Revelstoke Mountaineer Magazine June 2023 Issue

Southside sewage smell update. p · 8. Revy's new tourism management plan. p · 12.

Farmers' markets open for summer. p · 16. Second mountain coaster opens at RMR. p · 22.

FOREST FIRES – HOW TO PROTECT YOUR HOME PURCHASE WHAT IS A FORCE MAJEURE CLAUSE?

Forest fires are no joke. While Revelstoke is typically affected by smoke during the summer months, we are mostly isolated from the actual fires.

Do forest fires relate to your real estate transaction? I received a call a few years back from a buyer who was frantic because the bank wasn’t going to lend them the funds to close on their purchase because forest fires were burning within a 50-kilometre radius of the property!

Let’s explore the situation by taking a step back; when you are buying a home your contract of purchase and sale will have “condition precedents.” These allow the buyer a due diligence period. A common condition is regarding home insurance and reads: Subject to the Buyer(s) obtaining approval from a licensed insurer for property (including fire) and liability insurance for the Property on terms and at rates satisfactory to the Buyer.”

So, why does a contract to purchase a property have this condition and when does the home insurance policy take effect? When you call an insurance company to inquire about insuring the property, the company is only giving you a quote for the product. At completion, or the closing date, at 12:01 a.m. that policy is underwritten, and it takes effect. You, the buyer, have this quote secured at condition removal so your lender will advance the funds at completion or on the closing date.

Now, let’s circle back. If forest fires are burning within a 50-kilometre radius of that purchase at the time of closing, the home insurance provider will not underwrite the policy. Long story short, they don’t want to take on the liability. That’s fine you say, I’ll just wait to close until those forest fires move out. Unfortunately, you are contractually obliged to close on the day specified in your contract. But it’s not my fault, you say! I did everything right!?!

Enter the force majeure clause. This clause provides a mechanism by which a party can claim relief from its obligations under a contract, due to the presence of circumstances beyond the contracting parties’ control. For example, a forest fire burning within 50 kilometres of the home you are purchasing. Logistically you have your lawyer send notice to the other party in your contract – the seller – notifying them that closing will be delayed until you can get home insurance.

Once it can be provided you notify them and close. More or less – I won’t bore you with the entire clause and, let’s be honest, I can’t give away all my secrets! The takeaway here is that a realtor should know when and what clauses to add to the contract as the market, seasons and even home criteria change. I am a quaified realtor so please reach out and we can talk about this and other terms, questions, or anything real estate related in more detail. Looking forward to hearing from you.

*Tara Sutherland, Associate Broker – RE/MAX Revelstoke Realty – 250-814-8677 or tara@revelstoke-realty.com

Photo: Ian Houghton

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Welcome to our June 2023 issue

Welcome to the June issue of Revelstoke Mountaineer Magazine.

This month, gear up for the Mountain Paradise Show ‘n’ Shine, showcasing the craftsmanship and passion of automobile enthusiasts. With an array of classic and modern vehicles on display, the car show promises to be a haven for car aficionados and curious onlookers alike.

We delve into Tourism Revelstoke’s newly introduced destination management plan. We explore the implications of this plan, delving into the potential challenges and opportunities it presents for our town. Change is on the horizon, and we invite you to join the conversation.

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS & ILLUSTRATORS

Hannah Dotznroth, Pat Bruderer, Hywel Williams, Tom Poole,

Visiting Revelstoke for the first time?

Explore the vibrant colors, bustling

atmosphere, and the farmers and artisans who bring life to this cherished community gathering. If you’re here on a Saturday, it’s a must.

It’s springtime and the sewage treatment plant is once again reminding Southside residents of its presence. We checked in with the city’s engineering department for an update on plans to replace the facility.

In a trend piece, we dropped in on a Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce presentation on the subject of attracting migrant workers to Revelstoke businesses. Find out about what employers are doing to find staff in a competitive market.

These stories and more in the June issue of Revelstoke Mountaineer Magazine

-Revelstoke Mountaineer Magazine staff

Willow Hopkins, Pat Morrow

COVER AND INSET PHOTO: The Mountain Paradise Show 'n' Shine is the Revelstoke Vintage Car Club's annual gathering in Revelstoke, featuring vehicles from across the region. The 2023 event takes place on June 3. Check out the events calendar for details and see photos from the 2022 event on page 18.

Photo: Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Mountaineer Magazine

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CONTENTS

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EVENTS CALENDAR

Find out what's happening around Revelstoke in June 2023 by checking out our events calendar. Don't forget to add your community event online at www.revelstokemountaineer.com

8 SEWER SMELL

The sewage lagoons were once again smelling up the Southside neighbourhood in May. We checked in with the city's engineering department for an update on the planned upgrade of the treatment lagoons.

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NEWS BRIEFS

Our collection of news and happenings from Revelstoke over the past month.

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CAN REVELSTOKE MANAGE

THE UPSIDES AND DOWNSIDES OF TOURISM?

Tourism Revelstoke has unveiled its new Destination Management Plan, part of a shift away from marketing tourism towards managing tourism. We reached out for details and goals of the plan.

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ATTRACTING IMMIGRANT EMPLOYEES

In May, the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce hosted a workshop that informed employers about options for recruiting migrant employees, a trend that has rapidly increased in the past few years. In this story, we sought out trends and details on this significant change to the employment scene.

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NEW MOUNTAIN COASTER

Revelstoke Mountain Resort is opening a second mountain coaster following the runaway success of its first coaster. Here's a brief update of what's new for summer offerings at RMR in 2023.

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ARTS & OUTDOORS BRIEFS

Arts and outdoors briefs looking back at the past month and ahead to the next.

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FARMERS' MARKETS

The farmers' markets are back and we recommend you go!

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MOUNTAIN PARADISE SHOW 'N' SHINE

Revelstoke's annual vintage car show returns in June.

JUNE 2023 CALENDAR JUNEEVENTS

SATURDAY, JUNE 3

REVELSTOKE FARM & CRAFT MARKET/ REVELSTOKE LFI FARMERS MARKET

Downtown Revelstoke, 8 a.m.-1p.m.

Head downtown to Mackenzie Ave and First Street where you’ll find not one, but two farmers’ markets full of locally grown produce, arts & crafts and much more. Elvis Presley tribute artist Adam Fitzpatrick will perform from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free event that happens alongside the farmers market and is a great outing for residents of all ages.

MOUNTAIN PARADISE

SHOW ‘N’ SHINE

Vintage car enthusiasts take over downtown Revelstoke from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for their annual vintage car show that attracts prize vehicles from around Revelstoke and across the region.

SUNDAY, JUNE 4

PAWS ON PARADE

Centennial Park, 216 Mackenzie Ave, 9 a.m.-2p.m.

A walk-a-thon and fundraiser in celebration of the Revelstoke District Humane Society’s 20th year anniversary. Come out for a fun family event – Paws on Parade. This is an opportunity to show off your four-legged canine friends and family. To register visit myevent.com/RDHSpawsonparade.

THURSDAY, JUNE 8

EXHIBITION OPENING

Revelstoke Visual Art Centre, 320 Wilson Street, 2 p.m.-8p.m. Featuring art by Halfmoon Woman Pat Bruderer of Nakusp in the main gallery. Pat is a member of the Peter Ballentyne Cree Nation in Saskatchewan and is a self-taught birch bark biting artist. The side galleries will feature works by Shirley W. Liu of Golden, Willow Hopkins of Montreal, and Hannah Dotzenroth of Alberta. Viewing from 2-5p.m. with a social following from 5-8p.m. visit revelstokeartgallery.ca for more information. Admission $5.

SATURDAY, JUNE 10

REVELSTOKE FARM & CRAFT MARKET/ REVELSTOKE LFI FARMERS MARKET

Downtown Revelstoke, 8 a.m.-1p.m. Head downtown to Mackenzie Ave and First Street where you’ll find not one, but two farmers’ markets full of locally grown produce, arts & crafts and much more.

DERAILERS BOUT DAY

Revelstoke Forum & Arena, 1100 Vernon Avenue, 7p.m.-9p.m. Watch the Revelstoke Derailers take on the Kamloops Deadlies in their first home game of the season. Doors open 6:15 p.m., game starts at 7 p.m. Family friendly with a $5 beverage garden. Tickets $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Kids 12 and under free. After party at the River City Pub. For more info email revelstokerollerderby@ gmail.com.

SPRING GATHERING

Queen Elizabeth Park Arts Revelstoke, the Indigenous Friendship Society and Indigenous Education School District No. 19 host a spring gathering in Queen Elizabeth Park from 2–6 p.m featuring performers, artisans, food trucks and more. $5 kids, $10 adults, tickets online at Arts Revelstoke or at the gate.

Celebrate summer solstice on June 21 with free yoga at RMR. Photo: Tom Poole/RMR

The Mountain Paradise Show ‘n’ Shine is an annual tradition in Revelstoke, attracting hundreds to this free event.

Photo: Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Mountaineer Magazine

SATURDAY, JUNE 17

REVELSTOKE FARM & CRAFT MARKET/ REVELSTOKE LFI

FARMERS MARKET

Downtown Revelstoke, 8 a.m.-1p.m. Head downtown to Mackenzie Ave and First Street where you’ll find not one, but two farmers’ markets full of locally grown produce, arts & crafts and much more.

SUNDAY, JUNE 18

2ND ANNUAL WOODCHUCK DISC GOLF TOURNAMENT

Revelstoke Mountain Resort – The Lower 9 Disc Golf Fourse, 2950 Camozzi Road, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

An amateur tournament perfect for players of all skill levels who want to enjoy a fun and challenging course while supporting a good cause. Entry fee is $20 with all proceeds going to the Revelstoke After School Society. Limited to 50 players. Visit revelstokemountainresort.com for more information including how to register.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE

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YOGA IN THE PLAZA

Rockford Plaza at Revelstoke Mountain Resort, 2950 Camozzi Road, 8 a.m.9a.m.

Celebrate summer solstice and international yoga day with a free outdoor yoga class led by experienced yoga instructor Hilary Zeeuwen. Open to all levels and abilities. Please bring your own mat and any props needed.

SATURDAY, JUNE 24

REVELSTOKE FARM & CRAFT MARKET/ REVELSTOKE LFI

FARMERS MARKET

Downtown Revelstoke, 8 a.m.-1p.m. Head downtown to Mackenzie Ave and First Street where you’ll find not one, but two farmers’ markets full of locally grown produce, arts & crafts and much more.

Add your event.

The Woodchuck Disc Golf Tournament returns to RMR Sunday, June 18.

Photo: Tom Poole/RMR

A piece by self-taught birch bark biting artist Halfmoon Woman (Pat Bruderer)whose work will be on display at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre starting June 8. Photo: Pat Bruderer/RVAC

Montreal based artist Willow Hopkins captures artist inspiration from nature. See her work on display at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre this month. Photo: Willow Hopkins/RVAC

Works by Alberta artist Hannah Dotznroth will be on display at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Cenre starting June 8. Photo: Hannah Dotznroth/RVAC

SEWER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADES ARE ON THE WAY

Work to upgrade Revelstoke’s sewage treatment plant should get underway soon.

City of Revelstoke Director of Infrastructure and Planning, Steve Black said he’s hoping to see the contract awarded within the next 60 to 90 days, and for construction to begin as quickly as possible.

“Improvements are coming, it’s underway …. Hopefully by the end of next year the plant will be updated and operationally in compliance with regulations,” said Black, noting the city had plans to meet with the province and the preferred design build team the week of May 22 to ensure all the necessary approvals (including environmental), were in place and that the contractor is able to work within the approved $15 million budget.

Black said the city has been aware of the foul-smell emitting from the sewage treatment lagoon for years.

(The Mountaineer has published numerous stories about the sewer treatment plant over the years. If you’d like a more in-depth look, visit revelstokemountaineer.com and type “sewer treatment plant” into the search field located at the top right-hand side of the page.)

“The cost of making improvements to a wastewater treatment plant are significant. In order to get to a place where the city is in a position to pursue those improvements, we had to complete a liquid waste management plan.”

The liquid waste management plan was adopted by council last year and outlines what actions the city will take to improve the situation and ensure the effluent that comes out of the plant into the Illecillewaet River meets with current federal and provincial guidelines.

Parallel to the adoption of the liquid waste management plan, the city applied for grant funding and was successful in securing close to $10 million for the project. The remainder of the money will come via a loan authorization bylaw of up to $7 million, which council approved in 2022.

“We didn’t put money aside into a reserve fund. So, we have to borrow and that’s quite common in all municipal governments – borrowing money to do something you didn’t plan,” said Black.

When city staff took the liquid waste management plan to council it included a cost estimate of approximately $14 million for the sewer treatment plan upgrades. With the grant for $10 million secured, Black said staff chose to go to the city with the assumption they may need to borrow up to $7 million due to increased costs and supply chain issues during COVID. However, Black also said the city is trying to work within, or as close as possible to, the project within budget.

Black said not only will the sewer plant comply with provincial and federal regulations once its updated, but the city will be in a better situation to anticipate future situations and have the capacity to meet the requirements of the community as it continues to grow. That growth trajectory is based on the Official Community Plan (OCP) update.

The plan also encompasses the possibility of neighbourhoods (for example, lower Arrow Heights) currently on septic wanting to get on to the city’s sewer system via a local area service. In this case, Black said specific neighbourhoods petition to the city to be added on to the sewer system. The residents of that neighbourhood are responsible for covering the costs of the engineering, design, and construction, meaning there is no cost downloaded to the average taxpayer.

“So, it’s all tied together. I don’t get to do something on my own, making my own population assumption. I have this guiding document that provides those tools to get us to that scenario,” said Black. “Once we get through this process, we’ll probably be good for another 20 years, and at the same time after we grow to that level, there’ll probably be another level of improvements required for discharge and we’ll have to continue to make improvements to the plant in the long term, but at least we’ll be able to budget for it properly and not have to have massive tax increases or utility increases to fund it, because now we’re looking at the big picture. We’re looking at the future and how to do these things sequentially with thought, with logic, and managing the cost.”

Repairs,

replacement of existing sewer pipes also planned

In addition to the work being done to upgrade the sewer treatment plant, city staff are also working to make repairs, or replacements if necessary, to the city’s extensive 140-kilometre underground sewer pipe system.

“A lot of [the pipes for the sewer system] was built back 80, 90 years ago and we haven’t been doing our due diligence to make sure it’s all in good shape. Council’s given us the authority and the money to do that and make sure we’ve got a good solid sanitary sewer system,” said Black.

Part of that due diligence work has included replacing sections of pipe along Downie Street. This includes replacing approximately 12 km of pipe along Downie, from Olynyk Street to Eighth Street. Black said the sewer pipe along Downie is one of the larger pipes in the community, serving most of downtown.

By Melissa Jameson.

“That pipe has some issues with it and so we’re replacing all of it,” said Black.

CITY OF REVELSTOKE DIRECTOR OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND PLANNING

STEVE BLACK SAID HE’S HOPING TO SEE CONSTRUCTION STARTING AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE

A THRIVING COMMUNITY FUTURE.

Over the last year, Tourism Revelstoke and partners have worked to create a Destination Management for Revelstoke. The project of destination management is about uncovering the community’s long term vision in a way that inspires immediate action to make Revelstoke a better place for visitors and residents.

Tourism Revelstoke is eager to play a greater role in addressing the challenges our industry contributes to creating. It’s time for our industries and community to work together to address our most pressing issue: housing.

Where will we be 50 years from now?

There are four strategies to reach Revelstoke’s vision for 2073. Each strategy and their corresponding actions have been developed to meet our community’s needs and align with the renewed purpose of tourism in Revelstoke.

Thriving People

Community members of all abilities, backgrounds, and identities are welcomed and have their needs met.

Pristine Environment

Tourism protects and regenerates the local environment, and its participants take climate action for the benefit of generations to come.

Vibrant Culture

Artists and cultural practices thrive in Revelstoke, which makes a rich environment for diversity, creativity, community connection, and satisfying visits.

How we will track progress:

Equitable Economy

Tourism takes responsibility for its holistic impact, including the positive and negative externalities resulting from visitation.

The sector pays its way, addresses economic leakage, and operates within its carrying capacity.

READ THE ACTION PLAN

1. Availability of secure housing based on job vacancies and rental occupancy.

2. Resident sentiment towards the quality of life in Revelstoke, ascertained through ongoing community surveying.

3. Carbon emissions per tourism dollar spent in the community.

4. Visitor sentiment ascertained through Net Promoter Score or comparable data.

Tourism Revelstoke gratefully acknowledges the support of Pacifican and the Economic Opportunity Fund in creating our Destination Management Plan.

Tourism is a positive and regenerative force that supports the community environmentally, economically, socially, and culturally.

PURPOSE OF THE VISITOR ECONOMY.

GIANT CEDARS BOARDWALK WILL REMAIN CLOSED FOR SUMMER 2023

PARKS CANADA SAYS THE POPULAR MOUNT REVELSTOKE NATIONAL PARK ATTRACTION HAS REACHED THE END OF ITS LIFECYCLE

By Melissa Jameson

A popular visitor attraction at Mount Revelstoke National Park will remain closed this summer.

Parks Canada says significant damage due to heavy snowfall during the winter of 2021-2022, along with years of exposure to deep snow combined with the humid Columbia Mountains rainforest environment have taken their toll on the Giant Cedars Boardwalk.

“Unfortunately, the structure is at the end of its lifecycle and needs to be replaced,” Kevin Gedling, acting public relations and communications officer for Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks wrote in an email to the Mountaineer. “Parks Canada has started planning for the future of the Giant Cedars Boardwalk area, but this thorough process requires time. We need to look at replacement options that meet the accessibility needs of as many Canadians as possible, protect this important old growth cedar forest ecosystem, and can withstand the wet, heavy snowy conditions. It is important to consider many perspectives and possibilities.”

While no replacement options had been identified at the time of publication, Parks Canada said planning is underway to ensure it can respond as quickly as possible when funding becomes available. There is currently no projected timeline for reopening the Giant Cedars Boardwalk.

“We understand this is disappointing to visitors and Revelstoke locals,” said Gedling, noting the closure is in place for public safety and to ensure the sensitive environment is protected from impacts of foot traffic and tramping – and to protect people from the giant Devil’s Club, which according to a WorkSafe BC document, can cause a serious reaction in some people.

Parks Canada will provide information on the future of the Giant Cedars Boardwalk as soon as possible. In the meantime, the Giant Cedars picnic and dayuse area is open to the public. You can also check out some of the other beautiful trails and sights at Mount Revelstoke National Park, including the Inspiration Woods and Broken Bridge trails.

Bed and breakfast owners operating within the City of Revelstoke will see a drastic increase in annual licensing fees starting January 2024.

At its regular meeting on May 23, Revelstoke city council passed a motion to increase fees for bed and breakfast operations to be on par with fees for short term rentals. As of January 2024, the fees for a B&B license will increase to $500 plus $250 for each additional licensed bedroom. Currently B&B license fees are $50 plus $4 per additional bedroom.

Council’s approval of the increase in fees at its May 23 meeting followed a first, second, and third reading of the new bylaw held at the regular meeting on April 11. During that meeting the mayor and some councillors expressed concern about how quickly the motion was moving forward; however, but one council member noted their support for the bylaw amendment to see B&B license fees increase to match short term rental fees.

City councillor Tim Stapenhurst, the lone council member to oppose the amendment during the April 11 discussions asked if consideration be given for the $500 fee be only for new B&B applicants and not for existing operations. He also noted a preference to see more aggressive ticketing of non-compliant operations.

FEES FOR B&B LICENSES IN REVELSTOKE ARE GOING UP

IN A MOVE TO BRING FEES ON PART WITH SHORT TERM RENTALS, THE COST OF LICENSING A BED AND BREAKFAST FOR EXISTING AND NEW OPERATIONS IN REVELSTOKE WILL INCREASE TO $500 STARTING JANUARY 1, 2024

By Melissa Jameson

City lead planner Paul Simon said staff time to complete the application and necessary building and fire inspections is one component, but that bylaw enforcement on the back end is where more substantial costs are incurred including $13,500 for host compliance which monitors and tracks legal and illegal operators to help with enforcement on both a proactive and reactive basis. In addition, research and monitoring costs range from $27,000 to $81,000 dependent on the number of hours required of development services staff.

Council has asked city staff to send a letter to all B&B operators notifying them of the increase to business license fees beginning January 1, 2024.

IT'S PATIO SEASON

Photo: Parks Canada

June wildflowers on the banks of the Columbia River.

Photo: Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Mountaineer Magazine

TOURISM: HOTEL TAX INCREASE WILL BENEFIT REVELSTOKE COMMUNITY

MUNICIPAL AND REGIONAL DISTRICT TAX INCREASE, EXPANSION OF COLLECTION AREA, WILL HELP FACILITATE POPULAR INITIATIVES AND NEW PROGRAMS

By Revelstoke Mountaineer staff

Tourism Revelstoke says it is starting to direct more of its efforts and initiatives towards residents and the community. A recent Municipal and Regional District Tax increase (from two per cent to three percent), and an expansion of the collection area to include CSRD Area B will help these efforts.

In Revelstoke, every visitor who stays in a hotel or short-term vacation rental pays a tax on their stay (the MRDT). According to Tourism Revelstoke, up until May 1, 2023, this tax was levied at two per cent in the City of Revelstoke. As of May 1, 2023, the tax increased an additional per cent and expanded to include CSRD Area B. This puts Revelstoke on par with most other MRDT collecting BC municipalities.

“By provincial mandate, 0.2 per cent will go to a provincial events fund, accessible by application (Revelstoke was successful in an application for the Natural Selection Tour). The other 0.8 per cent will go towards destination management initiatives. Taxes levied on short term vacation rentals through platforms like AirBnB and VRBO go towards a separate fund for affordable housing, managed by the City of Revelstoke,” Tourism Revelstoke said in a statement.

The funds will help facilitate the return of popular initiatives from previous years, like the Thanksgiving Back campaign. They will also support the expansion of Tourism Revelstoke’s support for community events and visitor education programs like the Sustain the Stoke environmental initiatives.

New programs will include support for training front-line staff, input to support solutions to the housing crisis, and investment in Indigenous tourism experiences.

In addition, Tourism Revelstoke has worked with consultants from Destination Think over the past year to engage the community and create a plan to ensure tourism offers a mutual benefit to the community. This has included a robust community engagement process, hosting film screenings, a podcast, resident interviews, a survey, and an elementary school project.

Looking for local food options on your road trip south of Revelstoke this summer?

Two new food guides, Slocan Valley Grown and Grow Arrow Lakes, have been released alongside the start of the 2023 farming season. These guides aim to promote local farms, growers, producers, grocers, and farmers' markets in the Slocan Valley and Arrow Lakes regions.

Slocan Valley and Arrow Lakes are rural communities that have developed a strong agricultural scene and offer unique local goods and products. The food guides seek to connect residents and visitors with these offerings, supporting the local food economy.

Arrow Slocan Tourism, the Nakusp and Area Development Board (NADB), and the Slocan Valley Economic Development Partnership (SVEDP) collaborated on the creation and distribution of the food guides. The guides feature a variety of businesses, including vegetable farms, herbalists, honey producers, roasteries, wineries, and a craft cidery.

One of the initiatives, Grow Arrow Lakes, was launched by NADB in partnership with Arrow Slocan Tourism and funded by the Economic Trust of the Southern Interior (ETSI-BC). It includes a visual brand, a webpage, an online directory, written profiles, and a print and digital food guide and map.

Slocan Valley Grown, in its second year, was created by SVEDP, with funding from Arrow Slocan Tourism. The guide has expanded with seventeen new listings this year, indicating growth in the agricultural sector. It includes a webpage, farmer and producer profiles, and a print and digital food guide and map.

The food guides can be obtained at local businesses and Visitor Information Centres in Slocan Valley and Arrow Lakes. Digital versions are accessible through QR codes or the community websites.

The collaboration between NADB, SVEDP, and Arrow Slocan Tourism, along with the involvement of creative professionals, contributed to the development and management of both initiatives.

Contributed

The food guides play a role in promoting local food resources and connecting consumers with the region's farmers and producers. They serve as practical tools for individuals seeking information on local food options.

Find the digital guides at www.nadb.ca/growarrowlakes, www.arrowslocan.com/farmto-table and www.slocanvalley.com/grown

Swimmers at the Slocan Lake beach in Slocan, B.C.

Photo: Revelstoke Mountaineer file photo

A concert in Grizzly Plaza. Photo: Revelstoke Mountaineer file photo

HOUSING EMERGES AS CENTRAL GOAL IN TOURISM REVELSTOKE’S NEW DESTINATION MANAGEMENT PLAN

residents and create a plan that ensures tourism offers a mutual benefit to the community. To create the plan, Tourism Revelstoke engaged community through various activities including hosting film screenings, a podcast, resident interviews, a survey, and an elementary school project.

By Melissa

Tourism Revelstoke’s new Destination Management Plan comes with one rather lofty goal attached to it: “house everyone who is in Revelstoke to build community” within five years.

Intended to uncover the community’s long-term vision “in a way that inspires immediate action to make Revelstoke a better place for visitors and residents”, the plan outlines five year and 50-year goals, along with action steps to work towards those goals and outcomes.

The Destination Management Plan cumulates a year of effort that saw Tourism Revelstoke work with consultants from Destination Think to engage

A statement issued by Tourism Revelstoke near the end of May said housing emerged as a central concern of residents, transcending generations, industry and economics. “Our community faces a housing crisis, and the central, audacious goal of the Destination Management Plan is to is to ‘house everyone who is in Revelstoke to build community’ within five years.”

“To spur action, we need ambition. It is going to need everything we’ve got as a community. But we can’t ignore it any longer,” said Robyn Goldsmith, destination and sustainability manager with Tourism Revelstoke. “We need to house people to keep our community functioning. We need to protect the people who’ve built Revelstoke and continue to contribute to this community. And I know that we value community above all else. I am confident we can achieve this goal with dedicated resources, collaboration, and focus.”

Goldsmith said there are organizations working on housing, but with a lack of funding, resources,

and coordination. She commended the City of Revelstoke for hosting the Housing Summit earlier this spring, which saw presentations from several communities working on housing. She pointed to Revelstoke’s own housing action plan, and to a few dedicated individuals, including city planner Paul Simon and community development coordinator Taha Attiah, for their efforts so far.

“Our first step over the coming months is to work with and coordinate relevant stakeholders (including the Employee Housing Society and Revelstoke Community Housing Society), to identify and fill data gaps and to ensure we are bolstering rather than competing with existing efforts,” said Goldsmith. “This plan and our bold ambitious goal offer a gun shot to instigate action. We can’t wait any longer on addressing our community’s most critical challenge.”

In the statement issued in late May, Tourism Revelstoke noted plans to launch a campaign “over the next 30 days” that includes a donation to Community Connections to help support the food

"WE CAN’T WAIT ANY LONGER ON ADDRESSING OUR COMMUNITY’S MOST CRITICAL CHALLENGE."

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Residents gathered for the annual Trashion Show on Mackenzie Avenue in April. Photo: Aaron Orlando/ Revelstoke Mountaineer Magazine

bank and mental health programming, a housing workshop and research on some of the early policy steps identified in the plan. Goldsmith said for the average community member, there will be both immediate impacts, as well as impacts which will be slower to materialize.

“Residents can look for more tourism funding being spent on initiatives that offer direct resident and community benefit. For example, a greater investment in housing, events that are popular with residents and local community non profit organizations,” said Goldsmith.

In the short-term community members will see more opportunities for direct feed back through an ongoing resident feedback survey that will be implemented into Tourism Revelstoke’s website (seerevelstoke.com). Longer term, Goldsmith said residents can look for better metrics and measurement with respect to Revelstoke’s tourism economy with more money staying in the community and “ongoing efforts to mitigate the negative impacts of tourism that are already apparent.”

Funding for the donation to support the food bank and mental health programming will come via a recently announced increase to the Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT). The MRDT is a tax paid by visitors to Revelstoke staying in a hotel or short-term rental accommodation. On May 1, 2023, Revelstoke began collecting MRDT at three per cent and increased the collection area to include Columbia Shuswap Regional District Area B. Goldsmith said Tourism Revelstoke committed to putting the increase in funding towards destination management initiatives guided by the Destination Management Plan.

EVENTS PLANNED INCLUDE HOUSING WORKSHOP, THANKSGIVING BACK, WORKING WITH INDIGENOUS PEOPLES.

Goldsmith said in addition to a housing workshop, which is being scheduled for September and will be announced once the date is finalized, there are also several other workshops and activities planned. This includes a workshop for tourism stakeholders with respect to work with Indigenous Peoples on June 16. The popular Thanksgiving Back, which provides tourism visitors a change to be part of the Revelstoke community by volunteering with local organizations on sanctioned projects, will return September 23-24 and September 30-October 1. Several early items were already underway at the time of publication, including sustainable funding for Arts Revelstoke, a budget review for Tourism Revelstoke, visitor education and messaging, a trial Indigenous Tourism Experience and a Climate and Tourism 101 presentation that took place during Tourism Revelstoke’s annual general meeting, held in mid-May.

“We welcome input and encourage our community to view this as a living document. We don’t want this [plan] to live on a shelf, but rather want it to work in tandem with our community’s growth and development. Please provide feedback, additional action items, and work with us.”

You can view the Destination Management plan at: destinationrevelstoke.com/destination-management-plan.

MURAL FOR A MOUNTAIN TOWN

To stoke her imagination, abstract artist Jessa Gilbert hiked the mountain peaks and valleys surrounding the Village of Salmo. Her goal was to develop a concept for a larger-than-life public art piece that celebrated the natural beauty of the area.

Now, a stunning 10 x 75-foot mural depicts the valley’s streams, creeks and mountain ranges across the top of a centrally located building that houses the Salmo Valley Youth & Community Centre.

Spearheaded by the Salmo District Arts Council, a non-profit society devoted to supporting community arts and culture, the project was backed by a Public Art Grant from the Trust and complements three other murals already on the community building.

The mural captures the natural surroundings in a “shift in time” abstract piece that delicately transitions left-to-right from winter through summer. The snow-covered peaks of Kootenay Pass run off into

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a flowing river, which bleeds into the valley’s soft green terrain.

“One of the challenges I set for myself as an artist is how to create a piece that feels like it’s evolving or in motion even though I’m using a static material,” she adds. “This piece emulates the rolling terrain features nestled within the Kootenays, so there’s a lot of circuitous movement and organic shapes. I want that playfulness and the ebb and flow of line to show things moving. I also take how we read things with our eyes into account; a curved line is going to have you move across the piece a lot differently than angulated lines.”

The community centre houses many programs that benefit Salmo residents and annually sees over 15,000 people pass through its doors. Its latest mural represents the environment and has become a point of pride for the youth and residents who frequent the community centre.

Jessa Gilberts Mural at the Salmo Valley Youth & Community Centre (SVYCC).

THE MANY FACES OF REVELSTOKE’S STAFFING SHORTAGE

Employers across Canada are struggling to find workers and Revelstoke is no exception. A lunch held for Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce members in late May touched base on some of the issues that challenge local employers when it comes to finding and keeping employees.

The lunch featured short presentations from Jane Letton of Mackenzie Peak Law Corporation and Michelle Bowlen of Selkirk Immigration. The two spoke on several topics including the importance of employment contracts, navigating termination when staff accommodation is also part of an employee’s benefits, human rights considerations, and the obligations employers have when hiring temporary foreign workers.

Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce executive director Caroline Lachapelle said the lunch was intended to help spark a larger conversation on the variety of often complex and intertwined issues that are causing staffing issues on a local and regional level.

By Melissa Jameson

“The point of the lunch was to bring immigration opportunities forward and how immigration functions, but it’s also about how you recruit locally, which is where [Letton] comes in with contracts that have to do with foreign workers, but also [workers who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents] in town as well,” said Lachapelle.

What the Chamber is hearing, said Lachapelle, is that businesses need help recruiting both local and foreign workers. The recent lunch was a glimpse at two larger upcoming seminars for chamber members that will take a deep dive into the different types of work permits, sponsoring existing employees for permanent residency, and maintaining compliancy with the Temporary Foreign Worker Program; and, employer contracts, common employment law issues and employer obligations and considerations when providing housing.

The process of hiring a temporary foreign worker isn’t as easy (or as cheap) as you may think

The process of hiring a temporary foreign worker isn’t as easy (or as cheap) as you may think

The topic of temporary foreign workers is often a hot button issue. What may come as a surprise to some, however, is the high financial cost for businesses choosing this path. And it isn’t just service industry jobs where businesses are looking towards foreign workers to fill gaps in staffing –regionally, there are other industries also looking at this path as they struggle to recruit employees.

Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program dates to the 1960s. The Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program, which focused on the agricultural industry was established in 1966. The Temporary Foreign Worker Program, which focused on hiring high-skilled foreign labour followed in 1973. The low-skilled workers’ component was added in 2002. A 2021 report by Employment and Social Development Canada, which captured data between 2011 and 2018, showed temporary residents under the Temporary Foreign Work Program made up an exceptionally small percentage of the local labour force at 0.6 per cent.

There are a few different paths for businesses looking at bringing in foreign workers, but as Bowlen highlighted in her short presentation, each comes with a set of obligations an employer must follow. For businesses going through the Labour Market Impact Assessment (essentially permission from the federal government to hire foreign workers to fulfill specific jobs) there are a few obligations including: fulfilling (paid) advertising requirements to show you cannot find a Canadian to fill the job, having a Temporary Foreign Worker certificate, and conducting a minimum of two methods of

STAFF HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS, AND EMPLOYER OBLIGATIONS WHEN RECRUITING AND EMPLOYING FOREIGN WORKERS DISCUSSED AT A RECENT REVELSTOKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LUNCH

Photo: Grizzly Plaza during the spring flower bloom.

Photo: Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Mountaineer file photo

recruitment that, according to Employment and Social Development Canada, “targets an audience that has the appropriate education, professional experience and/or skill level required for the occupation.” As of 2017, each of the methods must also target a different underrepresented group (e.g., Indigenous persons, vulnerable youth, newcomers or persons with disabilities).

Employers who are eligible to use temporary foreign workers must treat those workers the same as if they were Canadian citizens. For example, Bowlen noted that in cases where an employer is looking to terminate a relationship with a TFW there is still an obligation to comply with Canadian employment law.

The benefit of employment contracts and additional considerations for employers providing staff housing

Bowlen said she approached Letton to present on employment issues at the chamber lunch, as recently there has been changes in terms of compliance and requirements, with the federal government increasing compliance for LMIA based programs, as well as the International Mobility Program. The International Mobility Program allows Canadian employers to hire foreign workers without an LMIA if the position serves Canada’s cultural and economic interest.

The International Mobility Program now requires a signed employment contract prior to bringing the new employee to Canada.

Letton said having an employment contract at the start of a relationship can help set the framework going forward, regardless of whether that person is Canadian or not. It also allows employees to have work, make a living for themselves and know they will be treated fairly.

“It lays out the expectations of you and the potential employee you’ll have for what the relationship will look like. More importantly, it limits your liability at the end of the employee relationship if things aren’t working out,” said Letton.

Regardless of what’s going on with an employee, employer relationship Letton said if it’s not working out most employers want to see their staff go

in a dignified way.

“I always think about it in terms of having good grace for everyone. Having a contract at the outset to help provide the framework for the exit and then you can move on because you know what your liability is and what you’re expecting,” she said.

There are also human rights considerations that need to be taken into account when ending an employment relationship. For example, Letton pointed to the need to accommodate employees with disabilities and the need for employers to make sure they are actually reaching the hardship standard or thinking of ways to properly accommodate an employee. Less obvious is not discriminating against a potential employee if they have a criminal or summary conviction that is not related to the employment.

Letton said she is also fielding more questions from employers who are offering housing as part of the employment relationship. This means employers now have two contracts with their workers: one for employment and the other for housing. In most cases, the housing piece falls under the BC Residential Tenancy Act and is something that needs to be taken into account when an employment relationship isn’t working out.

Revelstoke Chamber announces inclusive job board to help businesses, those looking for work from within Canada and abroad

In an exclusive to the Mountaineer, Lachapelle said the Revelstoke Chamber will be launching an inclusive job board, intended for use by all businesses in town. Lachapelle said the job board is a benefit for Chamber members, with non-members being able to also post for a nominal fee.

“We’d like to create a space where even foreign workers can use the Revelstoke job board abroad as a space where they would find employment,” said Lachapelle. “Our job is to connect businesses. The Chamber is a hub of connection. We don’t do everything for everybody, but we are able to case a net where we have these organizations we work with or members we have that are able to fill in these gaps from the needs of the employers.”

RMR'S NEW, SECOND SUMMER MOUNTAIN COASTER SCHEDULED TO OPEN IN JUNE

By Revelstoke Mountaineer staff

Revelstoke Mountain Resort is preparing to offer visitors a variety of summer activities. The resort has unveiled a new summer coaster, and details regarding the opening times for its renowned mountain bike trails have been announced.

Revelstoke Mountain Resort's Mountain Sports School is now offering a range of bike lessons and programs. Whether you are a beginner looking to learn the fundamentals or an experienced rider aiming to improve your skills, certified instructors are available to assist you. Programs include Kids Camps (age 8+), Ladies Clinics, Guided Tours, Private Lessons, and Group Lessons. To learn more about these programs, visit the guest services area.

The lower mountain trail network is now open and ready for riders. Salad Fingers is recommended for those who wish to ease into the biking season or gradually regain their skills. Fifty Six Twenty has been prepared for riders with smoothedout berms and gentle transitions. End Game is in superior condition, offering ample opportunities for those seeking a more thrilling experience. For riders looking for technical challenges, trails like Dirty Sandwich, The Big Easy, and Dust Punk, which now includes a new section branching off the Take It Easy Climb, will provide the desired excitement.

On Saturday, May 20, the Revelstoke Bike Park opened for the season, granting access to the lower network of trails via the mid-station on the Revelation Gondola. The Trail Crew has been preparing the trails for their anticipated 2023 debut. Recent favorable weather conditions have allowed the Trail Crew to work ahead of schedule, ensuring the trails are in optimal condition. Riders are advised to check the resort's official website and social media channels (@ revelstokebikepark) for any updates or closures.

From May 20 to June 23, the Revelstoke Bike Park will be open from 10 am to 4:45 pm, with the last upload at that time. Starting June 24 until September 24, the upper mountain trails will also be accessible, expanding the options for riders. Gondola operation hours will be adjusted accordingly, and it is anticipated that all trails will be open during this period. The opening of the Stoke Climb trail is projected for July, depending on snowmelt progress.

Visitors are reminded that access to the unsanctioned Crowbar trail network is prohibited due to ongoing heavy equipment work and blasting near the RMR Cat Shop. Individuals caught accessing these trails via the resort will face the revocation of their lift access privileges. However, starting June 24 with the opening of the Upper Mountain, access to the unsanctioned Crowbar trail networks will be available via Pipe Wrench.

Revelstoke Mountain Resort is excited to introduce its latest attraction, the Pipe Mountain Coaster. This coaster features two tracks, with the first track already open for visitors. Offering speeds of up to 42 kilometers per hour, the coaster allows riders to control their own speed, ensuring an enjoyable experience suitable for all ages.

Revelstoke Mountain Resort invites guests to explore the resort's offerings and enjoy a memorable summer season in the picturesque Columbia Mountains.

Matt Summer shreds the RMR bike trails.

Photo: Hywel Williams/Revelstoke Mountain Resort

RMR is opening a second mountain coaster course this June. Photo: Tom Poole/Revelstoke Mountain Resort

The disc golf course is located just above the Photo: Tom Poole/Revelstoke Mountain Resort

CELEBRATING CULTURAL RESILIENCE AT RVAC

By Contributed

This month, the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre presents an extraordinary exhibition that delves into the heart of Indigenous art forms and cultural resilience. Titled "Cultural Resilience: A Journey Through Art," this event brings together four talented artists whose works offer powerful insights into their unique perspectives and experiences.

Pat Bruderer, also known as Halfmoon Woman, from Nakusp, B.C., is one of the featured artists. Bruderer's art is truly exceptional as she creates intricate designs using her teeth on various mediums. Known as birch bark bitings, these imprints reflect the artist's life and heritage, paying homage to her roots in Churchill, Manitoba, and her maternal connections to Southend Reindeer Lake and Pukatawagan. Bruderer aims to raise awareness of the historical and ongoing issues faced by Indigenous communities through her art.

Joining the exhibition is Shirley Liu, hailing from Golden, B.C.

Willow Hopkins, all the way from Montreal, Quebec, brings a diverse range of artistic expressions to the gallery.

Hanna Dotzenroth, an artist from Beaumont, Alberta, presents visually stunning pieces that inspire wonder and introspection.

The exhibition opens its doors on June 8, starting with a soft opening from 2 pm to 5 pm. During this time, visitors can explore the gallery while sipping tea, immersing themselves in the beauty of the artwork. Following the soft opening, a social event will take place from 5 pm to 8 pm, providing an opportunity for art enthusiasts to engage with the artists and celebrate the cultural resilience depicted in the exhibition.

In solidarity with the main gallery artist, the event organizers have decided not to serve alcoholic beverages during the opening. This decision acknowledges the harm caused by alcohol to Indigenous communities and reflects the gallery's commitment to creating a respectful and inclusive environment that honors and celebrates cultural resilience.

The paranormal, trees, and tall tales of the Basin are just three of the topics tackled in season two of The Headwaters: Stories from the Source.

Brought to you by Columbia Basin Trust and hosted by Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Mitchell Scott, season one of The Headwaters was a huge success, amassing more than 10,000 downloads.

“People told us they really loved hearing these stories about where they live,” says Scott. “So we headed back out on the road for another year, and we gathered more.”

Each episode is based on a theme, which is written, produced, and recorded in the Basin using journalists, writers, musicians, and designers exclusively from the region. Three new episodes were released this morning, and one episode a week will drop throughout May and June.

“We know the love that people feel for the Columbia Basin region, so it’s no surprise that unique stories that celebrate the incredible people and places here are proving to be a hit with them, too,” said Delphi Hoodicoff, Director, Communications, Columbia Basin Trust. “We’re excited to launch this second season, which will once again share stories about what makes this area such a great place to live, work and play. Thank you to Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine and all those who have helped make the podcast a success.”

The first three episodes of The Headwaters are now available at headwaterspodcast.com or wherever you listen to podcasts. Watch for new episodes weekly and follow the podcast on Instagram at @ headwaterspodcast.

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A piece by self-taught birch bark biting artist Halfmoon Woman (Pat Bruderer)whose work will be on display at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre starting June 8.

Photo: Pat Bruderer/RVAC

File photo: A show opening at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre in January.

Photo: Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Mountaineer Magazine

CMH MOURNS LOSS OF HELISKIING PIONEER LEO GRILLMAIR

Leo Grillmair, co-founder of CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures and a pioneer in the heli-skiing industry, passed away on May 1, 2023, at the age of 92. Grillmair, known for his charismatic personality and love for the mountains, succumbed to injuries sustained from a skiing accident a few weeks prior. Surrounded by family, he departed with the mountains he cherished standing watch outside his hospital room.

Grillmair, a plumber by trade and a mountaineer at heart, played a crucial role in establishing CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures, the world's first and largest heli-ski operator. In 1951, he convinced his childhood friend Hans Gmoser to join him on a journey from Austria to Canada, where they built a guiding business and explored the Rocky Mountains together.

Together, Grillmair and Gmoser grew their venture into the renowned company CMH is today, pioneering routes in the Rockies and shaping the heli-skiing industry. Grillmair's contributions extended beyond heli-skiing as he made the first Canadian ascent of Mount Alberta, climbed new routes on Denali, and co-founded the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides.

CMH President & COO, Rob Rohn, remembers Grillmair as a pioneer with an irreverent touch and a fearless mindset. Grillmair's and Gmoser's exploration of the Bugaboos, along with a suggestion from a ski touring client, led to the birth of heli-skiing and CMH.

For 22 years, Grillmair served as the Area Manager and lead guide of the Bugaboos, overseeing lodge construction and entertaining guests with yodeling and storytelling. His energy, physical prowess, and faith in guests earned him immense respect.

Leo Grillmair's legacy is intertwined with CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures and the heli-cat industry. CMH and the mountain community owe their livelihoods to Grillmair and Gmoser, whose dedication paved the way for countless guides and skiers.

CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures mourns the loss of Leo Grillmair, a man who made things happen and left an indelible mark on Canadian skiing and mountain history.

In anticipation of GoByBike Week, the Province of British Columbia is introducing rebates to make the purchase of eligible new e-bikes more affordable, encouraging commuters to embrace pedal-assisted transportation.

"By offering rebates and tailoring them to income, we aim to make e-bikes and clean transportation more accessible and affordable for all," stated Rob Fleming, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure.

Starting from June 1, 2023, rebates will be available to B.C. residents aged 19 and above, based on their income level. Rebates will range from $350 to a maximum of $1,400. Unlike previous programs, the rebate does not require scrapping a car. With an investment of over $6 million, the province's rebate initiative will enable up to 9,000 individuals to reduce the cost of purchasing an e-bike. The Scrap-It Society will administer the rebate program.

"E-bikes bring a new dimension to everyday travel, even in rural communities," said Michael Koski, executive director of the BC Cycling Coalition. "For those facing car affordability challenges, this funding expands access to an affordable, efficient, and ecofriendly transportation option. E-bikes make cycling accessible to a wider range of people, improve personal health, and benefit smaller communities by enhancing mobility."

The province has partnered with HUB Cycling to provide the Streetwise Cycling Online program, along with in-person courses across the province. These training programs focus on building essential bike-handling skills such as hand signals, balance, and maneuvering.

NEW REBATES FOR E-BIKE PURCHASES IN B.C.

By Revelstoke Mountaineer staff

British Columbia's e-bike rebate program aligns with the CleanBC goals by promoting active transportation and public transit. The program further enhances the affordability of e-bikes following the removal of PST on such bicycles, announced in 2021. Businesses can continue to access the e-cargo bike rebate through the Specialty Use Vehicle Incentive.

To determine eligibility for an e-bike rebate and learn how to apply, please visit: http:// bcebikerebates.ca/

By Revelstoke Mountaineer staff

An e-bike controller. Photo: Markus Spiske

Leo Grillmar. Photo: Pat Morrow

Revelstoke Farmers’ Markets

By Revelstoke Mountaineer staff

The summer Saturday morning farmers markets' (there are two markets operated by different groups but located side by side) have always been popular with Revelstoke residents of all ages and serve many with local and organic foods, so it brings residents out and showcases Revelstoke people. It’s a fun day off, spirits are up and people enjoy catching up with friends and random acquaintances.

Market a genuinely enjoyable experience for residents, who grab their shopping bags and ride their townie downtown to meet friends. It’s in the heart of the heritage district so people take the chance to visit cafes, restaurants and shops, too.

Market vendors sell a wide range of goods, including meat, baking, vegetables, prepared foods, snacks, clothes, jewellery, art, crafts and more.

Pretty much everybody in Revelstoke would recommend visitors check out the market if they’re here for a Saturday morning.

The markets run every Saturday through the summer from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The markets are located at First Street and Mackenzie Avenue, right in the centre of the downtown core.

Photos by Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Mountaineer Magazine

Friday - Monday, 12 - 8pm

MOUNTAIN PARADISE SHOW 'N' SHINE: VINTAGE CAR CULTURE CELEBRATION

By Revelstoke Mountaineer staff

Revelstoke is set to become the hub of vintage car enthusiasts as the much anticipated Mountain Paradise Show 'n' Shine rolls into town on Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This eagerly awaited event promises to be a feast for the eyes and a celebration of automotive history.

Downtown Revelstoke will transform into a vibrant showcase of automotive excellence. Classic cars, lovingly restored to their former glory, will line the streets, creating a mesmerizing scene that harkens back to a bygone era. Car aficionados and curious onlookers alike will have the opportunity to appreciate the artistry and craftsmanship that went into these timeless vehicles.

Organized by the Revelstoke Vintage Car Club, the Mountain Paradise Show n Shine offers a unique experience for visitors of all ages. From rare vintage automobiles to iconic muscle cars, the event promises an impressive display. Enthusiasts will have the chance to engage with passionate owners and learn about the fascinating histories behind these automotive treasures.

Attendees will be treated to live music with Elvis Presley Tribute artist Adam Fitzpatrick, local food vendors serving up delectable treats, and a festive atmosphere that will permeate every corner of the downtown area. Whether you're a seasoned car enthusiast or simply appreciate the charm of yesteryear, this event guarantees a day of fun and nostalgia.

So mark your calendars and get ready to embark on a journey through automotive history. The Mountain Paradise Show 'n' Shine promises to unite car lovers and injecting energy into the heart of Revelstoke. Don't miss your chance to revel in the beauty of vintage automobiles and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of the Revelstoke and region car culture.

Photos by Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Mountaineer Magazine

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