Hope

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Hope showing a river or creek and tranquil scenes
Hope featuring a lake or waterhole, mountains and tranquil scenes
Hope showing tranquil scenes and a river or creek
Hope featuring a pebble beach
Hope which includes a river or creek, a bridge 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.

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 S$130 per night from 15 Apr to 16 Apr
S$130
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 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 our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (327 reviews)
"Staff were so friendly! Great price and convenient location. Will stay there again."

Reviewed on 11 Apr, 2025

Mountain View Hope Motel
Slumber Lodge Motel
Slumber Lodge Motel
2 out of 5
250 Fort St., Hope, BC
The price is S$108 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
S$108
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this motel in Hope. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Art ...
6.8/10 (399 reviews)
"This property is older and it shows that some updating of such items as flooring would be a wise investment as it is past end of life. That being said the rooms were clean, comfortable and affordable so I see myself staying again if I was to be in Hope in the near future."

Reviewed on 5 Apr, 2025

Slumber Lodge Motel
Windsor Motel
Windsor Motel
2 out of 5
778 Third Avenue, Hope, BC
The price is S$106 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
S$106
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this motel in Hope. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (54 reviews)
"Excellent people and service. Room was great"

Reviewed on 9 Apr, 2025

Windsor 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.
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 garden. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (202 reviews)
"Me and my girlfriend enjoyed our stay at bramblebank cottages. We would most definitely like to comeback in the near future."

Reviewed on 7 Apr, 2025

Bramblebank Cottages
Opulent Oasis Exquisite 2Bedroom Retreat
Opulent Oasis Exquisite 2Bedroom Retreat
4 out of 5
298 Lillooet Rd, Harrison Hot Springs, BC
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Harrison Hot Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, a pool table, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Harrison Lake Hot Springs and ...
Opulent Oasis Exquisite 2Bedroom Retreat
Charming 1BR Lakeside
Charming 1BR Lakeside
3.5 out of 5
298 Lillooet Rd, Harrison Hot Springs, BC
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Harrison Hot Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, a pool table, and premium bedding. Popular attractions Harrison Lake Hot Springs and ...
5.6/10 (5 reviews)
"It was comfortable. The price was right. Feel like the property needs some maintenance. Communications needs to be a little more clear as it was a bit confusing to find our suit as it wasn’t a room inside. It was like what is meant to be a store space and it was repurposed for a suite. I loved the ..."

Reviewed on 23 Mar, 2025

Charming 1BR Lakeside
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

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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.