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In case you haven’t looked at a map, the Fraser Valley is a pretty big place! It can be easy to miss some of the fantastic community gems while you’re out exploring. These are just a few of the local spots that are waiting for you to discover them!
Bringing Traditional Indigenous Nourishment to urban Indigenous and non-Indigenous health-conscious people, while supporting Indigenous food sovereignty with their Plant Medicine Jam line!
In the early hours of January 9, 1965, almost 50 million cubic metres of snow, rock, mud and trees tumbled 1800 metres down the southeast slope of Johnson Peak into the valley below. Outram Lake, located near the bottom of Johnson Peak was completely wiped out and the force of the landslide pushed debris up the slope of the mountain on the opposite side of the valley. This debris then moved back down and up Johnson Peak again, like a sloshing effect. Two miles of highway were covered by this landslide and 4 people were buried. Only two of these four victims were rescued. The other two and their vehicles are still lost under the 60 metres of debris. The slide was large enough that it was registered as an earthquake at a nearby seismic monitoring station. The landslide occurred 19 kilometres east of Hope, BC, hence the name “Hope Slide.” Due to the enormity of the slide, Highway #3 was rerouted south and now skirts around the edge of the debris in the valley. The damage to Johnson Peak is visible from the highway. There is a vehicle pull-out area on Highway #3 where travelers can stop, view the slide and read the commemorative plaque and slide information.
Founded in 1989, the Alder Grove Heritage Society is the steward for the F. J. Hart Building in Aldergrove. The 1910 BC Mills building is home to the Telephone Museum and Aldergrove’s community archives.
The museum and society are run by volunteers who share an interest in preserving the local heritage and making it available for others who may want to research family and local history. The museum’s telephone collection is very extensive and features telephones throughout the years as well as other telephone-related history and objects.
Admission to the museum is by donation and the Society also has a number of local history books for sale, including The Place Between 1866-1939 and The Place Between 1940-1970, which contain the histories of many local families, businesses, schools and associations.
Most of us are familiar with the blockbuster hit Rambo, but did you know it was filmed in Hope, BC? Over 30 years ago, Hollywood came north and transformed our small Canadian town into a small American town. The wildly popular Rambo franchise continues to draw movie fans to Hope for a chance to walk the same streets and wilderness as the ex-Green Beret. When you arrive in Hope, stop by the Visitor Centre to pick up a walking tour guide. Some of the key filming locations are at the Othello Tunnels, Wallace Street, 3rd Avenue and Water Avenue. The Police Station built for the movie set was given to Hope and relocated from Wallace Street to Douglas Street where it is now Canyon Golden Age Club.
With featured gallery exhibitions, a gift shop, and a variety of classes and workshops there is always something new to inspire you. Did you know the exhibits change every few weeks?
Ruskin Dam is the site of six pier panels created by Kwantlen First Nation artist Brandon Gabriel, depicting the Kwantlen Nation’s connection to the water and land of the region. These are backlit at night and can be seen from the Lougheed Highway (if you are not the designated driver) or head to BC Hydro Ruskin Picnic Site for a more leisurely view. PLEASE NOTE: BC Hydro Ruskin Picnic Site remains closed to the public to allow for construction starting on the Ruskin Powerhouse slope repair project.
Indulge your senses as you enter our unique Gallery. Spend a few minutes, or a few hours while you take in our gorgeous Harrison Lake view.
The Ranger Station Art Gallery is operated by the Kent Harrison Arts Council with the assistance of the Harrison Festival of the Arts and is open year round. The Ranger Station building is owned by the Village of Harrison Hot Springs. Both The Harrison Festival of the Arts & The Kent Harrison Arts Council work side by side to promote arts and culture in our communities. The gallery also provides living and studio space year round to our artist in residence, providing further outreach and cultural exchange to residents and visitors alike. Exhibits rotate monthly, showcasing different artists, different art mediums.
The Chilliwack Visual Artists Association curates the O’Connor Group Art Gallery at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. We organize workshops for (and by) members; we send out a Call For Artists, we select the exhibitors and create a 2-year exhibition schedule for the selected artists; we provide volunteer gallery sitters during opening hours. The Chilliwack Visual Artists Association is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization of local artists working and exhibiting together to encourage the appreciation of the visual arts in the community.