The Highway West Peek Inside Some Highway Tourism Landmarks to Witness the Ongoing Development of the Roadside Attraction by Aaron Orlando 1

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The highway west Peek inside some highway tourism landmarks to witness the ongoing development of the roadside attraction By Aaron Orlando 1

The Enchanted Forest is lodged amongst my first memo- ‘Flintstone’s Bedrock City’ sign between Chilliwack and But if you have a heart, you’ll remember childhood is an Employmentries of road trips along the OpportunitiesTrans-Canada around Revelstoke. Hope? If my sister got her Enchanted Forest visit, I’d play awesome, magical experience that slips away far too fast. If I remember the begging, crying and desperate lobbying to the fairness card and we’d have to stop at Dusty’s Dinotown. the kids beg you to stop, forget the schedule, loosen up on get the parents to stop and take the family inside to find out I always wanted to stop there – too bad it went bankrupt the wallet and remember this: To you, they may be regional Now whathiring all the team enchantment members was about. with That a camepassion from my for sis - in 2010 and I never saw just how awesome it was. roadside attractions, but to them, it might as well be Disney- customerter. By ageservice seven, fairy and tales community weren’t for me involvement. anymore. So, if you want your children’s memories of road trips land. But I helped my sister protest, adding to the whining and to Manitoba to be a blur of endless tedium in the back of *** Title andcajoling. description After all, of we position; might pass Title a andwaterslide description park some of - the smoky van, punctuated by intermittent spittle showers I took a trip on the Trans-Canada west of Revelstoke last position;where Title on andthe trip description and I’d need of her position. support begging for a stop. as sunflower seeds get spat out the driver’s window, then week to take in roadside attractions. And darn it, one day I was going to convince them to stop don’t stop at any roadside attractions. Worst case scenario? Asking around, I discovered even long-time Revelstoke Benefitsat Dusty’s •Dinotown A great inteam Bridal environment Falls. Remember that giant They’re bitter and resentful the rest of their lives. locals have never been to some of them. So, I tried to gather • A fun, flexible workplace Are you camping this summer? Summer• Training opportunities is here...it’s BBQ season! Home Hardware has a large • Career advancement selection of camping supplies Make Cooper’s your food stop for all Camping, BBQ and Picnic needs. to help you get out there. Apply at We Cooper’s also offerFoods, a largeStreet selection Address, of Grab n’ Go lunches, perfect for those Also, come check out our Gift Section! withCity, somewhereTelephone to be and for those just travelling through. 201 Campbell Avenue, Revelstoke. 250.837.4372 250-837-2185 Alpine Village Mall, 555 Victoria Road. e:[email protected] A Food Store First of All

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BLACK CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW TEL: 604-888-2079 www.revelstoketimesreview.com | 5 1. The Three Valley Gap Heritage Ghost Town features local and regional historical artefacts and buildings collected by the Bell family since the resort was developed in the 1950s. Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Times Review

2. The Kids Tree Adven- ture is the more difficult of two treetop adventure courses at SkyTrek Adventure Park, which also has an adult course. Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Times Review

3 and 6. The Three Valley Gap Railway Museum roundhouse is a massive indoor enclosure featuring dozens rail cars, locomotives and acces- sory machines. Aaron 6 Orlando/Revelstoke Times Review

4. The famous Enchant- ed Forest treehouse is one stop on a cedar forest walk featuring One Location. displays inspired by fairy tales. Aaron Orlando/ Revelstoke Times Review Two Great Choices. 5. The Crazy Creek wa- terfall features a suspension bridge and a forest walkway system. This smaller roadside attraction is best experienced The Mountain in combination with their Guides Lounge outdoor hot pools. Aaron and The Begbie Orlando/Revelstoke Times Room (below). Review 4

images of the sometimes surprising attractions inside Three Valley Gap, The Enchanted Forest and Crazy Creek. 5 I hope they’ll pique your interest. –Three Valley Gap is a roadside hotel with an extensive Heritage Ghost Town and Railway Museum. The expansive complex will appeal to railway buffs, Old West fans and those interested in local history. –The Enchanted Forest brings childhood fairy tales to life in an outdoor children’s walking tour featuring sculptures, treehouses and other displays. It’s ideal for young children. Right next door, the SkyTrek Adventure Park hosts adult treetop adrenaline adventures and two special treetop adventure courses for children aged 2 into their early teens. EarLy DinnEr DisCOunT – Crazy Creek is a campground development built 15% OFF when you order on a former railway town. It features outdoor hot pools, a forest walkway system and a suspension between 5:30 and 6:00 pm bridge over the Crazy Creek waterfalls. Take in all three at once for the best experience. 250-837-3322 2100 Oak Drive, Revelstoke, B.C. www.hillcresthotel.com