Revelstoke's attractions split cleanly between winter and summer. In winter it is all about the ski resort — enormous vertical, deep powder, and none of the lineup chaos that plagues Whistler. In summer, Mount Revelstoke National Park takes over: wildflower meadows, old-growth forests, and the Meadows in the Sky Parkway climbing to the summit ridge. The Columbia River and its dams add another layer for anyone interested in the engineering and history of the region.