Hope Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Hope showing a lake or waterhole, tranquil scenes and mountains
If you enjoy a town with a mountain range and a river, this lovely spot in British Columbia will give double the enjoyment.

Hope and its vicinity offer natural beauty and a lot more. Explore the natural splendour of Hope, including desert canyons, waterfalls, lush meadowlands and rainforests. Two rivers snake between the mountains of the Coast and Cascade ranges.

Reach the Othello Tunnels on foot from Hope along the Kettle Valley Trail. Driving is an option, although parking is limited at peak periods. Walk through five of these man-made railway tunnels that were built in 1914 to connect the Kootenay Region with the Pacific Coast. As you walk through the tunnels, appreciate the nod to Shakespeare given by the project engineer. Trains stopped running in the late 1950s, leaving a pathway for pleasant walks. Views between tunnels are breathtaking. Bring a flashlight and wear sturdy shoes.

Look around the town centre and notice over 30 carvings that illustrate why Hope is called the Chainsaw Carving Capital. The town hosts the biennial International Wood Carving Competition. Hike up Hope Mountain to Hope Lookout and look down on the town and its rivers, the Coquihalla and Fraser. The climb is moderate and ascends to the lookout point at an elevation of 1,600 feet (500 metres). Take your camera and hike from town to Landstrom Ridge for another incredible view.

Hire a guide for white sturgeon sport fishing. You may hook a fish measuring up to 10 feet (3 metres). Within easy driving distance from town is the Hell’s Gate Airtram that ferries people over the raging Fraser River between the two mountain ranges.

Drive 30 minutes or less from Hope to several parks, including Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park where the Othello Tunnels are located, as well as picturesque Silver Lake Provincial Park. Near Hope airport is an easy hike to Flood Falls that features a waterfall.

Appreciate Hope’s natural beauty. You may feel like you’re part of a movie set. That’s not far from the truth as this is where the cult movie Rambo: First Blood was filmed, among other Hollywood productions.

Windsor Motel
Windsor Motel
2 out of 5
778 Third Avenue, Hope, BC
The price is £55 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
£55
per night
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this motel in Hope. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.4/10 Good! (871 reviews)
"Very kind remembered me from last time and brought me extra coffee. Would love more plugs near the bed. But love this place!!!"

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2024

Windsor Motel
Mountain View Hope Motel
Mountain View Hope Motel
2.5 out of 5
504 Old Hope Princeton Way, Hope, BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £91 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
£91
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this motel in Hope. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (97 reviews)
"The location is very good! The room is clean and comfortable! The stuff very nice!"

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

Mountain View Hope Motel
Heritage Inn
Heritage Inn
2.5 out of 5
570 Old Hope Princeton Way, Hope, BC
The price is £73 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
£73
per night
10 Apr - 11 Apr
Stay at this motel in Hope. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions Hope ...
7.6/10 Good! (564 reviews)
"Comfortable"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Heritage Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cozy Private Suite with hot tub and fire-pit!
Cozy Private Suite with hot tub and fire-pit!
Hope, BC
Stay at this holiday home in Hope. Enjoy WiFi, 2 bedrooms and a fridge. Popular attractions Memorial Park and District of Hope Municipal Hall are located nearby. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
"This is a cozy little place, newly renovated but in our opinion just not worth what is charged to stay. Though the TV is big it is VERY old with pixel lines running across it, it stopped working on us altogether which in the big picture isn't the end of the world, only it was NYE and our plan was ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2024

Cozy Private Suite with hot tub and fire-pit!
Waterfront Luxury Home in a recreational Paradise!
Waterfront Luxury Home in a recreational Paradise!
Hope, BC
Stay at this holiday home in Hope. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 bathrooms and 4 bedrooms. Popular attractions Kawkawa Lake Park and Hope and District Recreation Centre ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Fabulous
"My husband and our children and grandchildren (8) had a wonderful time away. The house is gorgeous and very clean. It's a wonderful idea to have the bedrooms on each side. That worked so well. So tastefully decorated. The river offered so much for the kids to explore. We had a fire in the pit and ..."

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2024

Waterfront Luxury Home in a recreational Paradise!
Newly renovated, walking distance to amenities, close to many outdoor activities
Newly renovated, walking distance to amenities, close to many outdoor activities
Hope, BC
Stay at this holiday home in Hope. Enjoy free WiFi, on-site parking and a patio. Popular attractions Hope and District Recreation Centre and Art Walk are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
Wondeful place!
"The BnB was cozy, very clean, and well equipped. Close to everything! Easy to access and plenty of parking. Thank you so much!"

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2024

Newly renovated, walking distance to amenities, close to many outdoor activities
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
3 Sep 2019

Lovely town and people are all nice

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
14 Jul 2019

It’s a lovely wee place. My partner was excited to hear it was where Rocky was filmed.