Top Things to do in Revelstoke
10 Things to do in Revelstoke That You Shouldn't Miss
Boasting some of the most spectacular scenery in British Columbia, Revelstoke is a year-round mountain paradise nested in the Kootenay Rockies. Enjoy stunning views of rugged mountains, crisp glaciers, lush forests and raging waterfalls. Explore the fascinating Revelstoke Railway Museum, the Three Valley Heritage Ghost Town and Revelstoke Mountain Resort. Two nearby national parks offer adventurers world-class snowmobiling, hiking and mountain biking.
Restaurants in Revelstoke
1. Peak Axe Throwing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 141 reviews
We specialize in keeping the stoke indoors, providing you and your friends an Authentically Revelstoke Experience. Located in downtown, Revelstoke, BC directly beside Lordco Auto Parts. Peak Axe Throwing is Revelstoke's only axe-throwing facility and latest must-do activity. Get your axes in here! Walk-ins, Reservations, Birthday Parties and Group Outings. No experience necessary.
Reviewed By 174erine
Dustin makes this place so amazing. His energy, excitement, management and teaching are so well balanced and we had such a fun time!!thank you!
2. Revelstoke Railway Museum
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4.5 based on 388 reviews
For the month of April, we are open Friday through Sunday. We are currently closed to the public Monday through Thursday. At the Revelstoke Railway Museum we strive to preserve, share and inspire a sense of wonder and excitement for our Canadian Pacific Railway. Come and see some of Canada's railway treasures. It's a great experience for all ages!
Reviewed By DonL120 - Chilliwack, Canada
I love trains and anything associated with them. The Revelstoke museum has lots of engines and rolling stock to see, together with great displays of related features. Well laid out with a steam engine and passenger car inside the building with a diesel engine and other cars outside. Plan on stopping for a acouple of hours.
3. Mount Revelstoke National Park
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4.5 based on 464 reviews
Reviewed By 59236812997 - Surrey, Canada
This park is beautiful. It's an easy 25 km drive to the end of the road. From there it's a 1 km walk to the summit. There are several wonderful viewpoints and trails along the way. Do them all and you will have walked 10 km. The best trails are at the top where in August, Mother Nature creates the most spectacular garden of wildflowers. There are several trails here, take your time to enjoy this panorama of views and color. If you are are hiker you will want to take a day to hike the trail to Eva and Miller lakes. This 6 km trail leaves from the summit area and for the first part it's an easy walk through meadows. After the halfway mark the trail starts climbing, you cross several rock slides and then a short scramble to the top brings you to picturesque Eva lake. Be sure to walk at least halfway around the lake for some great views onto the other side of the mountain. On your return trip take the short side trail to Miller lake. This lake is situated in a valley with steep mountains above, quite different from Eva lake but just as beautiful. You will arrive back at your car tired but exhilarated from your day in this spectacular setting. Mother Nature has for a time erased COVID from your mind
4. The Enchanted Forest
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4.5 based on 643 reviews
Imagine old world fantasy in the magical setting of The Enchanted Forest where you can discover over 350 jolly fairy folk figurines amongst 800 year old cedars. You can climb BC's tallest and grandest tree house, paddle in real beaver ponds with a self guided row boat tour and enjoy a nature walk through a lush forest and boardwalk. In 2010 The Enchanted Forest celebrated its 50th Anniversary and continues to provide a lifetime of wonderful memories. Wonderful family fun! Come and be enchanted and discover the magic!
Reviewed By looseink - Princeton, Canada
I remember this place in the 1970s. I'm so glad to see that it is still around in an age where entertainment is either delivered to handheld devices or more extreme in nature. My wife, Brenda, and I wanted to stop by here last October but they were closed so...for our late-season annual vacation this year we made sure The Enchanted Forest was open. Essentially you walk an easy grade path through a stunningly lush forest environment to various childhood nursery rhymes that come to 'life' through cement figures. Some are truly very creative and others are not as much but all are very entertaining. We killed over an hour in the walking tour, taking tons of photos and laughing at some of the creative displays. The fish/duck pond was worth seeing and the gift shop is incredible. After we toured the site, we pulled out our cooler from the car and ate lunch in the parking lot watching traffic zip by. A highly recommended stop - at the very least to support entrepreneurs who have continued to keep an old-time roadside attraction open and in superb condition. Thanks!
5. Giant Cedars Boardwalk Trail
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4.5 based on 779 reviews
Reviewed By CalgaryDukefan - Calgary, Canada
It is very easy to drive right by some road side stops. This is one to stop and smell the cedar. A very well constructed boardwalk brings you into an oasis minutes from the highway. It is an easy walk through a forest featuring magical cedars and plenty of other vegetation. Highly recommend making the stop as both kids and adults will enjoy.
6. Revelstoke Mountain Resort
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4.5 based on 988 reviews
Revelstoke Mountain Resort (RMR) is a true, year-round adventure destination. In summer, RMR is home to the Pipe Mountain Coaster; North America's first Brandauer mountain coaster. This exhilarating ride features 1.4 kilometres of twists and turns all the while travelling at speeds of up to 42/kmph. The Resort also features a four-storey Aerial Adventure Park, a 9-hole Disc Golf course, sightseeing, and an extensive network of hiking and mountain biking trails. In the winter months, Revelstoke Mountain Resort receives 30-40 feet of annual snowfall, covering 1,263 hectares (3,121 acres) of alpine bowls, steeps, glades, and groomers with a descent of 1,713 vertical meters (5,620 feet) - the most in North America. The Resort has two high-speed quad chairs, one fixed-grip quad chair, an eight-passenger gondola and a dedicated beginner slope with Magic Carpet conveyor lift.
Reviewed By 3donkeys - Calgary, Canada
The mountain coaster was the highlight of our 4 day getaway. You have to get your ticket to ride early in the am to get a spot, it was a 4.5 hour wait when we got ours. In the meantime we had a great time with the ropes course and Gondola rides. Husband and older son enjoyed the axe throwing.
7. Revelstoke Dam Visitor Centre
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4.5 based on 239 reviews
The Revelstoke Dam Visitor Centre will remain closed for the 2021 season. This will support everyone's safety and well-being during this challenging time. Any updates for the 2022 season will be posted on bchydro.com/revelstoke. Thank you for your understanding.
8. Meadows in the Sky Parkway
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4.5 based on 390 reviews
Reviewed By D5198LNandrewb - Kimberley, Canada
Get a park pass and journey this 20km drive. Tight bends and amazing view points on the way up. A chance to walk to Mt Revelstoke Summit and enjoy amazing views! There are hikes peppered all the way up, I really enjoyed the Broken Bridge and Inspirational Gardens. Don’t forget you need a Park Pass.
9. Glacier National Park
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4.5 based on 147 reviews
Reviewed By EkMusafir - Pune, India
We passed through the Glacier National Park on our coach tour of the Canadian Rockies in August 2019. We were driving along the Trans Canada Highway to Banff National Park and stopped for a while at the Rogers Pass National Historic Site which is at the centre of Glacier National Park. We could see the high mountain peaks with dense pine forests and active glaciers. There is a lot of wildlife in the forests like bears, wolves, deer, elk, caribou and many more. We saw some stuffed exhibits of these animals in the Rogers Pass Discovery Centre. The park has many trails, campgrounds, and some backcountry huts and cabins. The park is known for its heavy snowfall and avalanches, and maintaining the Trans Canada Highway which passes through the park is a constant challenge. The Canadian Armed Forces help in the task to keep the roads clear with the help of Howitzer cannons which we saw stationed near the Rogers Pass Discover Centre.
10. Three Valley Gap Ghost Town
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4.0 based on 355 reviews
Reviewed By alicat7mouse
Loved it. So much to see! Spent a good few hours exploring. Great for kids and adults alike. Loved the old buildings a d train carts
