APRIL EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
This is a sample of the great things happening in and around Hope, BC this month.
Always confirm details prior to attending. More events online: hopebc.ca/calendar
Wednesday, April 1
Saturday, April 4
Tulips of the Valley
Retrospect Art Exhibit
Take in the scents, sights and sounds of a working Attend the opening reception for this Art Exhibit,
tulip farm at this annual festival. In addition to the which is featured in the Backroom of Hope Arts
main attraction, there will also be vendors, including Gallery from April 1 - 28. Everyone welcome.
fresh items from Farms and local artisans. Boots Refreshments will be served.
highly recommended!
Agassiz Seabird Island
Hope Arts Gallery 349 Fort Street
April 1 – 12, variable hours
7:00 - 9:00pm
More information: tulipsofthevalley.com
More information: 604.869.3400
Saturday & Sunday, April 4 & 5
Easter Egg Hunts
Kilby Historic Site’s Easter egg hunt and activities
are on Saturday, 11-4 pm, and on Sunday Manning
Park will have lots of Easter activities throughout the
Resort. The Lions Club will also host an Easter Egg
Hunt on Sunday – 1pm, at Silver Creek Elementary.
Kilby, Manning Park, Silver Creek Elementary
Multi day, various
More information: hopebc.ca/calendar
Friday, April 10
Hope Idol
The Hope Idol Opening night kicks off 12 weeks of
this annual competiton, with the final to be held on
27th June. An Italian dinner will be followed by
awarding trophies to last year’s winners.
Hope Golf Club 900 Golf Course Road
6:30pm
More information: 604.750.0987
Saturday & Sunday, April 11 & 12
Backcountry Navigation – Hope Mountain Centre
Saturday, April 11
Yale’s Grand Ole Opry
Two one-day classes, with Saturday’s class teaching Break out those cowboy boots and come and join
how to use a traditional map and compass for the fun at Yale’s Grand Ole Opry, with an old country
wilderness navigation, and Sunday’s class teaching and western theme, songs, square dancing and
good food.
navigation and data collection skills using GPS.
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UFV Campus 1250 7 Avenue
Yale Community Centre 65050 Albert Street, Yale
Saturday 8:45 – 4.30pm, Sunday, 8:45 – 4.00pm
6:00pm
More information: 604.869.1274
More information: 604.863.0001
Saturday, April 18
Adult Cooking Lesson
This month’s flavours of the world cooking lesson
has an Italian theme! Learn how to create your very
own three course meal with a certified chef.
Recreation Centre 1005 6th Avenue
9:00 – 2:00 pm
More information: 604.869.2304
Saturday, April 18
Fit for Heart Spinathon
Spin some cash for the Heart & Stroke Foundation,
teams can jump on a spin bike for 4 hours raising
much needed awareness for this valuable cause.
McDonalds 453 Old Hope Princeton Way
10:00 - 2:00pm
Wednesday, April 22
Mother Earth Rocks
Amateur mineralogist at heart? Join rock hound Ron
Cole and learn about the kinds of rocks that can be
found locally. Rock hounding is a great family
activity – celebrate Earth Day in style.
Hope Library 1005 6th Avenue
7:00 – 8:00pm
More information: 604.869.2313
Friday, April 24
Hell’s Gate Airtram Opening Day
Visit the biggest ‘rush’ on the Gold Rush Trail. Aerial
trams will take you over thundering waters, offering a
bird’s eye view of this historic landmark. Gold
Panning, Observation Deck, Suspension Bridge.
More information: 604.869.2304
Hell’s Gate Airtram 43111 Trans Canada Hwy
10:00 - 4:00pm
More information: 604.867.9277
To include your Hope and Area event in our calendar complete the easy
online form at: hopebc.ca/calendar
Questions? email [email protected] or call 604.869.2021
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