About Revelstoke: Geography &
Location
The city of Revelstoke is
located in south-eastern British
Columbia, Canada’s most western
province, between the Monashee
and Selkirk Mountain, in the
North Columbia Mountains.
Revelstoke is situated at the
confluence of the Illecillewaet
and Columbia Rivers, at the
north end of the Arrow Lakes.
Revelstoke can be found at
50059’53”N 118011’44”W and has
an elevation of 480meters (1,575
feet).
Due to the proximity to mountain
ranges, Revelstoke is no
stranger to a range of wildlife.
Black bear sightings are very
common in the summer, along with
the occasional Grizzly bear
sighting on Mount Revelstoke.
Other animals in the area are
cougars, deer, moose, and
coyotes.
Revelstoke is 641km (398 miles)
east of Vancouver, British
Columbia and 415km (258 miles)
west of Calgary, Alberta.
Revelstoke is conveniently found
on Trans-Canada Highway #1. |