday masses Tuesday - Saturday 9am

F.C. Hospital Conference Room - 2:30 pm

sunday masses Saturday - 4:30pm Sunday - 9am

SATUrDAY MOrNINg

1300 Ryder St. Pastor Tim Nagy 778-549-0056 www.hopeadventist.ca

Wayne Lunderby, Pastor Linda 604-869-2073

Father Gordon Cook http://ologhope.rcav.org

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THROUGH the SOLES of YOUR FEET

Hope Mountain Centre is proud to announce that two new publications are available in stores now, improving your access to and enjoyment of the Hudson’s Bay Company (1849) Heritage Trail.

HBC TOPO MAP & TRIP PL ANNING GUIDE

HBC TRAIL BOOK

$20

$25

Historic photos, illustrations, and maps

Waterproof and tear resistant Full colour, printed both sides

77 pages, full colour

24” x 36” (folded size: 4” x 9”)

Knapsack friendly (5.5” x 8.5”)

Map designed by awardwinning cartographer Jeff Clark

This richly illustrated book reveals the HBC Trail’s dramatic human stories and ecology that make the trail so important. Information and stories are tied to specific places on the trail — perfect for reading at the campfire!

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Hope Outdoors

Hope Visitor Centre

Mount Waddington’s Outdoors

Valhalla Pure Outfitters

Princeton Visitor Centre

Tulameen Trading Post

800 Third Ave Hope, BC (604) 869-5779

259 Wallace St Hope, BC (604) 860-0300

919 Water Ave Hope, BC (604) 869-2021

5643 Vedder Rd Chilliwack, BC (604) 846-1984

#2-1707 Salton Rd Abottsford, BC (604) 850-5523

169 Bridge St Princeton, BC (250) 295-0235

2600 Otter Ave Tulameen, BC (250) 295-6478

Thanks to AdvantageHOPE, Stephanie Hooker, and the Rural Dividend Fund for their financial support in making these publications possible.

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HIKER’S PARADISE TRAILS OF HOPE Beginner FLOOD FALLS Round Trip Distance: 1.5km Time: 30 minutes Just off the freeway, this short hike to a waterfall is perfect for families. It’s fun to do on rainy days too, when the extra water makes the waterfall even more spectacular. On the coldest winter days you might even see the frozen falls.

Intermediate HOPE LOOKOUT Round Trip Distance: 4km Time: 3 hours Mount Hope Lookout (or ‘The Hope Hustle’) is Hope’s answer to the Grouse Grind in North Vancouver. The trail offers spectacular views of Hope from two viewpoints and ends at the highest viewpoint, which includes benches and interpretive signs.

WHITTLING ON THE TRAILS Known locally as the Stick Man, Pat Kelley – a life-long Hope resident – has been leaving one-of-a-kind walking sticks along Hope’s trails for people to find for years.

“It started (as a hobby) about 10 years ago,” explained Kelley, while sitting in his dining room. “I was an electrician. I always had a knife in my hand peeling wires and such, so it feels comfortable.”

Kelley chose to give the sticks away rather than sell them, “and get paid in thank-yous and smiles.”

While there are locals who sport Kelley’s walking sticks, he guesses the majority of the sticks have been found by tourists. Kelley doesn’t just leave his walking sticks on the trails, he typically creates them there, too. He walks and whittles, but stops for the more intricate details.

“It’s a real conversation starter,” Kelley said. “I joke and call it ‘Talking to Tourists.’ But it makes their experience in Hope a bit better, I hope.”

Advanced TIKWALUS TRAIL Round Trip Distance: 8.2km Time: 5 hours Hikers will enjoy this beautiful mountain lake, which offers good fishing and pretty lakeshore sites for overnight camping. The trail passes through old-growth forest and features beautiful waterfalls along the way.

FOR MORE INFO

on all of the trails that Hope, Cascades & Canyons has to offer pick up a free copy of the Trails of Hope map at our Visitor Centres.

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THANK YOU IN 2019 ADVANTAGEHOPE COMPLETED A MULTI-YEAR RURAL DIVIDEND GRANT PROJECT The Rural Dividend Grant funding totalled $499,948, partner contributions totalled $61,750, additional funding totalling $35,000, AdvantageHOPE contributed $177,749 and In-Kind contributions totalled an amazing $208,174! This included volunteer hours, local businesses donating their time and services, project materials and more, putting the grand total of this project at $983,422!

TAKE A LOOK AT SOME OF THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS THAT ARE FEATURED IN THIS GUIDE

AMENITY DEVELOPMENT ADVANTAGEHOPE would like to take this opportunity to thank Project Manager Stephanie Hooker for her dedication to the project, all of the volunteers who made this project possible and to our partners who contributed not only financially but with In-Kind hours, resources, equipment and support!

1) Destination Trail Development • The trial run of having a paid Trail Crew showed to be so successful that the District of Hope has now implemented a budgetary item line dedicated to maintaining a paid Trail Crew.

2) Coquihalla River Community Park upgrades • Fencing and water system • Park signage • Disc Golf Course • New mountain bike skills area design

TARGETED SECTOR MARKETING 1) Downtown Visitor Information Portal 2) Lifestyle Marketing • Promoting our quality of life and recreation through our Trails of Hope Brochure, HBC map and HBC guidebook (see page 26)

TARGETED SECTOR ATTRACTION & OUTREACH

Follow us on Instagram @boosterjuicehope for more great deals! See coupon insert at the back of this guide.

590 Old Hope Princeton Way Hope, BC V0X 1L4

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1) Investment tools & Materials • Local Intel Site Selection tool (see advantagehope.ca for more information) • 2 new websites - hopebc.ca as well as advantagehope.ca • 4 micro sites – The Fraser Canyon, Downtown Hope, Trails of Hope & Dark Sky Highway 2) MRDT Implementation & Establishment of a Destination Marketing Organization • Formalization of the Hope, Cascades & Canyons Tourism Region.

MOUNTAIN BIKING

There is a nice mix of trails for families, beginners, and those looking for more challenging terrain. Note that all routes are multi-user.

LIGHT TRAILS

THE MOUNTAINS AROUND HOPE ARE ON TRACK TO BECOME THE NEXT GREAT MOUNTAIN BIKE DESTINATION.

Kettle Valley Railway: Hope-Othello Beginner | 10km (roundtrip) This portion of the Kettle Valley Railway offers beginner trail riders an easy introduction to the KVR. This abandoned railway bed is now used for biking and hiking.

Rotary Nature Trails Beginner | 2km (roundtrip) With a few more twists and turns than the Kettle Valley Railway, the Rotary Nature Trails is a fun place to ride with kids and anyone who is new to trail riding. The trail follows the Coquihalla River and also connects to the Town Bike Route.

BMX

Hope Skateboard Park Located behind the Hope Recreation Centre (1005 6th Avenue), the popular skateboard park is adjacent to the Hope Bike Park. An expansion is being planned for the park, so veteran riders will have new features in the coming years.

The Best Breakfast In Town

DOWNHILL & CROSS-COUNTRY TRAILS Mt. Hope Lookout

Advanced | 3km (roundtrip) The mountain bike trails on Mt. Hope start 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.

HBC (1848) Heritage Trail Intermediate | 12km (roundtrip) The HBC Trail from Peers Creek is open for mountain biking to Manson’s Camp (the first campground). The trail is mostly double-track. There is a short section of rock-slide near the beginning of the trail that riders may have to hike past.

Poland Lake Advanced | 16km (roundtrip) Start at Strawberry Flats and climb past the ski hill to a beautiful alpine lake (with camping for those looking for an overnight adventure). This trail is not technical and offers riders incredible views of the Hozameen mountain range.

The Great Outdoors From A Different View!

• Bikes • Kayaks • Paddle Boards Rental rates by the hour or day

FREE DELIVERY

604-819-8155

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Hope Valley RV Park

• Heated swimming pool 150 SITES • Camping cabins • Playground, laundry • Full serviced RV sites • Landscaped 17 acres park

62280 Flood Hope Road, Hope, BC 604-869-9857 hopevalleyrv@hotmail.com www.hopevalleyrv.ca OPEN YEAR ROUND! 2020 VISITOR GUIDE

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HOLLYWOOD NORTH HOPE HAS A SOLID CONNECTION TO HOLLYWOOD THAT CONTINUES TO GROW. In 1981, Sylvester Stallone and his film crew took over Hope to film Rambo: First Blood and introduced Hollywood to British Columbia. Every year, thousands of people visit Hope from around the world to see their favourite filming locations.

Since then, more than 15 feature films (including Shoot to Kill, Sweet Virginia, Hope Springs, The Stickup, Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog, War for the Planet of the Apes and the upcoming film Antlers) have been filmed in the area. Several Hallmark films have used Hope’s downtown shopfronts and Memorial Park as stand-ins for quaint Christmas towns.

Our diverse history has also made Hope a popular location for documentary filming. In 2009, local filmmaker Eva Wunderman chronicled the 1858 conflict between First Nations and European gold seekers in Canyon War. Wunderman has also recently created the film Edna’s Bloodline.

Our rugged terrain is perhaps best highlighted in the Discovery Channel show Highway Thru Hell. The series follows Hope’s own Jamie Davis and his crew as they work to keep local highways open for truckers during unpredictable winter weather.

Heritage Inn • Free WiFi • Kitchenettes available • 42” LCD TVs • Mini fridge • Microwave 30

• Family units • Coin laundry • Complimentary breakfast • Complimentary Rec Centre pass

HOPE, CASCADES & CANYONS

570 Old Hope Princeton Way Box 1787 Hope, BC V0X 1L0 Tel: 604-869-7166 1-888-869-6577 Toll Free heritageinn@telus.net

GET A BIRD’S EYE VIEW FOR MORE INFO

visit valleyhelicopters.ca

WHETHER FROM LAND OR SKY, THE VIEWS AROUND HOPE ARE UNBEATABLE. Hope offers some of the best conditions for gliding in the province. When westerly winds from the Fraser Valley hit the local mountains they create strong upward columns of air that can keep gliders in flight for hours.

From April to October, visitors can catch a glimpse of the gliders soaring from the mountains and over the town. The Vancouver Soaring Association – based out of the Fraser Valley Regional District’s Airpark in Hope – offers introductory flights and training courses. Check them out at vancouversoaring.com.

For visitors who prefer an engine, Valley Helicopters offers incredible tours. Tours include: • Fly-by mountain tour for a chance to see mountain goats on Mount Ogilvie • Coast Mountain tour, including Old Settler Peak • Drop-off tour to the summit of Mount Hope for an hour of solitude • Wedding photos in the most incredible settings • Custom tours to fit your needs Photo by Chris Barker

have you really seen BC? • Pizza • Pasta • Boneless Bites • Breadsticks • Cinnabon & more

www.pizzahut.ca

Hope, BC 604-869-2131 www.valleyhelicopters.ca

Tours available year-round. Call to inquire

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62720 Airport Road, Hope BC

One of the best turf runways

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RAMBO: FIRST BLOOD FILMING LOCATIONS

Released in 1982, First Blood has become a cult classic. Thousands of people visit Hope each year to tour the filming locations. The map on the next page highlights some of the most iconic filming locations. Below is a description of the scenes.

1. Sheriff Teasle picks up Rambo on Water Avenue, near Gardner GM. 2. Trying to escape police, Rambo – on a stolen motorcycle – jumps the train tracks at Third Avenue.

3. With the police in hot pursuit, Rambo rides along Hudson Bay Street, passing the H-tree at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Hudson Bay Street.

4. The sheriff ’s station was located in front of District Hall, at the corner of Wallace Street and Third Avenue. It has since been removed (see #8).

5. The current location of Treehouse Health Foods was transformed into Mountain State Savings. Across Third Avenue from the bank, a Coca-Cola billboard was placed on the building’s roof to provide cover for the cameras.

6. Rambo rides his stolen motorcycle along the sidewalk on the north side of Wallace Street (between Third and Fraser Avenues).

7. The Outpost gun shop was built at the intersection of Commission Street and Third Avenue. It was built specifically to be destroyed during filming.

8. Pieces of the Sheriff Station serve as the Canyon Golden Age Society’s clubhouse at 560 Douglas Street.

9. The intersection near Exit 170 (Highway 1) is where Rambo walked under Hope’s original ‘Welcome to Hope: Gateway to Holidayland” archway. Remnants of the archway can be seen at Hope Station House.

10. Location of the gas station that Rambo blew up as a diversion. The station was built specifically to be destroyed.

11. T he sheriff drops Rambo on the bridge to Portland at the beginning of the movie. The original bridge was taken down in 2011, but a memorial sign describing its connection to First Blood marks its location.

12. Othello Tunnels – known in the movie as ‘Chapman’s Gorge’ – is where Rambo hangs precariously on the rock wall (between tunnels one and two) and the police officer falls out of the helicopter. *Note: the Othello Tunnels are open seasonally from the May Long Weekend until the end of October.* 13. When evading capture on the stolen motorcycle, Rambo passes through the Chevron parking lot. The distinctive roofline of what is now Hope Pizza Place can be seen in the background of the scene.

14. In the movie, Station House was still at the corner of Hudson Bay Street and Fifth Avenue (see #3). The building was moved in 1985.

JOIN US FOR OUR AUGUST 15TH WALKING TOUR WHERE WE WILL UNVEIL OUR NEW RAMBO CARVING!

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CASCADES POPKUM & BRIDAL FALLS

This community is a great day trip from Hope, located only 20 minutes west of Hope along Highway 1 at the base of Mount Cheam. Popkum (meaning ‘puff ball’ and referring to a plant which grows in the area) is the former site of a village dating back to the 1700s.

BRIDAL VEIL FALLS PROVINCIAL PARK

This provincial park is home to Bridal Veil Falls. A short hike (half an hour return) takes visitors along a lush wooded trail lined with fern and moss. The falls are 60 metres high and as the water cascades over the smooth rock face, a veil-like effect is created.

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BRIDAL FALLS WATERPARK

This family focused waterpark features four advanced slides, two intermediate slides, one tube slide, three kiddie slides, and a giant hot tub. There is also a concession and VIP areas. The waterslides are open weekends from mid-May to the end of June, and daily until the beginning of September.

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. All riders must have a valid membership to ride the park and pay a daily fee.

604-794-7455 53790 Popkum Road S. Rosedale

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BRIDAL FALLS GOLF CLUB

In addition to the course, Bridal Falls Golf Club has a covered driving range, practice bunker and chipper area, and putting green. There are also qualified instructors on-site. One lesson and a complimentary nineholes is only $60.

CHEAM LAKE REGIONAL PARK

Located on the north side of the highway, Cheam Lake Regional Park offers walking trails and birdwatching in a wetland setting. It is a must-see spot, especially for those on the way to Agassiz or Harrison.

604-869-0066 14850 Alpine Blvd, Hope, BC

• No stairs •

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• Hot tubs •

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SUNSHINE VALLEY

A SCENIC LITTLE COMMUNITY NESTLED IN THE MOUNTAINS 19 kilometres east of Hope along Highway 3, Sunshine Valley has hundreds of kilometres of trails perfectly designed for snowshoeing, ATVs, snowmobiles, hiking, and biking.

They wind their way through the forests of the Sumallo and Nicolum River valleys. Its shallow lake offers paddling in the summer and skating in the winter.

From its roots as a traditional First Nations hunting and berry picking area, Sunshine Valley has had a history worth exploring.

In 1942, the Canadian government created a coastal exclusion zone and Japanese-Canadians living within that zone were interned in camps across the country. Between 1942 and 1946, approximately 2,600 people were interned at Sunshine Valley, then called Tashme. The name Tashme is 38

derived from the last names of the men responsible for the camp: Taylor, Shirras, and Mead.

After the war, a significant number of internees stayed in the area and have built a vibrant Japanese-Canadian community in Hope. The museum on the site now receives visitors from around the world, including dignitaries from Japan, and movie stars like George Takei from Star Trek.

Holiday Trails Resorts has opened a 20-acre RV resort in the community with 10 deluxe self-contained cabins. The facility offers an onsite convenience store, liquor store, laundromat, large clubhouse and fitness centre. There’s also several hot tubs plus an indoor and outdoor pool. The resort hosts many events throughout the year, including family dances and New Year’s Eve fireworks.

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THE HOPE SLIDE THE HOPE SLIDE WAS ONE OF THE LARGEST RECORDED LANDSLIDES IN CANADIAN HISTORY The 55th Anniversary of the largest slide in Western Canada took place in January 2020. In the early morning hours of January 9, 1965 – a mere sixteen years after it opened – Highway 3 was suddenly and unexpectedly blocked when a slab of rock fractured away from the face of Johnson Peak, resulting in the Hope Slide.

The force of the slide was such that the 100 million tonnes of debris travelled 60 metres up Mt. Coulter (on the opposite side of the valley) before settling again over the Hope-Princeton Highway. The resultant debris was 85 metres deep and 3 kilometres wide. The snow, mud, and rock that slid from the mountain were enough to obliterate Beaver (Outram) Lake from the topography of the valley.

Despite its sheer size, the Hope Slide killed only four people.

The impact of the slide set off seismographic readings at a monitoring station in Penticton, which led to the belief that the slide was caused by an earthquake. However, geologists today note that the Hope Slide was caused by weak layers of rock simply giving way to gravity.

Today, visitors travelling along Highway 3 are actually driving 55 metres above the original highway surface. At the Hope Slide viewpoint, visitors can see the scars that were left on Johnson Peak and Mt. Coulter by the slide. The rest area has picnic tables, informational kiosks, and pit-toilets.

Photos by BC Ministry of Transportation

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DARK SKY DO YOU LOVE STAR GAZING? How about the peace and quiet of the outdoors?

Then the Dark Sky Highway is definitely for you!

BC Highway 3, known as the Crowsnest Highway, has also been known as the Dark Sky Highway for many years, as there are no major cities along this route, which in turn limits any light pollution at night. It’s the perfect Canadian road trip, including everything from the Rockies to hot springs to resort towns. During the night, you’ll notice the dark sky along the entire highway due to large protected areas of land with no light pollution.

And during the day, it’s full of fun and adventure!

The portion of Highway 3 within the Hope, Cascades & Canyons Region runs from Hope to East Gate (approximately 85 kms), a small cabin community on the eastern side of E.C. Manning Provincial Park. In between you will find the massive protected area of Manning Provincial Park, the small community of Sunshine Valley just outside of the West Gate of the park, and the popular roadside viewpoint at the Hope Slide. All areas offer year-round outdoor recreational opportunities, and of course the incredible night skies.

The Dark Sky in Manning Park offers some of the best stargazing around. With multiple viewing locations and very limited light pollution, the views are incredible. Some recommended viewing locations are the Lightning Lake Day use (year round), Cascade Lookout (in the summer), or even in Windy Joe’s Field near the resort. Look for Dark Sky events scheduled throughout the year, such as Guided Snowshoe Tours and Moonlight Nordic Ski Downs. Astronomy weekends in 2020 will take place October 16 - 18.

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MANNING PARK RESORT THIS PROVINCIAL PARK IS HOME TO MANNING PARK RESORT, A FOUR-SEASON PLAYGROUND The western edge of the park is just 20 minutes from downtown Hope via Highway 3. Manning Park Resort’s year-round hotel, cabins and chalet complements the four summer-only campgrounds and makes Manning Park truly a place for everyone. Their 140-seat Alpine Room is perfect for weddings, reunions, and conferences.

SUMMER

During the summer months, Manning Park is home to some of the best hiking, camping, and swimming in the area, including the northern trailhead of the Pacific Crest Trail.

CAMPING

Lightning Lakes Chain: This chain

toilets; well water; river access

(Lightning, Strike, Flash, and Thunder lakes) is one of the most popular spots in Manning Park. Rentals for canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards are available at the Lightning Lake Day-Use Area.

WINTER

Manning Park Resort boasts alpine and nordic resort skiing and snowboarding, snowshoe trails, lift-serviced tubing, lessons, a quad lift, an outdoor skating rink, and winter camping.

Lightning Lake: 100 per cent reservation;

walking distance to the lake; flush toilets; showers;

Cold Spring: 50 per cent reservation; pit Hampton: 80 per cent reservation; flush toilets; large dish sinks; showers

Mule Deer: 50 percent reservation; pit

toilets; flush toilets; tap water; river access

Lone Duck: 100 per cent reservation;

group and winter camping; pit toilets; walking distance to lake

HIKING

There are hundreds of kilometres of trails in Manning Park that vary from 20 minutes to 4 days to complete.

Some of the most popular are:

Mt. Frosty: This eight hour hike goes to

the highest peak in the park. It’s the most spectacular in early October when the larches change colours. Trailhead is at Lightning Lake.

Lightning Lake Loop: This family friendly hike crosses Rainbow Bridge and takes about one hour, with lots of swimming spots along the way.

Cascade Lookout and Sub-Alpine Meadows: This is the only vehicle

accessible sub-alpine meadows in the province. In early summer, the wildflowers are in bloom which makes Paintbrush Nature Trail a pleasant half-hour walk.

MORE INFO on all things Manning can be found at manningpark.com

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FISHING HOOK, LINE & SINKER Hope, Cascades & Canyons is world renowned for its salmon and sturgeon fishing. But there are more species in our rivers and lakes than those iconic fish.

There is no question when the salmon run opens in Hope: fishers from all over the Lower Mainland converge on the region when the sockeye, spring, and pink are running.

Public access points on the Fraser River include: • Wardle Street • Rupert Street • The north end of the Fraser Bridge

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• F.H. Barber Provincial Park – located off Highway 1 west of Hope at exit 153 (Laidlaw/Jones Lake)

Fraser River sturgeon fishing is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Book a guided trip on the Fraser between April and October to have a chance to battle the largest freshwater fish in the world.

For those looking for something smaller, check out the following lakes, rivers, and streams: • Kawkawa Lake – one of the most unique fisheries in the Upper Fraser Valley • Lake of the Woods • Jones, Ross, and Silver Lakes • Skagit River – considered by some to be the best dry fly stream in the province • Silver Creek • Coquihalla River

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TOP 3 PLACES TO SEE FISH SPAWNING 1. Sucker’s Creek 2. Rotary Trails 3. Othello Tunnels

SEEING THOUSANDS OF FISH FIGHT THEIR WAY UP-RIVER IS A TRULY INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE Salmon spend their early life in rivers and streams before migrating to the Pacific Ocean. Adult salmon later return to the same area where they hatched, guided largely by smell, to spawn and die.

Though the exact dates vary considerably, the major salmon run typically starts in Hope in October.

LATE SEPTEMBER: Chum LATE OCTOBER: Coho JUNE, JULY, AND AUGUST: Steelhead OCTOBER: Kokanee Interpretive signs at Thacker Regional Park (Sucker’s Creek) explore the unique challenges facing salmon in our rivers and streams.

The first bridge in Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park is the best place to see the summer steelhead run.

The streams on the east side of Kawkawa Lake are the best place to see the Kokanee show off their fall colours.

Photo by Nikki McIntosh Photography

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THE SCENIC ROUTE ROUTE 7BC

Make sure to visit the Syéxw Chó:leqw Adventure Park near Ruby Creek, halfway between Agassiz and Hope, with mixed use and mountain bike trails, as well as a 90,000 square foot playground

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HARRISON HOT SPRINGS tourismharrison.com

Also known as the Lougheed Highway, Route 7BC provides a scenic alternative between Vancouver and Hope that is off the beaten path. From extreme adventures to simple, warm hospitality, there is something for everyone in Mighty Fraser Country.

Highway 7 is the ideal route for motorcycle, RV, and cycling trips.

Less traffic and an array of communities, restaurants, hikes, and attractions await those who are eager to slow down and embrace the journey.

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THE FRASER CANYON THE FRASER CANYON IS A SCENIC ROUTE THAT’S RICH IN HUMAN HISTORY First Nations traversed the canyon walls using ropes, ladders, and bridges. They built a trail network that connected their villages, enabling trade, hunting, and resource gathering.

Aside from salmon, the most famous resource in the canyon is gold. In the mid-1800s, Nlaka’pamux First Nations were pulling gold and salmon out of the Fraser to trade with interior and coastal nations. Though the Hudson’s Bay Company and territorial leaders attempted to keep the existence of gold a secret in order to stop American miners from flooding the region, Americans “discovered” gold near Emory Creek in 1858 and prompted the Fraser River Gold Rush.

Localized disputes regarding disruption of the salmon run and violence perpetrated by miners against First Nations nearly led to all-out war on the banks of the Fraser River in 1858.

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The traditional transportation routes through the canyon were not suitable for the massive influx of people after 1858.

First a mule trail (1858) and then the Cariboo Wagon Road (1863) allowed for the overland travel of miners and supplies. A section of the original mule trail is visible near the southern entrance to Hell’s Gate Tunnel.

Sections of the Cariboo Wagon Road can be seen at a pullout south of the Yale Tunnel and at Alexandra Bridge Provincial Park.

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The original Alexandra Bridge was the main river crossing of the 600 kilometre road from Fort Yale to Barkerville. Travel between communities in the canyon changed immeasurably when the Canadian Pacific Railway was completed in 1885. The Canadian National Railway (on the opposite bank of the Fraser) was completed in 1915. The highway wasn’t completed until the early 1960s. Today, it passes through seven tunnels that were blasted through the sheer rock face by road engineers in the late 1950s.

These tunnels range in length from 57 to 610 metres (11th longest tunnel in Canada).

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HISTORIC YALE

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STEP BACK IN TIME Yale – established by the Hudson’s Bay Company in 1848 – was once the largest city north of San Francisco and west of Chicago. Yale grew to an estimated 30,000 people during the 1858 gold rush. With the construction of the Cariboo Wagon Road in the 1860s, Yale became the terminus for one of the largest sternwheeler routes in North America and bustled with the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway in the 1880s.

Today, the booming gold rush town is a beautiful village on the banks of the mighty Fraser River.

Yale Historic Site is home to a number of original buildings to explore. Creighton House houses the museum’s collection. On the grounds, enter the Living History Tent City and experience the early days of the Fraser River Gold Rush, with canvas tents, wood buildings, general store, saloon and blacksmith shop and even boardwalks. You can also try your hand at gold panning on site or on the banks of the Fraser River.

Built in 1863, Yale’s St. John the Divine is one of the oldest surviving churches in B.C. Regular services are no longer held there, but it is available for weddings, special events, and daily tours. It is home to ‘Enduring Threads,’ a collection of textiles handstitched by the students of All Hallows Girls School (1884-1920).

Offering comforting homestyle meals in a cozy and charming atmosphere, The Ward Tea House is open from May to September.

Step back in time and delight in the original family home of Johnny Ward with a unique overnight experience just steps away from the Fraser River.

Hours for the tea house vary, so call ahead or check the website. Bookings for the guest house can be made by phone or online.

FUN FACT

Old Yale Road was once part of the original wagon road that ran from New Westminster to Yale.

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FIRST NATIONS HISTORY

THOUSANDS OF YEARS OF STO:LO AND NLAKA’PAMUX LIFE, WORK, AND PLAY IS WRITTEN INTO THE RIVERS AND MOUNTAINS OF HOPE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA The confluence of the rivers around Hope makes this area a natural population centre and transportation hub. Prior to European settlement, the thriving Sto:lo village of Ts’qo:ls (meaning ‘bare’ or ‘bald’ in the Halq’emeylem language) existed on the current townsite.

The Fraser River – considered to be the greatest salmon river on earth - is called ‘Sto:lo’ by the people who share its name.

It has always been their greatest source of food and the five species of Pacific salmon that travel upstream throughout the year are a foundation of traditional Sto:lo culture.

The abundant and reliable salmon resource allowed the Sto:lo to live in permanent settlements and nourished the development of elaborate social systems, art, and technology. Salmon bones dating back 6000 years have been found near Ts’qo:ls.

Another of the most valuable resources in the region was the cedar tree, which was used in all aspects of First Nations life.

Along the Tikwalus Heritage Trail – just north of Hope in the heart of Nlaka’pamux territory – hikers can see evidence of cedar gathering on the culturally modified trees which dot the trail.

Knowledge of the existence of trails such as Tikwalus – which bypassed the dangerous rock walls in the Fraser Canyon – helped to ensure political power for the first peoples who lived along the Fraser River well after Europeans settled the region.

By 1848, HBC forts such as Hope and Yale gave the First Nations access to a wider variety of trade goods, such as steel tools, cooking pots, and guns. Several villages opted to move closer to HBC forts to better enable trade.

The gold rush of 1858 changed Sto:lo and Nlaka’pamux life forever as 30,000 miners flooded their territory. By 1864, large reserves were set aside for the Sto:lo, but

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these were cut by 92% in 1867, leaving less than 10 acres per family. Today, the Sto:lo are still engaged in negotiations with government over resources, rights, and title within their traditional territory.

Today, 10% of the population (versus 5% of the provincial population) of Hope identifies as First Nations.

To learn more, consider a tour of the area with through Sto:lo Tourism. The guided Bad Rock tour explores Chilliwack, Hope and Yale. Enjoy the majestic mountains and waterways of the Upper Fraser Valley on a tour departing from Chilliwack destined for the scenic Fraser Canyon above historic Yale. Listen and learn about the unique relationship between the Stó:lō, “the River People”, their land and their environment.

Special stops of interests may include the fishing rock known as Kw’ik-w’iyá:la (Coquihalla). Learn about stories and more than 100 place names.

GOLD RUSH & GOLD PANNING

THE FRASER RIVER GOLD RUSH OF 1858 AND THE CANYON WAR WERE INSTRUMENTAL IN THE FOUNDATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA AS A COLONY N’laka’pamux First Nations had been pulling gold out of the river for nearly a decade prior to the European ‘discovery’ of gold. At the time, access to gold (along with furs and salmon), superior knowledge of the land, and a higher population led to the N’laka’pamux holding significant political power in the Fraser Canyon.

In the early 1850s, the Hudson’s Bay Company and territorial leaders

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wanted to keep the existence of gold a secret in order to stop American miners from flooding the region. When word eventually spread that the First Nations were trading in gold, miners from the United States started to venture north. Edward Hill’s prospecting party was one such group that travelled north and their find at Hemhemetheqw (Hill’s Bar) confirmed the existence of gold and the rush started in earnest.

Localized disputes regarding disruption of the salmon run and violence perpetuated by miners against First Nations nearly let to all-out war on the banks of the Fraser River in 1858.

The Canyon War was characterized by violent skirmishes between Nlaka’pamux and the Miner’s Militia. In late summer, Nlaka’pamux Chief David Spintlum negotiated peace between the parties and stopped the war from escalating further. As a result of the Canyon War, British authorities acted quickly in establishing a company of soldiers in the region and lobbying London for full colony status.

PLACES TO PAN: HOPE from the confluence of the Fraser and Coquihalla rivers to the Fraser River bridge

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TODAY, VISITORS CAN LIVE A PART OF HISTORY BY GOLD PANNING on the banks of the Fraser using much of the same equipment that they used in the 1800s.

YUKON DAN’S ANNUAL FRASER RIVER GOLD PANNING CHAMPIONSHIPS July 18-19, 2020, visitors can experience the life of a gold panner. The competition – which attracts panners from around the world – takes place at Anderson Creek Campground in Boston Bar. Just bring a pair of boots!

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BOSTON BAR & NORTH BEND BOSTON BAR & NORTH BEND In the heart of the Fraser Canyon (50 minutes north of Hope) lie the twin communities of Boston Bar and North Bend.

TUCKKWIOWHUM VILLAGE

FOR MORE INFO

visit tuckkwiowhumvillage.com

Tuckkwiowhum (Tuck-we-ohm) Village – adjacent to Anderson Creek Campground – is a First Nations heritage site and village located in Nlaka’pamux territory, 5km south of Boston Bar British Columbia.

Tuckkwiowhum Village was inspired by our desire to preserve and share the teachings of the Nlaka’pamux people.

Visitors are given an opportunity to experience a traditional Nlaka’pamux village as well as: • • • • •

Guided tours Self-guided tours Museum and gift shop Cultural classes and events Teepee camping

OPEN DAILY

from July 1st

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The original settlement on the west side of the river was a Nlaka’pamux village called Koiaum. In what has become a familiar story in the canyon, the Fraser River Gold Rush changed the people and places forever. American miners chasing the mother lode settled in the area and renamed the village Boston Bar in the 1860s. When the Canadian Pacific Railway was completed in 1885 Boston Bar moved to the east side of the river and the western town was renamed North Bend.

From 1940-1986, an aerial ferry connected the two communities.

When the ferry was replaced with the Cog Harrington Bridge, it was moved to Francis Harrington Park in downtown Boston Bar. Visitors can now explore the history of the aerial ferry and the two communities it served through a series of interpretive signs.

The Heritage Room at the Old North Bend Primary School has a number of exhibits about the history of Boston Bar and North Bend. This facility is operated by volunteers.

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WHITEWATER ADVENTURE RAFTING AND PADDLING The story of British Columbia cannot be told without the story of its rivers. And the story of your trip should not be told without the story of a river. Hope, Cascades & Canyons has some of the best rafting and paddling in the province.

For white-water kayakers with experience and their own gear, adventure awaits on the Coquihalla River, Skagit River, and Silver Creek.

Depending on snow pack and river levels, commercial rafting in the area typically starts in early June on the Coquihalla and Nahatlatch rivers. Like the season in which they are run, these rivers are fast and fun. Rafting on the Coquihalla and the Nahatlatch typically ends July 1.

A paddle or power trip down the Thompson River is the adventure you have been waiting for. Hot sun, pristine swimming holes, and roller-coaster-sized waves characterize a day-trip on the Thompson.

For those wanting a chance to paddle through history, power trips down the Mighty Fraser River run all summer. The Fraser is a Canadian Heritage River and one of the longest in Canada (1375km).

The best time to run the Fraser is late July to early September.

Year-round rafting and kayaking is offered on the Chilliwack River.

Family-run rafting companies with experienced guides are here to help visitors of all skill and comfort levels find a suitable trip.

NAHATLATCH VALLEY Boston Bar/North Bend is the gateway to adventure in the Nahatlatch Valley. Waterfalls, pristine lakes, lush forests, and a wild river are waiting for you in the heart of the Nahatlatch.

One of the main attractions in the Nahatlatch Valley is its world-class whitewater.

Rafters and kayakers come from all over the globe to paddle its near-continuous Class III-V rapids, which are among the most exciting and challenging in western Canada. There are 37 rapids in the 14 kilometres from Francis Lake to the Fraser River. The river is commercially rafted in the early summer.

Camping along the upper Nahatlatch River in Nahatlatch Provincial Park is a true B.C. experience. There are no RV hook-ups in the park.

There are three lakes in the Nahatlatch Valley that offer boating, fishing, and relaxation.

• Francis lake (25km) is the first of the jade-green lakes • Hannah Lake (26km); and • Nahatlatch Lake (29km) is the largest of the three lakes

TO REACH THE NAHATLATCH VALLEY,

turn off Highway 1 at Boston Bar, cross the Cog Harrington Bridge into North Bend, and follow the winding road into the valley.

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A TRIP THROUGH THE FRASER CANYON WOULD NOT BE COMPLETE WITHOUT A STOP AT HELL’S GATE It’s a fun, interactive, and educational stop for the whole family known for its breathtaking gondola ride.

But it’s earned its name. In 1808, explorer Simon Fraser described this section of the river as a place “where no human being should ever venture, for surely we have encountered the gates of hell.”

Aboriginal guides led Fraser and his crew over rope ladders strung from the cliffs above the turbulent river.

And each year, millions of salmon battle insurmountable odds on their upriver journey to spawn and die at their various spawning grounds. One of those overwhelming odds is Hell’s Gate.

Blasting during the construction of the Canadian National

Railway in 1913 resulted in a landslide that wiped out millions of salmon and seemed to permanently block their upriver path. In 1937, Canada and the U.S worked together to create the International Fishways. The fishways are a series of ladders which allow salmon to navigate the rapids at Hell’s Gate.

The lower terminal features an educational exhibit showcasing Simon Fraser, the Fraser River Gold Rush, and the life cycle of the salmon. There is also gold panning, observation decks, and a suspension bridge.

Simon’s Cafe offers homemade salmon chowder, while

the Fudge Factory serves up ice-cream in fudge-dipped waffle cones and more than 30 different flavours of fudge made on site. Gifts, souvenirs, and a great selection of BC history books can be found in the Gold Panner Gift Shop.

The Fraser River’s entire flow of water from its 135,185 km2 watershed rushes through the narrow gorge at 757 million litres per minute. At 40 km/h, twice the volume of Niagara Falls roars through during spring run-off in May/June.

At Hell’s Gate, Highway 1 passes 244 metres above the Fraser River and it is here where your family’s adventure begins as you board the airtram.

Hell’s Gate Airtram is a 40 minute drive northeast of Hope.

Parking is free and pets are permitted.

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INVEST IN HOPE EMBRACING THE LIFESTYLE

Working or owning a business in a mountain town has its advantages. Your work-to-life balance is a whole lot more plausible with no traffic jams and an average commute of just ten minutes. Productivity is maximized whether you are a virtual commuter working from home, a professional in the community, or an entrepreneur operating your own business. The dramatic beauty of the town

inspires creativity and the small-town feel allows you to build meaningful relationships with your neighbors and your clients.

With an amazing cohort of service clubs and volunteers that bring this town to life, working together to build legacies and friendships is second nature. Meeting people with similar interests is easy through Hope’s many social clubs and events, whether it be

on a hiking trail with the Hope Outdoors group, grilling up burgers with the Hope Lions Club, or watching the stock car races with the Hope Motorsports group.

Safe neighborhoods; small class sizes at Silver Creek Elementary, Coquihalla Elementary, and Hope Secondary; excellent parks and playgrounds; and a newly updated Recreation Centre make this a young family’s ideal place to raise kids. There are three lakes in the area, a skate park, hockey rink, mountain bike skills park and more.

Hope is a retirement paradise housing all of the amenities for your golden years. The community is accessible and pedestrian friendly, with several social clubs and activities for active seniors.

We have three medical offices, trusted pharmacies and a hospital with a blood and x-ray lab. Care transit volunteer drivers are available to bring seniors or those with mobility needs to specialist appointments in Chilliwack (53km).

For those living at home there are home support services available through Better at Home and We Care. Hope Community Services provides seniors’ social programming throughout the year. There are senior housing options ranging from independent living, to assisted living, and long-term residential care.

INVEST IN HOPE, BC The land at the confluence of the Fraser and Coquihalla Rivers has been inhabited and integral to the economic health of the region for 10,000 years. Established by the Hudson’s Bay Company in 1848, Fort Hope continued the long tradition of the Sto:lo that saw this place as a natural resting and For more information on business opportunities or investing in Hope BC, please contact AdvantageHOPE at economicdevelopment@hopebc.ca

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refueling point on the journey to and from the interior.

The late 20th century saw a decline in the resource extraction economy and a marketed growth in sustainable tourism, virtual commuters, and the tech industry. The future of Hope is strong, and we are poised for incredible growth in the coming years as Metro Vancouver continues to push eastward.

Located at the eastern end of the Fraser Valley, Hope embraces the lifestyle of a small mountain community. Transitioning to a service-based economy, providing an inviting place for young families and

retirees with plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation and tourism, Hope’s intimate and stunning mountain setting allows one to feel alive and connected to nature, the community, and oneself while maintaining comfortable access to big city amenities.

Situated at the junction of four major highways, on the mighty Fraser River, surrounded by two railroads, a regional airpark and private heliport, Hope is a natural gateway for distributing and exporting goods between the Lower Mainland and the Okanagan/Interior.

If you would like more information on Real Estate in the Hope area please email economicdevelopment@hopebc.ca

HOUSING REAL ESTATE With some of the most affordable housing prices in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley, every home comes with an awe-inspiring view. In addition to a highly accessible downtown, walking, cycling, and hiking trails connect neighborhoods and facilities presenting easy access to nature.

Healthy lifestyles are easier to achieve with a natural environment and pure clean water.

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The average house price has increased from $263,000 (in 2010) to $429,000 in 2019.

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Hope has 10 distinct land use designations, each of which supports different zoning categories. Our land use designations reflect the value, the community places on retail trade, green/light industry, and a high quality of life.

THE RYDER New affordable rental housing opens doors in Hope, with more to come The Ryder is a 40-unit affordable housing community opening this spring at 1270 Ryder St. It was privately developed by Anhart Homes, a community contribution company that works with municipalities, local construction companies, community-based financial institutions and social impact investors to solve Canada’s housing shortage. The Ryder was built for tenants

who live or work in Hope, with a focus on seniors, small families, people working entry to mid-level jobs, and people with disabilities. It has several fully accessible units and received Accessibility Certification from the Rick Hansen Foundation.

Anhart Homes received more than 100 applications for The Ryder, indicating very high demand for rental housing in Hope.

Having purchased the adjacent Scott Drive property, Anhart is working on plans for

more affordable rental buildings. The entire site, called Anhart Village Hope, will have a playground and is located within walking distance of a coffee shop, restaurants, the local grocery store and downtown.

Anhart Homes works closely with Anhart Community Housing Society, a charity focused on preventing homelessness, to create affordable housing and social employment that helps individuals and communities thrive and grow.

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FAIRWAYS GRILL AND PATIO • 900 Golf Course Road (see ad pg 17)

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505 Old Hope-Princeton Way BEAUTIFUL LAKE OF THE WOODS RESORT

22805 Trans Canada Hwy BEST CONTINENTAL MOTEL (see ad pg 19)

860 Fraser Avenue COLONIAL 900 MOTEL

900 Old Hope-Princeton Way COQUIHALLA MOTEL

724 Old Hope-Princeton Way DEERPARKHAVEN FARM (FARM STAY)

21701 Union Bar Road EVERGREEN BED AND BREAKFAST

1208 Ryder Street HERITAGE INN (see ad pg 30)

570 Old Hope-Princeton Way HIGH HOPES BED AND BREAKFAST

21623 Thacker Mountain Road HOLIDAY MOTEL & RV RESORT (see ad pg 22)

63950 Old Yale Road HOPE CITY CENTRE MOTEL

455 Wallace Street HOPE INN & SUITES (see ad pg 2) 377 Old Hope-Princeton Way INN TOWN MOTEL

510 Water Avenue LUCKY STRIKE MOTEL

504 Old Hope-Princeton Way MOUNT HOPE BED AND BREAKFAST

21029 Anson Place PARK MOTEL (see ad pg 6)

832 4th Avenue RED ROOF INN

477 Water Avenue ROYAL LODGE MOTEL

580 Old Hope-Princeton Way SKAGIT MOTOR INN (see ad pg 11)

655 3rd Avenue SLUMBERLODGE

250 Fort Street SWISS CHALETS MOTEL (see ad pg 23)

456 Water Avenue TRAVELODGE (see ad pg 17) 350 Old Hope-Princeton Way WINDSOR MOTEL

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65950 Old Yale Road HOPE VALLEY CAMPGROUND AND RV PARK (see ad pg 29)

62280 Flood Hope Road OTHELLO TUNNELS CAMPGROUND AND RV PARK (see ad pg 23)

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53870 Bridal Falls Road (Popkum) CANYON ALPINE MOTEL AND CAFE

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7500 Crowsnest Highway SUNSHINE VALLEY RV RESORT (see ad pg 37)

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The wickedest little settlement in British Columbia Step back in time and learn how the gold rush helped shape British Columbia at the Yale Historic Site. A hands-on, interactive experience where you can pan for gold, explore a miner’s camp and visit one of the oldest churches in BC. But beware, you might end up with a bounty on your head if you’re not careful!

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