Revelstoke's Guide to Dark Skies and Stars

Places to star gaze in Revy.

Revelstoke is far from any big cities thus the light pollution is minimal, making it the perfect spot to stargaze and, if you’re lucky, catch a glimpse of the aurora borealis aka northern lights, or even some UFO activity.

Know Before You Go

Prepare

Before you head out, ensure you’re equipped to travel any logging roads, adequately prepared for the weather, and let someone know where you’re going.

Northern Lights

If you want to see the northern lights, there are forecasts available. Happy stargazing!

Hwy 23 North

Lake Revelstoke.

The entire 130 km expanse of Lake Revelstoke is almost completely undeveloped, making it an ideal spot to pitch a tent or park your camper, cozy up, and take in expansive views of Revelstoke’s sky. There are several provincial recreation sites with camping available.

Pro-tip: There is rarely any cell service above the Revelstoke Dam. Be sure to pre-load any maps or resources.

Explore Lake Revelstoke

Northern Lights, Lake Revelstoke | P Laura Szanto

Westside Road

Frisby Ridge.

Drive to the Frisby Ridge parking lot, high above the valley bottom. The expansive views over the Columbia River and Revelstoke make this a perfect spot to get a night photo of the town of Revelstoke with Revelstoke Mountain Resort and Mount Cartier as a backdrop. 4x4 is recommended and high clearance is a must.

Airport Way

Columbia River Flats.

The Columbia River Flats over wide open spaces for stargazing. Be sure to check river levels before heading out, but generally in the autumn, a large area of the flats is accessible. Please note that you are not able to stay overnight on the flats.

Pro-tip: Stay on the roads, the sand along the flats can get you real stuck, real fast.