Points of Interest
Fraser canyon tunnels
The Fraser Canyon Highway
Tunnels were constructed in the late 1950's to about the mid 1960's as
part of the Trans Canada project. There are seven tunnels in total, the
shortest being 57 m (190 ft); the longest, is 610 meters
(2,000 ft) and is one of North America's longest. They are situated between
Yale and Boston Bar.
Othello Tunnels
The
Othello Tunnels in Hope BC is not
only a beautiful setting in the Coquihalla Canyon it also has a holds great
history and shows the challenges in construction of any infrastructure in
the rugged Fraser Canyon, In the Coquihalla engineers forged through
mountain cliffs and over the raging canyon to construct a series of bridges
and tunnels that blast through the rugged terrain, you can walk along the
path where the kettle valley railway once operated, learn about this
spectacular piece of history, and view the magnificent Coquihalla canyon.
Chainsaw Carvings
Chainsaw Carving Capitol Hope BC known all over the world for the beautiful gigantic carvings placed throughout the community these carvings depict the wild life in the area, history, now over 30 different carvings a spread throughout the area and the even more can be seen through out the Canyon.
Salmon Spawning
Kawkawa Creek in Hope BC, Also known as Suckers Creek is a popular destination for those wanting to see pacific salmon spewing. Kawkawa Creek has different Salmon runs through out the year. To find out what salmon our running when you are visiting the Fraser Canyon visit the Hope Information Center for detailed information.
Beautiful Waterfalls in the Fraser Canyon
The Fraser Canyon British Columbia Literally has hundreds of waterfalls cascading of the jagged rock faces, wedged between mountains and large cliffs. So many waterfalls to display, too many waterfalls to see, While you drive through the Canyon be sure to you can view many of these waterfalls on pouring down the canyon walls. Many waterfalls in the area are a must stop and see. For example Grizzly, Mehatl, and Kiowiek Waterfalls in the Nahatlatch River Valley, Bridal Falls and many more. If you enjoy hiking this opens your opportunity to many more. Great for picnics, photography or just the simple enjoyment of nature. Start planning your adventure to the Fraser Canyon today and start enjoying our stunning waterfalls. For more information visit the Hope or visitor information centers for more information.
THE HOPE SLIDE
The Hope Slide 46 million cubic meters of earth, rock and snow smashing down in a matter of seconds from the over 2000 meter high mountain it came from. Filling the bottom of the valley with 70 meters deep. Outram Lake at the foot of the mountain was completely buried sending the water and soft clay from the lake bed were shot violently up the mountain on the opposite side of the Valley spreading to a south-east direction sweeping away everything in its path. Seismographs recorded to earthquakes the morning in the Nicolum valley, one these earthquakes was at 6:58 am the approximate time
Sasquatch caves
THE HOPE museum & visitor information center
While
visiting the Fraser Canyon be sure to visit the
Hope
Museum and Visitor Information Center, The Hope Museum is packed
full of great memories memorabilia, photos and information about the
vast future of Hope BC while at the Museum you can take your photo at of
the Hollywood of the North photo booths located outside of the Museum.
Also visit there Home gold mine where you can view the mechanics of a
home made industrial used gold mine. This is a must stop for any
Travelers as the site also serves as a Visitor Information Center.
Harrison Lake
Harrison Lake and Hot Springs, located at the gateway of the Fraser Canyon. Harrison Lake is southwestern BC's largest lake at 70 km long. The Lake is great for swimming, boating, jet skis rentals, fishing and so much more! Come and enjoy there sandy beaches where they hold there yearly sand sculpture tournament!
manning PARK
Manning
Provincial Park is a most magnificent valley
full of pristine lakes, wild life, canyons and valleys, lakes, rivers
and streams. It is a heaven for outdoor adventure, beautiful scenery and
much more! Manning Provincial is a bird watchers heaven with over 200
species of birds ranging in all altitudes. In the summer, there is
endless mountain hiking. In the winter, you can go alpine skiing,
snowboarding, cross country and skate skiing, and snow showing at
Manning Park Resort.
Museums and Galleries
The Fraser Canyon has many Museums and Art Galleries to visit showcasing amazing and interesting local history and beautiful hand made local art. While visiting the Fraser Canyon take the Time to enjoy these centers, spread throughout the Fraser Canyon.
The Hells Gate Salmon Fishways
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.
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old Alexandra lodge
Since 1858 there has always been a lodge or road house at the Chapman's Sandbar in the Fraser Canyon. This is only 4 years earlier of when the caribou wagon train was opened Originally it was thought that this building dated to 1864 and in the 1970's it was designated as the second most historic building in British Columbia, although it still remains a controversy weather or not sections of the lodge was indeed apart of the 1864 structure the Provincial Government Removed its historical status 10 years later. It is said that the current building was the third lodge constructed in the 1920's Currently this historic lodge is being used as a residence as it awaits restoration hopefully in the future. This site is located on the Trans Canada HYW on the east side of the Alexandra Provincial Park.
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