Reviews of Mount Revelstoke National Park (Park)

Grace Ward

Beautiful! A very easy "hike" is through the Giant Cedars boardwalk trail.

Shaun Guimond

I was pleasntly surprised by Mount Revelstoke National Park! It is possible to drive to the top, and once there you have a panoramic view of mountains everywhere. A river at the bottom of the mountain gives a nice contrast to the mountains. This creates beautiful pictures and unforgettable views. The hikes were great. We hiked to Meyers Lake and Eva Lake which amounted to about 16 km and was fairly easy. There are plenty of other trails for all ages. Bathrooms and garbages are plentiful. Highly recommend the park to anyone.

Dave Matchett

We did a hike during our first Mini-Honeymoon here. It was my spouses first time in the park and she was amazed at how beautiful it was. Well mapped trails and spectacular views. Bring water, and expect to feel the altitude so do not over exert if you are not used to it. Parking can be difficult, so try to arrive early. You can park beside the road near the top as the road is wide enough up there. We plan on going back and do a multi-night backing trip into Jade Lakes.

Craig N

23 June and you can only go halfway up You have fellow tourists but not that many. Pay your fee and ask a few questions. Hiking galore. Wildflowers roadside. Pristine sub Alpine experience

Adrian Mandy

One of Canada's great national parks. We were lucky and arrived here when the alpine meadows were at peak bloom. The flowers only bloom for about two weeks in August. The fire tower lookout is an interesting relic from the past when wildfires were still spotted by humans. There are many easy trails at the summit here between stunning viewpoints that take you through the meadows. The staff, as at all the national parks I've been to, are friendly well informed and helpful. Bring warm layers, sunscreen, and bug spray.

Gabri “GabeStudio72” Pes

Not on the ordinary itinerary but quite surprising. Go there to get a touch a not a crowed park. You will not be disappointed.

Afton Arlana C.

One of my favourite National Parks. The road up to the summit was closed so we parked and caught the summit trail along the way. The views from the top are lovely and the old fire lookout worth the short hike.

Krystle Raymond

Wasn't worth the money as a camper. The site I reserved had no indication that privacy was completely absent. Also I found a plastic bag tied to a tree with a scant bit of water in the bottom and picked wildflowers inside. I didn't remove it due to covid19. It shows that other patrons of the park do not know the rules on disrupting wildlife. Maybe education needs to be stepped up here??

ki suk suh

Fun place with nice view!

Justin Wiley

beautiful park! took a drive up in August and saw some really nice wild flowers!

Sébastien Martin

Jade Lakes hiking is worth all the pain.

Alan Semon

My wife and I came upon this park on a cross-Canada trip decades ago. Heard the alpine meadows were in bloom and decided to settle in for a couple of days. It was late summer, August I think, and the flowers were magnificent, but the biting black flies were horrendous! Still, beautiful park and great views.

Iris Ph

Such a gorgeous place. There are many great spots to hike but we were out of time so we just dropped by and admired the beauty of it. We will definitely come back and do a day trip or camp overnight next time.

A Pleunac

The lady at the greeting building was a sweetheart and so helpful and the views were nice BUT be aware that you are no longer allowed to bring your dog (our visit was Aug 2021) even if they are to be kept in the car—their smell and possible barking can bring in grizzly bears. So in saying that you still have to pay the full amount of $20 to drive into the park but you only get to drive up a VERY windy 13 km and there’s really not much to see. You are not allowed to go up the 26 km to the summit with dogs and see all the wildflowers and heritage building and get to the prime hiking spots and scenic viewpoints. So that was really disappointing after driving 2 1/2 hours with our two chihuahuas. We were in and out of the park in less than 30 minutes as there are only 2 places to stop in the first 13 kms and they arent much.

Janice Poirot

We did this hike/ visit on an impulse while passing through the area and so glad we did. As you drive up, beautiful views begin tempting you to stop at turnouts on the way up. Once you're on top, you walk a mile or so to reach the summit - which is glorious in all directions. If you have 2+ hours or so, just do it! So worth it!

Chelsea Schroth

Nothing short of spectacular for views, but wouldn’t expect anything less of Revelstoke. The signs in the park at the trailheads need to be better marked. Gives zero indication on how many KM or difficulty on any sign. The guide at the beginning said their was a QR code as we get into the park to view a map…couldn’t find a single QR code. Very steep on all trails I would assume, so be prepared.

Caitlynne “Cat” Grey

This park is absolutely gorgeous, with amazing views all the way up the parkway. Unfortunately we came a bit too early in the season (late June) to see the meadow at the top, but that's just more encouragement to come again in August. Upkeep for the park is great and the rangers we did encounter were very pleasant and helpful. Can't wait to come back and explore more!

Belinda Waters

The Meadows in the Sky Parkway was amazing. Stop at the panoramic view look out near the top. It's amazing.

Dina Lee

Lovely fall drive, great lookout points, road closed at point D (Columbia) due to snowfall. Broken bridge was a nice easy trail for small kids.

Alesha slasynski

Was beautiful! We'll be back in the with Ter for some boarding! Just wish there was more of an established village to hang out in. Lots of hotels but not as many shops or restaurants as I had hoped. Although it is very close to town! So not far from anything anyways

Aleph DeLucchi

Really nice walk, even out of season. The scenery is breathtaking and the trails well maintained. Going back when the park is active is now on my bucket list.

Denis Willems

Wonderful spot. Access via hike, bike, or car. The historic ski jump has all types of hiking trails around up to historic plaques talking about the history and significance to ski jumping in the interior of bc. At the base you will find a toddler bike park. All kinds of hikes with amazing views and history. We saw all kinds of wildlife including a grizzly bear.

Andrea Zoppo (Ms. Ladybug)

Lots of sweet little hikes and beautiful breathtaking views. A must and easy stop to spend a few hours.

Pizza Samurai

Such a gorgeous and beautiful place in BC. Highly recommend doing a stop here if you're travelling across BC... The community is nice and small. Wonderful place to explore and gather good memories from. This place is both wonderful in the summer and winter time.

Alexander Westerman

This is a small National Park in British Columbia. The entrance is reached just off Highway 1 outside of the town. The drive to the summit is approximately 12 miles and winds up the mountain with many stops with interpretive signs. At the top there are trails that can be walked and the views are wonderful. At the lower entrance level there are trails and the new exhibit of the historic ski jump. Also for the adventurous it is possible to hike up the mountain instead of driving up the road. Depending on the time of year it may not be possible to reach the summit because of residual winter snow, but in June the meadows at the summit are full of alpine flowers.

goran babic

Great scenery, snowforest campground is awesome

jANsON Potato.

A beautiful National park with excellent sightseeing spots

David Stewart

Stunning peak, the only high summit you can easily access as thete is a well surfaced road which after a 30 minute drive takes you to within 1k of the summit. A lovely trail takes you to the top and its extensive trail network. And if you can't make that, there's a shuttle bus.

David Běhal

Really nice park, we cannot get to the top, the last part of the road was closed, however there are lot of trails also in lower parts of the mountain.

K.A.S. Grewal

Awesome place Meadows In The Sky

Don Mix

This place is fantastic with killer views around every bend. Your car does most of the work to get to the top. Get out of your car and bring a good camera. Well worth the entry fee.

Eric L Gunderson

Newly built campground. Not fully open but nice. The 'snow forest' located just outside Revelstoke.

mandi mo

Loved it will def be back to hike some of the trails. Nice look out points of your not into hiking, picnic areas

Bernie Donoghue

Pristine camping. Sites are a little too close together but well laid out. Washrooms and showers are excellent.

Alan Turnbull

Amazing view's and refreshing air

dejager420

Stunning area/views with lots to do for all age ranges.

Melissa Baatz

Very pretty views and decent hikes. Saw a marmot on the road. Unfortunately it rained and we had to leave early. They do have a shuttle which is nice. Specific RV parking too.

Ian Jolicoeur

We were here September 2017. What a beautiful spot! Definitely take the time and drive to the top and do some hiking! Be careful, we saw a grizzly bear! Place is safe, lots of park rangers around and the beauty of nature here is absolutely remarkable! The hiking is fantastic!

Stephen Hubbard

Enjoyed a morning cycling to the top of Mt. Revelstoke. Plenty of view points to stop and rest on the way up. On the day I summited the top parking lot was closed to vehicle traffic (June 30) so call ahead to find out what conditions are like to avoid disappointment.

WILL Schultz [Del Sol HS]

What a unique and wonderful place! My girlfriend and I went to the top but didn't stay long as we heard there was a grizzly bear closeby. Very cool and easy walks to explore the in-land rainforests that are in Mount Revelstoke National Park!

Tim

Revelstoke is a must see if traveling nearby. One does not need to be an expert hiker to enjoy this park. Small bus takes you up to the top and a few short trails can give you great views of the area.

Ron Bernhard

Amazing views! Beautiful paved road to the top. Viewing sites are just off the road, so very easy access and have picnic tables and /or benches. A must for site seeing, for tourists and locals alike.

Florian Offergelt

Great pace of nature with nice and easy hikes

Aitor Movil

Beautiful and impressive. Totally worth it. The summit was close due to weather conditions

Jennifer Jaw

We visited on June 21st, and on that particular day, the Meadows in the Sky Parkway was only open for the first 20 of the 26 km due to heavy snow. Unfortunately, there was also heavy rain, but the drive is beautiful nevertheless.

Annemieke Waite

Beautiful, but right now they're tracking a Grizzly Bear so you can only go half way up into the park. Will stay part closed till Wednesday or Thursday this week. Still worth it though!

Georgie Thorne

Beautiful drive! Shame it was raining when we visited but I will definitely want to return to see the flowers!

Darryl Cancelliere

Always great. Totally upsetting the locals CAN'T get an early bird price to visit local parks.

Mark Bullock

If you're already this far into the mountains then this review is useless. If you're planning a trip, honestly, anywhere that has a road in this part of BC is going to be spectacular, both in driving and in hikes and picnics. If you are driving, do yourself a service and maximize your daytime travel, so you can see the giants around you.

maky mp

Beautiful place and water is soo cold :-)

L E

One of the most beautiful places I've ever visited. We drove to the parking lot and walked the rest of the way to the summit instead of taking the shuttle. It was a gentle enough walk and took a short time to get to the top. There are numerous other hiking trails on the mountain, and when we reached the top there were lovely trails of different levels of difficulty. The views are incredible! I highly recommend visiting it!

Jamie Lind

Always a beautiful set of trails to hike on with magnificent views along the way. As the flowers continue to bloom in the Alpine it only makes it that much more captivating to be up there. If you're in Revelstoke should try and make this a stop, does not have to be limited to the Meadows in the Sky (which leads to Eva, Miller and Jade lake pass) but there are many other trails and stops along the National Park that are worth visiting.

William Piche

We visited the Giant Cedar board walk while staying near Revelstoke. We've never seen trees this big, really makes you feel small. The Giant Cedars are a definite must see! We then visited Meadows in the Sky Parkway, the car ride up is something you don't get to experience often, zigzagging as you continue to drive up the mountain side. Once you get to the parking lot you can choose to hike different trails, we hiked to the summit to see some breath-taking views from the North Parapet lookout. Parks Canada offers a shuttle ride back to the parking lot after if you need it (no charge). There is so much more to see, wish we could have spent more time to explore.

Kalash Yadav

Beauty of Nature, that will remain in heart. ????

Craig Smith

I wish we had views like this in Alberta.

Antonio Martinez Illan Martinez Illan

We were there in July, it's a great place to hiking with children. The Park staff were really kind, if you have the chancer, arrive to Eva Lake.

arlin wang

Scene in the summit is gorgeous, but can't appreciate the signs where can not even compare with Most the provincial parks. We encountered a snow storm after noon time, temperature dropped rapidly. We struggled back from Miller Lake, and stuck in the Heater Lake loop for half a hour.

Kamlesh Parmar

Mount Revelstoke National Park is located adjacent to the city of Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada. The park is relatively small for a national park, covering 260 km2 (100 sq mi). It is located in the Selkirk Mountains and was founded in 1914. Approximately 600,000 visitors enter Mount Revelstoke and nearby Glacier National Park each year.

Ryan Saucier

Only reason it’s not 5 Star is comparing it to ice field parkway. Very nice small park.

Olivia Stewart

Awesome place! We started snowshoeing on a trail off the road below the mountain, found a derelict building, kept going and found the entrance of the park. Great switchback trails through the bush. After a snowfall, this can be a difficult trail. I would have loved to go all the way to the top of the mountain but we were not prepared for that. Next time, for sure!

David Presson

The drive up was beautiful with expansive overlooks. I visited before all the snow had melted so only part of the route was open. I want to return on day to see the rest!

Timtwoface (Timtwoface)

Beautiful views from all angles on the drive up to the Meadows in the Sky

Erik de Groot

Fantastic views and flowers but bugs are a bit too annoying to get the full 5 stars.

Erin Miller

Everyone should visit this great NP! It's in the World's only inland temperate rainforest, so bring rain gear, as you may need it. The drive up the 26km Meadow's in the Sky Parkway is stunning. At the top, there are multiple day hiking and backpacking options all of which end up in breath taking locations. Park is open May to October. On seperate occassions we have hiked to Miller and Eva Lakes (7.1km one-way), and to the Jade Lakes (9.4 km one-way). There is backcountry camping by permit at Eva Lake and Jade Lake. Permits can be obtained at the Park Entrance.

Cole Williams

Beautiful views and a wonderful drive up

Kyle Brosseuk

One of the most readily accessible parks, this is an awesome stop to really see the beauty of the Columbia Valley. Paved all the way to the top, with perfect viewpoints of Revelstoke all along the way. Meadows In The Sky is a great afternoon walk in the alpine. Wildflowers everywhere. For a bit bigger hike, the Jade and Eva Lake trails are stellar.

Don Ewart

Nice, well kept multi-season park.

wade mcg

Always a beautiful place to visit. We were early in the season, so the road was only open half way, but beautiful nonetheless. Can't wait to go back in August when the flowers are in full bloom.

Tristin Turner

Amazing place for hiking beautiful trails

SeFok Chan

Small national park but worth a visit on the way to Banff. Spending half a day is enough. The best way to enjoy it is to drive to the summit area and take short walks there.

Loni D

Beautiful scenery, vigorous hikes and helpful parks staff. I enjoyed my experience thoroughly.

amy neal

The drive up to the top is spectacular! We did this drive in mid July and the wildflowers lining the road were beautiful. There were many hikes available along the way up, it was not congested with tourists, and parking was available in the middle of the day at the top. There was also a free shuttle up and down for those not able to make the short uphill hike to the summit. I would highly recommend this park and the sky meadow parkway for anyone who would like to enjoy the Canadian Rockies without crowds and with light to no hiking.

Edmund Woo

Drive up the summit and get a beautiful panorama of mountain ranges and revelstoke Town

Craig

First week of August when the flowers are blooming is the best! Seriously great park with awesome hikes.

Frenny S

Not the biggest national park, but one with very much diversity. A 26 km long road takes you to the top of the mountain. There are lots of viewpoints along this road. The last km to the summit you can take a short hike or take a complementary bus. You still have to walk a short trail to the actual summit. At the top are a variety of hikes (short, long, easy, difficult). When I was there a bear was spotted in the area.

Jared Clarke

Great spot to spend a day.

Kevin Willoughby

Loved the hiking and the preservation of the ski jumps great hike great experience also the bicycle course for the kids is a great bonus

Quinn Shea-stayko

It was a great place for a family trip, it was nice a tidy no grabage all over the place

Nofar Ziv

Beautiful park! We loved the beautiful but not crowded nature. Ww stayed at Revelstoke campground, it was great with clean showers and toilets.

Thomas Leuenberger

This was a nice trip. We did a long hike and had a wonderful time. It took longer than written, but because of the snow. We missed to see the Bear. But maybe better...

Jennifer D

Had a lovely hike to Eva Lake and Miller Lake today. It was a bit smoky but seemed better the higher we went. The hike is rated moderate but we think it’s on the easier side of moderate. Still a good workout. Beautiful wildflowers, saw a couple of Marmots in the boulder fields and saw a Grizzly at the end of our hike in the summit area 1 km from the end. It was not at all aggressive. What an amazing experience. So glad we did this hike today.

ashleigh bolton

Breathtaking, beautiful hiking spot with a great view

B

The bottom of the park at the entrance is about 1700 feet elevation and the parking lot is about 6000 ft elevation. The drive is not too steep for a mountain climb. Bottom temperature was 65F and top was 52F on July 6, 2019. The hiking trail from parking lot was a little wet and muddy but not enough to mess up your shoes. There were patches of snow and the bugs were more than plentiful. We sprayed with big spray and no one got bit. Watch if you breath through your mouth open as mosquitoes may fly in. The last shuttle from the top neck down to parking left the top at 5pm. Otherwise it is 25-30 minutes back tracking down the path. Well worth the trip.

Krystal Major

No grizzly sighting but we weren't far! Gorgeous hike to Miller lake today.

Debra Hayward

The Skunk Cabbage Boardwalk wad awesome. Learned of birds and frogs and plants native to this area and conservation efforts. The boardwalk is very well made on an interesting trail by the river park. Good bathrooms and cookhouse at trailhead.

Robert Houde

Awesome place for a day hiking and sight seeing.

Katrina Walls

Beauty of a drive! Recommend to stop and take a hike!

Chris Watton

What a great place to visit. I love the small quaint town with everything that you need. It's not too busy here, and everyone is super friendly. It's a great park, there are some really cool areas to visit. Cycling up the meadows in the sky Parkway is a great challenge, and there are some great hikes in the area. We will be back soon!

R T

It looks fantastic but for some reason they closed the road half way up (late May 19). We parked up then walked past the vehicle barrier to the next viewpoint on foot and the road was completely clear. Seemed a bit silly.

faijur rahman

It's a nice place for family picnic...