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Revelstoke

Town · British Columbia, 🇨🇦 Canada
Population 7,547
Area 49 km²
Time zone America/Vancouver
Official website revelstoke.ca
Revelstoke

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Revelstoke Essentials

Revelstoke combines high-altitude adventure with deep-rooted industrial and natural history. This selection features the 1.4-kilometer Pipe Mountain Coaster and the massive Revelstoke Dam, one of British Columbia’s largest hydroelectric projects. Cultural highlights include the Canadian Pacific Railway’s legacy at the Railway Museum and local history at the Revelstoke Museum & Archives. Scenic lookouts provide perspectives on the Columbia River and the rugged Monashee and Selkirk mountain ranges that define this interior British Columbia landscape.

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Historic Churches of Revelstoke

Revelstoke’s religious history is preserved through its diverse collection of Christian churches, representing Anglican, Roman Catholic, United, and Seventh-Day Adventist traditions. These sites showcase the community's architectural evolution, from late 19th-century foundations to mid-20th-century structures. Located primarily within the central heritage district, these buildings reflect the social and cultural development of the city since its early days as a railway and mining hub.

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Revelstoke Outdoor Activities

Revelstoke’s outdoor landscape features a mix of riverfront recreation and mountain access. This selection includes the 18-hole championship course at the Revelstoke Golf Club, established in 1924, and the Revelation Gondola, which ascends to 1,600 meters for mountain hiking. Accommodation options range from the full-service sites at Williamson Lake and Lamplighter campgrounds to the front-country sites at Snowforest in Mount Revelstoke National Park and unregulated dispersed camping at Mossland.

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Revelstoke — Map

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: July, August

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 0° (feels like -4°) · extremes -22°–6°
  • -8° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 0 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 1° (feels like -2°) · extremes -22°–7°
  • -8° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 4° (feels like 1°) · extremes -15°–7°
  • -4° at night
  • 21 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 8° (feels like 5°) · extremes -8°–14°
  • 0° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Good
  • 17° (feels like 15°) · extremes 1°–26°
  • 7° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Good
  • 22° · extremes 7°–29°
  • 12° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Great
  • 26° (feels like 27°) · extremes 10°–32°
  • 16° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in August

Great
  • 26° · extremes 10°–32°
  • 15° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in September

Good
  • 21° (feels like 20°) · extremes 5°–30°
  • 11° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 12° (feels like 10°) · extremes -3°–22°
  • 4° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 4° (feels like 1°) · extremes -16°–9°
  • -4° at night
  • 21 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • -1° (feels like -5°) · extremes -23°–6°
  • -9° at night
  • 21 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 0 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Canadian Dollar CAD $ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
911
Electricity
Type A / Type B
120 V · 60 Hz
Languages
English, French
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+1
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Tours & Activities

Revelstoke Mountain Coaster
Drive
Revelstoke Dam
Drive
Revelstoke Railway Museum

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