This 260 sq. km. relatively small National Park is home to part of the world’s only temperate inland rainforest. It protects a small herd of the threatened mountain Caribou and gives shelter to grizzly bear and mountain goat. The, during snow free season open, paved road ‘Meadows in the Sky parkway’ starts in the rainforest, passes through the sub-alpine forests and leads up to the sub-alpine wildflower meadows. It climbs from 400 meters to 2000 meters taking 26 kilometers. There is a summit-shuttle bus service available in season.

Along the road up the mountain are multiple viewpoints on Revelstoke town, the snowforest, the Monashee picnic area and on the summit you will find beautifull area’s like Nels Nelson Historic Area, Balsam and Heather Lake.

When you have some more time to spend there are several astonishing walk- and hikingtrails. You’ll want to hike the trail for Eva Lake and Miller Lake wich is short side step from the Eva 5.4 km mark of the Eva Lake trail. Consider that the Eva Lake Trail is a 2-3 hour walk one way (7.1 km one way) with the Miller Lake at 5.8 km.

When you fancy to hike the steep sloped Jade Lakes trail it’s wise to start early as this is a 3-4 hour hike one way (9.4 km one way). This trail springs off near the alpine tundra at the summit of the pass after you pass Miller Lake. When you’ll come to the Jade-green waters of Upper and Lower Jade Lakes you’ll realize how worth this trip was.

Usefull information:
Keep in mind that the lakes will only be ice-free form mid-july until mid october wich can limit your visiting time. Station hours of operation are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (8 a.m. in mid summer). Downhill traffic closes 8.30 p.m. in mid summer, at 6.30 p.m. in september and 5.30 p.m. in october.