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City in British Columbia, Canada
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Rossland is a small mountain city in Southern British Columbia, Canada. Rossland was built in the 1890s as a gold mining town, and has become a lovely city of 3,700 people (2016). Rossland sits inside the crater of a dormant volcano in the Kootenay Range. It has become well-known for its excellent ski and mountain bike trails.
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Artifacts and photos from historic Rossland and an underground tour of the old Le Roi Gold Mine that last operated in 1929. The town's official visitor centre is also here. Mine tours run from May to August. The museum has winter hours. There is also a "Ski Wing" at the museum.
This 31 km long trail from the south trailhead to the north trailhead is one of the more well known trails in the area. It follows a ridge-line in the Rossland Range. Hikers and mountain bikers use the trail. For mountain bikers, it is known as an IMBA "epic trail." Usable from mid-July to late September. One the trails maintained by KCTS.
Rents and sells bikes, accessories, and clothing. Also is a good place to learn about the opportunities for biking and to get a trail map (talk to Tyler).
Cross-country skiing.
Downhill skiing. One of Canada's best and most famous ski resorts. 5 lifts, 2900 vertical feet, 83 marked runs and deep Kootenay power snow, large adjacent cross-country area. On a powder day, the runs on Red and Granite Mountains will be busy but 4 big lifts plus a T-bar and a Magic Carpet for the kids will keep things moving.
An alpine golf course open to the public
A four-day film-festival that focuses on local talent. In mid- November.
Advertised as Canada's Oldest Winter Carnival. It's held at the end of January and features (among other activities) bobsled races down the steepest residential streets in town. Some locals start building their sleds in late fall, all in an effort to celebrate life in the crater of an ancient volcano.
Serves Chinese and Thai cuisine.
Italian inspired cuisine
Come here for a breakfast or lunch that excels in quality and quantity. Almost no one can finish a meal to themselves- take home half for dinner. A variety of baked goods available. Relaxed atmosphere, great magazine collection.
Coffee shop with baked goods. Has free WiFi is available.
One of Rossland's original landmarks, The Flying Steamshovel is built on the site of the very first helicopter flight in North America. Underneath the bar there is also a cold beer and wine store.
Built of reclaimed timbers from a local mine. A great place for the apres ski crowd.
Has a reputation for great wings along with your drinks and can often be open when other establishments are closed.
A local brewery.
Has 15 to 20 sites in a nice location.
Located on the main street in downtown Rossland upstairs. Has both private rooms and dorms for a 40 person occupancy. Has kitchen, patio, pay laundry machines, good Wi-Fi, and 5 common areas with TV (satellite & Netflix), pool table, and darts.
Quiet hotel rooms in a beautiful surrounding a few kilometres from Red Mountain Resort and downtown Rossland. All rooms, kitchenettes, and suites have cable television, refrigerator and wireless Internet access. Some are equipped with in-room coffee and A/C. Price includes complimentary continental breakfast.
One of the best local grocery stores around.
Rossland does not have its own airport, however there are a few regional airports nearby that offer relatively easy access to Rossland either by road or by shuttle.
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