Revelstoke BC Experience Guide

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PHOTO: BRUNO LONG | HIGHWAY 23 NORTH

GETTING HERE.

ESCAPE THE CROWDS. Revelstoke sits amongst some of the most jaw-dropping and accessible mountain wilderness in BC, flanked by Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks. Getting here is part of the adventure. Revelstoke While in Revelstoke: The Revelstoke Public Transit Service provides four routes across town. Pick up a is both remote and accessible. rider’s guide or purchase a bus pass at City Hall. In Air: Land in either Calgary or Kelowna. There’s ground transfer between Kelowna International winter, the Resort Shuttle will pick you up throughout town and deliver you to and from Revelstoke Mountain Airport and Revelstoke. Resort. This shuttle will also take you to the nordic Bus: The Stoke Shuttle provides multiple trails on weekends. Many accommodations include daily shuttle bus transfers from Kelowna free shuttle passes with your stay; be sure to ask when International Airport to Revelstoke. Book your booking. Local taxi service is also available. seat at EverythingRevelstoke.com. Rider Express Transportation services Vancouver to Calgary daily, check out RiderExpress.ca for a schedule.

Departing

Distance

Driving Time

Kelowna, BC 187 km / 116 mi Kamloops, BC 224 km / 139 mi Banff, AB 283 km / 176 mi Calgary, AB 410 km / 254 mi Vancouver, BC 565 km / 351 mi Edmonton, AB 701 km / 435 mi

2.5 hrs 2.5 hrs 3.5 hrs 4.5 hrs 6.5 hrs 7 hrs

Car: Revelstoke is 4.5 hours from Calgary and 6.5 hours from Vancouver on the Trans-Canada Highway. Budget for extra driving time in the winter, and book ahead to get winter tires on your rental vehicle. Winter tires are mandatory on BC highways October to April. Check Drivebc.ca for planned events and road conditions.

GO PREPARED.

1. Check road conditions 2. Fuel up 3. Pack the essentials 4. Leave early 5. Watch for wildlife 6 | SEEREVELSTOKE.COM

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