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Event dates and times subject to change
Friday, August 15
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Opening
Day Parade:
Parade
starts at 5:30 pm, downtown
Revelstoke, featuring the Visual
Arts Centre’s Art Camp kids, antique
cars, floats, and more!
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Railway Days Opening Ceremonies:
Ceremonies start at 6:30 pm in
Rotary Park at the Revelstoke
Railway Museum. Special guest,
Chinese Consul General Qiang Yang.
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Chinese Legacies, Building the CPR ~
Exhibition Opening:
Following the Opening Ceremonies, at
the Revelstoke Railway Museum.
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Railway
Magic Lantern Show:
Presented by Michael Lawlor, at the
Nickelodeon Museum, 5:00 pm.
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Music in the Plaza:
Sister Girl, Grizzly
Plaza 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
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Radiostoke:
Classic radio plays performed by the
Revelstoke Radio Players, 7:30 pm at
the Nickelodeon Museum. Call (250)
837-5250 for reservations.
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Saturday, August 16
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Chinese Legacies, The Revelstoke
Community ~ Exhibition Opening:
11:00 am at the Revelstoke Museum &
Archives.
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Pings Wings Wandering Wok:
Lunch,
catered by Chef Ron Kwong, at the
Revelstoke Museum & Archives
following the opening of Chinese
Legacies. Pre-registration required,
call (250) 837-3067.
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Milling
in the Steam Era Opening.:
Demonstrations at 11:00 am and 3:00
pm, BC Interior Forestry Museum.
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Kettle Valley Brakemen:
Performing at 2:00 pm, Revelstoke
Railway Museum. Regular admission
applies.
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Music in the Plaza:
Kettle Valley Brakemen,
repeat performance, Grizzly Plaza,
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
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Orchid Ensemble Workshop:
The Orchid Ensemble offers a special
program for young audiences,
featuring instruments, music, and
stories from China and around the
world. The presentation acts as a
vehicle for greater understanding of
Asian culture and includes student
participation, 2:00 pm at the
Community Centre. Registration $10
per student, reserve at the
Revelstoke Railway Museum call (250)
837-6060. Recommended K-12
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Orchid Ensemble Performance:
Vancouver’s renowned Orchid Ensemble
blends ancient musical instruments
and traditions from China and
beyond, creating a beautiful new
sound that is both creative and
distinct, 7:30 pm at the Community
Centre. Tickets Adults $18.00,
Students $10.00 Family packages
(limited #) $50.00, available at the
door, advance ticket sales available
at the Revelstoke Railway Museum,
call (250) 837-6060.
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Speeders at the Wye:
CPR
Home Track, Victoria Street 10:00 am
to 1:00 pm ~ 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Speeder rides by donation to the
Revelstoke Railway Museum.
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Rail
Fan Day:
Tours,
lectures, and slide shows at the
Revelstoke Railway Museum 9:00 am to
8:00 pm. Call (250) 837-6060 for
event listing.
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Railway Magic Lantern Show:
Presented by Michael Lawlor, at the
Nickelodeon Museum, 5:00 pm. Call
(250) 837-5250 for reservations.
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Radiostoke:
Classic radio plays performed by the
Revelstoke Radio Players, 7:30 pm at
the Nickelodeon Museum. Call (250)
837-5250 for reservations.
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Sunday,
August 17
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Milling in the Steam Era:
Demonstrations at 11:00 am and 3:00
pm, BC Interior Forestry Museum.
Regular admission applies.
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Kettle Valley Brakemen:
Performing at 2:00 pm, Revelstoke
Railway Museum. Regular admission
applies.
-
Music
in the Plaza:
Kettle Valley Brakemen,
repeat performance, Grizzly Plaza,
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
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Speeders at the Wye:
CPR
Home Track, Victoria Street 10:00 am
to 1:00 pm ~ 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Speeder rides by donation to the
Revelstoke Railway Museum.
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CP Employee Day:
9:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Revelstoke
Railway Museum. Free admission to
all CP Employees, retirees, and
their families.
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Dickey Photos Exhibition, and
Members Summer Exhibition:
At the Visual Arts Centre, 1:00 pm
to 5:00 pm. Admission by donation.
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Orchid Ensemble Workshop:
The Orchid Ensemble offers ‘Silk
Roads’ a special program for young
audiences, featuring instruments,
music, and stories from China and
around the world. The presentation
acts as a
vehicle
for greater understanding of Asian
culture and includes student
participation, 2:00 pm at the
Community Centre. Registration $10
per student, reserve at the
Revelstoke Railway Museum call (250)
837-6060. Grades 6 to 12.
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Orchid Ensemble Performance:
Vancouver’s renowned Orchid Ensemble
blends ancient musical instruments
and traditions from China and
beyond, creating a beautiful new
sound that is both creative and
distinct, 7:30 pm at the Community
Centre. Tickets Adults $18.00,
Students $10.00 Family packages
(limited #) $50.00, available at the
door, advance ticket sales available
at the Revelstoke Railway Museum.
-
Radiostoke:
Classic radio plays performed by the
Revelstoke Radio Players, 7:30 pm at
the Nickelodeon Museum. Festival.
Call (250) 837-5250 for
reservations.
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Monday,
August 18
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Milling in the Steam Era:
Demonstrations at 11:00 am and 3:00
pm, BC Interior Forestry Museum.
Regular
admission
applies.
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Downtown Heritage Walk:
Meet at the Revelstoke Museum &
Archives at 2:00 pm. $5 per person.
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Music in the Plaza:
John Jenkins and Serving Gently,
Grizzly Plaza 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
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Quilt till you wilt:
Join the Mt. Revelstoke Quilt Guild
at the Recreation Centre from 9:00
am on for a day of quilting
enjoyment. Lynn Knox will conduct a
mini workshop. $20 for members, $45
for non members. Free for the public
to drop in and observe. Call Linda
at (250) 837-6517.
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Ongoing exhibitions and programmes
at all of Revelstoke’s Museums and
the Visual Arts Centre
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Tuesday,
August 19
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Milling in the Steam Era:
Demonstrations
at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm, BC Interior
Forestry Museum. Regular admission
applies.
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Heritage Cemetery Tour:
7:00 pm. Meet at the cemetery gates
or call the Revelstoke Museum &
Archives (250) 837-3067 for a ride.
$5.00 per person.
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Music in the Plaza:
Uncorked!,
Grizzly Plaza 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
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Ongoing exhibitions and programmes
at all of Revelstoke’s Museums and
the Visual Arts Centre
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Wednesday, August 20
-
Milling in the Steam Era:
Demonstrations at 11:00 am and 3:00
pm, BC Interior Forestry Museum.
Regular admission applies.
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Meet the Author:
Meet
the Author, Shirley Harris, for a
book signing, Forgotten Gardens,
Abandoned Landscapes & Remarkable
Restoration, throughout the day
at the Revelstoke Railway Museum.
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Dickey
Photographs Images of Revelstoke:
Slide show presentation at the
Revelstoke Museum & Archives, 2:00
pm. $5 per person.
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Vintage Film Night Featuring
Historic Railway Films:
7:30 pm at the Nickelodeon Museum.
Call (250) 837-5250 for
reservations.
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Music in the Plaza:
Uncorked!,
Grizzly Plaza 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
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Ongoing exhibitions and programmes
at all of Revelstoke’s Museums and
the Visual Arts Centre

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Thursday,
August 21
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Heritage Explorers:
A
unique way for children ages 5 – 12
to experience Revelstoke’s history.
Today’s session: “Chinese Legacies.”
Call the Revelstoke Museum &
Archives (250) 837-3067 for more
information and to register. $3.50
per child.
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Meet the Author:
Meet
the Author, Shirley Harris, for a
book signing, Forgotten Gardens,
Abandoned Landscapes & Remarkable
Restoration, throughout the day
at the Revelstoke Railway Museum.
-
Music in the Plaza:
John Jenkins and Serving Gently,
Grizzly Plaza 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
-
Ongoing exhibitions and programmes
at all of Revelstoke’s Museums and
the Visual Arts Centre
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Friday,
August 22
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Phantasmagoria
Magic Lantern Show:
7:30
pm Professor Mervyn Heard from
England will present his Grand
Victorian Show at the Nickelodeon
Museum. Call (250) 837-5250 for
reservations.
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Hobo Bill:
Performances throughout the day at
the Revelstoke Railway Museum.
Regular admission applies.
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Beer & Wings at Revelstoke Museum &
Archives:
5:00
pm to 8 pm. Price to be determined.
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Music in the Plaza:
Cats and Fiddle,
Grizzly Plaza 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
-
Ongoing exhibitions and programmes
at all of Revelstoke’s Museums and
the Visual Arts Centre
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Saturday,
August 23
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Water…on
the Rocks!:
Presented by Mountain WIT, Parks
Canada's very own team of
professional actors at the Railway
Museum, 2:00 pm.
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Kids’ Day at the Revelstoke Railway
Museum:
Games, crafts, model railroad, the
‘Crock’ inflatable jumping slide,
events, and more from 9:00 am to
5:00 pm. Call (250) 837-6060 for
schedule of events.
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Phantasmagoria Magic Lantern Show:
7:30
pm Professor Mervyn Heard from
England will present his Grand
Victorian Show at the Nickelodeon
Museum. Call (250) 837-5250 for
reservations.
-
Hobo Bill:
Performances throughout the day at
the Revelstoke Railway Museum.
Regular admission applies.
-
Music in the Plaza:
Blindspot, Grizzly Plaza
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
-
Ongoing exhibitions and programmes
at all of Revelstoke’s Museums and
the Visual Arts Centre
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Sunday,
August 24
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Water…on the Rocks!:
Presented by Mountain WIT, Parks
Canada's very own team of
professional actors at the Railway
Museum, 2:00 pm.
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2nd
Annual VCCC Car Show:
At the Railway Museum, 10:00 am to
3:30 pm. Admission by donation.
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Hobo Bill:
Performances throughout the day at
the Revelstoke Railway Museum.
Regular admission applies.
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Magic Lantern Show at the
Nickelodeon:
Join members of the Magic Lantern
Society for a special showing, 7:30
pm at the Nickelodeon Museum. Call
(250) 837-5250 for reservations.
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Closing Ceremonies:
At the
Revelstoke Railway Museum, 6:00 pm
to 8:00 pm.
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Music in the Plaza:
The Rev,
Grizzly Plaza 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
Ongoing
Programmes & Events During Railway
Days
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The
City of Revelstoke
welcomes residents and visitors to
enjoy Music in the
Plaza nightly. 6:30 - 9:30 pm in
Grizzly Plaza. Free admission.
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The
Revelstoke Railway Museum,
719 Track Street W. (250) 837-6060.
Open daily from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Chinese Legacies exhibition, Prints
from CPR Magic Lantern Slides
1885-1930 exhibition. Dining in
Style – refreshments and deserts
served in Business Car #4, Kid’s
Caboose children’s activity area,
model railroad demonstrations.
Regular admission applies.
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The
Revelstoke Museum & Archives,
315-1st St. W. (250) 837-3067. Open
daily from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Chinese Legacies exhibition. Regular
admission applies.
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BC
Interior Forestry Museum,
Hwy 23 North, (250) 837-8078. Open
daily 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. First
Foresters exhibition and Pine Beetle
Story exhibition. Regular admission
applies.
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The
Nickelodeon Museum,
111 – 1st St. W. (250) 837-5250.
Open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Guided tour and demonstrations of
the Museum’s world class collection
of mechanical musical devices.
Regular admission applies.
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The
Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre,
320 Wilson St., (250) 814-0261. Open
Tuesday through Friday and Sunday,
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Dickey railway
photographs and Members Summer
Exhibition - Revelstoke Visual Arts
Society. Admission by donation.
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