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Photo: Evan Batke
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Revelstoke
A sense of history plus modern conveniences and activities describes this community nestled in the shadows of the imposing mountains of the Selkirk Range between Mt. Revelstoke National Park and Glacier National Park.
Revelstoke began in the 1880s as a transportation and supply center for the mining industry. This was soon bolstered by the construction of the trans-continental railway and the subsequent decision of the Canadian Pacific railway to establish its main operations offices and maintenance facilities. The railway played a large part in Revelstokes development and its story can be viewed at the Railway Museum.
Revelstoke is developing into an all season playground. Outdoor adventures take advantage of the areas breathtaking scenery with back country hiking, ski touring, heli-skiing, snowmobiling, downhill skiing, snowboarding, camping, biking, river rafting, boating, rowing, canoeing and kayaking. Revelstoke also has an 18 hole golf course, bowling lanes, fitness centres, tennis courts, skating arena, curling rink, and outdoor swimming pool. The area boasts two national parks, three provincial parks, several municipal parks, hot spring developments, and an abundance of camping opportunities.
From Revelstoke you can take short trips north or south to experience even more adventures. To the north on Highway 23 you can visit Downie Provincial Park, Martha Creek Provincial Park and the famous Revelstoke Dam; a journey south on Highway 93 will take you to Blanket Creek Provincial Park and the scenic Arrow Lakes.
The nearby Purcell and Selkirk Mountains are world renowned for their soft deep powder snow (average of 60 feet yearly) that attracts those who want to experience heli-skiing or cat-skiing, downhill or cross country skiing. These and other winter activities can be experienced while enjoying the spectacular mountain scenery in the "Powder Snow Capitol of Canada".
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Photo: Evan Batke
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Population: 9,000
Elevation: 457 metres (1499 ft.)
Main Industries: Forestry,Transportation, and Tourism
Access: Revelstoke is easily accessed from southern B.C. and Alberta on the the Trans Canada Highway. It is approximately 282 km (174 mi.) from Banff through spectacular Banff National Park. From Kamloops in the west it is approximately 210 km (130 mi.) through desert like terrain and wooded mountains to winding routes along the steep embankment of a river or lake. Access is also possible from the Okanagan Valley in the south using Highway 97C
Recreation Facilities & Activities: Fishing; hiking; horseback riding; mountain biking; photography; boat tours; whitewater rafting; 18 hole championship public golf course; snowmobiling; heli - cat - cross country - and downhill skiing
Local Attractions: Railway Museum; 3 Valley Gap historical site; the Enchanted Forest; glaciers; giant cedar stands Revelstoke Dam (Canada's highest concrete dam at 175 metres), Mount Glacier and Revelstoke National Parks.
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