Revelstoke Heritage & Museums
Take a step back in time and
explore Revelstoke's History.
See how Revelstoke came to be
and the events that shaped our
history.
All Aboard! Take the track to
Canadian Railway History. Visit
Canada's unique Railway Museum,
with an unbelievable selection
of memorabilia, a fully restored
Steam Locomotive, and much, much
more...
On November 7th, 1885, Hon.
Donald Alexander Smith drove the
last spike to complete the
trans-continental railway.
Visit "The Last Spike" at
Craigellachie (south of
Revelstoke on Hwy 1), a
milestone of Canadian history.
Located at the summit of the
pass, the Rogers Pass Centre
includes a theatre, a hall of
railway models and natural
history exhibits. The Rogers
Pass Centre is a definite stop
and is open year round.
Self guided walking and driving
historic tours identify some 60
historic buildings. A brochure
is available at the Revelstoke
Museum and the Visitor Info
Centers. a complete map of every
historical building in
Revelstoke and their history can
be found at the City's Heritage
Website.
The Revelstoke Museum has a
large amount of historical items
& artifacts for you to explore.
The Firehall Museum features a
fully restored 1923
International Bickle Fire
Engine, as well as many more
interesting items.
The B.C. Interior Forestry
Museum features a visual and
historical depiction of forestry
in Revelstoke and the Province
of BC. |