Hope’s roots run deep, tracing back 8,000-10,000 years to the Sto:lo First Nations settlements that thrived in the Fraser Valley. The community of Ts’qo:ls, a bustling population and transportation hub, once flourished where Hope now resides. Despite the trials of time, echoes of Hope’s storied past resonate throughout the district, weaving a tapestry of Indigenous culture, Gold Rush exploits, and the transformative impact of the Canadian Pacific Railway.

From the bustling streets of Hope to the rugged landscapes of Yale and Boston Bar, the Fraser Canyon invites travellers to embark on a journey through time. As they wind their way along the Cariboo Wagon Road, now Highway 1, they bear witness to the legacy of those who dared to dream and forge a path through the wilderness.

Hope has been a premier filming destination for decades and earned its fame in 1981 when Rambo: First Blood was filmed in and around the community.  Thousands of tourists flock to the community each year to reminiscence in scenes that took place downtown and at the Othello tunnels.  Hope continues to be an important part of Hollywood North for many movies; War for the Planet of the Apes, The Cabin in the Woods, One Week, Fifty Shades Freed, Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog, Deadly Pursuit, Big Sky, Fire with Fire, The National Dream: Building the Impossible Railway, Antlers, and Percy Jackson and the Olympians.  Hope is featured in reality shows such as Highway Thru Hell.