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Every twist and turn reveals breathtaking vistas and rich history on an unforgettable journey through the rugged beauty of the Hope, Cascades and Canyons.  Traverse the iconic Fraser River as it winds its way through towering cliffs and ancient forests, offering unparalleled opportunities for outdoor adventure. From exhilarating whitewater rafting to hikes along historic routes of the gold rush and  the Othello Tunnels.  Hope, Cascades and Canyons in British Columbia, Canada, is distinguished by its stunning natural beauty, featuring dramatic cliffs, deep gorges, and the powerful Fraser River flowing through. This landscape offers breathtaking vistas that appeal to photographers, nature enthusiasts, and wilderness seekers. Historically significant for its role in the mid-1800s Gold Rush, the canyon boasts remnants of mining towns and artifacts, attracting history enthusiasts. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy a variety of activities such as hiking, fishing, river rafting, and wildlife viewing, with the Fraser River’s salmon runs being a highlight. Rich in Indigenous history, cultural tours and experiences abound among the Indigenous communities along the river. The historic Canadian Pacific Railway, a marvel of late 1800s engineering, enhances the area’s allure, offering scenic rail journeys. Accessible via Highway 1 from Vancouver and other major cities, Hope, Cascades and Canyons welcomes tourists year-round with its blend of natural beauty, history, activities, culture, and easy accessibility, making it a cherished destination in British Columbia.

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Falls Lake

Eaton Lake Trail

Spirit Caves Trail

Hope, Bike Kayak Rentals

Sucker's Creek

Chittenden Meadow

Three Falls Trail

Dragon's Back Trail / Serpent's Back

Heather Trail

Hope Lookout Trail

Needle Peak

Hope Bike Park

Rhododendron Flats

Frosty Mountain

Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area

Flat Iron Peak

Mountain Biking on Dog Mountain

Alexandra Bridge Provincial Park

Mount Outram

Emory Creek Provincial Park

Nahatlatch Lakes and Protected Area

Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park

Yak Peak

Lightning Lakes Chain Trail

Centennial Park (Fraser River Lookout)

Schkam Lake (Lake of the Woods)

Cascade Lookout

Othello Tunnels

Cheam Lake Wetlands Regional Park

Lightning Lake Loop Trail

Hope Nicola Valley Trail

Syéxw Chó:leqw Adventure Park

Kawkawa Lake

HBC Trail

Lightning Lakes

Thacker Regional Park

The Gorilla Downhill Mountain Biking

Thacker Mountain Loop

Flood Falls Trail

Hope Memorial Park

Tikwalus Heritage Trail

Mount Lincoln Trail

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Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park

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This trail has steep switchbacks which lead to a great view of Yale and the Fraser River. The caves are easy to miss since they are unmarked. Once you get beyond the part of the hike where you see the view down the west side of the hill, begin climbing over rocks and downhill slightly. You should find them after a couple of minutes of exploration. There are 5-6 caves in total. Look for large, dark gaps between the boulders.Statistics: Total Distance: 5.2 km (return) Estimated Time: 3 hours Level: Difficult Average Grade: 20.8% Structure: Linear – Return Elevation Gain: 540 m Start Elevation: 90 m Max Elevation: 630 mGPS Waypoints: Trailhead // N49.55714 W121.44478 10U 612476 5490555 Small bridge over creek // N49.55737 W121.44592 10U 612393 5490579 High voltage powerlines // N49.55777 W121.44640 10U 612358 5490623 Trail re-enters forest // N49.55880 W121.44621 10U 612369 5490738 Creek valley lookout // N49.56260 W121.44609 10U 612369 5491160 Trail crosses minor landslide // N49.56376 W121.44455 10U 612478 5491292 Summit / End of Trail // N49.57022 W121.44227 10U 612628 5492013 Main lookout // N49.56670 W121.44248 10U 612621 5491622 Spirit Caves // N49.56858 W121.44352 10U 612541 5491829 Fork in trail // N49.56904 E121.44240 51U 387379 5491882 Lower pond // N49.56900 W121.44161 10U 612678 5491878 Summit // N49.57020 W121.44238 10U 612620 5492011 Upper pond // N49.57096 W121.44208 10U 612640 5492096

Bike Rentals: Free delivery is offered throughout the Hope area, or if you prefer, you can pick up. Hope Bike &amp; Kayak Rentals is on the doorstep of incredible trails that connect you to a scenic ride into Hope’s downtown through both Thacker Marsh and the Hope Bike Park. Kayaks &amp; Paddle Boards: Free delivery is available to Kawkawa Lake and Schkam Lake (Lake of the Woods). With rentals of a half-day or more, free delivery is also available to Silver Lake. Customers can also reserve gear to pick up and take to other lakes. Special pricing for long term rentals. Open 9am – 9pm or by appointment year-round!

Chittenden Meadow Self-Guiding Interpretive Trail: Chittenden suspension bridge provides easy foot access to this beautiful meadow with its wild flowers, prairie grasses and ponderosa pine. This is a 1 hour leisurely walk around this meadow.

Heather Trail is E.C. Manning Park Park’s most popular trail which leads through a meadow of alpine wildflowers. The hike is suitable for novice hikers.Statistics (To Nicomen Lake / Entire Trail): Total Distance: 21.0 km (one-way) Estimated Time: 9 hours Average Grade: 0.8% Structure: Linear – One Way Elevation Gain: 347 m Start Elevation: 1963 m Min Elevation: 1782 m Max Elevation: 2129 m (To Three Brothers Mountain) Total Distance: 20.4 km (return) Estimated Time: 7.5 hours Average Grade: 3.0% Structure: Linear – Return Elevation Gain: 490 m Start Elevation: 1963 m Min Elevation: 1782 m Max Elevation: 2272 mGPS Waypoints: Trailhead at Blackwall Peak // N49.09903 W120.76501 10U 663143 5440870 Buckhorn Camp // N49.12897 W120.75493 10U 663780 5444220 Start of Open, Alpine Meadows // N49.13805 W120.76327 10U 663142 5445211 Bonnevier Trail Junction // N49.14168 W120.76213 10U 663213 5445617 Three Brothers Mountain Trail Junction // N49.15968 W120.77575 10U 662161 5447589 Kicking Horse Camp // N49.17995 W120.80794 10U 659749 5449773 Start of Ridge // N49.21388 W120.85369 10U 656308 5453449 Ridge Lookout // N49.21930 W120.85330 10U 656319 5454053 End of Ridge // N49.21950 W120.85084 10U 656498 5454080 Nicomen Lake Camp and Shelter // N49.22683 W120.86048 10U 655773 5454875 Trailhead and Trail Junctions at Nicomen Lake // N49.22702 W120.86092 10U 655740 5454895

This is a very popular trail in Hope. It is a fairly moderate hike up the front of Hope Mountain and leads to a lookout over the town of Hope including Kawkawa Lake and the Coquihalla and Fraser Rivers. The lookout is perched on a stable talus slope 500 metres up the mountain.Statistics: Total Distance: 5.0 km (return) Estimated Time: 2.5 – 3 hours Level: Moderate Average Grade: 19.2% Structure: Linear – Return Elevation Gain: 480 m Start Elevation: 55 m Max Elevation: 535 mThe lower portion of the trail is connected to a network of Downhill Mountain Biking routes including:-Ryan’s Ravine Trail / Charging Rhino -Greenwood Loop -Lower Lookout TrailGPS Waypoints: Parking Lot and Picnic Area // N49.37256 W121.44173 10U 613121 5470040 Trailhead // N49.37232 W121.43891 10U 613326 5470018 Lower Viewpoint // N49.36912 W121.44083 10U 613194 5469659 Lookout // N49.36480 W121.43950 10U 613301 5469181

The hike to Needle Peak is quite strenuous, but the view over the Cascades to the Coastal Mountains is spectacular. This hike is recommend for experienced hikers only. The first 90 minutes a steep uphill climb. It eventually becomes easier as you enter a mountain meadow where you can walk and enjoy the beautiful vista. The last hour requires scrambling over rocks and there are some fairly steep climbs, but well worth it.Statistics (To Needle Peak): Total Distance: 13.0 km (return) Estimated Time: 4 – 7 hours Level: Very Difficult Average Grade: 13.6% Structure: Linear – Return Elevation Gain: 882 m Start Elevation: 1210 m Max Elevation: 2092 m(To Small Lake) Total Distance: 13.0 km (return) Estimated Time: 4 – 6 hours Average Grade: 8.9% Structure: Linear – Return Elevation Gain: 580 m Start Elevation: 1210 m Max Elevation: 1790 m Elevation gain: 855 m. Round trip: 13 km. Time: 6 to 8 hours.GPS Waypoints: Trailhead // N49.59516 W121.12522 10U 635481 5495308 Start of Ridge // N49.59037 W121.13345 10U 634900 5494761 Summit / Lake Trail Fork // N49.56976 W121.13768 10U 634651 5492462 Start of First Scramble // N49.56923 W121.13484 10U 634857 5492409 Start of Second Scramble // N49.57069 W121.12673 10U 635440 5492585 Needle Peak Summit // N49.57124 W121.12513 10U 635554 5492650 Small Lake // N49.56526 W121.14847 10U 633883 5491943

Visit the rhododendrons at Rhododendron Flats, on a 10-minute loop walk through the forest. Lush carpets of moss keep the soil damp during the spring and early summer allowing the moisture loving rhododendron to be at its best when it flowers in June. (starting now!)Rhododendron comes from the Greek word meaning ‘rose tree’ and indeed, the Pacific rhododendron could compete with even the showiest of the hybrid roses. Reaching a sprawling height of up to 8m, it surpasses many of its cultivated cousins.Of the 600 different rhododendron species worldwide, only 27 varieties occur in North America.Because of its rarity, the Pacific Rhododendron is protected by law in BC.Via E.C. Manning Park Park Resort

A classic hike up E.C. Manning Park Provincial Park’s highest mountain.(From Lightning Lake) Total Distance: 22.2 km (return) Estimated Time: 9 hours Average Grade: 10.4%Please visit BC Parks Website before visiting.

This trail climbs a short distance up the mountain through old-growth forest. Extremely well maintained and a downhill nirvana. Some features include drops, jumps, gaps and bridges. Every feature is marked with some flags so you are not surprised by them and the view from Dog Mountain is surreal. Round trip: 3kmTrailhead: UTM WGS84 10U 0611244 e 5471785 n lat/long: N 49°23.315’ W 121°28.028’Head north on Water St. Follow Hwy #1 north. Continue over the Fraser River Bridge. After the second bridge, turn west on Hwy #7 towards Agassiz. Travel about 500 meters to the weigh scales and park at the far end. Cross the highway to locate the trailhead as per co-ordinates above.Difficulty Rating: Black Diamond Trail Type: Singletrack Bike Type: DH Location: 49.381575, -121.480048

Mt. Outram is one of the tallest peaks in the area. It’s located just outside of E.C. Manning Park Park on the western edge. The hike to the summit has a vertical gain of almost 2 km and 360 degree panoramic view and meadows filled with wildflowers.Statistics: Total Distance: 18.0 km (return) Estimated Time: 9 hours Level: Difficult Average Grade: 19.8% Structure: Linear – Return Elevation Gain: 1781 m Start Elevation: 680 m Max Elevation: 2461 mGPS Waypoints: Trailhead // N49.25531 W121.18914 10U 631769 5457416 Engineer’s road // N49.25577 W121.18728 10U 631903 5457470 Ghostpass Lake Trail junction // N49.25262 W121.18093 10U 632374 5457131 Small bridge // N49.26124 W121.17575 10U 632728 5458098 Seventeen Mile Creek crossing // N49.27053 W121.16724 10U 633322 5459146 Start of partial meadows // N49.27388 W121.16416 10U 633537 5459524 Start of open meadows // N49.27452 W121.16291 10U 633626 5459597 Viewpoint // N49.27484 W121.16106 10U 633760 5459636 Camping area // N49.27593 W121.16016 10U 633822 5459759 Tarn // N49.27846 W121.15906 10U 633895 5460042 Start of talus // N49.28281 W121.15966 10U 633840 5460525 Summit // N49.28900 W121.15833 10U 633920 5461215

Syéxw Chó:leqw Adventure Park near Ruby Creek – on Highway 7 between Agassiz and Hope – offers excellent beginner trail riding and adventures for all ages.Features include:Mountain Biking Skills &amp; Terrain Park Nature Walking Trails Viewing Platforms Childrens Play Park

Hike to the top using the Gorilla climbing trail. Then rip down the mountain all the way to Kawkwa Lake. Trail is fairly new with jump and drops and some steep and technical areas. At a point branch off and try and newly added Macho Mango. Two different routes on one great mountain. Very scenic and green throughout the hole trail. Know your limits as a rider and if unclear on the feature ahead. Check it before you wreck it. Enjoy riders!!Trail Type: Black Diamond Difficulty: Singletrack Bike Type: DH, AM Location: 49.387900, -121.359360

Nicolum River Provincial Park is located 8km east of Hope along Highway 3 (near the junction of Highways 3 &amp; 5). This park has a small, fast flowing river and densely covered forest. It is a nice rest stop for travelers driving from the coast to the interior. There are many significant wildlife in the park. It is particularly known for its songbirds and fish. Some of the songbirds you will spot are varied thrush, black-throated grey warbler and red-breasted nuthatch. The river is ideal for catching Dolly Varden. The section of Highway 3 at Nicolum River Provincial Park was once a part of the historic HBC Trail.

The refurbished old aerial tram, which used to connect the the towns of Boston Bar and North Bend, sits prominently in Frances Harrington Park on Hwy 1. Storyboards that detail the history of the tram, North Bend, and Boston Bar are found around the perimeter of the park and were created by volunteers from photos and recollection of many of our towns’ elders. Pictures painted on the back of the story boards were done by Rick Campbell. Please stop and enjoy your lunch on the picnic tables that are provided in this lovely little spot, and learn something!

Skagit Valley Provincial Park is ideal for campers. There are three separate campgrounds in the park (Ross Lake, Silver Tip and Whitworth Horse Camp) with many recreational opportunities such as fishing, swimming, horseback riding, hunting, cycling and canoeing. The Skagit River has been tagged as one of the premier rivers for rainbow trout fishing in Western North America.