Revelstoke, British Columbia
Revelstoke (/ˈrɛvəlstoʊk/) is a city in southeastern British Columbia, Canada, with a census population of 8,275 in 2021. Revelstoke is located 641 kilometres (398 mi) east of Vancouver, and 415 kilometres (258 mi) west of Calgary, Alberta. The city is situated on the banks of the Columbia River just south of the Revelstoke Dam and near its confluence with the Illecillewaet River. East of Revelstoke are the Selkirk Mountains and Glacier National Park, penetrated by Rogers Pass used by the Trans-Canada Highway and the Canadian Pacific Railway. South of the community down the Columbia River are the Arrow Lakes, Mount Begbie, and the Kootenays. West of the city is Eagle Pass through the Monashee Mountains and the route to Shuswap Lake.
Revelstoke | |
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| City of Revelstoke | |
Mackenzie Avenue | |
| Nickname(s): Revy, The Stoke, Revelstuck | |
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| Coordinates: 50°59′53″N 118°11′44″W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Regional District | Columbia-Shuswap |
| Founded | 1880 |
| Incorporated | 1899 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Gary Sulz |
| • Governing Body | Revelstoke City Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40.76 km2 (15.74 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 480 m (1,570 ft) |
| Population (2021) | 8,275 |
| • Density | 622.8/km2 (1,613/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−08:00 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−07:00 (PDT) |
| Postal code span | |
| Area code(s) | 250, 778, 236, 672 |
| Highways | Trans-Canada Highway (Hwy 1) Hwy 23 |
| Website | revelstoke |
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