Hope Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Hope featuring a river or creek and tranquil scenes
Hope showing a lake or waterhole, tranquil scenes and mountains
Hope featuring tranquil scenes and a river or creek
Hope featuring a pebble beach
Hope showing a bridge, a river or creek and tranquil scenes
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 splendor 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 center 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 meters). 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 meters). 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.

Hope Inn and Suites

Hope Inn and Suites

2 out of 5
377 Old Hope Princeton Way, Hope, BC
Stay at this hotel in Hope. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Art Walk ...
6.8/10 (882 reviews)
"Room was clean"

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Hope Inn and Suites
Windsor Motel

Windsor Motel

2 out of 5
778 Third Avenue, Hope, BC
The price is ₹5,480 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
₹5,480
₹6,301 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Hope. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (450 reviews)
"The hotel was meticulously clean. The staff was friendly and helpful. The view of the park and river from the balcony was beautiful. There were many places nearby to get food and other amenities. Would 100% stay there again."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Windsor Motel
Slumber Lodge Motel

Slumber Lodge Motel

2 out of 5
250 Fort St., Hope, BC
Stay at this motel in Hope. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7/10 Good! (540 reviews)
"The room that I had was clean but a little shabby. It looks like efforts are being made to fix the place up though. Bed looks newish, flooring looks like it was replaced recently. There are lots of spider webs outside the door and the exterior paint is peeling.I didn’t use the pool but it looked ..."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Slumber Lodge Motel
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.
Pinnacle Hotel Whistler Village

Pinnacle Hotel Whistler Village

3.5 out of 5
4319 Main St, Whistler, BC
Stay at this aparthotel in Whistler. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,890 reviews)
"Very cozy space. Very clean, and worth the price"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Pinnacle Hotel Whistler Village
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre, Vernon, BC

Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre, Vernon, BC

4 out of 5
4801 27 St, Vernon, BC
Stay at this 4-star ski aparthotel in Vernon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7/10 Good! (1,677 reviews)
"Nice clean hotel for quick overnight stay for us"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre, Vernon, BC
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Revival Apartments English Bay

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Revival Apartments English Bay

4 out of 5
1771 Comox Street, Vancouver, BC
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Vancouver. Enjoy parking (surcharge), concierge services and an in-room coffee maker. Our guests praise the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (622 reviews)
"The room was clean. The bathroom in the lobby was not accessible."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Revival Apartments English Bay
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

Lovely town and people are all nice

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

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