Life In Revelstoke: Nature, Adventure, and Community

Endless Adventure

Revelstoke is a year-round paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, offering limitless opportunities for world-class skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, golf, and so much more. With family-friendly activities and endless outdoor spaces to explore, there’s truly something for everyone here.

Vibrant Living

Revelstoke is brimming with local charm, featuring independent shops, exceptional cafe culture, and diverse dining options that celebrate local flavours and creativity. There’s always something happening and something new to experience in this dynamic community that thrives on ideas and collaboration, come and experience it for yourself!

Beautiful Seasons

There’s a reason people fall in love with Revelstoke and choose to stay—it’s a region of unparalleled natural beauty, with each season offering its own unique wonders. From snow-capped peaks and world-class powder in winter to magical wildflowers carpeting the alpine in summer, Revelstoke invites exploration and a deep connection to the outdoors year-round.

Community Spirit

The heart of Revelstoke lies in its welcoming and passionate community. From award-winning farmers markets to cultural festivals, music, and the arts, the town is alive with connection and creativity. This is a place where people collaborate and support one another, coming together to make great things happen.

Revelstoke: Live Your Way

Life in Revelstoke offers a unique blend of adventure, community, and natural beauty. With so much to explore in every direction, this mountain town truly offers something for everyone. From skiing North America’s best snow at Revelstoke Mountain Resort, to hiking in our local national parks and mountain biking in the alpine, every day holds the potential for new experiences.

Revelstoke’s appeal extends beyond its world-class outdoor activities. The town is home to a growing community of like-minded, passionate people who value connection and creativity. Spend mornings sipping coffee with friends, explore the local food and drink scene with award-winning distilleries and restaurants serving locally sourced ingredients, or immerse yourself in music and arts events that take place throughout the year.

Revelstoke is an amazing town for starting something. Whether it’s pursuing a lifelong dream of living the mountain lifestyle, launching a new business, or raising a family in a community that shares your values, Revelstoke is a place where everyone is welcome and everyone can find their ideal mountain home.

Unique CharmIn Every Corner

Downtown

Downtown Revelstoke is the perfect location for those seeking charming streets and easy access to restaurants, shops and entertainment. With a mix of heritage homes, contemporary builds, and inviting green spaces, it provides a perfect balance of old and new. Whether you’re looking for a restored character home with fruit trees or a modern townhome with breathtaking mountain views, Downtown holds many options.

Southside

The Southside neighborhood is nestled along the Illecillewaet River and known for its convenient location and ample green space. With a variety of housing options including single family residences, townhomes and mobile home parks, Southside has something for everyone.

Arrow Heights

Perched on a bench across the Illecillewaet River, Arrow Heights is known for it’s spacious lot sizes, diverse single-family homes and ongoing new construction. Residents appreciate the neighborhood’s peaceful streets and convenient access to Revelstoke Mountain Resort. Key amenities include the Revelstoke Hospital and the Mackenzie Village Shops, adding to the area’s appeal.

Columbia Park

Columbia Park, located on the north end of Revelstoke across the Trans-Canada Highway, was developed between the 1960s and 1980s to accommodate workers from the Mica Dam project. The neighborhood features a mix of single-family homes, duplexes, and a mobile home park. Residents enjoy easy access to Mt. Revelstoke National Park, Lake Revelstoke, and a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities, making it an ideal location for those seeking a peaceful residential area.

Big Eddy

Named for a larger sized eddy in the Columbia River, The Big Eddy is a mix of industrial, commercial and residential properties. Accessed by a small single lane bridge, or over the Trans Canada Highway, the Big Eddy feels removed from the hustle and bustle of the tourist destination. Amenities include The Big Eddy Market (great Italian food finds), HOLM Coffee Roaster and the Big Eddy Pub and Liquor Store.

Resort/Airport Way

Home to the world-renowned Revelstoke Mountain Resort, and soon to be Cabot Golf Course, this neighborhood is rapidly gaining popularity. From luxury ski-in, ski-out properties at the resort’s base to charming homes along the Columbia River, it attracts both investors and those seeking to stay close to the action.

An Exceptional Place
To Call Home

Revelstoke’s striking location offers the perfect balance of great accessibility and untouched wilderness. Surrounded by national parks, old-growth forests, rivers, and waterfalls, Revelstoke is a haven for those who love nature but who also appreciate having an international airport just two hours away.

What makes Revelstoke’s location so remarkable is its access to incredibly diverse regions in every direction; from rolling vineyards in the Okanagan, to the staggering peaks of the Canadian Rockies, and the vibrant artistic communities of the Kootenays, you couldn’t ask for a better base for exploration and discovery.

As a thriving community with vibrant businesses, rich culture, and continued growth, Revelstoke is truly an exceptional place to call home.

Winter Activities

Revelstoke is a winter paradise, offering world-class skiing and snowboarding at Revelstoke Mountain Resort and amazing cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails at the Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club. Revelstoke draws visitors from around the world for heliskiing and cat-skiing adventures, and backcountry enthusiasts flock here from all across North America to experience snowmobiling and ski touring in the endless pristine, backcountry that surrounds this town.

Revelstoke Mountain Resort

Revelstoke Mountain Resort offers world-class skiing and snowboarding, legendary powder, breathtaking alpine views, and diverse terrain for riders of all levels.

Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club

Discover serene trails through tranquil forests, kilometers of groomed trails for classic and skate skiing, lit-loops for night gliding, and a welcoming Nordic community.

Snowshoe and Winter Hiking Trails

Explore snowy trails and peaceful winter landscapes; discover Revelstoke’s winter wonderland and take in the beauty of the natural world at your own pace.

Heli-Skiing and Cat-Skiing

Ski untouched terrain and endless powder with guided heli- or cat-skiing adventures, offering an adrenaline-filled escape into Revelstoke’s legendary backcountry.

Summer Activities

Many people come to Revelstoke in winter to experience some of the world’s best snow conditions, but they end up staying for the summers, which offer unrivaled mountain fun and adventures. The warmer months bring endless opportunities for outdoor exploration and discovering the spectacular natural landscapes of the region. Discover hiking in Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks, mountain biking in lush forests and up in the alpine, golfing with breathtaking views, family-friendly camping at Lake Revelstoke, and so much more!

Mount Revelstoke National Park

Access pristine wilderness, alpine wildflower meadows, emerald lakes, family-friendly trails, and stunning vistas at Mount Revelstoke National Park.

Lake Revelstoke

Summer days up at the lake are a locals favourite pastime, with paddling, fishing, and family-friendly camping, you won’t ever want to leave!

Revelstoke Golf Club

Tee off at one of Canada’s most scenic courses, with lush fairways, mountain views, and a challenging layout perfect for golfers of all levels.

Mountain Biking Trails

Revelstoke is a mountain biker’s haven offering rare alpine trails, fun cross country for all riding levels, epic downhill, and lift-accessed riding at Revelstoke Mountain Resort.

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