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City in British Columbia, Canada
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Revelstoke is a city of 6,700 people (2016) in the Columbia-Rockies section of the Kootenays in British Columbia. Tourism is an important feature of the local economy, with skiing having emerged as the most prominent attraction. Revelstoke is in prime black bear and grizzly bear habitat.
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A museum that has exhibits featuring Revelstoke and the surrounding area.
Contains exhibits on the building of the railway, the workers involved and current operations.
A plaque and display commemorate the site where the last spike in the Canadian Pacific (trans-continental) railway was hammered in.
Opened to the public in 1960s, an interactive exhibit of over 350 jolly folk art figurines, BC’s tallest, grandest tree house that rises 50 feet (15 m) into the forest canopy, a giant cedar stump house, castle, dungeons and dragon. For kids of all ages.
3 Valley Gap Heritage Ghost Town
3 Valley Gap Heritage Ghost Town gives you the opportunity to relive the colourful pioneer days of the late 1800s. Gold fever brought thousands of fortune seekers to this part of the country in 1862. The gold rush was short-lived, leaving behind many abandoned buildings and towns, now known as Ghost Towns.
One of the most powerful hydro dams in BC, standing at 175 m (575 ft) tall. Holding the headwaters to the Columbia River. The Revelstoke Dam Visitor Centre offers tours.
RMR
As of 2019, summer and winter operations. Summer: Western Canada's first "Pipe Mountain Coaster", lift assisted mountain biking and hiking. Winter: RMR boasts the most lift accessed vertical in North America at 1,713 m (5,620 ft). RMR gets 12-18 m of snow yearly on 3,121 acres of fall line skiing, high alpine bowls, 13 areas of gladed terrain and more groomed terrain. There is a daylodge off of the first gondola stop that serves food and drinks, as well as a small restaurant at the top of the gondola also serving food and drinks. At the base of the ski hill are 2 restaurants, and lift ticket, gear sales and ski and snowboard rental services.
Casual fine dinning with cozy atmosphere, Patio and fire places. Duck Confit, Jambalaya, chorizo pasta, Beef tenderloin, and a good selection of BC wines.
1st Street west
Traverse Nightclub is an EDM nightclub open in the Winter season. Live DJ's featured almost every weekend throughout the Winter.
A bar offering good food and drink and retro ski decor, ideal for après or dinner after a day on the mountain. Their homemade pizza is a highlight.
Full-service hotel features two restaurants, outdoor Jacuzzi, game room, health spa, and fitness centre.
Ramada by Wyndham Revelstoke
Historic landmark hotel with boutique style rooms.
King Room or Queen Room with 2 Queen Beds.
Super 8 by Wyndham Revelstoke
Rooms are a blend of timeless style and modern design. 1911 brick, elegant woodwork, locally made furniture, artisan headboards, and warm textiles. Private rooftop lounge.
Boutique hotel with unique design and humble Canadiana style. Pet friendly.
200 spacious rooms and suites each feature a private balcony or patio. 2019 season: Apr 30 - Oct 1.
105 vehicle accessible sites, 7 of these are doubles. There are no pull-through sites or tent pads, but tents can be placed on the campsite gravel pad.
Offers full-service RV sites, "glamping", tenting, and modern cabins and suites with free fibre optic WI-FI.
200+ RV and tent sites, cabins, chalets, hot springs and pet friendly
46 vehicle accessible campsites, including 4 doubles.
formerly Revelstoke KOA
177 RV and tent sites, cabins, chalets, pool and pet friendly
Full service campground on Williamson Lake; 42 campsites.
The largest mall in town.
True local shopping experience, offering great selection and unparalleled customer service. Brands include Clarks, Ecco, Josef Siebel, El Naturalista, Ms Moo, Scarpa, Dunham, Nike and New Balance.
For men's and women's fashion.
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