Directions & Arrival
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Getting Here
Guests of Mica Heliskiing arrive in either Kelowna, British Columbia, our closest international airport, servicing several
major airlines (WestJet, Air Canada and Horizon Air) or Calgary, Alberta.
Air Canada - New rules for Skis and Snowboards
It should be noted that if travelling with Air Canada, new rules for passengers travelling with skis or snowboarsds have
come into effect as of January 7, 2008. Air Canada customers will be asked to register their ski/snowboard equipment at
the time of booking either on aircanada.com or through the Air Canada call center. By registering prior to check-in, customers
will not be required to pay an excess baggage fee or the oversize fee for skis and snowboards.
Details are available at: aircanada.com
VIA Kelowna
Mica Heliskiing includes the transfer to and from Kelowna, British Columbia. While in Kelowna we recommend you stay at the Holiday
Inn Express located 9 km south of the Kelowna International Airport on Highway 97 (http://www.kelownabc.hiexpress.com/ 800.465.0200).
Make sure to mention you are a Mica Heliskiing guest to receive our preferred rate or ask the Mica Heliskiing reservation staff to
make your booking for you.
VIA Calgary
Some guests may choose to fly into Calgary and rent a car to get to and from Revelstoke. Revelstoke is located in the heart of 'snow country'!
While this makes for great heliskiing, the winter driving conditions from Calgary can be challenging at times. Please allow 5-6 hours to
drive from Calgary to Revelstoke via the Trans Canada Highway. This route takes you through two mountain passes which are occasionally
closed during winter storms. For up to date road conditions visit http://www.drivebc.ca (British Columbia) and http://www.drive-west.com (Alberta).
Driving Directions From Calgary - (6 hours in good conditions)
Map of Calgary
1. Exit the Airport, turn left (north) onto Barlow Trail NE.
2. In approximately 1.5 km, turn left (west) onto Country Hills Blvd. NE.
3. After about 15 km, turn left (south) onto Hwy 201 (Stoney Trail NW).
4. Continue south until the intersection with Hwy 1 (Trans Canada Highway). Turn right (west) on the Trans Canada to Revelstoke, B.C.
(a distance of approximately 410 kilometers or 255 miles).
5. Turn off (left turn) at the first sign for Revelstoke Town Centre (shortly after passing the turnoff to the Hillcrest Hotel and KOA Campground.
Proceed down the hill to a stop sign. Turn right onto Fourth Street, cross over the tracks and keep right onto Victoria Road. Turn left at the
grizzly bears (stop sign) onto MacKenzie Avenue to get to our office (207 MacKenzie Ave) OR go through the stop sign, drive five (5) blocks
and turn left onto Gardner Avenue to get to the Revelstoke Lodge at the corner of First Street.
NB: You "gain" one hour due to the Mountain-Pacific time change on your approach to Revelstoke, and "lose" one hour on your return to Calgary airport. The time zone change occurs between Golden and Rogers Pass
Air Transfers
Air transfers are available via helicopter from Calgary, Kelowna, Fernie, Golden, Valemont and Cranbrook. Please contact our office for a quote.
Powder Air offers regularly scheduled flights every Saturday from Calgary and Valemount to Revelstoke and return. Contact Powder Air directly
at 1.877.837.2242 by email at flights@powderair.com or visit their website at www.powderair.com.
While in Revelstoke
However you choose to get to Revelstoke, Mica Heliskiing strongly advises that you arrive the night prior to your transfer to Mica Lodge to
avoid possible delays. Mica Heliskiing will not be responsible for late arrivals. For your accommodation needs while in Revelstoke, we recommend
the Revelstoke Lodge (http://www.revelstokelodge.com/250.837.2181) conveniently located at First Street and Gardner Avenue, just three blocks from
our office. Be sure to mention you are a Mica Heliskiing guest when making your reservation to receive our preferred rate or ask the Mica
Heliskiing reservation staff to make your booking for you.
Late Arrival Fees
It is the responsibility of the guests to ensure that they are at their prearranged pickup location in Kelowna or arrive at the Mica Heliskiing
office in Revelstoke on time the first day of their tour. Due to the remote location of our lodge, facilitating late arrivals is very difficult
and expensive. Every effort will be made to accommodate late arrivals by ground and helicopter transfer from Revelstoke to Mica Lodge.
Transfer times vary throughout the season and are summarized as follows:
| Date |
Holiday
Inn
Kelowna
Departure |
Kelowna
International
Airport
Departure |
Revelstoke
Office
Departure |
| |
|
|
|
| January 1 - 13 |
08:00 |
08:30 |
11:00 |
| January 14 - 27 |
08:30 |
09:00 |
11:30 |
| January 28 - February 17 |
09:00 |
09:30 |
12:00 |
| February 18 - March 3 |
09:30 |
10:00 |
12:30 |
| March 4 - 17 |
10:00 |
10:30 |
13:00 |
| March 17 - April 30 |
10:30 |
11:00 |
13:30 |
Distances from Surrounding Cities
| From |
To |
Km |
Mi |
| Kelowna |
Revelstoke |
192 |
119 |
| Vernon |
Revelstoke |
146 |
90 |
| Vancouver |
Revelstoke |
614 |
381 |
| Calgary |
Revelstoke |
410 |
254 |
| Banff |
Revelstoke |
281 |
174 |
| Seattle |
Revelstoke |
778 |
483 |
| Revelstoke |
Mica Creek |
159 |
98 |
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