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Revelstoke Dam Visitor Centre

Highway 23 (Big Bend Hwy), Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada
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Ranked #7 of 18 attractions in Revelstoke
Type: Tourist/ Visitor Centers
Most recent review
- May 11, 2013
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Lillehammer, Norge
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 attraction reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

Visited the Visitor Centre for the 2nd time, very exciting place. Impressed by the dimensions of the dam.

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Kamloops, Canada
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31 reviews 31 reviews
15 attraction reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2013

There are self guided tours as well as group arrangements. These tours are well done. What you would expect from BC Hydro. New turbine etc. for those dam fans.

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Salmon Arm, Canada
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17 reviews 17 reviews
9 attraction reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 2, 2012

wow what an interesting place the tour was very informative. the fellow told us everything you always wanted to snom about the damn thing ha ha

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Vienna, Austria
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 14, 2012

We are from Austria and stayed in Revelstoke 2 days on our private tour through British Columbia. Our B&B host had recommended us to visit Revelstoke Dam and it is really worthwhile visiting. In Austria we have large water power stations as well, so we appreciated very much all the construction done in the 1980's. The Visitor Center has very... More

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Portland, Oregon
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29 reviews 29 reviews
11 attraction reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 10, 2012

Great visitor center - don't miss the video on the procurement of the fifth turbine! And please, CONSERVE!!!

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UK
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32 reviews 32 reviews
9 attraction reviews
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 10, 2012

The dam itself is most impressive and worth the entry fee of the visit. The visitor centre itself is a little disappointing though. After being separated fom all personal belongings I expected to get more up close and personal with the dam's workings. In actuality one is only afforded a single view (through a window) of the turbine hall, and... More

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Calgary, Canada
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22 attraction reviews
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 4, 2012

I was surprised this was actually very interesting and very well done. A lot of exhibits for kids too. If you stop into the forestry museum (on the road to the dam which is also good) you get 2 for 1 admission.

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Camrose, Canada
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73 attraction reviews
93 helpful votes 93 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 2, 2012

We went today ( Sunday) and it was buy one ticket, get one free. The cost is under $8 for an adult and $5.50 for a senior. It is a self guided tour and the best part was the elevator up to the top of the dam. The views were awesome!!! Very helpful staff and the gift shoppe items were... More

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Calgary, Canada
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 30, 2012

We just popped by while in Revelstoke just out of curiosity but were very impressed to find they had a visitors centre, the security guard was very helpful pointing out that you cant take any electronic equipment into the building do to security posed by todays terrorists... which is a real shame as its very done inside and fascinating. Truly... More

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Surrey
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 20, 2012

Glad we went to see this. VERY well set up. VERY educational. Note: You go through a check point, you cannot take cameras or bags, purses into the facility. Noted that some tourists did have their dogs on the premises, so that was good to see they were allowed on a hot day. Recommend you see this.

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