Explore Revelstoke Area Waterfalls And Sights

Our 4-day road trip to explore Revelstoke area waterfalls and many sights in between.

Embarking on a mesmerizing road trip from Calgary Alberta, to the enchanting Revelstoke British Columbia, region was a journey filled with awe-inspiring moments. Our quest: chasing waterfalls.

As we wound our way through the rugged Rocky Mountains, nature’s majesty unfolded before us. Along the way, we made stops at Giant Cedars, and Skunk Cabbage which are nice boardwalk walks to stretch and get the ciculation moving after the long drive.

4-Day Itinerary:

Day 1, We hit the pristine cascades of Begbie Falls to the roaring splendor of Southerland Falls, each waterfall revealed its unique charm, captivating our senses before retiring for a night stay at the Days Inn and Suites in Revelstoke.

Day 2, Took a drive through Meadows In The Sky Parkway. Explored all that Three Valley Gap and Ghost Town had to offer and night stay which did not disappoint.

Day 3, Our route then took us for a stop at Crazy Creek Falls and the Enchanted Forest on our way to the picturesque town of Sicamous, where the serene Shuswap Lake glistened like a sapphire gem, tempting us to stay a little longer. Here we visited the dwindling Sicamous Falls which was a bit disappointing this time of year. Back for the last of 2 nights at Three Valley Gap.

Day 4, As we journeyed back home we made an unexpected stop at Bear Creek Falls, which added to the memories of this road trip, the endless beauty of nature, and the thrill of adventure left an indelible mark, reminding us of the boundless wonders that await just beyond the horizon.

Begbie Falls

Begbie Falls is a great moderate waterfall trail to explore off of HWY 23 however, it can be a tricky one. The trail is well-traveled although it can be a bit of an incline back up the switchback.

There are 2 ways to get to these falls, a 5 km hike or a 0.6 km on a narrow gravel road. This day we chose the short route which definitely isn’t recommended for large vehicles or someone who is scared to find a way around oncoming travelers. It is possible to park at the campground or just before the road really narrows and walk in but it still will add around 4km to the hike.

The falls are stunning alone but an added feature is the Kokanee Salmon that gather below the falls in the fall months. Continue up HWY 23 to Sutherland Falls.

Sutherland Falls

Just up the road from Begbie Falls is Sutherland Falls, it is considered an easy 0.5km trail to the falls lookout. The trail is just left of the Blanket Creek Campground. Get up close to the falls by following the trail, it’s a bit tricky navigating over deadfall and rocks however is doable.

There are a few more falls if you continue up the rocky trail. Find the trail that is most comfortable as one winds pretty close to the edge of the canyon.

Crazy Creek Falls and Suspension Bridge

Crazy Creek Falls is on HWY 1 between Three Valley Gap Chateau and Ghost Town and Sicamous.

There is a charge of $11.45 to enter Crazy Creek Falls and Suspension Bridge. One may park at 2 parking lot locations. One before the creek on the right will take you up a wooden stair walkway to the Ice Cream Store and over the Suspension Bridge or on the left of the highway over the creek at the Hot Pool parking lot.

There is also an Upper Falls trail which takes you up the canyon to another lookout of the smaller falls flowing through the canyon. The whole trail is just over 1 km in total.

Sicamous Falls

Sicamous Falls is down HWY 97A to Two Mile Road just outside of Sicamous. The falls are on the right before the curve. It’s a short 0.2 km trail down a wooden staircase. Unfortunately, we visited in the fall after a very dry summer which resulted in low flow and not the most flattering falls. If you choose to trek over the lookout it’s possible to have a nicer view.

Bear Creek Falls

Bear Creek Falls is situated between Revelstoke and Golden on HWY 1 in Glacier National Park. This one was not on our Revelstoke road trip itinerary but on our way back we saw the sign. Glad we did as it is a stunning waterfall.

It is a 1.3 km trail to the falls which I must say is a bit of a leg burner on the way back.