Bison Lodge provides a haven of comfort after a day of adventuring. Put your feet up, take in the warmth of the wood fire and admire the stunning views. Our private massage room, outdoor spa and the deep soaker tubs in every master suite transform your stay into a spa experience. Afterwards, wrap yourself in a blanket and sink into the tiered sofa seating in our state-of-the-art theater. And yes, of course popcorn is included!
Executive Chef, Mitja Ziegler, brings a cosmopolitan flair to your dining experience at Bison Lodge. Originally trained in Germany, he has travelled the world, building an impressive resume that includes everything from executive catering gigs to the management of large restaurant teams. Since moving to British Columbia in 2010, he has served the discerning clients of many private fishing and heli-skiing lodges. As your Bison Lodge Chef, Mitja will craft customized menus that draw on his international perspective, regional traditions and locally sourced ingredients to creatively elevate your chalet cuisine experience.
In his free time, Mitja enjoys snowboarding and sledding.
Revelstoke, British Columbia has historically been the heliski epi-centre of the world, ever since Hans Gmoser founded Canadian Mountain Holidays and lifted heliskiing into the ski psyche of millions of yearning participants. Now Revelstoke is fast becoming internationally recognized as a resort skiing mecca with its deep powder snow, epic terrain, world class resort, numerous renowned heliski and catski operations and endless backcountry skiing.
Located just steps above the base of Revelstoke Mountain Resort (RMR), Bison Lodge the stepping off point to the only place worldwide that offers lift, cat, heli and back-country skiing from one village base.
British Columbia is the epi-centre of heliskiing and Revelstoke is its hub. Nestled between the majestic Monashee and Selkirk mountain ranges, blanketed with 50 feet of powder snow annually, it’s no wonder heli and cat operators have chosen ‘Revy’ as their home base.
Take it to the next level and let us book your heli ski adventure with one of our recognized partners – CMH Heli Ski, Eagle Pass Heli Ski and Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing. Pull on your boots as your private helicopter and guide arrive to sweep you away to some of the world’s most talked about ski terrain, just minutes from our boot room.
Revelstoke Mountain Resort boasts the longest vertical in North America at 1,713 metres (5,620 ft), 3,121 acres of fall-line skiing, two high alpine bowls and 65 named runs. Known for its light dry powder, legendary glades and fantastic groomers, RMR is nothing short of awesome. Bison Lodge is a true ski-in/ski/out facility where you can literally glide from the front door to the doors of the Revelstoke gondola. Ask us about Ski & Stay packages.
Revelstoke is a true Canadian winter sports playground with unlimited opportunities to get out and play. We’re surrounded by easily-accessed backcountry skiing. In fact our friends at National Geographic featured it on their ‘Ultimate Adventure Bucket List‘ as a must-do. The choice is yours, the resort-accessed backcountry is exceptional. For the more adventurous, Rogers Pass at the heart of Glacier National Park, is a 40 minute drive away. If you’re new to backcountry skiing and want a guided experience, we’ll arrange a private guide for you.
Or grab the throttle and explore the enormous terrain that has put Revelstoke on the map for snowmobilers. Miles of groomed trails lead sledders to alpine bowls and accessible peaks, remote huts and club cabins spread over a variety of regions surrounding Revelstoke, with a number of operators keen to rent machines and show you around
Nordic skiing, dogsledding, paragliding, soaking in the local hot springs are just a few other ways to make the most of your winter vacation.
With average temperatures of 25° to 30° Celsius (75° to 8° Fahrenheit), Revelstoke heats up very nicely; guests who traditionally visit us in winter will experience our quaint mountain town in a different, welcoming light. Make the most of tour stay by including an All-Access Pass to the Revelstoke Mountain Resort and enjoy a variety of mountain adventures. These can include mountain biking, sight seeing, mountain coaster, disc golf and axe throwing. See details below. Or opt for Revelstoke Golf Club passes. Also ask about custom packages so that your vacation is what dreams are made of. Ask us for details.
Cabot Revelstoke features a world-renowned course with stunning ocean views and mountain vistas from every hole on the course. Nestled in some of the oldest forested areas in Revelstoke, Cabot Pacific Golf Course brings a dramatic natural experience – and an engaging level of challenge – to your game. (Opening 2024)
Revelstoke is quickly gaining a reputation for its world-class biking and is on the ‘must do’ list for mountain bikers in the know. Whether it’s easy cruisers, heart pumping cross country epics, or shuttled downhill thrills, there’s something in Revy for every biker. Start by exploring our well-developed networks of trails. For the DH’ers there is the full gamut of technical, flowy and man-made features. Selkirk Tangiers offers heli biking with 7,000’ of alpine single-track descent. Visit the Revelstoke Cycling Association for more information on biking in Revelstoke.
In the summer, we like to beat the heat by whitewater rafting on the Illicillewaet River, or standup paddle boarding on Lake Revelstoke. Both offer a more intimate connection with the region’s spectacular natural beauty.
Revelstoke is surrounded by mountains, rivers and lakes, making it a summer recreation paradise. Enjoy world-class mountain biking, paragliding, fishing, rock climbing, and boating. Or get up the alpine from Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks, which have networks of beautiful trails to explore.
While you’re here, slit away from the Lodge and take in the local nightlife at the Grizzly Plaza, where locals and visitors mingle. On summer Saturdays, the Farmer’s Market draws vendors from the surrounding area, offering up a bounty of organic produce and local crafts and textiles. A true small town experience.
A short stroll from Bison Lodge brings you to Revelstoke Mountain Resort’s village base where you can choose your adventure for the day: hiking, biking, coaster rides, and heli adventures are all part of the summer fun at RMR.
Take a gondola ride up to the Revelation Lodge for their delicious brunch and take in the views of the Columbia Basin and the surrounding mountain ranges. Work off brunch with a hike through the alpine wildflowers or go for a ride on the new mountain coaster.
Explore the peaks and valleys with RMR’s Selkirk Tangiers heli operation which offers incredible sightseeing from the bird’s eye view, with options to go on a guided heli hike, bike, mountaineer or glacier trek.
Bed Size: King or 2 Doubles
Bed Size: 3 Queen
Bed Size: King
Bed Size: King
Bed Size: King
Bed Size: King
