Revelstoke Historic Sites & Interpretive Centres

This visitor information centre offers exhibits that allow guests to learn about the production and history of the Revelstoke Dam. There are a range of exhibits including 14 interactive displays, a theatre and a First Nations gallery. A gift shop is also found here. Don't miss the self-guided tour that includes an elevator ride to a 175-metre-high lookout on top of the dam. The centre is open from mid-April until mid-October and is fully wheelchair accessible. The visitor centre underwent an extensive $2-million upgrade in 2010.

In 1885, The Last Spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven into the ground by the Honorable Donald Alexander Smith. This event commemorated the completion of the trans-continental railway, as well as the unifying of Canada. Located south of Revelstoke at Craigellachie, The Last Spike signifies an important moment in Canada's history.

Visit the Three Valley Gap Heritage Ghost Town – a truly unique and diverse collection of antiques and artifacts. Take a journey back in time where more than 25 historic buildings can be explored, filled with a collection of antique autos – dating back from 1902, a mining exhibit and a Railway Roundhouse, including more than 12 pieces of rolling stock. Sorry, no pets allowed. Self-guided tours available mid-April through to early October.

Open year round, this visitor information centre offers town information for tourists as well as adventure tour bookings. A wide selection of Canadian gifts and souvenirs are also sold.

Built in 1939, this building is home to Revelstoke's city offices as well as the fire department offices. City Hall also provides tourism information.

Nels Nelsen, an immigrant to Revelstoke from Norway, was a champion ski jumper who contributed vastly to skiing in Western Canada, even breaking many ski jumping records on the Revelstoke ski jump. Named after this prominent sports figure, the Nels Nelson Historic Area is home to North America's first ski jump, various ski runs and a judges' tower. Visitors may visit the area but the ski hills have been closed.

This historic building was originally built in 1912 and is currently home to the Revelstoke Court House. The building features a neoclassical facade, outside marble columns and a large copper-covered dome that is topped with a 6-foot tall lantern.

This visitor centre offers information on Parks Canada, BC tourism and provides Chamber of Commerce information services. On-site exhibits feature the history and culture of the Ktunaxa. A Friends of Kootenay gift shop is available.