Photo via Parks Canada
From May to October each year, the elevated Meadows in the Sky Parkway at Mount Revelstoke National Park takes visitors through 26 km of stunning mountain scenery, winding through dozens of vibrant fields of wildflowers and hill-lined meadows.
So if you’re looking for a dreamy summer destination to add to your list, now is a great time to take advantage of free national park admission!
Visitors can drive through the paved parkway with beautiful colours stretching as far as the eye can see, taking in the fresh mountain air and surrounding wildlife.
The road starts at an elevation of 470 metres above sea level on the Trans Canada Highway, climbing to 1,835 metres at Balsam Lake. Your journey is dotted with cedar, hemlock, spruce, and firs in addition to the subalpine wildflower meadows the national park is known for.
As the Parkway winds its way up the mountains, you’ll have the opportunity to take in unparalleled views of the Monashee, Selkirk, and Purcell ranges, crossing the western Rockies.
Stretching from Kicking Horse Pass to the site of the Last Spike, Mount Revelstoke National Park is considered a cornerstone of the natural and cultural worlds.
Visitors can enjoy rare mountaintop hiking opportunities at the Balsam Lake parking area and summit, which is marked by a historic fire tower.
According to Parks Canada, the summit of Mount Revelstoke is a short 1 km walk by trail or paved road from the Balsam Lake parking area.
Note that dogs are not permitted past the Columbia Viewpoint, 12 km in.
The Parkway officially opens for the season on May 17, 2025, when the Parkway Welcome Kiosk starts operating from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. From June 20 to Sept. 3, 2025, the kiosk will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
From Sept. 4 to Oct. 20, 2025, its hours will be reduced to 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
How to get there: Drive six hours and 11 minutes from Vancouver to Mount Revelstoke National Park via Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 E, BC-5 N and Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 E.
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