Revelstoke Sunshine + Big Rapids: Apex Rafting Just Became a Must-Do BUGMe Stop 🌞🚣‍♂️

Revelstoke has a way of making you feel like you should be doing something epic. The mountains are flexing, the air smells like pine, and the rivers are basically yelling, “Get in, we’re going rafting.”

If your vacation plan includes one unforgettable “core memory” day, make it whitewater rafting with Apex Rafting — now a participating business on Don’t BUGMe I’m On Vacation (BUGMe.travel).

The adventure: glacier-fed rapids, mountain views, and legit “WOOO!” moments

Apex’s signature run is on the Illecillewaet River — a cold, glacial-fed beauty that starts up in Glacier National Park and delivers a perfect mix of splashy rapids and scenic floats. Their Illecillewaet Whitewater trip is roughly 4 hours round-trip, with about 2.5 hours on the river covering 26 km of pure Revelstoke stoke.

And because this is the Columbia Valley wilderness, keep your eyes open — Apex even mentions you might spot wildlife like black bears, mountain goats, moose, elk, beavers, bald eagles, and more while you float through that “how is this real?” scenery.

Perfect for vacation crews (yes, even the “I’m nervous” friend)

One reason Apex is a classic Revelstoke go-to: they’ve been doing this a long time — locally owned and operating since 1993 — and they’re big on safety and making it fun for everyone.

Their whitewater trip is family-friendly (ages 8+) and runs May–September, which makes it an easy add to any summer itinerary.

Super easy logistics (because you’re on vacation)

No weird rendezvous missions required — Apex’s trips start and finish downtown at the Regent Hotel, so you can roll in, gear up, and then roll out for post-raft ice cream or patio mode.

Apex + BUGMe = more adventure, less spending

Since Apex Rafting is now on BUGMe.travel as a participating business, Road Trip Pass holders can unlock exclusive savings when booking direct (that’s the whole point: more fun in your day, more money in your pocket for the next stop).

So if Revelstoke is on your map this season, do yourself a favor: chase the sunshine, hit the river, and make Apex your “we’re doing that again” highlight of the trip.