Sunshine Valley

Sunshine Valley offers a quieter mountain escape just east of Hope, with hiking, biking, paddling, camping and winter activities. Stay at a local RV park or Airbnb, explore the surrounding outdoors, and stop at the Tashme Museum to learn about the area's history.

Just east of Hope along Highway 3, Sunshine Valley is a quiet mountain community surrounded by forests and outdoor recreation. It is a good place to slow down, spend time outside and explore an area with a fascinating local history.

In summer, the valley is a base for hiking, biking, paddling, camping and other outdoor activities. In winter, the landscape becomes a place for snowshoeing, snowmobiling and other snow-based recreation. The area has an extensive network of trails and backroads to explore, so visitors should check local conditions and make sure they are properly prepared for their chosen activity.

Sunshine Valley is also home to the Tashme Museum, located in the former Tashme internment camp site. The museum preserves photographs, artifacts and stories from the Japanese Canadian internment during the Second World War, when more than 2,600 people were forcibly relocated to the area.

For visitors looking for a longer stay, Sunshine Valley RV Resort & Cabins offers accommodation and camping options in the valley, with access to the surrounding outdoor recreation.

Come for the mountains and trails, but take time to learn about the people and stories that have shaped Sunshine Valley as well.