Revelstoke Quick Facts
2016
Community Info
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Municipal population
(2011 Census) is 7,139
residents plus 552
residents living in Area B
of the Columbia Shuswap
Regional District.
MP is David Wilks of the
Kootenay-Columbia
Constituency.
MLA is Norm Macdonald
of the Columbia River Revelstoke Electoral Area
Revelstoke School
District operates three
elementary schools and
one secondary school.
Okanagan College
Campus provides a
variety of Continuing
Education Programs.
37 Restaurants, Dining
Rooms and Pubs
17 Motels/Hotels and
numerous resorts, B&B’s,
Lodges and Hostels have
over a total of 1,200
rooms/beds.
24 Campgrounds in the
area have over a total of
1,000 campsites.
Location
Revelstoke has built a world-class
reputation for living and playing in
a spectacular and historic mountain
setting. Located on the mighty
Columbia River and the Trans
www.revelstoke.ca
Canada Highway between the
sensational Monashee and Selkirk Mountain ranges. Bordering
on Mount Revelstoke National Park and 45 minutes west of the
summit of Rogers Pass and the heart of Glacier National Park.
Craigellachie, the site of the ‘driving of the last spike’ to
complete the Canadian Pacific Railway and unite our country is
just a short 30 minute drive west of Revelstoke.
Heritage homes, the Victorian ambience of downtown,
museums, cultural attractions and the ultimate in outdoor
experiences combine to make Revelstoke an unspoiled treasure
in a mountain paradise.
Economic Base
Transportation, both rail and highway, are significant
employment generators. The forest industry accounts for over
20% of basic employment income for the community. The
growth and development of the tourism and hospitality sector
over the past thirty years have contributed to the diversification
of the local economy. This sector provides 16% of Revelstoke’s
base employment income. The natural environment; summer
and winter recreational activities; history and heritage of the
area; and location on major transportation routes provide
opportunities for further significant tourism development.
Revelstoke Mountain Resort boasts the longest vertical ski-run
in North America and the 4th longest in the world and opened
“The Pipe” a new mountain coaster ride in 2016.
Revelstoke Quick Facts – 2016
Demographics
Population
Labour Force
Households
Families
School enrolment
Population by Age
7,700
4,900
3,100
2,220
1,011
Age
0 – 14
15 – 29
30 – 44
45 – 64
65+
# of persons_
1,175 15%
1,440 19%
1,640 21%
2,400 31%
1,035 14%
Employment by Industry
Grizzly Plaza downtown Revelstoke
Recreation Facilities
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Full service Community Center
Aquatic Centre
Seniors Activity Center
Okanagan Regional Library
16 parks / playgrounds
4 Tennis Courts
18 Hole Golf Course
Arena and Curling Rink
Alpine skiing at Revelstoke
Mountain Resort
Mt McPherson Nordic Ski Centre
2 National Parks – Mount
Revelstoke and Glacier
Lake Revelstoke Dragon Boat
and Rowing Club
Mountain bike trails
Mt Begbie Climbing Bluffs
50+ km of groomed snowmobile
trails on Boulder Mountain and
Frisby Ridge lead to 84 sq km of
alpine riding.
Dog Sledding tours
Guided Snowmobile and ATV
tours
River rafting
Squash courts
5 pin bowling
Accommodation and Food Services
Transportation and Warehousing
Education, Health & Social Services
Forestry
Retail and Wholesale
Construction
Professional, Technical & Admin Services
Public Administration
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation
Finance, Insurance, Real Estate
Manufacturing and Utilities
Other
13%
13%
13%
12%
12%
9%
6%
5%
3%
3%
2%
9%
Annual Income (2010 Taxfiler data)
Less than $15,000
$15,000 - $24,999
$25,000 - $34,999
$35,000 - $49,999
$50,000 - $75,000
$75,000 +
Median Income
Family Median Income
Non-Family Median Income
23%
18%
16%
17%
15%
11%
$30,480
$71,500
$28,690
Tourism Potential
Recent tourism studies estimate 1.1 million visitors to
the community during the summer season. Highway
traffic counts indicate a potential 2.75 million visitors
travel the Trans Canada highway near Revelstoke.
A world-class four season resort development is
underway on Mt MacKenzie, for more information
visit: www.revelstokemountainresort.com