Canadaβs Glacier National Park is a beautiful camping and hiking destination near Revelstoke, BC.
Located about half an hour east of Revelstoke, Glacier National Park has several beautiful campgrounds. Loop Brook and Illecillewaet are the most accessible and offer the most amenities. Just off of the TransCanada Highway, they are more peaceful than you would imagine, with ancient trees all around. In addition to gorgeous scenery, the area boasts a rich history. During your stay, you may observe railway relics such as trestles, hotel ruins (the Glacier House site), and the original Canadian Pacific Railway lines. Itβs not every day that you get to camp in a National Historic Site!
Loop Brook Campground, Glacier National Park (open until Labour Day)
The lush interior rainforest and old railway trestles at Loop Brook Campground are beautiful to behold. This small campground has 20 reservable, unserviced sites. Sites are shaded and private, firewood is available, and there are cook shelters, flush toilets, and a dishwashing sink. Campsites are are suitable for tents, camper vans, and small trailers.Β
Loop Brook Amenities
- Water: yes
- Power: no
- Showers: no
Reserve a campsite at: https://reservation.pc.gc.ca/
Special Notes:Β A National Parks Pass is required to stay here. Additionally, you must purchase a fire permit if you would like to have a fire. Firewood is available at the campground.Β Β
Illecillewaet Campground, Glacier National Park (open until late September)
This campground has a similar look and feel as Loop Brook but is bigger (60 unserviced sites) and provides access to more hiking trails. All sites are first come, first served, but we have always been able to get a spot here midweek.
Sites are shaded and private, firewood is available, and there are cook shelters, flush toilets, and a dishwashing sink.Β Campsites are are suitable for tents, camper vans, and small trailers.Β
Illecillewaet Amenities
- Water: yes
- Power: no
- Showers: no
Β Special Notes: A National Parks Pass is required to stay here. Additionally, you must purchase a fire permit if you would like to have a fire. Firewood is available at the campground.Β Β
Activities in the Park
Hiking
- Short hikes for children include Loop Brook Trail (1.7 km), Hemlock Grove Boardwalk (350 m) or Bear Creek Falls (1 km round trip).
- Balu Pass (6.4 km one way) leaves from Rogers Pass Information Centre and quickly takes you through interior rainforest to unique alpine scenery. The vegetation is quite different from what you see around Banff and Kananaskis.
- Several half and full day hikes leave from the day use area adjacent to Illecillewaet campground. These hikes often require hikers to be in groups of 4 due to bear activity. Check with Parks staff for trail reports and advisories before you head out.
Interpretive Centres
- Rogers Pass Discovery Centre: Your Parks Pass gets you free entry to the Discovery Centre. Learn about the areaβs railway history. Children can participate in the Parks Canada Xplorers Program to earn a certificate and prize!
- Craigellachie β The Last Spike: This is where the railway was completed in 1885. Check out the interpretive centre and monument, then have a snack at the picnic area.
For more information on visiting Glacier National Park of Canada, please seeΒ thisΒ post.Β
Have you ever stayed in Canadaβs Glacier National Park?
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It's most definitely Glacier National Park… in British Columbia! It's located near Revelstoke. π Worth a visit if you're ever that way.
This is not Glacier Park. This is Waterton park in Canada. Passport required. US park pass is of no value in Canada. You need Waterton pass.
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