Driving to the summit at Mount Revelstoke National Park was just okay. The road to get to the top…read moreis called Meadows in the Sky Parkway. And before entering, you must display a National Parks Pass of Canada or purchase one at the guardhouse. I bought my yearly Canadian Parks Pass back in Banff National Park for $72 - Canadian or $55 - US. And this allowed me access to all the major parks throughout Canada for an entire year! Make sure when driving this Meadows in the Sky Road, you have a Mount Revelstoke Park pamphlet guide as it'll direct you and talk about the roadside stops you can make along the 26-kilometer or 16-mile drive to the peak. My only issue with the journey to the top were that the stops along the way were really mediocre. There were maybe 12 of them and they partly offered perspectives of the Revelstoke landscape. But, with the growth of trees over time, branches and general forest expansion, a lot of overlooks were completely hindered or not picturesque at all. My favorite stop was #3, called - Nels Nelson Ski Jump Viewpoint. Here you're afforded the best sights of the downtown Revelstoke area. Plus, there's a set of replica ski's or like a statue/mannequin where you can live out your inner skiing dreams portraying speeding down the edge of a ramp and lifting off high in the air. You just approach the edge of the observation platform and fit yourself into the statue of the skier, as if you're a human puzzle piece, lol. It's a weird, yet playful chance to better understand what Revelstoke slopes are like during winters. Besides the Nels Nelson Ski Jump Lookout, the other stops to the summit were below average. In fact, I'd rather not mention any of them. But the park pamphlet guide will navigate you to the end of the road. Ultimately, the star activity at Mount Revelstoke is hiking! So, when you arrive at the top, then it'll be time to put your hiking shoes on and start enjoying nature. And the park brochure is still useful and will describe trails you may be interested in. I recommend this pathway (what I did at the summit)... - Fire Lookout to...Heather Lake to...Miller Lake to...Eva Lake. This route goes in order and will take the remainder of the day to complete. Overall, just driving Meadows in the Sky Parkway and casually taking your time is still a pleasant way to appreciate going to the top of a mountain. I would just suggest tempering your expectations for the roadside stops. That's where I had overly ambitious thinking. This drive will not offer "Going to the Sun Road" type moments, lol. In a separate review of Mount Revelstoke National Park, I will highlight trails at the summit in more detail and offer insight into what to expect on day hikes. Lastly, I'd say you can use 1 full day to explore Mount Revelstoke. Though if you include hiking within your itinerary, you could easily break up the adventure into 2 days so not to feel rushed, but you will have to drive this Meadows in the Sky Parkway 2x, which could feel repetitive. Either way though, if you want to uncover the best aspects of Mount Revelstoke National Park of Canada, then you must embark upon this Meadows in the Sky Parkway.

Great little hike. Nice interpretive section and great lookouts. Somewhat steep sections but…read moremoderately easy and well marked.

Amazing, just amazing. Super-accessible, just off parking lot. Gets you right next to the Falls…read morewhich are wonderful ... and loud! We were there in early October and the Columbia River salmon were spawning. The best. And only 15 minutes from downtown Revelstoke.

Begbie Falls Recreation Site is located along Highway 23, and is 12 kilometers or 7.5 miles south…read moreof Revelstoke, British Columbia. I believe the primary attraction is hiking to Begbie Falls. But before talking about the waterfall, I must warn about the dirt/gravel road it takes to arrive here... After making a left hand turn off Highway 23, it's a 2 kilometer drive on a very bumpy and rugged road. For anyone with a compact/midsize car (or without 4x4 vehicle), I'd suggest slowly riding the break to focus on avoiding big potholes and possibly damaging your tires. I didn't head caution and learned that lesson the hard way a few days later. Once at the end of the road, there's a sign stating..."Begbie Falls Recreation Site, British Columbia". But...the trailhead for the actual falls is along an unmarked pathway opposite from the actual sign. This confused me as I began hiking and not making progress, I turned around and had to restart. Things can be tricky as there are multiple options of starting points. The hike to the falls is about 1 mile each way with the trail descending almost 800 feet lower into the lower bowl of the forest. I'd rate it as moderately easy. Begbie Falls is a 40 foot waterfall divided into two separate waterfalls rushing down next to each other. You'd think that two waterfalls within one setting can be photogenic, but unfortunately that wasn't the case. The viewpoint was okay. The branches and natural forest growth over time partially obstructed views of the falls. I was trying to discover an elevated observation point to better look down upon the falls, but never found anything. Also, I did look for a clearance to get around past the viewpoint area, but it just wasn't possible. So overall, the pictures weren't as special as I had anticipated them to be. I stopped by around 6:30pm over the summertime and the dense forest obstructed a lot of the day's remaining sunlight casting Begbie Falls from a dark perspective. I believe visiting in the middle of the day would provide more quality moments among nature. After grabbing a few photos of the falls, I was motivated to return to the trailhead and start driving back over that dreaded rough dirt road. Lol, it was sort of the only thing left on my mind at that point. Fast forward months later and researching this Begbie Falls Recreation Site, there is more offered here than just hiking to the waterfall... It's a campground as well. Here are some details... - $15 per night (Canadian) - 26 sites - Vault toilets only - Open seasonally May 1 - Sep 30 Finally, if you're looking for longer hiking activities, Mount Begbie Summit (10 miles - difficult), Hemlock Grove Look (4.5 miles - moderate), can be better challenges, according to alltrails.com. Overall, Begbie Falls is good for recreational day use and or simply seeing the waterfall for a brief hour or two. For those folks looking to explore more waterfalls around the area, Sutherland Falls and Moses Falls can be better visits.

Coolest pub/restaurant in Revelstoke. It can be hard to get into but the service is excellent and…read morethe food is amazing. Their poutine is the best I've had. Highly recommend if passing through town.

Super fun and stylish 5-pin bowling alley right in the heart of downtown Revelstoke. This place has…read morea full bar, pool table and 8 lanes of bowling available. There was also a skate/snowboard shop in the building but it was closed when we went. It was definitely my kind of joint: snowboard & ski videos playing on flat screen TVs, good dance music bumpin, local art on the walls, black lights on the lanes, and great service from the bar. There were kids, teens, and adults there all having fun. The place was packed when we showed up around 7pm so we played a couple rounds of pool and had some cocktails before we got on the lanes. Not sure if they do reservations but I might suggest checking that out if you are going on a weekend. 5-pin was different but fun and challenging. You use small bowling balls with no finger holes and get three turns per frame instead of two. The points multiply if you strike or spare in the first two turns of the frame, but not on the third turn. I enjoyed the uniqueness of the game but lost 3 of 4 games to my wife. The only draw back to The Cabin was the limited food menu, but I wouldn't take a star away from them for that. Because we started around 8 and bowled 4 games, many of the restaurants had closed by the time we were done. We ended up finding some great pizza at the local bar, The Village Idiot. In summary: great drinks, fun atmosphere, and friendly staff. Not your typical bowling alley. I definitely plan to come back on my next trip to Revelstoke!

Great weather and a beautiful beachside view was able to dive up to my campsite and unload all my…read morestuff then go park, there are very many great spots to park. The hikes were beautiful and the whole place is full of adventure. No cellular reception but it is not needed when you are having fun. I do wish I stayed longer because time flies by with all the activities you can do. The drinking water is also very fresh.

I stumbled upon Blanket Creek Provincial Park on a whim in search of Sutherland Falls. But, getting…read morea chance to visit another Canadian Provincial Park? Yes, please!! And so I even became aware about Sutherland Falls through a random advertisement post in the local Tim Horton's located in the town of Revelstoke. This list of "10 Things To Do In Revelstoke" included Sutherland Falls. It was the #1 suggestion on the sign detailing..."Explore the Waterfall Trifecta - Moses, Begbie and Sutherland Falls can all be easily accessed in one day." My immediate thoughts were...getting the opportunity to see 3 waterfalls without having to hike and work hard to reach them?? Sign me up! Being a waterfall enthusiast, lol, this was like a dream come true! After spending 2 days exploring Mount Revelstoke National Park, I was next determined to visit all 3 waterfalls suggested by the advertisement. Going in order from being situated closest to Revelstoke, Sutherland Falls here at Blanket Creek Provincial Park was the furthest away in distance. Let me give details about the experience... - Blanket Creek is 28 kilometers or 17 miles south of Revelstoke, right along BC Highway - 23. There's a large sign for the park that's on the left hand side of the road. Once you make a turn, the short walking path for Sutherland Falls is visible. Simply park in the lot and the trailhead says..."Sutherland Falls - 5 minutes". - One thing to keep in mind, there was no cell phone reception so you may want to preset the destination into your GPS ahead of time just in case. - I arrived 7:30pm over the summertime and there was still enough daylight to enjoy watching Sutherland Falls and still becoming acquainted with the quiet forest setting. - Speaking of quiet, I was the only visitor here. Upon walking the dirt path to the overlook, you capture decent perspectives of Sutherland falls in the backdrop. The lookout observation point is guarded off by fencing, but I casually walked around it and climbed over a few rock boulders to grab a much closer and undisturbed view of the falls. - Sutherland Falls is a 60 foot waterfall that empties into the canyon base of Blanket Creek. It isn't statuesque, but still rewarding enough to make the effort to see considering how remote this area of British Columbia is. - It takes less than 1 hour to grab a few photos. - Seeing what else was around Blanket Creek Park, I noticed there appeared to be a significant section for camping. Reservations for campsites can be made through the BC Parks Reservations System. According to bcparks.ca (I believe that's the park's official website), there are 105 campsites on the grounds. Because of significantly cold weather and snow during winters, the park gate is only open from mid May through the end of September. - It is $28 per night for camping. There's a drinking water well, a playground, both pit and flush toilets, even hot showers for registered guests. - Extra To-Do's at the park include...hiking, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, bicycling and wildlife viewing. Pets must be on a leash. They allow campfires and each campsite has a firepit ring. I think I've mentioned it all? Lol. But in the end, the star attraction is Sutherland Falls. And although it doesn't take long to see it and grab a few pictures, visiting here is more about getting outside and connecting with nature. For those who appreciate the great outdoors this is what Blanket Creek Provincial Park is all about.

Positives: Very secluded, beautiful scenery, beside lake…read more Negatives: Construction noise from campground expansion, not many hiking trails, some sites too close to road.

Wonderful facilities, a great price, and perfect after a long day on some world class slopes…read more Really don't know why people don't live her.

We received free passes from our hotel and decided to take our girls (5 and 7 year old). The kids…read moreloved it! Great place for the kids to unwind after a long day on the road. They have a lazy river, hot tub, waterslide and sauna. I would recommend it, and will come here again when we stay in Revelstoke.

Excellent friendly service!! The crew went above and beyond to make our experience enjoyable.read more

Best boot fitting/boot work experience I have ever had! Skookum employee Colin helped me repair and…read morefix my very beaten up boots and liners, allowing me to finish out the season and go into next with my well-loved boots. I got to the store at 4pm on a Saturday, and Colin was able to help me out and make the repairs before closing at 6pm that day, and all for a very reasonable price. I normally don't write reviews, but I was so stoked on the service that I felt I should share. 10/10, thanks Colin

Just come here. They are awesome! Fixed my son's bike in 20 minutes and let us get back out to…read morebiking quick! Also didn't gouge me for the work. Thank you!