The United Nations has named 2025 the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation to highlight how important glaciers are for our climate. In Glacier and Mount Revelstoke national parks, this means focusing on how melting glaciers affect local wildlife, water supplies, and tourism and what those changes will look like in the future.
Glacier and Mount Revelstoke National Parks are part of the cryosphere, which is the part of the earth that includes all frozen water like glaciers, snow, and ice. The International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation celebrates these frozen landscapes and encourages everyone to help protect them for the future.
So, join us on July 12th to celebrate the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation! Spend the day immersed in the wonders of glaciers with a variety of engaging events at Glacier House and beyond.
9:30 am – Glacier Crevasse Rescue – Glacier House
• Family friendly crevasse rescue demonstration by Parks Canada Visitor Safety Team.
9:30 am- 1:00 pm Glacier Outreach Booth – Glacier House
• Bring your family to learn all about glaciers from our Outreach team.
9:00 am – 4:00 pm Guided Glacier Hike – Glacier Crest Trail
• Full day guided hike to see a glacier – learn about its geology, history and significance.
• Rated difficult: 13.4 km return
• Call 250-837-7500 to reserve and for full details- $65/pp
7:00 pm Glacier Watercolour Night – Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre
• Explore the science and beauty of glaciers through art as you create your own glacier-inspired watercolour painting.
• Call 250-814-0261 or click here to learn more. $35/pp
Make it a full day of glacier discovery — from science and safety to creativity and conservation!
