A Green Vacation in Revelstoke.
There's no question that the travel industry is a major contributor to carbon emissions. Tourism is responsible for roughly 8% of global carbon emissions. If you want to explore Revelstoke without having a large footprint, follow this weekend itinerary.
To reach Revelstoke without a private vehicle, try the Rider Express bus which connects Revelstoke to Calgary and Vancouver (with stops in between), ride-sharing, or the Stoke Shuttle.
Revelstoke's downtown core is small and walkable, so we recommend staying in one of our central accommodations. The Regent Hotel, The Explorers Society Hotel, and The Copeland are among the great options available.
Day One.
During the day
Start your day with breakfast and coffee at Terravita Kitchen, a local farm-to-table restaurant. They serve local Stoke Roasted coffee and food fresh from their farm and other local providers. Every Saturday morning in the summer, the Revelstoke Farmers Market is downtown. You'll find local produce, goods, and more. Pick up a picnic lunch for an afternoon of adventuring!
Head into Mount Revelstoke National Park on foot! The trail into the park starts right behind the Revelstoke Railway Museum (which is worth a stop itself). Follow the Tournament of Champions walkway, lined with art and interpretative information by local artist Rob Buchanan. Head up to the Nels Nelsen interactive ski jump sculpture to take in great views of downtown. Have yourself a picnic with a scenic look out over town before heading back to treat yourself.
Hiking in Mount Revelstoke National Park | P Tom Poole
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Terravita Kitchen
Farm-to-table restaurant and cafe, proudly cooking organic ingredients from Terra Firma Farms.
Revelstoke Local Food Initiative
Learn about the Programs and Events in Revelstoke that teach about growing food, processing food, and buying local food.
Mount Revelstoke National Park
Home to the Meadows in the Sky Parkway, a 26km paved road to the summit of Mount Revelstoke. A great spot for camping, hiking, snowshoeing, mountain biking, and sightseeing, located just 5 minutes from downtown Revelstoke.
Monashee Spirits Craft Distillery
A small family-run distillery and cocktail bar with a passion for quality and community. Monashee specializes in craft-made bespoke cocktails and award-winning spirits for you to imbibe.
Roxy Theatre
The Roxy Theatre Revelstoke is an art deco movie theatre, established in 1959.
After a day of adventure
For apres, check out Monashee Spirits Distillery. They feature several spirits using local ingredients and an extensive and unusual cocktail menu. For dinner, we recommend The Woodfire Bistro for some classic Italian food. To cap off your evening, head to the local historic Roxy Theatre to take in a show.
Day Two.
During the day
First, kick off your day at Spilt Milk downtown. Famed for its great coffee, it's a buzzing hot spot for locals.
Next, head to one of our local shops to rent a bike - Revelstoke's burgeoning arts and culture scene is best explored on two wheels! Rent a bike from Tantrum Ride Co. or Skookum Bike and Ski and check out some of our local galleries and museums:
The Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre showcases local art and has a great giftshop featuring work from local artists.
Big Eddy Glass Works is a must-visit stop on your cultural tour of Revelstoke. You can watch glassblowing in action and even participate in a workshop to create your own work of art.
The Revelstoke Museum & Archives offers windows into Revelstoke's varied history.
LoveMaking Designs offers hand silkscreened original artwork on clothing, and a variety of artwork.
Biking through Revelstoke | P Steve Shannon
All you need for day two
Split Milk (formerly Dose)
Spilt Milk (formerly Dose Coffee) in Revelstoke is a cafe and roastery located in the historic downtown area, known for its Aussie roots, good coffee, and delightful breakfast & lunch.
loveMaking Designs
We love to print, therefore we love what we do. We're always trying to have fun, whether it's during work or play. We draw all the images and do all the printing by hand in our home studio in Revelstoke, BC.
Tantrum Ride Co.
We are Revelstoke's premiere bike shop, dealing with only the dopest brands.
Skookum Bike & Ski
Explore the best in biking and skiing gear at Skookum Gear in Revelstoke.
Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre
Revelstoke's Public Art Gallery and Art Programming Centre. Their gift shop is an amazing place to purchase local art, jewelry, pottery, and souvenirs.
Big Eddy Glass Works
Big Eddy Glass Works is a glass-blowing studio located in British Columbia, Canada. It is known for its handcrafted blown glass items such as drinking glasses and vases. Visitors can watch glass-blowing demonstrations in the Hot Shop while browsing the gallery.
Revelstoke Museum and Archives
Local history museum since 1962 with exhibits & activities, plus a children's play area & gift shop.
Arts Revelstoke
Arts Revelstoke is the professional organization for Arts and Culture in Revelstoke, producing cultural events, spearheading public art projects, and developing the arts and cultural scene in Revelstoke.
Rumpus Beer Company
A small brewery and lounge with craft beer. Visit us for pints and flights of beer in-house and growlers and crowlers to go.
Quartermaster Eatery
Situated inside Eleven Revelstoke Lodge, seasonal ingredients from local farms, boutique ranches, and wild, sustainable fisheries are the cornerstone of our scratch-made dishes. Reservations recommended.
In the evening
Head back downtown to drop off your bikes and make your way to the alleyways of downtown Revelstoke - home to the Art Alleries, an outdoor display of unique artwork. For apres, head to Rumpus Beer Company to taste some locally brewed beer in an intimate, friendly environment. For dinner, try the Quartermaster Eatery, an upscale restaurant with an emphasis on fresh, local, and seasonal cuisine.
Day Three.
During the day
Head to the Modern Cafe for breakfast to fuel up before a big morning of shopping! Forage & Fill downtown is a local spot brimming with zero-waste products, refill stations, and a second-hand clothing store where you'll find something stylish. Make sure to stop by Brickhouse Vintage where you'll find not only incredible second-hand clothing but a tattoo parlour and hair salon. Cross the street towards Mountain Archives for local art-focussed, vintage, and upcycled clothing.
Around Lunch Time
Head to La Baguette and try locally baked bread, cakes, and delicious soups and sandwiches. You can check out their artisan grocer next door, La Maché, and grab some local produce for dinner. From here, head to the Bargain Basement and local Thrift store to finish off your shopping trip.
To celebrate all your 'new to you' items, head to Mt. Begbie Brewing for a flight of locally brewed beer.
Shopping at The Annex | P Keri Knapp
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The Modern Bakeshop and Cafe
Vibrant cafe with items ranging from coffee, espresso & house-baked pastries to soups & sandwiches.
Forage & Fill
A community & a lifestyle, but make it a consignment store. Offering clothing consignment, zero waste boutique, and a refillery with bulk cleaning, body, bath & home products. Bring your own container for waste-free shopping.
Brickhouse Vintage
Vintage, Recycled, & Retro clothing and accessories.
Mountain Archives
Our mission is to create timeless, vibrant outdoor experiences for all by curating circular garments and products for mountain-lovers around the world.
Sugar Shack
If confectionery, ice cream, or even a good latte, is up your alley, the Sugar Shack is for you. Open and bright, the long wall is lined with candy. There is a coffee and ice cream bar, a window bar and a small seating nook.
La Baguette
La Baguette is a French/Québecois inspired bakery offering a variety of fresh-baked bread, pastries, coffee, smoothies, sandwiches, salads, and homemade gelato.
Le Marche
Le Marche is a specialty grocery store where you will find a range of commodities including homemade products like La Baguette, fine delicacies, gourmet ingredients, and an array of local producers from the Kootenays.
Mt. Begbie Brewing
Mt Begbie Brewery, a BC microbrewery, has been brewing fine beers for many years in Revelstoke, British Columbia
FAQS
WHERE CAN I BUY LOCAL GROCERIES IN REVELSTOKE?
WHERE CAN I FIND FARM-TO-TABLE FOOD IN REVELSTOKE?
HOW CAN I GET TO REVELSTOKE WITHOUT A CAR?
Le Marche, La Baguette’s artisan grocer next door, sells local produce and products from Kootenay producers.
Check out farm stands such as Terra Firma Farms, and First Light Farms.
The Revelstoke Farmers Market is every Saturday from 8am-1pm for fresh produce.
Terravita Kitchen serves farm-to-table food from Terra Firma Farms with local Stoke Roasted coffee. Quartermaster Eatery, inside Eleven Revelstoke Lodge, uses seasonal ingredients from local farms, ranches, and sustainable fisheries.
Take the Rider Express bus, which connects Revelstoke to Calgary and Vancouver with stops in between. Ride-sharing and the Stoke Shuttle are other options.
