Purple Lights Events
Muskwa Gallery & Indian Crafts
Heaven N Earth Native Art
Operated and frequently supplied by a mother/daughter team, Heaven N Earth Native Art Gallery and Cultural Studio is packed wall to wall with gorgeous genuine Indigenous art and products. Many of the pieces hold stories that the owner, Teresa, will excitedly share with you as you shop around. Not only can you shop for Indigenous […]
Stó:lō Nation Bad Rock Tours
Stó:lō territory is a cultural treasure within the Fraser Valley and into the Canyon, surrounded by majestic mountains and centred around the Fraser River. Discover the stories and Hal’qeméylem place names. You can view cultural artifacts, hear our oral history that supports our Stó:lō traditions, visit our newly renovated interpretive centre and learn about our […]
Hope Slide
In the early hours of January 9, 1965, almost 50 million cubic metres of snow, rock, mud and trees tumbled 1800 metres down the southeast slope of Johnson Peak into the valley below. Outram Lake, located near the bottom of Johnson Peak was completely wiped out and the force of the landslide pushed debris up […]
Rambo Walking Tour
Most of us are familiar with the blockbuster hit Rambo, but did you know it was filmed in Hope, BC? Over 30 years ago, Hollywood came north and transformed our small Canadian town into a small American town. The wildly popular Rambo franchise continues to draw movie fans to Hope for a chance to walk […]
Hope Chainsaw Carvings
In Hope, you will quickly notice the 80 plus chainsaw carvings proudly displayed around the town centre. Hope has been appropriately tagged as the Chainsaw Carving Capital. You will find a self-guided walking tour map available at the Visitor Centre (919 Water Avenue). The carvings often feature local wildlife such as eagles, mountain sheep, bears […]
Syéxw Chó:leqw Adventure Park
The Syéxw Chó:leqw Adventure Park opened in September 2018 to serve the local trails and recreation community. The Park is located on the traditional land and territory of Sq’ewá:lxw First Nation. The Park includes 4,000 metres of walking and cycling trails, a bike skills park, viewing platforms, a 90,000 square foot playground, as well as […]
Treat Yourself to a Summer Staycation in the Fraser Valley
Estimated Read Time: 7 min 24 sec One of the wonderful things about summer in the Fraser Valley is that you can travel for 20 minutes in any direction and find something entirely different to marvel at. The diversity of nature, culture, and food here is beyond compare, which is why, for locals, it’s the […]
12 Fraser Valley Brunch Spots To Put on Your Foodie Radar
Estimated Read Time: 6 min 18 sec There’s no tastier time-honoured foodie tradition than a spot of brunch. Whether it’s weekend brunch or not, we can all agree that sleeping late and tucking into a plate of waffles with a caesar in hand offers a rare glimpse into pinnacle slow living. It’s for this reason […]
Your Summer Road Trip Itinerary Through The Fraser Valley
Estimated Read Time: 6 min 18 sec What is it about summer that just makes us want to get behind the wheel and take off into the unknown? The natural beauty of the Fraser Valley is always an inspiration to explore, but when the sun comes out for weeks on end, there’s even more reason […]
Celebrating National Indigenous History Month in the Fraser Valley
Estimated Read Time: 2 min 59 sec We respectfully acknowledge that we live, work, play and travel on the traditional, ancestral, unceded and shared territories of the Katzie, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo, Leq’á:mel, Sema:th, Matheqwí, Qwó:ltl’el, Sq’éwlets, Aitchelitz, Shxwha:y, Skowkale, Squiala, Soowahlie, Tzeachten, Yakweakwioose, Cheam, Skwah, Kwaw Kwaw apilt, Douglas, Seabird Island, Sts’Ailes, Samahquam, Sq’ewá:lxw, Skatin, Chawathil, […]
