Aaron Orlando
@aaronorlando.bsky.social
Educating @ Okanagan College, Revelstoke, B.C. muni council, building housing @ Revy Community Housing Society, journalist, mountain fun enthusiast from Revelstoke, B.C. Let’s go 🚵🏂🛹⛷️🥾👨🌾📷🎥
It’s pretty season here in #Revelstoke #DawnPatrol
October 15, 2025 at 4:14 PM
It’s pretty season here in #Revelstoke #DawnPatrol
Good morning from Revelstoke, BC. Great week here: The Revelstoke Community Housing Society got development permit approval for a new 166-unit social housing development in Southside. It includes a 4,000-sf childcare space w/ 49 spaces. Gratitude for the amazing team working to get to groundbreaking
October 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Good morning from Revelstoke, BC. Great week here: The Revelstoke Community Housing Society got development permit approval for a new 166-unit social housing development in Southside. It includes a 4,000-sf childcare space w/ 49 spaces. Gratitude for the amazing team working to get to groundbreaking
Thanks to downtown Revelstoke’s newest artists’ studio and retail shop, The Clay Collective, for letting me get my hands dirty on the wheel. Check out their space in the old Signs Ink building between the museum and thrift store.
October 4, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Thanks to downtown Revelstoke’s newest artists’ studio and retail shop, The Clay Collective, for letting me get my hands dirty on the wheel. Check out their space in the old Signs Ink building between the museum and thrift store.
Thx to BC Hydro staff for a preview of the Revelstoke Dam Unit 6 open house, 5–8 this eve. This major project will have impacts and opportunities for Revelstoke. Hydro is exploring housing options including community partnerships. Last week, council met with Hydro staff at UBCM in Victoria on it.
October 2, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Thx to BC Hydro staff for a preview of the Revelstoke Dam Unit 6 open house, 5–8 this eve. This major project will have impacts and opportunities for Revelstoke. Hydro is exploring housing options including community partnerships. Last week, council met with Hydro staff at UBCM in Victoria on it.
I’m stoked to be Revelstoke city council rep to the Economic Development Commission, Tourism Infrastructure Committee, and Arts Revelstoke, whose teams play key roles collaborating, supporting and partnering with a network of community organizations keen to make great events thrive.
October 1, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I’m stoked to be Revelstoke city council rep to the Economic Development Commission, Tourism Infrastructure Committee, and Arts Revelstoke, whose teams play key roles collaborating, supporting and partnering with a network of community organizations keen to make great events thrive.
Chicken bingo: Poops on your bingo square, win a prize. Thx to all the people and orgs who filled Revelstoke’s September 2025 weekends. Bike fest and big races, garlic fest, LUNA art & music, first MX enduro format race, farmers markets, gallery shows, Okt. Fest, +more.
October 1, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Chicken bingo: Poops on your bingo square, win a prize. Thx to all the people and orgs who filled Revelstoke’s September 2025 weekends. Bike fest and big races, garlic fest, LUNA art & music, first MX enduro format race, farmers markets, gallery shows, Okt. Fest, +more.
Thanks to organizers of Revelstoke’s National Day of Truth and Reconciliation gathering. It provides a moment to listen, connect, learn, reflect and strengthen bonds. This year we commemorated the passing of Sinixt artist Ric Gendron, whose works are featured in Art Alleries on First Street West.
October 1, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Thanks to organizers of Revelstoke’s National Day of Truth and Reconciliation gathering. It provides a moment to listen, connect, learn, reflect and strengthen bonds. This year we commemorated the passing of Sinixt artist Ric Gendron, whose works are featured in Art Alleries on First Street West.
Grateful for a moment to chat with federal Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Gregor Robertson at #UBCM about Revelstoke Community Housing Society’s planned new 166-unit social housing build & child-care centre on Downie Street. The development permit will be before council on Oct. 7.
September 26, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Grateful for a moment to chat with federal Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Gregor Robertson at #UBCM about Revelstoke Community Housing Society’s planned new 166-unit social housing build & child-care centre on Downie Street. The development permit will be before council on Oct. 7.
One local note from the Ministry of Environment/Parks is an ongoing process looking to better integrate outdoor rec values into decisions about forestry roads, such as finding options for keeping roads with high rec use open when they’d otherwise be closed after forestry use ends.
September 23, 2025 at 3:32 PM
One local note from the Ministry of Environment/Parks is an ongoing process looking to better integrate outdoor rec values into decisions about forestry roads, such as finding options for keeping roads with high rec use open when they’d otherwise be closed after forestry use ends.
Great to see Revelstoke’s Louise Pedersen from Outdoor Recreation Council of BC leading off an “Outdoor Recreation for Community Development and Economic Development” session here at the #UBCM 2025 convention here in Victoria. Panelists included reps from MOE, KORE, Elkford, and Tumbler Ridge.
September 23, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Great to see Revelstoke’s Louise Pedersen from Outdoor Recreation Council of BC leading off an “Outdoor Recreation for Community Development and Economic Development” session here at the #UBCM 2025 convention here in Victoria. Panelists included reps from MOE, KORE, Elkford, and Tumbler Ridge.
Another amazing Revelstoke LUNA art & sound fest this weekend. First pic is a new permanent installation by Taryn Walker, from Revy now YVR. Nice to chat with her and her proud family. Thanks to Arts Revelstoke and the many organizations and people who make LUNA a highlight for all residents.
September 21, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Another amazing Revelstoke LUNA art & sound fest this weekend. First pic is a new permanent installation by Taryn Walker, from Revy now YVR. Nice to chat with her and her proud family. Thanks to Arts Revelstoke and the many organizations and people who make LUNA a highlight for all residents.
A photo by Nakusp local social media news reporter JD Mah of a new wildfire at Kuskanax Mountain near Nakusp today. The view is from Nakusp. The fire appears just under 10km from the hot springs. Kuskanax Mtn is a popular outdoor rec area with road access to hiking, biking, camping and hot springs.
July 31, 2025 at 9:08 AM
A photo by Nakusp local social media news reporter JD Mah of a new wildfire at Kuskanax Mountain near Nakusp today. The view is from Nakusp. The fire appears just under 10km from the hot springs. Kuskanax Mtn is a popular outdoor rec area with road access to hiking, biking, camping and hot springs.
Covers from Revelstoke’s Daring Greatly sounded clean blocks away at their July 27 Revy.Live Outside show. In the summer, Revelstoke has free music shoes in Grizzly Plaza every evening, until August 30. Line dancers: Don’t miss Revy bands Shoestring Necktie, July 29, and The Porchhounds, July 30
July 28, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Covers from Revelstoke’s Daring Greatly sounded clean blocks away at their July 27 Revy.Live Outside show. In the summer, Revelstoke has free music shoes in Grizzly Plaza every evening, until August 30. Line dancers: Don’t miss Revy bands Shoestring Necktie, July 29, and The Porchhounds, July 30
Revelstoke’s first #cricket club formed in 1892 and the club is going strong now after a long hiatus. Teams from Nelson and Salmon Arm are in town playing under Mt. Begbie in a triple header today as part of the new Kootenay-Columbia Cup.
July 27, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Revelstoke’s first #cricket club formed in 1892 and the club is going strong now after a long hiatus. Teams from Nelson and Salmon Arm are in town playing under Mt. Begbie in a triple header today as part of the new Kootenay-Columbia Cup.
Setting up for Revelstoke Derailers rollerderby bout vs Armstrong’s Farmers’ Slaughters tonight at 7. See you there!
July 6, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Setting up for Revelstoke Derailers rollerderby bout vs Armstrong’s Farmers’ Slaughters tonight at 7. See you there!
Pumped for the grand opening of the new Revelstoke all-wheel pump track at Centennial Park yesterday.
July 4, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Pumped for the grand opening of the new Revelstoke all-wheel pump track at Centennial Park yesterday.
A beauty of a day for Mountain Pride hosted by the Open Mountains Project today in Revelstoke’s Kovach Park. Got my roller derby tickets for the Revelstoke Derailers vs Armstrong bout next Saturday at the Revelstoke Forum. 🛼 See you there.
June 29, 2025 at 11:09 PM
A beauty of a day for Mountain Pride hosted by the Open Mountains Project today in Revelstoke’s Kovach Park. Got my roller derby tickets for the Revelstoke Derailers vs Armstrong bout next Saturday at the Revelstoke Forum. 🛼 See you there.
Had a great time at the National Indigenous Peoples Day event at Alpha Mountain Lodging. Thanks to the organizers for hosting — good people, good conversations, and a beautiful setting to mark the day.
June 21, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Had a great time at the National Indigenous Peoples Day event at Alpha Mountain Lodging. Thanks to the organizers for hosting — good people, good conversations, and a beautiful setting to mark the day.
Meet Willow, a ~10-week old mixed pupper we’re fostering for Rocky Mountain Animal Rescue. She’s a robust and confident girl who is looking for a forever home in Revelstoke or nearby.
March 30, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Meet Willow, a ~10-week old mixed pupper we’re fostering for Rocky Mountain Animal Rescue. She’s a robust and confident girl who is looking for a forever home in Revelstoke or nearby.
A trio of Trumpeter Swans migrate north along the Columbia River at Revelstoke, B.C. on Mar. 20, 2025. Truly a thrill to hear the bugle-like trumpeting of these huge birds.
March 23, 2025 at 6:29 PM
A trio of Trumpeter Swans migrate north along the Columbia River at Revelstoke, B.C. on Mar. 20, 2025. Truly a thrill to hear the bugle-like trumpeting of these huge birds.
Mount Mackenzie, home of Revelstoke Mountain Resort, pictured from the shore of the Columbia River in the Big Eddy neighbourhood of #Revelstoke, B.C., Canada on Mar. 22. I went riding at RMR in the morning, where conditions are still great up top. Nice to see more snowy days in the past few weeks.
March 23, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Mount Mackenzie, home of Revelstoke Mountain Resort, pictured from the shore of the Columbia River in the Big Eddy neighbourhood of #Revelstoke, B.C., Canada on Mar. 22. I went riding at RMR in the morning, where conditions are still great up top. Nice to see more snowy days in the past few weeks.
Yes! Brand new Revelstoke L’Italiano Pasta Co. Food truck opened today at Southside Market.
March 1, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Yes! Brand new Revelstoke L’Italiano Pasta Co. Food truck opened today at Southside Market.
La Vache Qui Rit fromagerie in Lons-le-Saunier, a cute little city at the foot of the Jura mountains. 📷 Summer 2024
January 18, 2025 at 7:46 AM
La Vache Qui Rit fromagerie in Lons-le-Saunier, a cute little city at the foot of the Jura mountains. 📷 Summer 2024
Snow nearing the valley bottom at Revelstoke
November 17, 2024 at 9:09 PM
Snow nearing the valley bottom at Revelstoke
Looking forward to LUNA Fest in #Revelstoke this weekend. Some of my snaps from the 2022 show. Saturday night’s free, family friendly outdoor extravaganza downtown attracts thousands and draws visitors from across the region and beyond. See you there. 🌙
September 18, 2024 at 5:43 AM
Looking forward to LUNA Fest in #Revelstoke this weekend. Some of my snaps from the 2022 show. Saturday night’s free, family friendly outdoor extravaganza downtown attracts thousands and draws visitors from across the region and beyond. See you there. 🌙