Revelstoke Dam Visitor Centre
When you arrive, you'll be in front of one of the most powerful dams in B.C. We welcome you into the Visitor Centre to learn about the history of the dam, enjoy fun and educational exhibits and experience our First Nations Gallery.
Whether you're on a self-guided or guided tour you'll be able to take an elevator to the top of the dam for a breathtaking downstream view of the Columbia River Valley.
Revelstoke Dam Visitor Centre is located on the traditional territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation, Secwepemc and in ʔamakʔis Ktunaxa.
The Visitor Centre
Season: Open May 20, 2023 – September 4, 2023
Days: 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. each day
Operational hours are subject to change without notice.
- Visitors must stop at a security checkpoint prior to arriving at our Visitor Centre.
- Our Visitor Centre is fully wheelchair accessible.
- We have a wide selection of souvenirs, refreshments, and snacks available for purchase in our gift shop.
- The Visitor Centre welcomes licensed service dogs only. All other animals are not permitted.
- Bags and purses of any kind are not permitted in the Visitor Centre. A limited number of free lockers are available for use.
- Free parking is available for cars, RVs and buses.
- If you're exhibiting symptoms of illness, we ask that you visit another day.
Tour information
- We offer guided and self-guided tours with daily tour schedules posted onsite. As a working powerhouse and dam, tour options may change without notice.
- We welcome drop-in visitors and pre-booked tours.
- Groups larger than 10 people including school field trips and community groups must pre-book their tours. Please submit a request through the links below.
- Audio tours are available to rent in a variety of languages for guests wanting to tour the facility at their own pace.
Admission fees
| Adults (18 - 54 years) | $8 |
| Seniors (55+) | $7 |
| Youth (6 - 17 years) | $7 |
| Children (5 and under) | Free |
| Season pass add-on | $1 |
| Audio tour rental | $4 |
| School (K - 12) | Request a tour |
| Groups larger than 10 people | Request a tour |
Admission prices include all applicable taxes.
How to contact us
Call us at 250 814 6697 or email revelstoke@bchydro.com if you need more information.
How to get to our Visitor Centre
The Revelstoke Dam Visitor Centre is located only 5 km north of the town of Revelstoke on HWY 23N. For directions to our Visitor Centre visit Google Maps.
Take a sneak peak
Explore our centre through photos and read about what others have to say about their visits. Hopefully we'll see you here in person soon.
