Trip Planning

The 1858 Gold Rush Day Trip

The Fraser Canyon was a host to hundreds of thousands of gold hungry pioneers that battles the extreme terrain the Fraser Canyon has to offer. Forever changing the Fraser Canyon forever the Gold Rush has left only pieces of what these crazy times where like. The Gold Rush Day Trip begins in Hope BC where you visit the Hope Visitor Information Center right on the Trans-Canada HWY Here you will find the Hope Museum and Home Gold Mine, where you can see an home made industrial gold mine used by pioneers, you can find out how it works and actually get to walk through and view its mechanics. After Visiting the Home Gold Mine you continue on to Historic Yale east bound on the Trans-Canada HWY, If you are unsure of directions ask the Visitor Information Center before you leave. In Yale you will find The Historic Yale Museum and Historic Church Both of these sights are open for viewing and have exciting information and display on the Fraser Canyon Gold Rush of 1858 (this museum is open seasonally). Also in historic Yale is the Pioneer Cemetery where you can view and learn about the challenging times living in the Fraser Canyon During the 1800's and why so many people died unable to live this fierce land. Cemetery Tours are available inquire at the Yale Museum. Visit the Fraser River Rafting Expeditions to book your White Water Rafting Trip and you can challenge the same Fierce Rapids by early pioneers who had to travel through this area. After you have visited Historic Yale Continue on to eastward Bound on the Trans-Canada HWY until you arrive upon Hells Gate at Hells Gate you can learn allot about the Fraser Canyon During the Gold Rush of 1858. Learn about the Skuzzy Stern Wheeler which passed through this area to deliver supplies and passengers to the Fraser Canyon during the Gold Rush. When the Skuzzy reached "Hells Gate" more than 400 men were required to use rope and pull the stern wheeler through to upstream. Also at Hell's Gate learn how to pan for gold and you can keep all your findings to take home with you! Visit the Museum that has information and videos on the Gold Rush! After You are finished at Hells Gate Choose a local community where you can find a great selections of accommodations including B&B, Camping, RVing, Cabins, Hotel, and Motels. Stay another Day and Visit More of the Fraser Canyon.

The Railway Lovers Day Trip

The Railway Lovers Day Trip Begins in Hope BC Visit The Othello Tunnels in Hope BC where you will discover where the kettle valley railway operated in the Coquihalla canyon. Engineers generously constructed these tunnels with limited technology. These tunnels blast through a winding canyon as the rail line Rips through the mountain crossing the canyon and back through another mountain you see how difficult it must have been to construct this technical stretch. When you are finished at the Othello Tunnels Take the #1 HYW east until you reach Hope River Gas Bar just past Dogwood BC, here you will find a beautiful rest area located next to the Canadian Pacific Railway A great place to stop for lunch and count the long trains that pass through here,  The Trains that pass through this area are some of the longest trains in the world because Canada's two Trans-Continental Railways the CNR and the CPR pass through this point as a Bottle Neck to access the Asia Pacific Gateway and the Fraser Ports of Vancouver. Watch for different trains carrying a vast amounts of cargo container trains usually double stackers, Wheat Cars, Box Cars, Coal, Lumber, Imports, Exports, Vehicles, you name it and for any Railway Lover the Fraser Canyon is a excellent place to visit. While Visiting Hope River Gas Bar be sure to take a photo with there BC Rail Caboose located right on site for public viewing. After you have watched some Trains Pass carry on east to Hell's Gate Airtram where you can get an aerial view of both the Canadian Pacific Railway and the Canadian National Railway as they pass through some of the most vigorous terrain the Fraser Canyon has to offer while visiting Hells Gate there is great opportunities for train viewing and photography cross the suspension bridge over the Hells Gate Gorge and fallow a short trail to the CNR rail line where you can take photographs of the massive locomotives as they pass. Remember to stand back clear of the tracks and be mindful of all your surroundings including children. After Visiting Hells Gate continue onwards to North Bend and Boston Bar where both the CPR and the CNR stations are. Watch Train come into dock as the train crew changes, also take still shots of trains in the yard. Both train yards have unique train equipment so if your a Railway Photographer this is something you will want to see. The next stop on the Railway Lovers Day Trip is Lytton BC. Visit Lytton where there is great railway viewing opportunity including a CNR caboose open for public Viewing and the Siska Bridges, Two train bridge crossing the Fraser River where the CPR and the CNR switch sides of the canyon. While traveling through the canyon there is many view points to view trains to many to mention. After you are finished your Day Trip in Lytton Choose a local community where you can discover a great selections of accommodations including B&B, Camping, RVing, Cabins, Hotel, and Motels. Stay another Day and Visit More of the Fraser Canyon.

The Wild Side 3-4 Day Weekend Getaway

The Beginning of your weekend starts in Bridal Falls where you can choose from many options of exciting and wild entertainment. Exciting venues include Adrenaline Paint Ball Park, Trans-Canada Water Slides, Dino Town, Minter Gardens, Para Gliding, Golf Course & Range, and more! In Bridal Falls there is really something wild for everyone. While in Bridal Falls be sure to visit the Bridal Falls Provincial Park where you can view beautiful water falls cascading down the jagged mount side resembling a brides veil. This is a great place for a picnic and provides hiking trails and nature walks in a beautiful lush moss coated rainforest. After an Exciting Day at Bridal Falls its time to go to Harrison Lake & Hot springs where you can enjoy a soak in the Natural Hot Springs of this area known by early pioneers as a place of healing. Stay at one of Harrison's great accommodation including the Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa where you can enjoy there Healing Springs Spa, or Enjoy a round of golf on there golf course. While in Harrison there is great possibilities for Wild Recreation such as Jet Ski Rentals, Power Boating, Water Skiing, Wind Surfing, Para-sailing, hiking, fishing and more. Also in Harrison is the Sasquatch Provincial Park a great place for campers! After you have enjoyed the Wild Side of Harrison its time to continue east bound on the #7 HYW until it merges with the Trans-Canada HYW where you will continue on east bound on Route # 1 until you reach a community of Boston Bar BC where you will turn of route # 1 towards North Bend Fallow Chomaux Road until you See Jim & Vikki's Guest Ranch here you can enjoy great horse back trail rides adventures in the scenic Fraser canyon, enjoy there Beautiful B&B with in suite Jacuzzi and outdoor hot tub, and delicious foods made to your taste and dietary needs. After Spending the Night at Jim and Vikki's Guest Ranch you wake up to a delicious meal and a horse back adventure! Then its time to visit Hells Gate back on the HWY and 5-10 minutes west bound on HYW # 1 you will find Hells Gate Airtram which is a gondola ride that takes you down a 500 ft cliff on a 37 Degree Angle crossing over the Hells Gate Gorge the deepest and most narrow point of the Fraser at only 110 feet wide sometime reaching over 200 ft in depth! Watch Salmon Battle there way through this point to continue to the upstream spawning grounds and even cross over a suspension bridge across the Hells Gate Canyon. At Hells Gate there is great many activities for all ages including a restaurant, shopping, patio pub and a fudge factory holding a world record for 232 flavors of fudge! after you have enjoyed your day at Hells Gate its time to visit Lytton BC, The Hottest City in Canada and the White Water Rafting Capital Stay the Night in of the excellent Resorts, B&B, or Provincial Parks for Camping and RVing! Then enjoy one of the Areas many White Water Rafting Company's to Enjoy White Water Rafting, White Water Paddle Rafting, and Kayaking on rivers such as the Fraser River and the Hells Gate Canyon, The Thompson Canyon, Nahatlatch River The Stein, and the Nicola where great opportunities await any skill level from beginner to expert! After a wild day of white water fun Choose a local community where you can discover a great selections of accommodations including B&B, Camping, RVing, Cabins, Hotel, and Motels. Stay another Day and Visit More of the Fraser Canyon.

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