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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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Hope

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.

Accommodation/Adventure Providers

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

Manning Park Resort: Friendly, natural, down-to-earth � that�s Manning Park Resort, a family resort, in BC�s southern interior. There�s something for everyone who enjoys fresh air and the outdoors including skiing in the winter & hiking the Cascade Mountains in the summer. more

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

City Information

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Hope

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

June - Hope Triathalon

July - Canada Day Celebrations July - Motorcycle event August - Fraser River Barrel Race

For Information:

Hope Travel InfoCentre
919 Water Ave., Box 370,
Hope, BC, V0X 1L0
Telephone: (604) 869-2021
Fax: (604) 869-2160