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AQUATIC CENTRE
Try the super slick waterslide or go crazy on
the climbing wall!!
Revelstoke Lazy River; it's great for the body
or just for fun.
Enjoy the hot tub, steam room & sauna! All pools
are saltwater.
Complimentary Passes are available for our
guests.
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REVELSTOKE DAM
BC Hydro's Revelstoke Dam, one of North
America's largest and most modern hydro-electric
developments, is located just 4 km / 2.5 miles
north on Highway # 23. The Visitor Centre is
open from mid-April through mid-October, from 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, seven days a week.
REVELSTOKE FORESTRY
MUSEUM
The Forestry Museum offers a visual and
historical depiction of forestry in
 Revelstoke
and the Province of British Columbia.
Located on Highway #23 North, at the entrance to
the Revelstoke Dam.
NICKELODEON MUSEUM
Watch as Belgian dance organ, 18th Century
domestic barrel organs, juke boxes, phonographs,
musical clocks and magical lanterns of
yesteryear come to life in front of your eyes!
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REVELSTOKE RAILWAY
MUSEUM
The Museum houses the beautifully restored CPR
locomotive #5468. Built in 1948 for the
Revelstoke Division, the Mikado P-2k 2-8-2 is an
awesome representation of the Big Steam Era.
This is one of the larger steam engines ever
used on CPR lines.
The museum has been built to house the Mikado
class steam engine/business car, and emphasizes
the artifacts, archives, and railway rolling
stock of the Big Steam Era.
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ART GALLERIES
Gallery of the Selkirks features wooden
masks, original sponge paintings, sculptures and
silvery jewelry representing 43 native artists.
The Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre houses the
Revelstoke Public Art Gallery, an interesting
place to explore.
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GRIZZLY PLAZA
During the months of July and August, you can
enjoy the nightly entertainment starting at
7:00pm.
MOUNT REVELSTOKE
NATIONAL PARK
 Have you ever
experienced centuries old
rainforest and lakes? Bird-watching, hiking and
camping are some of the most popular activities
at Mount Revelstoke National Park, a place of
incredible contrasts. The 260 sq km/100 sq mi
park is known for its spectacular summer sub
alpine wildflower meadows and rugged peaks. The
peak of Mount Revelstoke can be reached by
traveling the 26 km (15 mi), Meadows-In-The-Sky
Parkway which takes visitors through a dense
rain forest of cedar and pine, sub alpine forest
and meadows. It also offers a spectacular view
of the ice-clad peaks of the Monashee Range and,
on the eastern horizon, the Selkirk Mountains.
Most summer visitors drive the parkway to Balsam
Lake. From here the mountain can be explored on
a number of hiking trails.
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ARROW LAKES
PROVINCIAL PARK
Arrow Lakes Provincial Park has a small lakeside
campground. Day picnicing and boating. They have
a boat launch, and are located near the Galena
Bay and Shelter Bay ferry.
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 MARTHA CREEK
PROVINCIAL PARK
This luscious park is located behind the
reservoir for Revelstoke Hydro Dam on the east side of
Lake Revelstoke. There is a playground and boat
launch.
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BLANKET CREEK
PROVINCIAL PARK
The main feature is the 12 meter high Sutherland
Falls, as well as remains of a long deserted
farm site. The Monashee Mountains are to the
west, and the park is located at the
northwestern end of Upper Arrow Lakes.
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ACTIVITIES
 CANOEING AND
KAYAKING
Natural Escapes
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
AND HIKING
Mt. Revelstoke National Park & Glacier
National Park
FISHING
Downie RV Fish Resort
Alpine Fishing Company
Heli Canada Adventure
GOLF
Revelstoke Golf Club
 HELI-SKIING
Selkirk Tangiers
HOT SPRINGS
Canyon Hot Springs (summer only)
Halcyon Hot Springs
SKIING
The new ski hill is planned to open in fall of
2007 with new lifts 8 person gondola and
high-speed quads providing access to high alpine
bowls, novice, intermediate and advanced
terrain.
Revelstoke Mountain Resort
 WHITEWATER RAFTING
Rafting is enjoyed by people of all ages. Care
to take a trip down Illecillewaet river?
Apex Rafting
RIVER SAFARI
www.columbiariversafaris.ca
SNOWMOBILING
www.sledrevelstoke.com
SUGGESTED
DAY TRIPS
TRIP ONE
Start your day with a short 5 km trip to the
Revelstoke Dam, stop first at the
 Forestry
Museum
located right at the gates to the Hydro Dam and
enjoy the exhibits and guess the age of the
Engelmann Spruce, you can win a prize. Then
continue to the dam entrance and enjoy the
interpretive section and two-storey Visitor
Centre is located atop the west end of the
powerhouse. Make sure you go all the way to the
top to enjoy the view from the 175 meter high
dam overlooking the valley. Drive to the
Hillcrest for a lunch on the patio. And for the
afternoon drive east towards Calgary for 35 km /
22 miles to Canyon Hot Springs. Time spent
in the mineral pools is a great way to relieve
the aches and pains of traveling while you relax
and enjoy the pools and surrounding scenery.
Make sure you are back in evening to enjoy
dinner and an awesome sunset from our restaurant
or patio.
TRIP TWO
Drive along scenic HWY#23 South for 50 km / 31 miles to Shelter Bay and take
a short complimentary ferry trip
across the arrow l ake to Galena Bay. Make sure
you have your camera ready. The view is
magnificent. Then a short 10 minute drive to
Halcyon Hot Springs. There the water beckons all
year long! Swirl away tensions in the natural
mineral spring pools featuring a spectacular
view overlooking serene Arrow Lake and the
Monashee mountain range. Halcyon's beneficial
hot mineral waters have a unique combination of
sodium, lithium, magnesium, calcium, & strontium
which can provide relief from arthritis and
osteoporosis as well as naturally
soothing away muscle tension. The pools are open
365 days a year. From Halcyon you take a scenic
boat ride to Fosthall Falls with a stop at the
mouth of Pingston Creek (advance booking
required). A short hike up the
trail and into the falls, gives you a chance to
enjoy the cool mist spray and the surrounding
area. The trip is approximately 2.5 to 3 hours,
and leaves from Halcyon Hot Springs 9:30 am and
1:30 pm. Other arrangements can be made in
advance. We suggest you arrange the boat tour a
day in advance through Halcyon Hot springs.
TRIP THREE
Following HWY #1 west 19 km / 12 miles you will
make your first stop at Three
 Valley
Gap they
feature over 25 historic buildings and
Ghost Town tours. Continue west on HWY #1 for
another 14 km / 9 miles to the Enchanted Forest.
The Enchanted Forest features attractions for
all ages. From the very young children to the
young at heart seniors, our British Columbia
attractions are sure to provide you memories of
a lifetime. Continue for another 5 km / 3 miles
and you will arrive at Crazy Creek suspension
bridge. Experience the sensation of our
suspension bridge spanning 240 feet across the
canyon in front of the waterfalls as rapids roar
through boulders 85 feet below. The ribbon-type
suspension bridge is a fun experience for young
and old. The design is well-suited for a
pedestrian crossing over the deep canyon and was
constructed with minimum impact upon the
environment. Across the road is a seasonal fruit
stand.
Afterwards Head East and take a leisurely drive
back to Revelstoke and enjoy a revitalizing dip
in our whirlpool.
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