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Revelstoke sits on the Columbia River between the Selkirk and Monashee mountains in southeastern British Columbia. A railway town founded on the Canadian Pacific Railway route, it has developed into a base for skiing, hiking and mountain biking while keeping a historic downtown and a strong connection to its rail heritage.
Mount Revelstoke National Park rises directly above town, and in summer the Meadows in the Sky Parkway leads toward subalpine wildflower meadows. The Revelstoke Railway Museum displays locomotives and the story of building the line through the mountains, while the Revelstoke Museum and Archives covers local history. The Revelstoke Dam on the Columbia River is a significant engineering site north of town. Revelstoke Mountain Resort, known for its large vertical drop and deep snow, operates in winter, with summer activities including a mountain coaster. To the east, Glacier National Park and Rogers Pass feature steep peaks and avalanche history, and to the west, the Last Spike at Craigellachie marks where the transcontinental railway was completed in 1885. Three Valley Gap has a heritage ghost town, the Enchanted Forest offers family-friendly trails, and Albert Canyon has the Canyon Hot Springs.
Revelstoke suits skiers, hikers and road-trippers on the Trans-Canada. Winters are snowy, and summer is the season for alpine trails.
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Museum beside the main CPR line telling the story of the railway through the Selkirk Mountains, including Rogers Pass and the Connaught Tunnel. Highlights are a restored steam locomotive, a business car and a simulator. Allow about an hour and a half.
Local history museum in the heritage former post office downtown, covering early settlement, mining, logging, the railway and the history of skiing in Revelstoke. Small but well presented. It is an easy stop during a walk around the downtown core.
Pedestrian square in the heart of downtown Revelstoke, surrounded by shops, cafes and heritage buildings. In summer it hosts free live music performances most evenings. Grab a coffee or ice cream nearby and take a seat for a relaxed evening.
Large hydroelectric dam on the Columbia River just north of the city, one of the biggest concrete dams in Canada. Visitors can view it from the road and nearby lookouts. Check with BC Hydro whether the visitor centre is open, as access has changed over the years.
Roadside historic site on the Trans-Canada Highway west of Revelstoke, marking where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven in 1885. A cairn, a small gift shop and a heritage rail car stand beside the tracks. It is a short, worthwhile stop.
Ski resort just outside town with the most vertical drop of any resort in North America, known for deep powder in winter. In summer the gondola carries hikers and sightseers up to alpine views. Book lift tickets online, and expect busy powder days.
Year-round mountain coaster at Revelstoke Mountain Resort, where riders control their own sled down a track through the forest. It is a fun family activity in summer and winter. Lines can be long on weekends, so ride early in the day.
Pretty waterfall a short drive south of the city off Highway 23, reached by an easy forest trail of a few hundred meters. The falls drop over moss-covered rocks into a pool, and trails continue to Upper Arrow Lake. It is good for a short, family-friendly outing.
Small, warm lake on the southern edge of Revelstoke with a swimming beach, a dock, a campground and canoe rentals. It is one of the warmest lakes in the area for swimming. It gets busy on hot afternoons, so arrive early to find a spot.
Ghost town heritage site on the Trans-Canada Highway west of Revelstoke, with more than two dozen historic buildings moved here from around the region, plus a roundhouse full of vintage rail cars. It also has a lakeside hotel. It opens seasonally.
Family attraction west of Revelstoke where a forest trail is lined with hundreds of handmade fairy-tale figurines, plus a tall treehouse and an old-growth cedar boardwalk. It is popular with young children. It is open in summer only.
Resort east of Revelstoke on the Trans-Canada Highway, with a hot pool and a larger warm swimming pool fed by mineral springs, plus camping and cabins. It is a relaxing stop after hiking or driving through Rogers Pass. It opens seasonally, so check dates.
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