Hope,
British Columbia
Hope
sits on the banks of BC's mighty Fraser River surrounded
by the towering Cascade Mountains.
The
picturesque small town of Hope is strategically located
at the junctions of Highways #1, #3, #5 and #7, so it offers
a wide variety of lodging, accommodations, services and
recreation opportunities.
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Room Reservations in:
Hope
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The
early history of the area comes to life not only in the
Hope Museum, but in many of the surrounding communities
such as Yale and Alexandria. At the museum, learn more about
Simon Fraser who came this way in his search for a route
to the Pacific and of the Hudson's Bay Company who followed
and established Fort Hope and nearby Fort Yale; of the thousands
of miners seeking riches during the Fraser River Gold Rush;
the sternwheelers; railroaders; and early pioneers. The
rich culture of the Sto:Lo aboriginal peoples is vividly
depicted alongside the European culture.
Travelling
north and east, travellers can definite look upon Hope as
a gateway to British Columbia's outdoor adventure. With
so many sights and activities nearby, Hope is a daytrippers'
paradise. From Hope they can gaze upon such diverse sites
as towering mountain peaks, majestic Fraser River valleys,
remote wilderness valleys and mountain slides as well as
historical spots. These intriguing sights can lead to such
outdoor adventure activities as river rafting, rock hounding,
camping, gold panning and skiing.
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Gold Rush Trail:
Completed in 1865, the Cariboo Wagon Road was called “the eighth wonder of the world,” and its early days was described as “utterly impassable for any animal but a man, a goat, or a dog.” Today the route is much improved and you can leisurely drive the scenic... more |
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International Stage Lines:
Charter group motorcoach operator for skiiers, schools, clubs, teams, tour operators. Vancouver Whistler Victoria Calgary AB, Seattle WA, Okanagan Valley. Licenced to travel to any BC Alberta USA destination. Types 56 47 28 20 seat cap. Professional safe court... more |
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STS Guiding Service:
Fish some of the most productive rivers - or the ocean - for salmon, trout, steelhead and more. We also provide river rafting, golf packages, hiking, wildlife tours and much more. Our accommodations include a stay at our lodge, or bed & breakfast. more |
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Room Reservations in:
Hope
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Accommodations:
There are a number of hotels and motels in Hope and
the surrounding area as well as private and provincial campsites
in the vicinity.
Population:
6,298.
Elevation:
42 m. (138 ft.).
Access:
Hope, British Columbia is at the junctions of BC Highways
#1, #3, #5 and #7 so is easily accessed from all parts of
BC and the US. It is 36 km (22 mi.) east of Chilliwack on
Highway 1, 278 km (172 mi.) southwest of Kamloops on Highway
5 or Highway 1.
Recreation
Facilities & Activities: Golf courses, campgrounds,
fishing, hang gliding, mountain biking, hiking, skiing,
gold panning, rock hounding, whitewater rafting, fishing.
For fresh air experiences in Manning Provincial Park visit
Manning Park
Resort
Local
Attractions: Rainbow Junction - arts centre, native
crafts, Hope Museum, Manning Park, Skagit Valley, Hope Slide,
Hell's Gate airtram rides, tour of chainsaw wood carvings,
Othello-Quintette Tunnels, Bridal Falls
and Dinotown
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