Revelstoke
The powder capital of the Selkirks — a mountain town reborn as BC's most exciting ski destination.
Revelstoke has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past two decades, evolving from a quiet railway town into one of the most exciting mountain destinations in Canada. Revelstoke Mountain Resort, which opened in 2007, offers the greatest vertical drop of any ski resort in North America — 1,713 metres from summit to base — and a snowfall that regularly exceeds 10 metres per season. The town itself is one of the most charming in BC — a heritage downtown with Victorian-era buildings, excellent restaurants, craft breweries, and a vibrant arts scene that reflects the creative energy of the mountain community that has grown up around the resort. The Revelstoke Railway Museum tells the story of the CPR's construction through Rogers Pass, one of the greatest engineering achievements in Canadian history. Mount Revelstoke National Park, right at the edge of town, offers spectacular alpine meadow hiking accessible by road — the Summit Road climbs to 1,938 metres, where wildflower meadows bloom in July and August. The Columbia River wetlands south of town are one of the most important inland wetland ecosystems in North America. In summer, the Revelstoke area offers world-class mountain biking, hiking, and river rafting.
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Restaurants in Revelstoke(1)
The Modern Bakeshop & Café
$The Modern Bakeshop & Café is the first stop for anyone arriving in Revelstoke with an appetite. The pastries are baked fresh every morning — flaky croissants,…
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Revelstoke Outdoor Gear & Tackle
Revelstoke, BC
A well-rounded outdoor shop with a strong fishing section catering to anglers on the Columbia River and Arrow Lakes. Revelstoke Outdoor Gear stocks gear for both the trophy bull trout fishery below Revelstoke Dam and the kokanee and rainbow trout fishing on the Arrow Lakes system.
Nearby waters: Columbia River, Arrow Lakes, Revelstoke Lake
Hidden Gems near Revelstoke(1)
Three Valley Gap
A remarkable collection of heritage buildings relocated from across BC and reassembled beside a glacial lake beneath towering mountain walls. The outdoor ghost town includes a Chinese laundry, a one-room schoolhouse, a blacksmith shop, and a full-size steam locomotive — all set against one of the most dramatic backdrops in the province.
Tip: Give yourself extra time to wander — the smallest buildings often hold the best stories. The heritage hotel on site makes a memorable overnight stop.
Chainsaw Carvings in Revelstoke(1)
Revelstoke Mountain Carvings
Revelstoke's chainsaw carvings are as dramatic as the mountain town itself. Grizzly bears, mountain goats, and Columbia River wildlife are carved in stunning detail and displayed throughout Grizzly Plaza and the downtown heritage district. The carvings honour the wildlife of the Columbia Mountains and Revelstoke National Park.
Downtown Revelstoke, BC — Grizzly Plaza and surrounding streets
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Revelstoke River Guides
Illecillewaet & Columbia Rivers
Revelstoke's local rafting outfitter running the Illecillewaet and Columbia Rivers through the heart of the Selkirk Mountains. Combine a morning raft with an afternoon at Revelstoke Mountain Resort — one of BC's best adventure combos.
- ▸Illecillewaet & Columbia Rivers
- ▸Selkirk Mountain scenery
- ▸Combine with mountain resort
- ▸All skill levels
Things to Do in Revelstoke
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Revelstoke Mountain Resort
The longest vertical drop in North America and some of the deepest powder in the world — one of BC's most exciting ski destinations.
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Mount Revelstoke National Park
Spectacular alpine hiking through wildflower meadows — the Meadows in the Sky Parkway is one of BC's most scenic drives.
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Columbia River Rafting
The Columbia River offers exciting whitewater rafting through dramatic canyon scenery near Revelstoke.
Heritage Downtown & Craft Breweries
Revelstoke's compact heritage downtown has excellent restaurants, craft breweries, and independent shops — all with glacier views.
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Revelstoke is one of the world's premier heli-skiing destinations with access to millions of acres of pristine powder.
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