Your Ultimate Winter Travel Guide to Revelstoke, BC
Looking to have an epic ski weekend or want to have the best winter getaway in BC? Look no further; Revelstoke, BC, Canada, is the place for you!
Situated on the Columbia River, Revelstoke, BC, Canada, is a must for anyone who loves winter or doesn’t. This place is the winter wonderland that will have you falling. From incredible food, beautiful stays, fantastic views, and extraordinary skiing, this place should be on your bucket list.
How to get to Revelstoke, BC, Canada
Driving:
9 hours from Seattle, 6.5 hours from Vancouver, 4.5 hours from Calgary.
Fly:
Revelstoke Airport (YRV)
What to pack for winter in Revelstoke, BC
Warm wears are recommended. Temperatures are moderate but can drop into the twenties to the thirties. Winters in Revelstoke, BC, Canada are cold, snowy and very cloudy. You will be lucky to see blue skies in Revelstoke.
coats
long John’s
wool socks
boots
beanie
gloves
Cost to visit Revelstoke, BC
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You can make this trip cost a lot or average for traveling. With an average meal at a great restaurant costing $20-28. Hotels will range but you can find places for $200-600 a night.
Where to stay in Revelstoke, BC
Sutton Place
Located at the bottom of Revelstoke Mountain Resort is the beautiful and luxurious Sutton Place. With stunning views, incredible suites, and the perfect location to experience the most of the resort.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Revelstoke
One of the best inexpensive stays no matter where you are traveling and Revelstoke is no exception. They have some of the best breakfasts and their hotels are always clean.
Ski Hill Suite
Located close to Revelstoke Mountain resort and a short drive from downtown. Perfect for a group or couples r small family.
Basecamp Resort Revelstoke
A modern resort for the adventure lover who wants to get away from the hub bub of the town and wants tranquil space and views for days! The Basecamp in Revelstoke is the place for you!
Best places to book through for your Revelstoke, BC winter getaway,
Where to eat in Revelstoke, BC
With some of the food around Revelstoke is a great place for some amazing eats and boutique restaurants with a little bit for everyone. Our top eats were
For a full list check out our The 10 Best Restaurants in Revelstoke, BC article!
Top 3 things to do in Revelstoke, BC in the winter
1 | Backcountry ski or snowshoe Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park
Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park is a popular backcountry ski touring destination with an average of 14 m of snowfall a year. It is world renown for being backcountry skiing heaven. Located 45 minutes east of Revelstoke this area is a must for the winter time activities. For an in-depth dive into Rogers Pass check out Revelstoke’s An Introduction to Ski Touring in Rogers Pass.
Even if you aren’t one for ski touring you can most certainly still snowshoe and hike the area and still have an unforgettable experience out in the mountains of Glacier National Park. To rent snowshoes check out Revelstoke Powder Rentals, up to 35% off when you reserve 24 hours in advance online.
2 | Ski Revelstoke Mountain Resort
Sitting on Mt. Mackenzie, Revelstoke Mountain Resort is known for its 1,710 meters (5,620 ft) of vertical drop, making it the longest vertical descent of any ski resort in North America. In terms of size, it is about the same as other major resorts, such as Breckenridge and Panorama, and about a third the size of Whistler-Blackcomb. When completed, it will have 10,000 acres (40 km2), which will make it the largest in North America.
Has become a favorite ski resort, even when the weather conditions have been socked in (fully submerged in clouds) every time we have been. So if that is any constellation for how great the mountain is, it's pretty great it should be on your snow sport bucket list for sure. Reserve your tickets here!
3 | See the Revelstoke Grizzlies hockey game
When in Canada, one must experience hockey. Revelstoke has a local junior team that play at the Revelstoke Forum and you can catch them Fridays and Saturdays if they are at home. It’s a great time and an experience you will remember. With high energy, a beer garden, great fans, and a hilarious half time human bubble battle it will be a great time for the whole group. To see the schedule to see when the Grizzlies will be playing at home, click here!
If you need more Revelstoke things to do check out the Top 10 Things to Do in Revelstoke, BC in the Winter or check out the map below for it all in one place!