Road Trip Hope to Lytton – Fraser Canyon

Hope Lytton
110
km
1h48
drive
Summer
season

The Itinerary

The Fraser Canyon, a spectacular gorge carved by the Fraser River, is one of BC's most impressive drives. The Trans-Canada (Hwy 1) hugs the rim and threads through a series of rock tunnels.

Hell's Gate (a 35-m narrowing of the Fraser) is the route's icon — an aerial tram descends into the canyon for a thrilling view. Yale was the capital of the 1858 Gold Rush. Lytton, at the Fraser-Thompson confluence, was destroyed by 2021 wildfires (reconstruction ongoing). Canada's all-time temperature records were set here.

Points of Interest

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    Hell's Gate Airtram
    Aerial tram into the canyon, over the Fraser's 35 m narrows.
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    Yale Historic Site
    Capital of the 1858 gold rush, with a museum and church.
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    Alexandra Bridge
    Historic bridge over the Fraser, on a 1 km trail.
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    Canyon Tunnels
    Seven tunnels blasted through the rock between Yale and Boston Bar.

Fishing Spots Along the Route

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Agassiz Slough
Lake
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Agate Creek
Stream
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Ainslie Creek
Stream
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Airplane Creek
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Alexander Creek
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All Hallows Creek
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American Creek
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Anderson Creek
Stream

Protected areas along the route

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YALE GARRY OAK ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
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SCHKAM LAKE
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SKIHIST ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
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COQUIHALLA CANYON PARK
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SAWMILL CREEK
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EMORY CREEK PARK
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SKIHIST PARK
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Cascade Lower Canyon
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UTZLIUS CREEK
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NICOLUM RIVER PARK
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Scuzzy Creek
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SILVER LAKE PARK
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Take this route offline

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Practical info
  • Departure Hope
  • Destination Lytton
  • Distance 110 km
  • Duration 1h48
  • Category Medium (100–250 km)
  • Best season Summer
Themes
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