Revelstoke is a city in southeastern British Columbia, Canada, situated on the banks of the Columbia River which is located 641 kilometres (398 mi) east of Vancouver, and 415 kilometres (258 mi) west of Calgary, Alberta, with a population of just over eight thousand people. The city was founded in the 1880s when the Canadian Pacific Railway was built through the area. Revelstoke was once one of the largest and most prominent communities in the interior of the province, mostly due to its importance as a railway centre. Steamboat traffic from the south connected with the Canadian Pacific Railway making this an important transportation center. A thirst for adventure has also characterized Revelstoke from its early beginnings. Norwegian immigrants brought skiing and ski jumping to Revelstoke, and by the 1910s, several ski jumping hills had been built around town with the Revelstoke Ski Club being the oldest ski club in British Columbia. The construction of the Trans-Canada Highway in 1962 created greater access to the region, it was around this same time that a ski hill first appeared on Mount Mackenzie, where Rev -
EVERYTHING’S BETTER IN THE MOUNTAINS! REVELSTOKE’S FIRST BEER FESTIVAL R evelstoke has its roots as a railway town. by Ryan Myson
Rail, forestry and natural resources were the industries that built and sustained the town for more than 100 years. Now a thirst for adventure is what makes Revelstoke, British Columbia a bucket list destination for skiers, mountaineers, hikers and explorers alike. But this March you will see a different thirst pulling people to this scenic city as craft beer and spirts enthusiasts make their way to Revelstoke’s First Beer Festival hosted by Alberta Beer Festival Inc at the amazing Revelstoke Mountain Resort.
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VOL 23 ISSUE 1 • SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE
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