Hope Friendship Garden — Attraction in Hope

Hope, British Columbia is a small town at the eastern end of the Fraser Valley, known as the “Gateway to the Interior” because major highways converge there. Surrounded by mountains, rivers, and forests, it’s a popular stop for outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and rafting. The town is also famous for its chainsaw wood carvings and for being the filming location of the first Rambo movie, First Blood. Hope, BC has the Friendship Garden, a small but beautiful Japanese-style garden located beside the district hall. It was created as a symbol of friendship between Hope and its sister city, Woodstock, Ontario, and also reflects ties with Japanese-Canadian heritage in the region. The garden features ponds, bridges, and landscaped greenery, making it a peaceful spot for visitors to relax and enjoy nature in the...

We stopped at small town Hope at the foothills of the Rockies during our coach tour from Vancouver. The Friendship Garden is a pretty little Japanese garden located inside a much larger Hope Memorial Park in the centre of town. We were walking around to stretch our legs when we discovered this lovely little Japanese Garden in one section of the Park. A plaque in the garden told us that this garden was built by the local Japanese Canadians during World War II when they were interned in Tashme Camp, 20 km east of Hope on Highway No.3, to demonstrate the Japanese culture of Peace to the general public. The garden was presented to the town of Hope on...

This is a fascinating garden and a nice addition to the Hope Community Park. I like coming around there to marvel at the sophisticated pond, maintained with oriental ornaments and nice-looking greenery. This is a sight to appreciate. I know my friends did whenever they...