Revelstoke–Lake Louise Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

Key facts

What's included

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 Pass by

   Follow the glacier-fed Illecillewaet River through the Selkirk Mountains and take in the sweeping valley scenery.

2. Stop 2 Pass by

   Admire Mount Revelstoke's inland rainforest, with the seasonal Meadows in the Sky Parkway as an optional scenic detour.

3. Stop 3 Pass by

   The Hemlock Grove boardwalk offers a short optional walk among ancient trees in Glacier National Park.

4. Stop 4 Pass by

   Watch for the rugged walls of Albert Canyon along this historic mountain corridor.

5. Stop 5 Pass by

   The Selkirk Mountains frame the highway with steep peaks, deep valleys and remarkable alpine scenery.

6. Stop 6 Pass by

   Glacier National Park surrounds this stretch of highway with rugged peaks, forest and glacier-shaped valleys.

7. Stop 7 Pass by

   Pass Blaeberry and its namesake river near the meeting of the Rockies and the Columbia Valley.

8. Stop 8 Pass by

   Pause at Rogers Pass for railway history and mountain views; the Discovery Centre is closed for rehabilitation, with visitor services next door at Summit Station.

9. Stop 9 Pass by

   Take an optional stroll beneath towering old-growth cedars on the Giant Cedars Boardwalk, subject to current trail conditions.

10. Stop 10 Pass by

    See how glaciers carved the dramatic peaks and valleys around Glacier National Park's eastern side.

11. Stop 11 Pass by

    The Purcell Mountains rise across the Columbia Valley, including the striking granite spires of the Bugaboos.

12. Stop 12 Pass by

    Hear the story of Kinbasket Lake and distant Mica Dam while traveling through the Columbia River basin.

13. Stop 13 Pass by

    Follow the Columbia River, a defining waterway of the valley and its long human history.

14. Stop 14 Pass by

    Look toward Mount King, a prominent peak above the mountain highway.

15. Stop 15 Pass by

    Cross the Beaver River corridor and appreciate the engineering that carried the Trans-Canada Highway through these mountains.

16. Stop 16 Pass by

    Golden is a lively mountain town at the meeting of the Columbia and Kicking Horse rivers.

17. Stop 17 Pass by

    Enjoy views of the turquoise Kicking Horse River and its dramatic valley near Golden.

18. Stop 18 Pass by

    Enter Yoho National Park for a landscape of waterfalls, towering peaks and glacier-fed rivers.

19. Stop 19 Pass by

    Look for Mount Vaux among Yoho's rugged peaks, named for a pioneering family of mountain photographers.

20. Stop 20 Pass by

    Mount Hurd rises over the Columbia Valley and adds another striking landmark to the drive.

21. Stop 21 Pass by

    Turn onto Emerald Lake Road if you wish to visit the turquoise lake and Natural Bridge; both are optional detours.

22. Stop 22 Pass by

    Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is an optional side trip from Golden, with mountain views and seasonal activities.

23. Stop 23 Pass by

    Mount Field overlooks Yoho's fossil-rich mountains and the nearby village that shares its name.

24. Stop 24 Pass by

    Wapta Lake sits below the Rockies near the Burgess Shale fossil region; protected fossil sites require authorized access.

25. Stop 25 Pass by

    Approach Yoho's eastern boundary and enjoy the changing mountain scenery along the Trans-Canada Highway.

Meeting point & pickup

Meet at the starting point

For the Revelstoke-to-Lake Louise direction, start near the Trans-Canada Highway in Revelstoke. Open the downloaded Tripvia tour and follow its GPS route; there is no guide to meet.

Cancellation & confirmation