Revelstoke British Columbia Map

About Revelstoke, British Columbia

Revelstoke is a city in Kootenay Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Revelstoke is located at 50.9989°N, 118.1958°W.

Revelstoke is cradled by the imposing Selkirk Mountains, a place where the Columbia River’s powerful flow carved a path through a landscape of deep valleys and towering peaks. It lies 82.2 km east-north-east of Salmon Arm, BC (from Salmon Arm, BC: bearing 66°T), and is situated 42.9 km east of Malakwa. Its history is intrinsically linked to the rugged terrain, first explored by Indigenous peoples for millennia before becoming a vital stop for railway construction in the late 19th century, a feat that shaped its nascent economy around timber and mining. The air here, especially after a rain, carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a constant reminder of the surrounding wilderness that defines Revelstoke’s very being. The economy, once driven by the relentless demands of resource extraction, now finds a significant pulse in tourism, drawing visitors to its dramatic alpine setting and the promise of adventure. The cultural heart of Revelstoke beats with a resilience forged by its challenging environment, a spirit reflected in its friendly, down-to-earth residents. While it may not boast sprawling museums, the Revelstoke Railway Museum offers a tangible connection to its past, a testament to the iron will that tamed these mountains. The vast beauty of Mount Revelstoke National Park and the nearby Glacier National Park are its most celebrated landmarks, offering breathtaking vistas and a profound sense of scale that humbles and inspires. Though not home to major universities, its educational spirit is alive in its community colleges. Local sports often find their expression in the natural playground, with ski resorts and mountain biking trails serving as the arenas for both resident and visitor passions. The annual Revelstoke Mountain Film Festival celebrates the spirit of adventure that draws so many to this remarkable corner of British Columbia.

About This Revelstoke Map Page

Explore Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.998889, -118.195833. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Revelstoke includes the postal code (V1E), telephone area code (236, 250, 604, 672, 778). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Revelstoke is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.