Day 5: Mount Revelstoke National Park. At 6u20 we were awake, getting ready and leaving for the Revelstoke Courthouse to buy a fishing license. First we are at Parks Canada (Boyle Ave and 3rd street W) on the 2de ask for more information about Mount Revelstoke National Park and the surrounding area. We were received very friendly and with a smile we received all information about the area and the weather. The employee said that Meadows in the Skypark and Revelstoke Mountain Resort are two different places and that they were both worth visiting.
Revelstoke Courthouse
The employee behind the counter in the town hall was, as we have been accustomed since we stayed in Canada, super friendly. She told us that we could purchase a fishing license per day, per month or per year. After we had chosen our term, we continued to talk about working and living in Revelstoke. Eli was happy with his new fishing license and we left full of expectation for our first activity. We took the Gondola to Mackenzie Outpost for a mountain hike on Mount Revelstoke.
Revelstoke Mountain Resort
With the Revelation Gondola (we saw our first black bear from the Gondola) we went to the top of Mount Revelstoke (Mackenzie Outpost) for a steep and rather boring walk. Via Cupcake Loop to Stoke Climb the total was 10.6km/6mi. On the way back we made a very nice descent with the Pipe Mountain Coaster (a kind of bobsled on a monorail). We didn't really find the walk worthwhile, probably because the visibility that day was not ideal due to the many forest fires. And also because insects bothered us. You can view the walking routes via this link.
Ride with the Pipe Mountain Coaster
The Pipe Mountain Coaster from Mount Revelstoke was very nice and you should definitely do it. You can slide down alone or with a child on a mono rail. To brake, pull the lever and accelerate by pushing the lever forwards. You can buy combi-tickets online or at the ticket booth to go to the top with the Revelation Gondola and to ride the Pipe Mountain Coaster. We did both, so we booked the combi tickets in advance. You can book tickets via this website.
Mount Revelstoke National Park
Then we go to Meadows in the Sky Parkway driven in Mount Revelstoke National Park. We took a walk from Balsam Lake via the Upper Summit Trail to the Historic Fire Lookout and Heather Lake. We saw more flowers here than on Revelstoke Mountain. The asphalted road to the top is 26km / 16mi long and starts at 470 meters up to 1870 meters. The spare diesel light was on while we were climbing steeply, but luckily we got to the top. At the top it was 25 ° C, an 5 some degrees less than at the entrance.
On the way back, I never had to top up the gas and just let the camper roll out. Not far from the exit of Meadows in the Sky Parkway is a gas station. Through this link you come to the website of Mount Revelstoke National Park and you will find all the activities that you can do there.
Martha Creek Campground
After a few short walks, walking was enough for the children because they wanted to go back to Martha Creek Provincial Park to go swimming and fishing. First we had to buy a Canada Parks Annual Pass when driving outside and refuel because the kiosk was closed when entering. An Annual family pass then cost 136 $ CAD and is valid for one year. You have to sign that pass at the kiosk, because otherwise it can be used by other travelers. At Save on Foods we went shopping and around 5.30 pm we were in Martha Creek Provincial Park. That evening on Revelstoke Lake we saw one of the most beautiful sunsets of the entire trip. It was very quiet that evening and night at the campsite. The next day there was a long drive to Kootenay National Park with some nice stops on the program.
Kootenay National Park
Day 6: Along the way we made two small walks. The first was Skunk Cabbage Boardwalk and has 1.2 km of wooden ramps, the 2nd walk was Loop Brook Trail and is 34 km away.
Read moreMount Revelstoke National Park and surroundings
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