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Revelstoke
Give Revelstoke 2 nights if you ski or ride the mountain coaster; 1 night is enough as a Trans-Canada Highway stop between Banff and Vancouver.
Revelstoke is a town of about 7,100 on the Columbia River between the Selkirk and Monashee mountains, on Highway 1 midway between Calgary and Vancouver. Skiing built its name: Revelstoke Mountain Resort has the most lift-served vertical in North America, and the town holds Canada's record for the snowiest single winter. Summer brings the mountain coaster, lift-served biking and Mount Revelstoke National Park. Most travellers pass through in a day; skiers and bikers stay two or more.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jul–Sep for hiking and biking; Dec–Mar for skiing
- avoid Nov and Apr (shoulder season, lifts and some sights closed)
- Airports
- YRV · YKA · YLW
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 6Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- Canada ↗Visa-exempt travellers flying to or through Canada usually need an eTA; check your passport on the official Government of Canada site (canada.ca) and apply only there.
- Canada ↗A Parks Canada pass is needed to stop in national parks such as Banff and Jasper; some spots (for example Moraine Lake) are reached only by shuttle or tour, so book ahead.
- Canada ↗Keep well away from bears, elk and moose; carry bear spray on Rockies trails and follow trail closures.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Revelstoke, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $).Canada-wide
- SIM or eSIMRogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores.Canada-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).Canada-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.Canada-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Canada-wide
- SafetyA small, safe mountain town; the real risks are winter highway conditions through Rogers Pass, backcountry avalanches and bears.
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 511 DriveBC road conditions
- Sundays & holidaysStatutory holidays close shops and offices, varying by province; many park facilities are seasonal (about mid-May to mid-October).Canada-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportYRV Revelstoke Airport (Seasonal charters from Vancouver only; no scheduled year-round service.).
- Getting aroundDowntown is small enough to walk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeC$3–6 (≈ US$3–5)
- Sit-down mealDinner mainC$25–40 (≈ US$19–30)
- Street or quick mealBreakfast or lunch mainC$15–25 (≈ US$11–19)
- BeerDraught beer in a barC$7–10 (≈ US$6–8)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$20–40 (≈ US$15–30)
- Museum or sight ticketRevelstoke Dam Visitor Centre entryadult C$8 (≈ US$6), child or senior C$7 (≈ US$6)
- Budget bedHostel or shared bed, a night, per personC$45 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedMotel or lodge double room, a night, per roomC$180 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedMotel or lodge double room, a night, per roomC$280 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$90 (≈ US$70) · Mid C$170 (≈ US$130) · High C$320 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- YRV Revelstoke Airport (Seasonal charters from Vancouver only; no scheduled year-round service.) · YKA Kamloops Airport (Nearest scheduled airport, about 2.5 h by car.) · YLW Kelowna Airport (About 2.5 h by car; more flights than Kamloops.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Feb
Best
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Mar
Best
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Apr
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
not flagged
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Nov
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Dec
Best
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Best: Jul–Sep, Dec–Mar. Avoid: Apr, Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C) low), wettest Nov (16 rain days), driest Jul (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Revelstoke: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
15 rd
Feb
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
12 rd
Mar
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
12 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
12 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
12 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Oct
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
14 rd
Nov
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
16 rd
Dec
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
16 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Downtown is small enough to walk. BC Transit runs several town routes Monday to Saturday. Revy Rides is an on-demand, door-to-door service with flat fares by zone and gear storage for skis and bikes; taxis (Howard's, Johnnie's) cover late nights. A resort shuttle links the mountain with Columbia Park, downtown, Southside and Arrow Heights, about $4 a trip and free at some lodgings. A car helps for the national park, the dam and the highway sights.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Mount Revelstoke National Park
goDoor to door: 20–40 min
Drive or taxi up the Meadows in the Sky Parkway from town
Short alpine walks and viewpoints; the parkway is seasonal, check opening dates.
Revelstoke Dam Visitor Centre
goDoor to door: About 10 min
3 km (1.9 mi) north on Highway 231.9 mi (3 km) north on Highway 23
Open mid-May to September, 10:00–16:00; adult $8, child or senior $7.Open mid-May to September, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM; adult $8, child or senior $7.
The Last Spike, Craigellachie
cautionDoor to door: About 40 min
Drive 45 km (28 mi) west on Highway 1Drive 28 mi (45 km) west on Highway 1
A short roadside stop; the info centre opens May–October.
Three Valley Gap Heritage Ghost Town
cautionDoor to door: About 20 min
Drive 21 km (13 mi) west on Highway 1Drive 13 mi (21 km) west on Highway 1
Pioneer buildings and a lake chateau; seasonal, check dates.
Canyon Hot Springs
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Drive 35 km (22 mi) east on Highway 1Drive 22 mi (35 km) east on Highway 1
Soak after a hike; campground and cabins on site.
Golden
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Drive east on Highway 1 through Glacier National Park
Stop at the Rogers Pass discovery centre on the way.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Downtown (First Street and Mackenzie Ave)
Walk to restaurants, bars and the museums; the Regent and Eleven are here. Best for a car-free night.
Highway 1 strip (Laforme Blvd and Victoria Rd W)
Chain hotels, easy parking and quick highway access. Best for one night with a car.
Mountain resort base
Slopeside beds at Revelstoke Mountain Resort; 10–15 min from town by shuttle or car.
Highway 23 North
Basecamp Resorts and the dam road; quiet, needs a car.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- C$90–140 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- C$150–250 (≈ US$110–190) excl. bed
- High
- C$300 (≈ US$250)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel or lodge double room1 × 2 nights × C$180 | C$360 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × C$170 | C$680 |
| Revy Rides flat fare within town2 × C$4 | C$8 |
| Resort shuttle, one trip2 × C$4 | C$8 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$25 | C$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$111 |
| Trip total≈ C$304 per person per day, bed included | C$1,217≈ US$900 |
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Flights and ski passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | C$3–6 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Breakfast or lunch main | C$15–25 (≈ US$11–19) |
| Dinner main | C$25–40 (≈ US$19–30) |
| Draught beer in a bar | C$7–10 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Revelstoke Mountain Resort lift ticket | about C$129 (≈ US$95) winter, C$25 (≈ US$19) summer |
| Revelstoke Dam Visitor Centre entry | adult C$8 (≈ US$6), child or senior C$7 (≈ US$6) |
| Camping, provincial park site | C$28 (≈ US$25) a night |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | C$20–40 (≈ US$15–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Winter driving on Highway 1 through Rogers Pass: snow tires or chains are required by law on many BC mountain routes in winter, and the pass closes for avalanche control — check DriveBC before you set out.
- This is black bear and grizzly country. Carry bear spray on trails, make noise, and never leave food in a vehicle or tent.
- Cell coverage is patchy on Highway 1 east of town and inside the national parks.
- Shoulder seasons (November, April) close lifts, the dam visitor centre and some highway attractions.
- Book ski-season beds weeks ahead; the town is small and fills up.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- DriveBC road conditions
- 511
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- DriveBC road conditions511
Embassy
No embassies in town; the US consulate-general is in Vancouver and most others are in Ottawa or Vancouver.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Revy Rides in town: flat fare from about C$4.20 (≈ US$4)
- Resort shuttle: about C$4 (≈ US$3) a trip, free at some lodgings
- Bus from Vancouver: about 8 h 15 min on Rider Express
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Tipping is expected: 15–20% at restaurants and bars, 10–15% for taxis.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Revelstoke. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jul–Sep for hiking and biking; Dec–Mar for skiing · avoid Nov and Apr (shoulder season, lifts and some sights closed) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for YRV and the Kamloops/Kelowna fallback, with last shuttle and taxi rungs.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: downtown, the highway strip, the resort base, Highway 23 North.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (railway museum, dam visitor centre, resort, national park) and eat pages with last orders.
- Winter and hostile arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialCity of Revelstoke
- officialSee Revelstoke (tourism)
- officialRevelstoke Mountain Resort
- officialBC Transit — Revelstoke
- officialRevy Rides
- officialBC Hydro — Revelstoke Dam Visitor Centre
- officialRevelstoke Railway Museum
- officialRevelstoke Museum & Archives
- officialRider Express
- officialEbus
- officialBC Parks — Blanket Creek
- officialBC Parks — Martha Creek
- secondaryWikivoyage: Revelstoke, revision 5336384 (CC BY-SA 4.0)