The Fraser River
The Fraser River is the largest fish producing water course in the province and the worlds largest
supporter of the spawning sockeye salmon. Because of this, millions of Spring, Coho, Chum, Pink and
Sockeye salmon pass through the canyon on their way to spawning grounds every year.
Canada's Second Largest River over 1300 km long one of the most commercially rafted river's in the world.
In the Canyon the River is wedged between the Cascade Mountain Range and the Coastal Pacific Mountain Range
narrow rock canyon wall's cut a windy and narrow passage for the mighty Fraser
ripping through this vigorous landscape

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In 1917 the International Pacific Fisheries Commission was
formed by Canada and the United States. Since that time, efforts
have been made to improve the run of salmon to the spawning beds.
This was brought
about
by the construction of fishways. These fishways help the salmon
through the difficult sections of the Fraser River System. Fishways
are now at Yale, Hell's Gate and Bridge River Rapids. The Hell's
Gate Fishways were opened in 1945. Their effect on migrating salmon
can be shown throughout the experience at the Quesnel Lake System.
In 1941 only 1100 fish reached the spawning beds, by 1973 the number
had increased to over 250,000 fish, and in 1981 this number had
increased again to over 800,000 fish! These increased numbers mean
to the fishermen a catch of several million fish. The survival rate
of young salmon has been improved through the construction of
artificial spawning channels. These are now in operation at Weaver
Creek, Gates Creek, Pitt River and Nadina River. These serve the
sockeye population, while a further channel at Seton Creek has been
built for pinks. The Weaver Creek Channel, completed in 1965,
produced, in its first five years of operation, a total catch to
fishermen of over 600,000. The Fisheries Commission hopes, over
time, to restore the Fraser River to its pre-1913 status as a salmon
stream.

Lady Franklin
The Lady Franklin
is a
beautiful large rock, or one might say a island in the middle of the Fraser
River in Hope BC. This Rock... Island was named after Lady Jane Franklin,
Husband of Sir John Franklin an early explorer who loved this area so much This
Beautiful Area is along the Old Caribou Wagon Trail. To get there drive along
the Trans-Canada HYW east bound through Yale, across the small bridge take for
first right, and fallow the road that runs along side the Fraser River for a
couple minutes. This is a great spot to stop for a picnic.
Alexandra Provincial Park
Alexandra Bridge Provincial Park is
a small park centered around the site of the original Caribou Wagon Road bridge
over the Fraser River. The original bridge was constructed in 1861 by Joseph W.
Trutch and named after Princess Alexandra of Wales. To recover the $45,000
construction cost for the 90 meter bridge, a toll of $7.40 per ton was charged.
Today a second bridge, built in 1926, sits on the site of the original which was
dismantled in 1912. The park was established in 1984. It provides both rest stop
and picnic facilities for travelers. Alexandra Bridge Provincial Park is two
kilometers north of Spuzzum and 40 km north of Hope. There is a hiking trail
that can lead visitors down to the site of the old Alexandra Bridge. Part of
this trail is remnant of the old highway from the 1920s. This trail is less than
? km in length one way. Fish passing through this area to tributaries of the
Fraser include Pink, Chum, Spring, Coho and Sockeye. Anyone fishing or angling
in British Columbia must have the appropriate license. The park is open April 28
to October 9.
The Fraser Canyon Gold rush of 1858
In 1858 The Fraser Canyon was transformed forever when word that Banks of the Fraser River were rich with gold Hundreds of thousands
of Pioneers made
there way to the fierce Fraser Canyon in hopes to strike it rich. Thousands and Thousands of men died in there efforts
as the Fraser Canyon was such a dangerous terrain to cross. like Simon Fraser said in the words of his Journal after naming an
especially
fierce point of his journey "Hell Gate" his journal wrote no man should ever venture through this point it was
surely like passing through the gates
of hell! However this would not stop these gold hungry miners to continue on in the Chance they would too become rich like the many successful gold
prospectors
of that time! Small Cities started to burst up
everywhere in the Fraser Canyon turning Yale BC into the largest north
American city east of Chicago.
After the hype has died down these communities remain rich in history there is many places throughout the Fraser Canyon where
you can visit and learn
about the Gold Rush Such as Yale BC where a Museum, Historic Church, and Pioneer Grave Yard has been preserved for viewing. You Can still pan for gold
in the Fraser Canyon. Historic Yale and Hells Gate Airtram both have gold
panning setups where you can learn how to pan for gold and keep
the gold as a souvenir. Visit the Hope Visitor Info Center for more information regarding open claim spots to pan right on the Fraser River
(Experience Required) and maybe you too can strike it rich!
sts guiding services
We Fish the Fraser, Harrison, Vedder & Pitt Rivers
STS Guiding Service offers world class Salmon, Trout, Sturgeon and Steelhead fishing on the Fraser River in British Columbia, Canada. We are located just 50 miles east of Vancouver on the Fraser River. Fishing on the Fraser River, Vancouver, British Columbia assures our clients some of the best Salmon, Trout, Steelhead and Sturgeon fishing anywhere to be found on the West Coast of British Columbia. We offer fully guided day trips as well as full inclusive fishing packages with lodging on the Fraser River. We fish all styles and methods including fly fishing, spin fishing, plug fishing and bait fishing for sturgeon. Inside our site you will see why fishing on the Fraser River and Harrison River area is considered world class.
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JET BOAT TOURS
Wild and extreme are just a
couple of the words used to describe STS Jet boat experience! Ripping non
stop action through some natures fiercest play ground. Using custom
designed jet boats, and 30 years of experience on local rivers STS is the a
safe way to enjoy the rugged beauty of the Fraser Canyon. Fraser Canyon jet
boat tours start in Harrison Hot Springs and brings you through the Fraser
Canyon where you can come face to face with Hells Gate. STS also offers a
range of other guiding services like ATV tours, guided fishing, white water
rafting and more information on STS jet boat tours visit
STS
Hells Gate jet boat tours.
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