Location
- Once a fur trading post and gold rush town.
- Popular location for filming movies.
- Chainsaw carving capital of Canada.
Nestled at the foot of the Cascade Mountains in southern British Columbia is the picturesque town of Hope. Once a fur trading post and gold rush town, it is now a thriving community known for its beautiful scenery, historic sites and friendly citizens. With its picturesque setting and moderate climate, Hope is a popular filming location for the motion picture industry as well as an attractive destination for hikers, boaters, birdwatchers and other outdoor enthusiasts.
Hope enjoys a temperate climate with comfortable and relatively dry summers and mild, wet winters. Its main industries are tourism and some forestry.
Forestry, agriculture, tourism commerce, and manufacturing.
Information was provided by Health Match BC and from local community websites. Other information has come from a variety of sources including the BCMA and health professionals within the communities. Pictures have been provided by www.picturebc.ca or community members. Please contact us at info@rccbc.ca with any information updates for your community.
