Driving to the summit at Mount Revelstoke National Park was just okay. The road to get to the top…read moreis called Meadows in the Sky Parkway. And before entering, you must display a National Parks Pass of Canada or purchase one at the guardhouse. I bought my yearly Canadian Parks Pass back in Banff National Park for $72 - Canadian or $55 - US. And this allowed me access to all the major parks throughout Canada for an entire year! Make sure when driving this Meadows in the Sky Road, you have a Mount Revelstoke Park pamphlet guide as it'll direct you and talk about the roadside stops you can make along the 26-kilometer or 16-mile drive to the peak. My only issue with the journey to the top were that the stops along the way were really mediocre. There were maybe 12 of them and they partly offered perspectives of the Revelstoke landscape. But, with the growth of trees over time, branches and general forest expansion, a lot of overlooks were completely hindered or not picturesque at all. My favorite stop was #3, called - Nels Nelson Ski Jump Viewpoint. Here you're afforded the best sights of the downtown Revelstoke area. Plus, there's a set of replica ski's or like a statue/mannequin where you can live out your inner skiing dreams portraying speeding down the edge of a ramp and lifting off high in the air. You just approach the edge of the observation platform and fit yourself into the statue of the skier, as if you're a human puzzle piece, lol. It's a weird, yet playful chance to better understand what Revelstoke slopes are like during winters. Besides the Nels Nelson Ski Jump Lookout, the other stops to the summit were below average. In fact, I'd rather not mention any of them. But the park pamphlet guide will navigate you to the end of the road. Ultimately, the star activity at Mount Revelstoke is hiking! So, when you arrive at the top, then it'll be time to put your hiking shoes on and start enjoying nature. And the park brochure is still useful and will describe trails you may be interested in. I recommend this pathway (what I did at the summit)... - Fire Lookout to...Heather Lake to...Miller Lake to...Eva Lake. This route goes in order and will take the remainder of the day to complete. Overall, just driving Meadows in the Sky Parkway and casually taking your time is still a pleasant way to appreciate going to the top of a mountain. I would just suggest tempering your expectations for the roadside stops. That's where I had overly ambitious thinking. This drive will not offer "Going to the Sun Road" type moments, lol. In a separate review of Mount Revelstoke National Park, I will highlight trails at the summit in more detail and offer insight into what to expect on day hikes. Lastly, I'd say you can use 1 full day to explore Mount Revelstoke. Though if you include hiking within your itinerary, you could easily break up the adventure into 2 days so not to feel rushed, but you will have to drive this Meadows in the Sky Parkway 2x, which could feel repetitive. Either way though, if you want to uncover the best aspects of Mount Revelstoke National Park of Canada, then you must embark upon this Meadows in the Sky Parkway.

Great little hike. Nice interpretive section and great lookouts. Somewhat steep sections but…read moremoderately easy and well marked.

Great weather and a beautiful beachside view was able to dive up to my campsite and unload all my…read morestuff then go park, there are very many great spots to park. The hikes were beautiful and the whole place is full of adventure. No cellular reception but it is not needed when you are having fun. I do wish I stayed longer because time flies by with all the activities you can do. The drinking water is also very fresh.

I stumbled upon Blanket Creek Provincial Park on a whim in search of Sutherland Falls. But, getting…read morea chance to visit another Canadian Provincial Park? Yes, please!! And so I even became aware about Sutherland Falls through a random advertisement post in the local Tim Horton's located in the town of Revelstoke. This list of "10 Things To Do In Revelstoke" included Sutherland Falls. It was the #1 suggestion on the sign detailing..."Explore the Waterfall Trifecta - Moses, Begbie and Sutherland Falls can all be easily accessed in one day." My immediate thoughts were...getting the opportunity to see 3 waterfalls without having to hike and work hard to reach them?? Sign me up! Being a waterfall enthusiast, lol, this was like a dream come true! After spending 2 days exploring Mount Revelstoke National Park, I was next determined to visit all 3 waterfalls suggested by the advertisement. Going in order from being situated closest to Revelstoke, Sutherland Falls here at Blanket Creek Provincial Park was the furthest away in distance. Let me give details about the experience... - Blanket Creek is 28 kilometers or 17 miles south of Revelstoke, right along BC Highway - 23. There's a large sign for the park that's on the left hand side of the road. Once you make a turn, the short walking path for Sutherland Falls is visible. Simply park in the lot and the trailhead says..."Sutherland Falls - 5 minutes". - One thing to keep in mind, there was no cell phone reception so you may want to preset the destination into your GPS ahead of time just in case. - I arrived 7:30pm over the summertime and there was still enough daylight to enjoy watching Sutherland Falls and still becoming acquainted with the quiet forest setting. - Speaking of quiet, I was the only visitor here. Upon walking the dirt path to the overlook, you capture decent perspectives of Sutherland falls in the backdrop. The lookout observation point is guarded off by fencing, but I casually walked around it and climbed over a few rock boulders to grab a much closer and undisturbed view of the falls. - Sutherland Falls is a 60 foot waterfall that empties into the canyon base of Blanket Creek. It isn't statuesque, but still rewarding enough to make the effort to see considering how remote this area of British Columbia is. - It takes less than 1 hour to grab a few photos. - Seeing what else was around Blanket Creek Park, I noticed there appeared to be a significant section for camping. Reservations for campsites can be made through the BC Parks Reservations System. According to bcparks.ca (I believe that's the park's official website), there are 105 campsites on the grounds. Because of significantly cold weather and snow during winters, the park gate is only open from mid May through the end of September. - It is $28 per night for camping. There's a drinking water well, a playground, both pit and flush toilets, even hot showers for registered guests. - Extra To-Do's at the park include...hiking, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, bicycling and wildlife viewing. Pets must be on a leash. They allow campfires and each campsite has a firepit ring. I think I've mentioned it all? Lol. But in the end, the star attraction is Sutherland Falls. And although it doesn't take long to see it and grab a few pictures, visiting here is more about getting outside and connecting with nature. For those who appreciate the great outdoors this is what Blanket Creek Provincial Park is all about.

Glacier National Park in British Columbia is an incredible combination of rugged mountains,…read moreglaciers, waterfalls, deep valleys, and pristine wilderness. The scenery is dramatic from almost every direction, but hiking into the alpine terrain is where the park really comes alive. It was my favorite stop of the trip. They have a variety of challenging hikes. We hiked the Perley Rock Trail, a challenging 7.6-mile (12.3 km) out-and-back near Rogers Pass. It's a steep climb through forest and rocky alpine terrain, but the views become more impressive with every bit of elevation gained. Along the way, we had panoramic views of the surrounding peaks, waterfalls, and valleys. We encountered a variety of wildlife during our 6 hour journey. The highlight is reaching the Perley Rock viewpoint, where you're rewarded with an incredible, up-close view of the Illecillewaet Glacier. Seeing the massive glacier, ice formations, and surrounding mountain landscape from above was unforgettable. This is definitely a challenging hike, but it showcases exactly what makes Glacier National Park so special: wild, dramatic alpine scenery that feels completely untouched and immense. If you're visiting the Rogers Pass area and enjoy hiking, Glacier National Park is absolutely worth the effort.

This is a Mount Rushmore national park. Incredible scenery. Great wildlife and plant life…read more Friendly rangers. Not crowded. Worth a trip to check out.

This is a top notch national park. Not huge, but plenty of trails to walk on. Very friendly…read morerangers. Limited interpretive content. Great scenery, especially plant life. Not as crowded as other national parks in area. A place worth checking out.

Mount Revelstoke National Park of Canada! I believe hiking to Miller and Eva Lakes are the two…read moreprimary focal points for experiencing this beautiful, yet under the radar park. To arrive at them, you must drive the Meadows in the Sky road about 26 kilometers or 16 miles up to the summit area parking lot. After you exit your car... - Hike 5.5 kilometers or 3.5 miles to reach Miller Lake. - Then hike another 8/10th's of a kilometer or 1/2 mile to get to Eva Lake. Either way, the two lakes pair perfectly together. You can't go to one and not visit the other, lol. Along the way on the trail, it's not really elevated. You mostly descend down a dirt pathway into an alpine bowl of trees and shrubberies within the forest. It's a pleasant setting among nature. And it wasn't hot or cold along the way when I hiked in late June. The conditions were perfect. Miller Lake and Eva Lake are both similar in that they offer some of the most untouched, undisturbed surroundings you can encounter, anywhere! The reflections in the waters are pristine, symmetrical, masterpiece works of art!! Here were some of the differences between the two lakes... According to what I noticed, you can't walk around Miller Lake. There's a giant boulder you can stand upon and get 360 views. Basically, there's not much maneuverability to capture that ideal photo moment. Whereas at Eva Lake, you walk around the entire lake as it's bigger and offers more of a playful area in nature to enjoy the scenic sights. Eva Lake is more open in terms of landscape. There are panoramic vista point views of the mountains in the background as you stroll the perimeter of the lake. So...Eva Lake gives you the best of both worlds. Miller Lake sort of sits in an enclosed lower bowl tier and when I stopped by, the sun was partially hidden by the forest growth and hindered some sensational picture instances. At Eva Lake, there were benches afforded to hikers to sit down on. Also, visitors were swimming in Eva Lake as well. In total, with hiking to and from the lakes and spending brief time at each of them and with driving back down Revelstoke Mountain, the entire experience took 7 hours. Btw, back at the trailhead for Miller and Eva Lakes, you have Fire Lookout House which is a unique landmark worthy of exploring for a little. Fire House Lookout appeared to be a popular destination among visitors. Right next to Fire Lookout House is Heather Lake...another charming lake with some green coloring to it and perfect reflections of alpine trees glistening off the waters. Both Fire Lookout and Heather Lake are within the heart of Mount Revelstoke activity so you're not really going out of your way to see more sights after the moderately difficult Miller and Eva Lakes Trail. Lastly, for those with a real sense of adventure, next to Miller and Eva Lakes is a continuous pathway for 4 more kilometers or 2.5 miles to Jade Lakes, but I skipped it so I don't know how it appeared. If I had an assumption, I'd say Jade Lakes would be worthwhile as well. Just thinking off my head at this moment, Jade Lakes may have snow covering on the trail year round. This is my impromptu thought, but I'd inquire with park rangers before trekking to Jade Lakes and setting off for the day. Mount Revelstoke National Park! No one has talked about it, but if you're a parks fan and lover of nature...I would certainly suggest paying a visit here and you'll be rewarded with quality time spent in the great outdoors.

Positives: Very secluded, beautiful scenery, beside lake…read more Negatives: Construction noise from campground expansion, not many hiking trails, some sites too close to road.

A beach just located right off the highway. There you will find a view of the 3 valleys/ 3 valley…read moregap chateau and ghost time. There is plenty of parking at the top of the beach and an outdoor bathroom. Nice place for picture taking .

Wonderful facilities, a great price, and perfect after a long day on some world class slopes…read more Really don't know why people don't live her.

We received free passes from our hotel and decided to take our girls (5 and 7 year old). The kids…read moreloved it! Great place for the kids to unwind after a long day on the road. They have a lazy river, hot tub, waterslide and sauna. I would recommend it, and will come here again when we stay in Revelstoke.

Review Visit: July 20th, 2015…read more It wouldn't be an enchanted road trip in Canada without a stop at the Enchanted Forest! In the months leading up to our trip, we made a list of things we would like to do. Our Canadian guide (my cousin's wife) knew the route and mentioned many things to do along the way. The Enchanted Forest was one of the things we jotted down. Fast forward to us on the road and driving west; timing ended up working out great for us as we passed by Revelstoke during the afternoon. With that to our advantage, we pulled over to check out The Enchanted Forest. Going in, I had no idea what to expect. Thoughts of fancy forests with fog and unicorns are what sprang to mind. A forest dedicated to fairy tales is not what I imagined. But that's what the Enchanted Forest is. One dedicated to all those fairy tales we all hear as kids. Parking was a bit of a pain as the lot was smaller and we stopped by during the peak tourist season, but we eventually found a place and headed in. Entry was around $12 or so but since it's been awhile, please check their website for an accurate price. We all paid, grabbed maps and headed in. As we paid and headed in, I couldn't think that this was an actual place. It seemed like a fairy tale in of itself. A random forest dedicated to fairy tales and the like. But every step of the way just kept up that initial surprise. Every path and every turn lead to a small set up dedicated to some tale or some folk lore. Some I recognized, some I didn't. Here and there, you would find poems or excerpts from the origins of what the displays were based on. That helped figure out where and what certain displays were. Walking around, you can head whichever way you want and spend time with the displays, taking fun photos with most of them. You can't interact with them for the most part, aside from the ones that are made to be touched. I remember there being a tree house kids could play in. I remember there being a big bunny chair you could sit in. There was a shoe house small kids could explore. The house that Goldilocks commits Breaking and Entering in is now a real place. Even if you aren't a fan of tales and lore, this place is something to experience just for the sake of it is unique and unlike anything else I've experienced in my years of traveling. Also, the forests of Canada are a beauty of their own. You can browse the photos supplied below but you'd really need to see a video of it to get a good feel for the place. About the only negative I would have to say about this place is that the age/quality of some of the sculptures are lacking. Some have that homemade look, which has a charm of it's own but at the same time, weren't crafted the best. Some of the other things looked like they needed a fresh coat of paint or some touch ups. I assume the forest vegetation/biome isn't the greatest for these kinds of things. With that negative in mind, I am not docking this place for it as I think that it is also part of the charm in a weird way. It's like you are seeing a labor of someone's love brought to life. Kids who grew up reading would love this place. Adults who grew up with these stories would also love this place. It's like seeing a story adapted in to a movie. Those words and mental images brought to life.

For a family of four we paid just under 50$. I think this…read morewould be a great environment for families with children under the age of 7. The idea of the park is good... however the characters in the park are outdated and kinda creepy. For the amount of money they charged us to get in.. I think maybe they should update their characters. The little houses were cute. But again. Made for young children. The park doesn't take more then an hour to go through.