Revelstoke Attractions: Mount
Revelstoke National Park
The park offers a drive in the
country like no other. The 26 km
"Meadows
in the Sky Parkway"
winds from lush valley
rainforests to sub-alpine
meadows, high among the immense,
snow-capped mountains.
To truly enjoy the park, leave
the car at the upper parking lot
at the summit and explore the
trails. One trail leads to the "Icebox",
a shaded rock cleft where the
snow lasts through the summer.
Walk through the alpine meadows
filled with wildflowers or visit
one of the beautiful alpine
lakes.
The 600 m "Giant
Cedars Boardwalk" is
a walk through a living museum.
This short boardwalk will take
you into the heart of an ancient
old growth rainforest, with 600
year old Cedar Trees. Benches
are provided so you may relax &
enjoy the serene forest
atmosphere. There is also a
picnic area at the foot of the
boardwalk.
The 1.2 km "Skunk
Cabbage Trail" leads
you through a fragile wetland
home to the skunk cabbage plant
and a stopover for migratory
birds. The wetland is inhabited
by muskrat, beaver, and a host
of birds - definitely the best
birdwatching in the parks. Enjoy
a picnic at the trailhead as
well.
Backcountry campgrounds are
available at Eva & Jade lakes,
and campers must use the
designated campsites in these
areas. Random backcountry
camping is permitted almost
anywhere that is 5 km or more
from the nearest road. There is
a backcountry shelter at Eva
Lake as well. |