Revelstoke–Lake Louise Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

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About this activity

Turn the mountain drive between Revelstoke and Lake Louise into a story-filled journey through three national parks. Allow about 2½ hours for the roughly 225 km drive, plus any optional stops. This self-guided smartphone tour has 25 mapped itinerary entries and 40+ GPS-triggered Tripvia stories, with highlights including Rogers Pass, Golden, Yoho National Park, the Kicking Horse River and Emerald Lake.

Start at either end and explore at your own pace in your own vehicle. Download the tour before departure for offline audio and a live GPS route map; pause and resume whenever you like. There is no in-person guide. Park admission, optional attraction entry and detours are separate. Some mountain roads and visitor facilities have seasonal or construction-related access changes; the Rogers Pass Centre is closed for rehabilitation, with visitor services at nearby Summit Station.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: Tripvia Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Flexible access to pause and resume at your own pace
Included: One booking per vehicle
Included: Self-guided GPS-triggered smartphone audio tour
Included: Tour available anytime after download, with no fixed schedule
Included: Live GPS route map and offline tour download

Not included

Not included: Vehicle, fuel and transportation (drive your own vehicle)
Not included: Smartphone or tablet (bring your own; headphones optional, audio plays from the device speaker)
Not included: Park admission, attraction fees and optional interior access

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

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

Passing by

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

Passing by

The Hemlock Grove boardwalk offers a short optional walk among ancient trees in Glacier National Park.
Stop 4

Passing by

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

Passing by

The Selkirk Mountains frame the highway with steep peaks, deep valleys and remarkable alpine scenery.
Glacier National Park of Canada

Passing by

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

Passing by

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

Passing 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.
Giant Cedars Boardwalk Trail

Passing by

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

Passing by

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

Passing by

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

Passing by

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

Passing by

Follow the Columbia River, a defining waterway of the valley and its long human history.
Stop 14

Passing by

Look toward Mount King, a prominent peak above the mountain highway.
Stop 15

Passing by

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

Passing by

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

Passing by

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

Passing by

Enter Yoho National Park for a landscape of waterfalls, towering peaks and glacier-fed rivers.
Stop 19

Passing by

Look for Mount Vaux among Yoho's rugged peaks, named for a pioneering family of mountain photographers.
Stop 20

Passing by

Mount Hurd rises over the Columbia Valley and adds another striking landmark to the drive.
Stop 21

Passing by

Turn onto Emerald Lake Road if you wish to visit the turquoise lake and Natural Bridge; both are optional detours.
Stop 22

Passing by

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is an optional side trip from Golden, with mountain views and seasonal activities.
Stop 23

Passing by

Mount Field overlooks Yoho's fossil-rich mountains and the nearby village that shares its name.
Stop 24

Passing by

Wapta Lake sits below the Rockies near the Burgess Shale fossil region; protected fossil sites require authorized access.
Stop 25

Passing by

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

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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

End point

Revelstoke-to-Lake Louise travel ends near the Bow Valley Parkway and Trans-Canada Highway junction at Lake Louise.
Lake Louise-to-Revelstoke travel ends near the Trans-Canada Highway in Revelstoke.

Using your ticket

Thanks for booking Revelstoke–Lake Louise Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour!

HOW TO DOWNLOAD THE TRIPVIA TOURS APP & GET STARTED

From your mobile device, follow this link: www.tripvia.tours/get-app

Please check your confirmation email for more detailed instructions.

For assistance: www.tripvia.tours/chat

Important: Make sure you have a strong Wi-Fi or mobile data connection while the tour downloads.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Self-guided drive in your own vehicle; most stories are heard as outdoor or pass-by sights. Optional trails and attraction interiors have variable surfaces and access. The full route is not practical by public transportation. You can complete the audio tour even when nearby buildings are closed. Check highway, avalanche, weather and seasonal park conditions before travel; the Rogers Pass Centre exhibits are closed during rehabilitation, with visitor services at Summit Station.