Hudson's Hope

Hudson's Hope is a district municipality in British Columbia's Peace River Regional District, situated at approximately 671 meters elevation along the Peace River. Two major dams dominate the landscape and shape the area's industrial character.

The settlement began in 1805 when Simon Fraser established the Rocky Mountain Portage House as a fur-trading station on the Peace River route. The community later developed around energy production as major dams were built nearby.

The local museum displays artifacts and natural science exhibits that tell stories about how people have lived here over time. The annual fall fair brings residents together and reflects the community's connection to the surrounding region.

As a residential community with municipal services, Hudson's Hope provides access to basic facilities and local amenities for visitors and residents. The warmer months offer the most accessible conditions for exploring the area and its surroundings.

Williston Lake, created by dam construction, changed the local climate and extended growing seasons in ways that would not naturally occur in this northern region. This engineered waterbody continues to influence weather patterns and temperatures around Hudson's Hope.

Location: Peace River Regional District

Inception: 1805

Elevation above the sea: 671 m

Shares border with: Graham-Laurier Provincial Park

Website: http://hudsonshope.ca

GPS coordinates: 56.03160,-121.90600

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:53