Revelstoke is an incredibly bike friendly town, so while you’re here park your car and get around on two wheels!
Our position next to the Columbia River means that you can access many sights and activities without grinding up any hills. However, if you want to challenge yourself, there are plenty of opportunities to break a sweat.
During Go By Bike Week, approximately 15% of Revelstokians ride their bikes to work, the highest percentage of riders by population anywhere in BC.
If you need to rent a bike while you’re here, Tantrum Ride Company, Skookum Cycle & Ski, and Wandering Wheels offer bikes equipped for riding in and around town.
Check out these suggested itneraries for different levels of adventure and difficulty:
Easy: Explore Downtown and the Illecillewaet Greenbelt
Total Distance: 7.3 km
Central Revelstoke is easily bikeable. With bike racks scattered around town, you can park almost anywhere.
Check out the Revelstoke Museum and Archives, the Revelstoke Railway Museum, and Revelstoke’s Art Alleries (located in the back alleys of downtown).
When you’ve had your fill of culture, cruise the Illecillewaet Greenbelt, a pleasant paved loop that offers great views of the Columbia River and surrounding mountains. From the Greenbelt, look for wildlife, especially the many local nesting birds.
Intermediate: Revelstoke Arts and Culture Tour
Distance: 15.9 km
Revelstoke is a hub for arts and culture, and you can check out most of our arts and culture destinations by bike.
Head to the Big Eddy and check out Big Eddy Glass Works. Make sure you refuel at Holm Coffee for a delicious brew. Ride down the Big Eddy Greenbelt and take in stunning views of Mount Begbie, Revelstoke’s most iconic peak.
Head back towards town and swing by the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, where you can check out both the gallery and the beautiful local gardens. Add in a trip up the Tournament of Champions Parkway, leading past the Revelstoke Railway Museum towards the Meadows in the Sky Parkway, and check out the installations en route. A short distance up the Meadows in the Sky Parkway a right turn will lead you to the Nels Nelsen Historic Ski Jump, offering an expansive view across the valley.
Finish up downtown with a tour of our Art Alleries and a cold beverage at one of our many local watering holes.
Advanced: Valley Viewpoints
Distance: 41.5 km
For those who are willing to pedal (or those who have access to an e-bike), bring your camera and check out Revelstoke’s most iconic viewpoints.
First, head to the BC Interior Forestry Museum via Highway 23 North (watch for traffic). Check out the incredible views of the Revelstoke Dam and the Columbia River below and explore the exhibits.
Next, head back down Highway 23 towards town. If your bike is equipped for dirt, you can access Mount Revelstoke National Park via the Highway 23 North connector. If not, go the long way around back through town to access the Meadows in the Sky Parkway. Get your bike in gear for a slow, steady climb and ascend to the Monashee viewpoint, 8 kms from the start of the parkway. Take in the views and then turn around for the most fun part of your ride as you coast down the parkway.
Follow your hill climb with a ride down Airport Way, one of Revelstoke’s popular road biking routes. You’ll follow along the wetlands of the Columbia River. Look out for swans and other water birds in the ponds. Take in views of the Monashee Mountains across the water. If it’s a warm day, pack your swimsuit and stop in at Williamson Lake, one of Revelstoke’s most popular (and warmest!) swimming holes.
Take a right turn on Westerburg Road and follow alongside Revelstoke Mountain Resort on Camozzi Road. If you need to quench your thirst, the Rockford Bar & Grill offers one of the best patios in town. Carry on Camozzi to Nichol Road, and then coast back towards town on Airport Way. After the bridge over the Illecillewaet River, link up to the Greenbelt to cruise back to town via the scenic route.
