Arts, Landscapes, & History Itinerary

On Victoria Road, just off Highway 1, two bear sculptures greet those entering Revelstoke.

The REVELSTOKE. wordmark originates from an original sign located at the Revelstoke Railway station, back when passenger trains operated in Revelstoke. The wordmark is now Tourism Revelstoke's brand, and the City of Revelstoke has adopted a version too!

Peter Fuoco was part of a construction crew working on the Big Bend Highway in 1940. He found a large cedar stump along the highway and spent his spare time carving it into a large head. It stood next to the highway with a sign that read "Don't Be Wooden Headed. Drive Carefully. You'll live to enjoy the scenery more and longer." It eventually was moved to be displayed in Woodenhead Park.

The Revelstoke Courthouse is one of the town’s iconic heritage buildings. Completed in 1913 and designed by architect Thomas Hooper, with a Neoclassical style, which was popular during the era.

The Tournament of Champions Plaza, featuring a distinctive gravity-defying chrome sculpture, is located at the foot of the mountain on Track Street West. The gateway is a memorial to the men and women from Revelstoke and around the world who came here in the 20th century to compete in international ski jumping competitions.

At the entrance to Grizzly Plaza, three life-sized bronze grizzly bear statues stand tall. Created by local sculptors Fran Jenkins and Bill Cameron, the male, female, and cub were installed in 1987. In the summer months, the plaza hosts Revy. Live Outside, with nightly concerts, a tradition that goes back 30 years.

Locomotive 5468 is a preserved Mikado P-2k class 2-8-2 steam locomotive, built in 1948 by Montreal Locomotive Works for mountain service, handling steep grades like Rogers Pass. This was one of the last steam locomotives ever built in Canada. Following retirement in 1962, it was stored for 30 years before being brought home to Revelstoke. Ernie Ottewell and Fred Olsson led the charge with a couple of dozen community members to bring 5468 back home.

This sculpture depicts two of the key species, White sturgeon and Kokanee salmon, to reflect the river's great significance and its continued relationship to Revelstoke. The white sturgeon is a bottom feeder that has struggled to survive with the development of hydro dams on the Columbia. Kokanee are small landlocked Sockeye salmon that adapted to living their entire lives in only freshwater. With their unmistakable, brilliant red colour during spawning, Kokanee have flourished in the Columbia.

Isabel Coursier was a cool gal! ⛷️ 16-year‑old Revelstokian, Isabel Coursier, leapt into history, setting the women’s world ski-jump record in 1922 with a 25.6 m jump on what is now known as Nels Nelsen Historic Ski Jump. Today her life‑size bronze satue stands outside City Hall as a tribute to her.

Located on the Revelstoke Greenbelt, the arch looks out onto the Columbia River. The Columbia was an ancient travel and subsistence corridor for Indigenous peoples, including the Sinixt, Secwépemc, Ktunaxa, and Syilx nations. Today the Columbia is an engine for provincial energy, with the Revelstoke Hydro Dam upstream.

Hike up the historic ski jump to the Nels' Knickers sculpture created by Revelstoke artist Rob Buchanan, in honour of Canada's 150th anniversary. Nels Nelson broke the world record in 1916, jumping 183 feet in Revelstoke. A discovery pass is required to enter Mount Revelstoke National Park.

These art installations, created by local artist Rob Buchanan, were inspired by Warhol and da Vinci. In Revelstoke, some of our most abundant objects for recycling into assemblage art are old retired skis and snowboards. They are manufactured for use in very harsh environments (snow, water, sunlight, temperature extremes) which make them very durable for long-term outdoor public art.

Infusing a blend of Kawaii style illustration and street art to bring a little piece of nature into the urban space. The artwork is a fantasy representation of our mountainscape and wildlife.

What once was the former Post Office loading bay, is now a reflection of history & community spirit. The garden incorporates bricks salvaged from the former hospital and Canadian Pacific Railway station, flagstone from near Begbie Creek, and heirloom plants connected to local stories. Highlights include lily of the valley from teacher Eva Burn's renowned garden, a David Thompson rose honouring the explorer's 1811 journey through the Columbia, a Michel Trudeau rose, Charlie Sing's rubarb from his historic market garden, and a Revelstoke daylily named after the community.

The impacts of World War I had a significant effect upon Revelstokians, with a population of around 3,000, about 20% of the male population volunteered to serve. Revelstoke Cenotaph was erected in 1923 by the Revelstoke Branch of the Great War Veterans Society to commemorate the 100+ men from Revelstoke and district who died during the First World War. Two plaques have been added since commemorating 33 Revelstoke men who died in WWII, and noting the Korean War.

Located in downtown Revelstoke, Art Alleries transformed downtown alleys into outdoor galleries featuring illuminated art installations and community creativity. Hidden between buildings, these spaces invite exploration beyond the main streets and add an unexpected artistic layer to downtown.

Follow the brochure along three routes: The Courthouse Walk explores the courthouse district; The Mackenzie Walk explores historic downtown buildings and old businesses; The Selkirk Walk explores neighbourhoods shaped by railway and resource industries.

Eight of the panels are situated along the paved Revelstoke River Trail, exploring the history of Revelstoke, including horse racing, golfing, ski jumping, farming, and more.

Located beside the Interior BC Forestry Museum, this easy trail weaves through cedar, hemlock, and white pine forest, while sharing interpretive stories about Revelstoke's Forestry heritage.

Open May to September each year. When you arrive, you'll be in front of one of the most powerful dams in B.C. Whether you're on a guided or self-guided tour, you’ll be able to enjoy our interactive areas, theatre, First Nations gallery, and more. Groups of 10 of more must pre-book their tours.

Revelstoke Museum & Archives runs 1-hour tours from June to August, exploring heritage buildings of Revelstoke's historic downtown. The tour is suitable for children. Tickets are $10 each and support the museum.

The Heritage Cemetery Tours give an insight into the lives of some of the pioneers, and include unsolved murders, dramatic name changes, and ethnic history in Revelstoke. Tickets are $10 and support the museum.

For groups of 10 or more, Revelstoke's Railway Museum offers pre-booked guided tours of the museum. Self-guided tours of the museum are welcome any time!

Just minutes from downtown, Mount Revelstoke National Park is known for the Meadows in the Sky Parkway, inland temperate rainforest, and alpine wildflower meadows. The park preserves Revelstoke’s ski jumping legacy through the historic Nels Nelsen area. A Parks Pass is required to enter the Park. Check trail conditions before heading out, as some areas are inaccessible in spring, fall, and winter.

Established in 1886, Glacier National Park protects dramatic peaks, glaciers, and the history of Rogers Pass. The park played a major role in opening western Canada through railway development and remains a hub for hiking and mountaineering. View the remains of the Glacier House Hotel, which was the inspiration for todays Chateau Lake Louise in Banff.

Known as ROAM by local artists, art installations decorate corners of Revelstoke Mountain Resort, primarily seen while skiing and boarding throughout winter. There is no map, making each discovery more whimsical!

Open late April to mid-October, this recreated heritage attraction preserves buildings, artifacts, and automobiles representing life in early British Columbia communities. Located west of Revelstoke, it offers a nostalgic glimpse into the province’s frontier and railway history.

Open May to mid-October, This is a longtime family attraction. The Enchanted Forest features fairy tale displays, giant treehouses, and whimsical pathways through old-growth forest. Doris Needham was an artist in Revelstoke, BC during the 1950’s. She made unusual fairy tale figurines from cement by shaping her creations by hand, without the use of molds or forms. Generations of road trippers have stopped here while travelling the Trans-Canada Highway. It's uncanny and a bit surreal, but it's a national treasure.

Craigellachie marks the location where the “Last Spike” of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven in 1885, completing Canada’s first transcontinental railway. It remains one of the country’s most significant historic sites.