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The Rambo Bridge: Final Take event is scheduled for Sunday July 10th 2011. This will be an amazing event with real army vehicles, police cars, costumes and props from the set of Rambo First Blood. Filmed in Hope BC in 1981. Be apart of a one of the kind contest to win a trip for two into "Chapman's Gorge" (The Coquihalla Canyon at Othello Tunnels) on a Helicopter with Valley Helicopters. All you have to do is Dress like Rambo! Get a chance to meet and mingle with celebrities and special guests from all over the world. There will never be an event like it. The Bridge is scheduled to begin destruction THE VERY NEXT DAY! So it will truly be your last chance to "See, Touch, and Smell" this piece of Hollywood history. Special really cool commemorative T-shirts will be on sale from the Sasquatch Sign Company this limited t-shirt will be sold-out FAST! Come for lunch a fundraiser BBQ will be hosted by the Hope Search & Rescue. The event will begin at 11am until 2pm and after the event limited amount of visitors will get the chance to watch Rambo First Blood on the Silver Screen here in town at the Hope Cinemas. While in town visitors can also get the chance to view other famous Rambo First Blood scenes like the Railway Crossing, Othello Tunnels, Wallace Street & More. Call the Hope Visitor Information Center at Toll Free @ 1-866-Hope VIC or 1-604-869-2021. For more information leading up to the event join facebook.com/canyoncountry and RSVP the event "The Rambo Bridge: Final Take event. Tell your friends and come out to the beautiful community of Hope British Columbia on July 10th 2011. Highlights from the event will be posted on youtube.com/travelthecanyon. Presented by the Hope First Blood Committee Inge Wilson, Brian Mckinney, Advantage Hope and travelthecanyon.com. Social Media services provided by Canyon Country Media.

yearly events

Pumpkin drop

pumpkin drop No doubt the craziest and quite possibly the most fun event of the year! Hells Gate Airtram presents the Fourth annual pumpkin drop October 2011, Visitors will get the opportunity to throw a pumpkin from screaming howling height on North Americas steepest fully suspended tramway. Prizes for who can hit the target from 500ft are on the line! Each person who brings a carved pumpkin rides the tram for free all day! This is Hells Gate's final operational day of the 2011 season, take advantage of there clearance sales in the retail outlets. Call Brian McKinney for more information 1(604)867-9277 Don't forget Hells Gate Airtram is pet friendly! So you can bring for four legged friends too!

Hope International Chainsaw Carving Competition -Various Locations In Hope British Columbia September 2011 Hope- the "Chainsaw Carving Capital", hosts carvers from near & far as they compete to create the best their art form can achieve.

Ashcroft & District Fall Fair Ashcroft Arena, Ashcroft, British Columbia Everyone loves a fair. Sample a variety of food on the grounds, catch some of the live entertainment, visit with the animals on display or take a stroll through the various exhibits & entries. There is something for everyone.

Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival

Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival (604)769-9576 www.kilby.ca

Harrison World championships in sand sculpture

Spread Across the sandy beaches of Harrison Hot Springs is the Annual Harrison Sand Sculpture Championship, a spectacular display of hundreds of beautifully crafted sand sculptures, ranging from your classical sand castles all they way to abstract. The Harrison sand sculpture event attractions thousands of visitors yearly who come from all over the world to both compete and come to see the amazing display.

HOPE BRIGADE DAYS

Hope Brigade Days Hope 6th Ave Hope, British Columbia Hope's largest annual event kicks off with the International Wood Carving Competition. Brigade Days features family funtime events including fireworks, a parade, demolition derby, pancake breakfast, bingo, street dance, Briggie Ball, pet show, Survivor competition & more

Come Celebrate

Brigade Days is truly an "end of summer" party that you can't miss.

Lytton RIVER FESTIVAL

Lytton River Festival

The Lytton River Festival is a celebration of two great rivers-the Thompson and Fraser-and their historic and present role in the small community of Lytton. The Interior Salish First Nations people have lived along these magnificent rivers for over 10,000 years and are an integral part of the River Festival. Their rivers are integrated into their culture. The Village of Lytton, Siska Indian Band, Nicomen Indian Band, Lytton First Nations, Lytton & District Chamber of Commerce, Royal Canadian Legion, and Kumsheen Rafting Resort are active partners in this river-oriented, fun-filled three-day river celebration. New in 2008! BC Downriver Championships Two championship kayak races take place on Sunday. Before lunch, some of BC's best paddlers will compete in the BC Downriver Championships Classic Race, Frog Rapid to Lytton. After lunch the BC Downriver Championships Sprint Race, another skill and endurance challenge, takes place between the Frog Rapid and Witches Cauldron. The awards ceremony will take place in the evening. Click on the Detailed Event Schedule for more information. Pow-Wow An all-day Pow-Wow that celebrates our two great rivers and their importance to the First Nations People at Lytton for over 10,000 years takes place on Sunday. Dances celebrate the salmon, the great waters, and the spirit of these two enormous rivers: the Thompson azure and sparkling, and the Fraser brown and silty. Chicken Poop Bingo This is mostly a Lytton invention. It's a hilarious bingo game involving you, a twoonie, a chicken, a few chicken droppings, a bingo board (large one), and anticipation and tension. You'll love it. Gold Panning Gold was first discovered by our local Nicomen First Nations people on the Thompson River, just north of Lytton in the 1850's. This discovery led to the Cariboo Gold Rush in 1858. Today you can still pan for gold along the rivers, but you only get rich if you know how to do it and have the right location. Try your hand at Gold Panning at the River Festival - gold is guaranteed. Join us on Labour Day This is your invitation to become part of an event that celebrates the important role that these two great rivers have played in Lytton's history and culture. Come for a day or stay for three; you'll be glad you did.

http://www.riverfestival.ca/

boston bar may days

May 2011 with the parade at 10 am and the grounds open right after. This event has been continuous for over 80 years! There is always a great tribute artists concert on Saturday Night be sure to take part in the Boston Bar May Days celebration which happens to be BC's second longest running May Day celebration. Events: May Days Youth Dance , May Queen Ceremony ,Concerts May Poll Dance, Parade Awards Community Spirit and senior citizen of the year award.May Day Celebration