Giant Cedars Boardwalk
A boardwalk through an inland temperate rainforest beside Highway 1, winding among western redcedars more than 500 years old. It takes about half an hour to walk.
The Giant Cedars Boardwalk is about 30 km east of Revelstoke, beside Highway 1, within Revelstoke Mountain National Park. It is a rare inland temperate rainforest. A loop boardwalk of about 500 m winds through streams and moss, passing western redcedars and hemlocks that stand dozens of meters tall and are more than 500 years old. The forest floor is thick with ferns, and the light is dim and quiet. After rain, the forest feels especially primeval. The path is gentle but has some steps. The walk takes about 20 to 30 minutes and is one of the most popular stops on a road trip. The parking lot has restrooms and picnic tables, and a national park pass is required. Parking is tight at midday in peak season, so go early or late in the day. Mosquitoes are common in the forest.
Opening hours
approx. May–Oct, daytime only
Nearby sights
- Skunk Cabbage Boardwalk
- Canyon Hot Springs
- Meadows in the Sky Parkway, Mount Revelstoke National Park
- Pipe Mountain Coaster
- Revelstoke Dam
- Revelstoke Mountain Resort
- Williamson Lake
- Downtown Revelstoke & Grizzly Plaza