Let’s discover her Origin Story. The first peoples of Ts’óq:ls called this place home, long before colonial explorers!

​​​​​​​Ts’óq:ls to Hope – the origin story of Hope, BC

Join us for a senior/elder-focused historical walkabout! HMCOL’s Meg Turner and Kelly Pearce will talk about the people and places before Simon Fraser came down the river in 1808, and the journey to what would become Fort Hope.

We will have multiple stops to discuss the town’s history and rest as needed. Stops include the Fort Hope National Historical Site, the Christ Church National Historical Site, and the Fraser River. Our walk will begin at Baker’s Books storefront and continue at an easy pace around town. The length of our walk will be approximately 5 km, done at a slow pace with minimal elevation gain.

When: Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Time: 1pm-3:30pm

Where:  Our walk will begin in front of Baker’s Books

Cost:  FREE for seniors/elders (55 and over)​   

             $20 for all other ages         

(Youth under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian)