This
cozy community tucked into the mountains and trees of the
Monashee Mountain Range is literally surrounded by world-class
recreation. Home of Olympic skiers Nancy Greene Raine and
Kerrin Lee-Gartner.
In winter, Red Mountain's steep slopes and deep snow thrill
powderhounds from around the world. The nordic trails are
also in great demand. In summer, mountain bikers and hikers
enjoy over one hundred kilometers of trails radiating from
the city center. Rossland has hosted both the North American
and Canadian Mountain Bike Championships.
Self-guided
walking tour takes visitors past many fine heritage
buildings. There's also an underground gold mine tour,
two museums displaying the details of one of the world's richest
gold strikes, and a light opera production based on Rossland's
colourful history.
Downtown
visitors can browse the local galleries, artist studios, shops
& boutiques.
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City
Information
Population:
3,500
Main
Industries: Cominco lead & zinc smelter, farming
Elevation:
1,036 m. (3,398 ft.)
Access:6
km north of US border on Highway 3B. Only a 30 minute drive
from the Castlegar airport
Recreation
Facilities & Activities: world class ski hill, cross country
ski trails, hiking, golf course, skating rink, mountain biking,
snowmobiling, swimming pool
Local
Attractions: Rossland Museum & Goldmine Complex, Le Roi
Gold Mine Tours, Red Mountain Ski Area, BC Firefighters Museum,
Heritage Walking Tour
January:
Winter Carnival
July
& August: Gold Fever Follies Summer Theatre
August:
Mountain Bike Championships
September:
Golden City Days
Accommodations:
There are two lodges located at Red Mountain ski area as well
as others situated in and close to the city limits. One provincial
campsite is at the junction of Highways 3 & 3B along with another
private campground close to the Rossland Mine Museum.
For
Information:
Rossland Chamber of Commerce
Box 1385, Rossland, BC V0G 1Y0
Telephone: (250) 362-5666 • Fax: (250) 362-5399
Rossland Visitor Info Centre (mid-May - mid-Sept.)
Box 26, Rossland, BC V0G 1Y0
Telephone: (250) 362-7722 • Fax: (250) 362-5379