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 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.

Windsor Motel
Windsor Motel
2 out of 5
778 Third Avenue, Hope, BC
The price is ₹5,064 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
₹5,064
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 ₹7,205 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
₹7,205
per night
31 Mar - 1 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 ₹6,690 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
₹6,690
per night
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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.
4BR Penthouse Rooftop of Harrison
4BR Penthouse Rooftop of Harrison
4 out of 5
298 Lillooet Rd, Harrison Hot Springs, BC
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Harrison Hot Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Harrison Lake Beach Park and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"This place was fantastic! Super clean, beautiful and welcoming. The rooftop patio was amazing with the firepit lounge. Would definitely recommend and book again."

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2024

4BR Penthouse Rooftop of Harrison
Bramblebank Cottages
Bramblebank Cottages
3.5 out of 5
312 Lillooet Rd, Harrison Hot Springs, BC
Stay at this 3.5-star cottage in Harrison Hot Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a terrace. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (161 reviews)
"Beautiful spot. use of kayaks available for the river, and lots of seating around the yard area to enjoy. Great system with marking off times in the hot tub on a board outside so you can enjoy the tub without other guests. will stay again!"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Bramblebank Cottages
Harrison Lake View Suites
Harrison Lake View Suites
3 out of 5
298 Lillooet Avenue, Harrison Hot Springs, BC
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Harrison Hot Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, on-site parking and a terrace. Popular attractions Harrison Lake Beach Park and Canwest ...
7.4/10 Good! (193 reviews)
"The three bed suite was a great weekend base for six adults and two toddlers. Location was amazing and place was large and clean. Parking and check in and out were easy. The bedroom layout wasn’t quite what we thought as there was a loft bedroom with no door for one couple, and it wasn’t well equipped ..."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2023

Harrison Lake View Suites
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.