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Before you go
Your trip to Revelstoke.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Revelstoke – British Columbia Destination Revelstoke and Kootenay about 640 km from Victoria
How to get there
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Kelowna International Airport (YLW) Kelowna · 200 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By car via the Trans-Canada Highway, about 200 km from Kelowna and 565 km from Vancouver. Long‑distance buses serve the town.
How many days
Two days.
When to go
July to September for the meadows and trails; December to April for skiing.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, for Mount Revelstoke, the cedar forest, and Rogers Pass.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Revelstoke
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Morning
Mount Revelstoke
Drive the Meadows in the Sky Road and walk the flowering alpine meadows at the summit.
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Afternoon
Downtown and railway
Go down into town and visit the historic downtown and the railway museum.
2 days in Revelstoke
Day 1
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All day
Mount Revelstoke and downtown
Do Mount Revelstoke in the morning and downtown in the afternoon.
Day 2
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Morning
Giant cedars
Walk the Giant Cedars boardwalk east of town.
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Afternoon
Rogers Pass
Continue to Rogers Pass and the Glacier National Park visitor centre.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Revelstoke?
Climb Mount Revelstoke, walk among the giant cedars, go to Rogers Pass and, in winter, ski.
How far is Kelowna from Revelstoke?
About 200 km, roughly a 2½‑hour drive.
Is Revelstoke good for skiing?
Yes, it has a ski area with abundant snow and large vertical drop.
Does Revelstoke have a railway museum?
Yes, the railway museum tells the story of building the transcontinental railway through the mountains.