This is the list we send our own friends when they come to stay: a waterfall five minutes from the cabins, treetop ziplines, a ghost town, a mountain coaster and the best sushi in the valley. Then you come home to the pools.
Everything on this page is run by independent local businesses and parks. Check their websites for current hours, prices and conditions.
About 5 min east · year-round · all ages with steady feet
Kay Falls is a really big waterfall for how little walking it takes. It pours down the mountain right beside the Trans-Canada, and the viewpoint is about a five-minute walk from where you park. The path is short but rough, with roots and rocks, so lend a hand to anyone who's unsteady on their feet. In spring, bring a raincoat: the spray will soak you.
In winter the falls freeze into a huge wall of ice. Pull on your boots, walk in for a look, and be back in the pools before your coffee gets cold.
Our tip: heading east from Crazy Creek, park on your side of the highway just past the bridge, so nobody has to cross the Trans-Canada on foot.
Plan your days
A few of our favourite ways to fill a day. Mix and match, and save the pools for last.
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Summer · ages 3 to 10
Summer · all ages
Summer · families and friend groups
Mid to late summer · strong hikers
Winter
However you spend the day, it ends the same way: the pools, the fire and your own cabin.
Under 15 minutes
Treetop ziplines, a fairytale forest and a famous piece of Canadian history, all within about 15 minutes of your cabin.
About 10 min east · mid-May to end of September · ages 8 to 60, plus kids' courses
Ziplines, rope bridges and climbing in the old-growth cedars. The main ropes course is a real challenge and a great way to spend a couple of hours, and younger kids get their own lower courses.
About 10 min east · early May to mid-October · best for ages 3 to 6
A one-of-a-kind walk through the forest past more than 350 handmade fairytale figures, a castle and a giant treehouse. Our tip: pair it with SkyTrek so every age gets a turn.
About 5 min west · year-round · history lovers
The spot where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven on November 7, 1885, joining Canada coast to coast. It's a quick stop for a photo, a picnic and a wave at the passing trains.
About 10 min west · spring to fall · families
Two short walking loops, a kids' bike skills loop and the community suspension bridge over the Eagle River. Bring a picnic and the bikes.
20 to 35 minutes east
Revelstoke is about 30 minutes east. Head out early, drive the parkway or ride the coaster, and stop at Three Valley Gap on the way home.
About 20 min east · late April to early October · all ages, leashed dogs welcome
More than 30 historic buildings rescued from around BC, plus an antique car museum and a railway roundhouse. Short train rides run in July and August.
About 35 min east · late spring to fall · all ages
Ride the Pipe Mountain Coaster at Revelstoke Mountain Resort, where you control your own speed, then take the gondola up for views, hiking and the Revelstoke Skywalk. Mountain biking too. It's a different thrill from SkyTrek, and worth doing both.
About 35 min to the gate, plus the parkway drive · late May to fall · all ages
A 26 km road climbs to the subalpine meadows near the summit of Mount Revelstoke. Park at Balsam Lake and walk the last kilometre to the summit trails. Plan for late July and early August, when the wildflowers peak.
A Parks Canada pass is required. Trailers aren't allowed on the parkway, and large motorhomes can't make the drive.
About 35 min east · mid-May to early September · ages 8 and up
Apex Rafting runs whitewater trips on the Illecillewaet River just outside Revelstoke, plus a gentle float on the Columbia for families who'd rather stay dry. Spring runoff makes for the wildest water, and the minimum age goes up when the river is high.
About 30 min east · year-round
Heritage streets, coffee shops and patios. Our restaurant picks are below.
Lace up
Eight of our favourite hikes near Revelstoke and Sicamous, from a five-minute waterfall walk to a full alpine day. Most are within 30 minutes of your cabin.
The shortest walk on this list and one of the best payoffs. A short, rooty climb up the east side of the falls takes you to a viewpoint at the base, and in winter the whole thing freezes solid.
Good to know: park well off the highway on the eastbound side, just past the bridge.
Old-growth cedar and hemlock high above the Perry River canyon, with bridges, boardwalks, sandy river beaches and a picnic shelter. Our favourite family loop is about 5 km, and leashed dogs are welcome. There's an outhouse at the trailhead.
Good to know: stay on the trail and well back from the cliff edges above the river. The old Pack Trail is closed past the Lower Loop after a landslide.
Flat loops and boardwalk through ancient cedar and hemlock along the Eagle River, including some giants hundreds of years old. In September, watch for salmon running up Yard Creek.
Good to know: take the Luoma Road exit off the highway and park at the painted sign in the old gravel pit.
Two short boardwalks in Mount Revelstoke National Park, 30 km past Revelstoke. Giant Cedars climbs a few stairs through cedars more than 500 years old, and Skunk Cabbage crosses a wetland with three viewing platforms. Pair them with a Revelstoke day.
Good to know: a Parks Canada pass is required and dogs must be on a leash. Giant Cedars was partly closed for repairs in fall 2026, so check trail conditions first.
A waterfall and a flood-carved canyon just south of Sicamous. The viewing platform is only 70 m from the parking lot, and stairs with handrails lead down to the creek. Easy to add to a lake day.
Be careful: the drops near the falls are steep and dangerous. Stay on the official trail and behind the barriers, and keep kids close.
A double waterfall south of Revelstoke, seen from a viewing platform. Drive the rough gravel road to the Begbie Falls recreation site for a short walk down, or take the longer trail along Begbie Creek from Highway 23. Spring and early summer bring the biggest water.
Good to know: roots, stairs and mist make it slippery near the falls. Stay back from the bluffs.
Park at Balsam Lake and walk the last kilometre to the summit of Mount Revelstoke, where short loops wind through wildflower meadows: Heather Lake, First Footsteps and Koo Koo Sint. For a full day, Eva Lake is 14.2 km return with 465 m of climbing.
Good to know: a Parks Canada pass is required, no dogs are allowed past km 12 of the parkway, and trailers aren't allowed on the parkway.
The best view in the valley, and the forest road starts across the highway from us. The trail climbs through alpine meadows full of wildflowers to the stone foundation of the old fire lookout. The last stretch is a steep, narrow scramble with exposure.
Summer and early fall only: snow covers the road and trail the rest of the year. This is remote grizzly country, so start early, carry bear spray and bug spray, and check the weather.
Our picks
Every cabin has a full kitchen, but these are the spots we send our friends to.
About 10 min west · breakfast
A classic roadside diner. Go for breakfast: there's a special every day, and it's great food at a great price.
About 20 min west · Thai
Excellent Thai food in a strip mall next to a dollar store, and we absolutely love it. A perfect stop on the drive to or from Kelowna. Check their hours, and call ahead for a big group.
About 20 min west · ice cream
A legendary roadside stop since 1978, with dozens of flavours made right on the farm. Handy for groceries on the way in or out.
About 30 min east · sushi
Excellent sushi, and great for groups if you plan ahead: there are traditional Japanese-style rooms upstairs. Don't skip the toro nigiri or the Red Dragon roll.
About 30 min east · dinner and cocktails
Great food and excellent cocktails in a beautifully renovated room. Probably the nicest restaurant in Revelstoke.
About 30 min east · Mexican and bowling
Modern Mexican with a bowling alley in the back. Book a couple of lanes and eat before or while you bowl. Very family friendly.
20 to 30 minutes west
The Eagle River runs west from the resort to Sicamous, where Shuswap and Mara lakes meet. On a hot day, spend the afternoon at the lake and come home to the pools.
About 20 min west · July and August · everyone
Sicamous Beach Park on Shuswap Lake has a roped swim area, a splash park and a concession, and Mara Lake has its own public beaches just south of town. Pack the cooler and stay till the heat breaks.
December to March
Snowmobilers know us for Eagle Pass, 5 minutes up the highway. There's plenty for everyone else, too, and the pools are waiting at the end of every day.
When the clouds roll in
Honestly, the pools. Rain on your face and 40°C water is a very good combination. If you need a change of scene, Revelstoke has you covered.
Good to know
Updated October 2026
About 30 minutes from Revelstoke and about 20 minutes from Sicamous, on the Trans-Canada Highway in Malakwa.
The Enchanted Forest, SkyTrek's kids' courses, Three Valley Gap, Kay Falls, and our own creek beach and playgrounds. See things to do at Crazy Creek.
Skiing at Revelstoke Mountain Resort, cross-country skiing, dogsledding, a walk to frozen Kay Falls, and a long soak in the snow.
For a short walk, Kay Falls and the Perry River trails are both about 5 minutes away. For a big day, the Eagle Pass Lookout trail starts up the forest road across the highway (summer and early fall only). See hikes near Crazy Creek for all eight.
No. Every business on this page is independent, so book directly with them.
See where we eat for our favourites. Every cabin also has a full kitchen.
Kay Falls is 5 minutes from Crazy Creek, with a short, rooty walk to the base. Sicamous Creek Falls is about 30 minutes west, and Begbie Falls is about 50 minutes east, south of Revelstoke. See hikes near Crazy Creek for parking and trail details.
Forest cabins and RV sites with hot pools, along Crazy Creek and the Eagle River, 30 minutes from Revelstoke.
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