Some excerpts from the website of The Coast Hillcrest that might be useful
From standard accommodation to 2 floor
suites, the Hillcrest Hotel has
rooms to suit your needs. All
rooms feature either 2 Queen size beds or 1 King size bed. The Comfortable
guest rooms are tastefully decorated and feature either a beautiful
garden view with one queen bed or two queen beds or our valley view
rooms boast the best view in Revelstoke. Comfort
Rooms In-
room safe Air conditioning Complimentary in-
room coffee,
tea and hot chocolate service Complimentary local calls
Wireless internet access Alarm clock
radio Cable television Hair dryer,
iron and
ironing board
Room Service Non smoking environment Please contact the hotel directly for Accessible/ADA
rooms.
Superior Room (Our guests most preferred
rooms): Includes Coast Comfort
Room amenities Upgraded
bathroom amenities Plush terry cloth
bathrobes Some with a
balcony Small under counter
fridge Second
sink and vanity out side of
bathroom.
Jacuzzi Junior Suites Beautiful valley view
junior suite with king bed
Jacuzzi tub Private
balcony Small under counter
fridge Large
television. Executive
Jacuzzi Suites All of the above features plus: Small sitting are with pullout sofa. Tower
Suite Two level loft
suite with king size and queen size bed beautiful valley view
junior suite with king bed.
Jacuzzi tub Private
balcony Small under counter
fridge Large
television Two full
bath rooms. Children under 17 stay free with parents. Max. 2 children. Pets are welcome in selected
rooms for an additional $15. Rates are based on single or double occupancy. The hotel is also equipped with
wireless internet access as well as having
Internet Kiosks available in the lobby. We also offer a
laundry service.
AQUATIC
CENTRE Try the super slick waterslide or go crazy on the climbing wall!! Revelstoke Lazy River; it's great for the body or just for fun. Enjoy the hot
tub,
steam room sauna! All
pools are saltwater. Complimentary Passes are available for our guests. REVELSTOKE DAM BC Hydro's Revelstoke Dam, one of North America's largest and most modern hydro-electric developments, is located just 4 km / 2.5 miles north on Highway # 23. The Visitor
Centre is open from mid-April through mid-October, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, seven days a week. REVELSTOKE FORESTRY MUSEUM The Forestry Museum offers a visual and historical depiction of forestry in. Revelstoke and the Province of British Columbia. Located on Highway #23 North, at the entrance to the Revelstoke Dam. NICKELODEON MUSEUM Watch as Belgian dance organ, 18th Century domestic barrel organs, juke boxes, phonographs, musical clocks and magical lanterns of yesteryear come to life in front of your eyes! REVELSTOKE RAILWAY MUSEUM The Museum houses the beautifully restored CPR locomotive #5468. Built in 1948 for the Revelstoke Division, the Mikado P-2k 2-8-2 is an awesome representation of the Big
Steam Era. This is one of the larger
steam engines ever used on CPR lines. The museum has been built to house the Mikado class
steam engine/
business car, and emphasizes the artifacts, archives, and railway rolling stock of the Big
Steam Era. ART GALLERIES Gallery of the Selkirks features wooden masks, original sponge paintings, sculptures and silvery jewelry representing 43 native artists. The Revelstoke Visual Arts
Centre houses the Revelstoke Public Art Gallery, an interesting place to explore. GRIZZLY PLAZA During the months of July and August, you can enjoy the nightly entertainment starting at 7:00pm. MOUNT REVELSTOKE NATIONAL PARK. Have you ever experienced centuries old rainforest and lakes? Bird-watching, hiking and camping are some of the most popular activities at Mount Revelstoke National Park, a place of incredible contrasts. The 260 sq km/100 sq mi park is known for its spectacular summer sub alpine wildflower meadows and rugged peaks. The peak of Mount Revelstoke can be reached by traveling the 26 km (15 mi), Meadows-In-The-Sky Parkway which takes visitors through a dense rain forest of cedar and pine, sub alpine forest and meadows. It also offers a spectacular view of the ice-clad peaks of the Monashee Range and, on the eastern horizon, the Selkirk Mountains. Most summer visitors drive the parkway to Balsam Lake. From here the mountain can be explored on a number of hiking trails. ARROW LAKES PROVINCIAL PARK Arrow Lakes Provincial Park has a small lakeside campground. Day picnicing and boating. They have a boat launch, and are located near the Galena Bay and Shelter Bay ferry. MARTHA CREEK PROVINCIAL PARK This luscious park is located behind the reservoir for Revelstoke Hydro Dam on the east side of Lake Revelstoke. There is a playground and boat launch. BLANKET CREEK PROVINCIAL PARK The main feature is the 12 meter high Sutherland Falls, as well as remains of a long deserted farm site. The Monashee Mountains are to the west, and the park is located at the northwestern end of Upper Arrow Lakes. CANOEING AND KAYAKING. CROSS-COUNTRY
SKIING AND HIKING Mt. Revelstoke National Park Glacier National Park. FISHING Downie RV Fish Resort Alpine Fishing Company. Heli Canada Adventure. Revelstoke
Golf Club.
SKIING The new
ski hill is planned to open in fall of 2007 with new lifts 8 person gondola and high-speed quads providing access to high alpine bowls, novice, intermediate and advanced terrain. Revelstoke Mountain Resort. WHITEWATER RAFTING Rafting is enjoyed by people of all ages. Care to take a
trip down Illecillewaet river?
www.columbiariversafaris.ca www.sledrevelstoke.com.
TRIP ONE Start your day with a short 5 km
trip to the Revelstoke Dam, stop first at the. Forestry Museum located right at the gates to the Hydro Dam and enjoy the exhibits and guess the age of the Engelmann Spruce, you can win a prize. Then continue to the dam entrance and enjoy the interpretive section and two-storey Visitor
Centre is located atop the west end of the powerhouse. Make sure you go all the way to the top to enjoy the view from the 175 meter high dam overlooking the valley. Drive to the Hillcrest for a
lunch on the
patio. And for the afternoon drive east towards Calgary for 35 km / 22 miles to Canyon Hot Springs. Time spent in the mineral
pools is a great way to relieve the aches and pains of traveling while you relax and enjoy the
pools and surrounding scenery. Make sure you are back in evening to enjoy
dinner and an awesome sunset from our
restaurant or
patio.
TRIP TWO Drive along scenic HWY#23 South for 50 km / 31 miles to Shelter Bay and take a short complimentary ferry
trip across the arrow l ake to Galena Bay. Make sure you have your camera ready. The view is magnificent. Then a short 10 minute drive to Halcyon Hot Springs. There the water beckons all year long! Swirl away tensions in the natural mineral spring
pools featuring a spectacular view overlooking serene Arrow Lake and the Monashee mountain range. Halcyon's beneficial hot mineral waters have a unique combination of sodium, lithium, magnesium, calcium, strontium which can provide relief from arthritis and osteoporosis as well as naturally soothing away muscle tension. The
pools are open 365 days a year. From Halcyon you take a scenic boat ride to Fosthall Falls with a stop at the mouth of Pingston Creek (advance booking required). A short hike up the trail and into the falls, gives you a chance to enjoy the cool mist spray and the surrounding area. The
trip is approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, and leaves from Halcyon Hot Springs 9:30 am and 1:30 pm. Other arrangements can be made in advance. We suggest you arrange the boat
tour a day in advance through Halcyon Hot springs.
TRIP THREE Following HWY #1 west 19 km / 12 miles you will make your first stop at Three. Valley Gap they feature over 25 historic buildings and Ghost Town
tours. Continue west on HWY #1 for another 14 km / 9 miles to the Enchanted Forest. The Enchanted Forest features attractions for all ages. From the very young children to the young at heart seniors, our British Columbia attractions are sure to provide you memories of a lifetime. Continue for another 5 km / 3 miles and you will arrive at Crazy Creek suspension bridge. Experience the sensation of our suspension bridge spanning 240 feet across the canyon in front of the waterfalls as rapids roar through boulders 85 feet below. The ribbon-type suspension bridge is a fun experience for young and old. The design is well-suited for a pedestrian crossing over the deep canyon and was constructed with minimum impact upon the environment. Across the road is a seasonal fruit stand. Afterwards Head East and take a leisurely drive back to Revelstoke and enjoy a revitalizing dip in our
whirlpool.
Stay in luxury at The Hillcrest Hotel, a Coast Resort in Revelstoke, BC. The Hotels location captures the
beauty of the Selkirk and Monashee Mountains. The hotel is located just minutes from Revelstoke, The Hillcrest Hotel is one of the best hotels in Revelstoke to enjoy the natural wonders of this heritage rich town in the Rockies. While enjoying your stay at this superb hotel with comfortable
rooms the amenities include complementary
parking and local calls and is a pet friendly hotel, making it a favorite in Revelstoke for any travelers looking for a comfortable stay. While staying at the Hillcrest you might want to continuing your work-out routine in our modern exercise
room equipped with Tread Mill, Stair Climber, Dumbbells, Precor Elliptical Cross
Trainer and Universal Weight Equipment, or relax after a day of hiking or Heli-
skiing, our
Spa offering
showers,
steam room,
sauna, and two hot
tubs indoor / outdoor are the perfect way to start or end your day.
Massages are available as well by appointment. features International and Continental
cuisine and is open daily from 7 am to 9:30 pm.
Room service is available. The is strategically built to capture the
beauty of the Columbia Valley, enjoy a cool
drink or dine on our
terrace. Open daily weather permitting. Located just off the lobby is the. Mountain Guides
Lounge the perfect place to sit, relax, and enjoy your beverage in front of our cozy fireplace. The Hotel is also offering great featuring 3
meeting rooms and can cater up to 150 people for the weekly
business meetings,
business retreat or that memorable Family Event. Located in the lower level of the hotel is. Selkirk Tangiers Heli-
Skiing Ltd.
shop and
office featuring a variety of souvenir shirts, caps, kids clothes, and more. For information on helicopter
skiing/boarding
tours and
shop hours, please contact the
office directly.