Revelstoke is out. Golden is in. But before we move on, here are several things I noticed about Revelstoke compared to the last time I was there in 2015.
It is clear that the city and resort have gotten significantly more popular (mind you, when we came in 2015 the weather was suboptimal).
The city has been investing in great wayfinding signage (separate post here).
Monster luxury homes have been built around the resort and across the valley. I don't recall seeing these, or at least this many, on my last trip.
A modest single-family house in the city now lists for around $1 million.
Anecdotally, I can also say that I spoke to a number of people on the lifts who had moved from Toronto and other big cities in order to "retire" or "spend the winters" in Revelstoke.
The city and the resort were very busy over the weekend. The resort could probably use some more lifts and/or gondolas during these peak periods.
The après spots on the mountain were full. And there are fantastic restaurants downtown, a number of which are quite fancy. Think $50-60 entrées.
I noticed more Australians living/working in the city.
I'm sure that the locals would rather that Revelstoke remain more under the radar. But that's not what is happening. It's quickly becoming a global destination for skiing, snowboarding, and other outdoor activities.
I left feeling very bullish on its future.
Revelstoke is out. Golden is in. But before we move on, here are several things I noticed about Revelstoke compared to the last time I was there in 2015.
It is clear that the city and resort have gotten significantly more popular (mind you, when we came in 2015 the weather was suboptimal).
The city has been investing in great wayfinding signage (separate post here).
Monster luxury homes have been built around the resort and across the valley. I don't recall seeing these, or at least this many, on my last trip.
A modest single-family house in the city now lists for around $1 million.
Anecdotally, I can also say that I spoke to a number of people on the lifts who had moved from Toronto and other big cities in order to "retire" or "spend the winters" in Revelstoke.
The city and the resort were very busy over the weekend. The resort could probably use some more lifts and/or gondolas during these peak periods.
The après spots on the mountain were full. And there are fantastic restaurants downtown, a number of which are quite fancy. Think $50-60 entrées.
I noticed more Australians living/working in the city.
I'm sure that the locals would rather that Revelstoke remain more under the radar. But that's not what is happening. It's quickly becoming a global destination for skiing, snowboarding, and other outdoor activities.
I left feeling very bullish on its future.
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