Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park - Hope

Remember Rambo First Blood movie Sylvester Stallone I think in the 80's. Part of the movie was filmed here in Hope.,B.C. It has different sections of Tunnels & Railways. Gorge is stunning views the best time to see the raging water is in June or spring time when rain & ice melts. I've been here a few times but still my favorite stop. It's not far from the highway follow Othello Rd. only 2 minutes.

Beautiful site. Always love going here. It was busy but was fairly spaced out between groups. Parking was a challenge, but still ok. It would be nice if there was a sign for the pathways after the tunnels. Would help to decide the length you want to go and if something is there you want to see.

Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park ⛰Othello Tunnels Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park, popularly called the Othello Tunnels is a provincial park located near Hope, British Columbia focused on the canyon of the Coquihalla River and a decommissioned railway grade, now a walking trail, leading eventually to Coquihalla Pass. Originally part of the Kettle Valley Railway, five tunnels and a series of bridges follow a relatively straight line through the gorge, which is lined with sheer, flat rock cliffs. In the early 90's, the Canadian Pacific Railway decided to connect the Kootenays with the southern coast of British Columbia, and it was decided that the best option was a route through the Coquihalla Gorge. Nowadays, the path has been restored as part of the Kettle Valley Railway Trail and no longer has any railway tracks. It is known for its gradual change in elevation. The location of the Othello tunnels near the convergence of several historic trails--the Hudson's Bay Company brigade trail, the Dewdney Trail and the Hope-Nicola Valley Trail--has both historical and recreational importance. These early trails assisted in the opening up of the province for settlement and resource extraction beginning in the late 1840s. The Hope-Nicola Trail is now a popular hiking route. The tunnels are the most important visitor attraction in the Hope area, representing both an economic and interpretive opportunity for the town of Hope. A destination for local and regional outdoors groups, the tunnels, park and trails are valued for the recreational opportunities they provide local citizens and tourists for viewing, walking, picnicking, photography and fishing. The site is also important for its extensive use by the film industry (the most well-known film being 'First Blood') and for the establishment of visitor facilities by the Hope Chamber of Commerce through a Canada Works Grant prior to the area being designated a recreation area. ⚠️TUNNELS & TRAIL Please Respect & Help to Preserve this Historical and Ecologically Sensitive Area by: - Using Garbage Containers - Staying on Trails - Reduce Noise Keep your Pets Restrained. Stay Safe - Have Fun.Please enjoy your visit and help others to enjoy the BCParks

Beautiful place with breathtaking views. Have to visit again next summer.

This park contains the Othello Tunnels and the beginning of the Kettle Valley Trail. It has some nice hiking, biking and walks. Expect parking to be difficult, but the hike is nice. The main trail is wide and strong, it's the old railway tracks, after all. It is good to walk along even when it's busy, and nicely built for bikes where there are fewer tourists. We hiked one of the smaller trails, up and around the small mountain in the middle of the park. It was a little steep in places, but it was a nice hike. You are spending the whole time in the forest - there are no big open lookouts that you can see for miles from. It is a nice forest, though, and the shade helps in the summer. I'd suggest eating in the parking lot as there are no tables on the trails and no garbage cans. --You will have to carry out all of your garbage from the trails, too, don't leave it behind!!!-- There are some outhouses where the trail meets the parking lot. They were pretty clean and not stinky; nicely maintained.

A fun family walk back in time. The historic tunnels, the river and the rock formations of the canyon is awesome. Should come early as parking is limited. Kawkawa lake is a good location to stop, rest and unpack your food for a hungry stomach.

Great park showcasing the railroad history in British Columbia. Really cool tunnels to walk through. Bring a flashlight to ensure you can see where your walking as the ground is a little uneven in the tunnels. Very cool views of the river and canyon. Very short walk from the parking lot. Definitely worth a visit. Can get very busy on a hot summer day though.

Loved the walk-through tunnels and the surrounding area. A beautiful day made the views that much more spectacular. Some areas in the tunnel get dark, others have water dripping down and loose gravel so you shouldn't try to cycle thru. Take time to learn about the amazing history of this place. Definitely coming back with the family as it is a pretty flat walk not too long at all. Would highly recommend it for all ages, you need to see it at least once.