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DISCOVER — YOURS ROSSLAND British Columbia, Canada
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HIS LITTLE SPOT, way up in the Monashee Mountains of the Columbia Range, was always destined for greatness. Millions of years ago, it was already hot property – literally – the geology of this area includes Jurassic-aged volcanic rock. Yep. For those in the know, that meant treasure!
Yes, it was Red Mountain’s shimmering ore, a virtual Eldorado near-straddling the international boundary ’twixt Canada and the U.S.A that lit the beacon of the Kootenays. The glittering treasure, the jewel in the hat, the bacon in the fry pan drew gold-seekers and fortune hunters from around the world. The rush was on! After gold was discovered, the early 1890s saw thousands of speculators, hucksters and seasoned, veteran miners scrambling over mountain passes, one another and their own beloved mothers to stake a claim and claim a windfall in the as-yet-unnamed burg.
Savvy, shrewd and wily, an early arrival to the scene was one Ross Thompson. While his peers busied themselves with pick and axe, Thompson asked himself how best to pick the prospect for his own eventual fortune. No townsite had thus far been claimed, and Ross Thompson was just the man to do it, to deed it, to put his stamp and name on it. Sadly, “Thompson” was already taken,
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so Ross did the next best thing and assigned his given name to this nascent city in the wilderness. The land of Ross was born, Rossland and its mines soon-to-be heralded as boomtown money makers throughout the western world. Storefronts, many still in use today, began to pop up along Columbia Avenue where they were stocked with beer, whiskey, cigars, more whiskey, beer, cigars and ice cream, as well as other less important items like clothing. Several local breweries were established to meet demand, this at a time when there were over 40 saloons, pubs or parlour hotels keeping the population civil. Initially dude-laden and the almost-exclusive domain of grizzled male miners, the Dewdney Trail and sternwheeler landings on the Columbia River began to facilitate the arrival of families, businesses and cultural refinement. A wagon road and rail lines continued to feed goods into town while simultaneously moving high-grade ore down the hill for smelting. Trail Landing, eventually shortened to just “Trail,” became home to a monolithic smelting operation that has continued its operations for over a hundred years. And while the gold and its extraction eventually slowed, Rossland persevered and found new lines to mine in its mountains – the white gold – our dry, light powder snow.
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Yes, amidst all the hubbub and bottomless romance of candlelit twelve-hour shifts underground, the early miners still had the energy to partake in skiing! Olaus Jeldness, whose statue stands guard at the corner of Columbia and Washington, is largely credited with introducing ski jumping and winter sport to Rossland. His immortal, bronzed vantage point grants him saintly status over area skiers and mountain-bound hitchhikers alike. A safe, friendly place to hang your hat or dry your boots, Rossland continues to be a terrific community to visit or to settle in, a destination for dreams and dreamers to pull up a chair and stay a while.
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ANT TO LEARN MORE about Ross Thompson, Olaus Jeldness, and other influential characters from Rossland’s gold-mining heyday? Check out the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre! A recent facelift has the museum looking half its age and attracting visitors from near and far. A must-see for its in-house theatre, fluorescent minerals, and photographic records, the museum is home to gold-rush era antiquities and priceless archival pieces. Informed staff and volunteers are on hand to answer questions and to lead you through interactive displays that illustrate the history of mining, power generation, skiing and life in our little mountain town and its surrounding area.
The Rossland Miners Hall was built in 1898, and is home of the gold Fever Follies musical revue, and probably a few ghosts.
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Curated displays include geological and exploration history in addition to that of community-minded groups that have helped shape Rossland into what it is today. The gift shop purveys a selection of interesting souvenirs and books that tell the various stories of Rossland’s history. Located at the junction of Highways 3B and 22, the museum is open year round. Visit rosslandmuseum.ca for additional information. History is visible within town, too, with heritage placards and signage found on a number of the gold-rush era buildings that survived Rossland’s three disastrous fires in 1902, 1927 and 1929. B.C.'s foremost institutional architect, Francis Rattenbury, designed the original Bank of Montreal building at the corner of Columbia and
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Washington, this in addition to the British Columbia Parliament Buildings and the landmark Empress Hotel in Victoria. The handsome J.J. Honeyman-designed Rossland Courthouse is designated a National Historic site of Canada. The Miners Hall is a worthy visit, too, with ongoing arts and culture programming breathing life into the volunteer-built and -managed building. Dating back to 1898, it is said to play
host to a handful of phantoms, though visitors are more likely to encounter musical theatre performers during the summer Gold Fever Follies run. Set during the boom years of Rossland’s heyday, the Follies shows are adept at capturing a farcical, musical take on events both true and wholly fictitious. As with all things purporting to be historical, it is the audience that will have to determine what’s best to believe.
Pick up a copy of the Rossland Walking Tour brochure at the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, and learn about our many stillexisting heritage buildings.
Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre Discover the history of Rossland from mining to skiing and beyond! Located at the site of the historic gold mining district, there's something for everyone to explore. Interactive Displays | Property Tours Gold Panning | Gift Shop | Free Wifi | RV Parking | Picnic Tables Home to Rossland's Visitor Centre. Open Year-Round. rosslandmuseum.ca, info@rosslandmuseum.ca Junction of Hwys 3B and 22 250.362.7722, 888.448.7444
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LITTLE MORE THAN twenty five years ago, the first mountain bikers in Rossland began to repurpose old mining trails and rights of way to suit their needs. Where cast iron fry pans had dangled from early prospectors’ saddlebags, this new brand of adventurer rode light and fast, with tin canteens exchanged for hydration packs and mining claims for trail maps. Using the old roads and paths that led to dormant mines, these pioneers carved out spur-lines and ventricles through the arteries of the Rossland front and backcountry.
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Today, the trail-building torch has been largely taken up by the Kootenay Columbia Trail Society (KCTS), enthusiasts and self-described “regular folk” who have a passion for the mountains, their town, and the trails that connect them. Responsible for the development and upkeep of over 150km of purpose-
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built, professionally maintained single-track, this dynamic organization and the volunteers that support it are credited with making the world-famous Seven Summits trail. This IMBA Epic trail is definite bucket-list material — a 35-kilometre point-to-point that’s well-maintained, challenging and technical. Best described as satisfying the intermediate to advanced set, Rossland’s mountain-biking scene is a perfect seasonal counterpoint to winter’s downhill and crosscountry pursuits. From pump ’n’ swoop on Technogrind to the radical rock slabs of Sudden Exposure, we’ve got the spectrum of fun on a bike covered. For a day ride that’s a fair bit flatter than the Seven Summits, the Columbia and Western Rail Trail (CWRT) is a worldclass ride on an abandoned Canadian Pacific Railway line. The CWRT covers 162 kilometres from Castlegar to Midway, B.C. This well-maintained trail will take you over trestles, past the Arrow Lakes and through hand-dug rock tunnels, giving you a taste of our history. The CWRT is part of the Trans Canada Trail, the world’s longest network of trails.
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Trail Descriptions 9 Railgrade: 7.1 kms - 4% all the way 16 Drakes: 3.6 kms - Cross-country cruising 17 Dewdney: 5.4 kms - Fun, fast riding historic route on the
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Whiskey: 3.6 kms Technical rock, ripping singletrack steeps. A little bit of everything
15 Crown Point: 3.6 kms - Classic freeriding through a magnificent forest
22 Seven Summits: 30.5 kms - Renowned epic single track adventure 31 Mount Roberts: 3.5 kms - Scramble to the peak 32 Old Glory: 9.4 kms - To the highest peak in the range. Loop with the Plewman trail 33 Plewman: 4.5 kms - Hike through meadows into the forests & alpine
41 BS: 1.4 kms - Playful freeriding 43 Dewdney Backside: 5.4 kms - Long, fast & remote (Extends off map)
20 Flume: 3.8 kms - Long, beautiful. A freeridingchallenging and favorite 23 Stunted Growth: 2.7 kms - Huge climb steep & loamy descent to 27 Cherry Poppins: 2. kms - steeps & big moves
Revolution Cycles Revolution offers something for every cyclist. From high-end to ”just getting started,” our impressive bike and accessory selection has what you need. Our well-known and well-stocked, professional service shop will keep your bike spinning. Check out our rentals including Fat bikes and lights! Revolution, nothing but bikes! revolutioncycles.ca 1990 Columbia Ave., Rossland 250.362.5688
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S THE TERM MIGHT SUGGEST, road biking is a bicycling activity that takes place upon the road. No mere road surface will do though, gravel and water-barred forestry roads not up to the discerning standards of avowed road biking enthusiasts. Smooth blacktop and unmarred pavement are their preferred habitat, thus the plumed North American variety and their Tour de France viewing cousins are equally at home on area highways and byways.
Pick up a copy of the Road Biking Map at outdoor shops in Rossland.
Revolution bike shop in Rossland and Gerick’s in Trail offer road bike sales and service and carry a few for rental as well. Several group rides occur weekly depending on the season, with no pressure to compete at EPO augmented levels.
Other popular options include Waneta to Rossland, Rossland to Paterson, Trail to Fruitvale via Columbia Gardens, and so on. Be forewarned, though – an old-timey Penny Farthing bicycle won’t be up to the task, leg strength alone unlikely to speed you up the alternatingly steep or moderate area climbs.
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An especially popular route is Rossland to Strawberry Pass via Nancy Greene Lake. This route is favoured by triathletes and skinny dippers as the lake provides a terrific stopping point to either smash out laps, or go swimming amidst some strategically placed aquatic foliage.
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True, these wide-tired behemoths can be pedaled four seasons of the year, but they really strut their stuff in the winter months. Just ask the growing number of committed devotees in their frosted goatees — thumbs up and high fives thrown out as they navigate a handful of packed and groomed fat-bikefriendly paths. Chubby rubber tires are welcome on several Rossland trails. Powered by single-track machine-groomed technology and single-minded enthusiasts that can’t shelve their bikes for the winter, the volunteer corps maintain select routes, with the fat-bikes’ cult-following maturing into another niche sport embraced on the Rossland sports-scape.
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Pick up a copy of the Fat Biking brochure at outdoor shops in Rossland.
Rentals and gear are available at Revolution Cycles and Get Lost Adventure Centre along with lots of advice and info on what trails are good to ride at the moment. Check out the fat-bike grooming report at fatbikerossland.tumblr.com.
Gerick Sports Only 8 kilometres down the hill from Rossland is Gerick Sports in Trail. In the winter we are a full service ski shop; downhill, cross-country, and backcountry touring. When the snow melts, we are a full service bike shop. With over 11,000 square feet of floor space, we have the most diverse selection of sporting goods in the Kootenays.
gerick.ca gerickcycletrail@shaw.ca 930 Rossland Ave., Trail 250.364.1661
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Pick up a copy of the Rossland Trail Map and Columbia & Western Trail Map at outdoor shops in Rossland
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OSSLAND’S MODERN RESIDENTS have benefited immensely from the efforts of early pioneers and industry. Never mind the foresight to establish designated horse hitching and dog-parking zones, a prime example is the substantial trail network that originates in town and piggybacks on many of the first transportation routes. Our trails snake their way through the surrounding backcountry and through much of the town. Maintaining greened corridors and pedestrian-friendly routes encourages an active community, and assists in ticking off those final pesky steps on your pedometer. While the wagon road and rail grade are self-explanatory, the Old Glory trail leads hikers and runners to the highest peak in the Rossland Range, where a small cadre of meteorologists monitored the weather and fire situation for decades. Perched atop a mountain
and often working around the clock in three eight-hour shifts, these brave weathermen operated in often-harrowing conditions, their primary supply line to town being the O.G trail. Nowadays you needn’t hold a degree in meteorology to retrace this well-marked route, in fact, even a loose understanding of astrology will more than equip you for the trek. Still, it’s recommended you pack a map and other hiking essentials and not leave things to chance whatever your daily horoscope may say. Whether your goal is to summit Plewman, to run the 50-km Seven Summits trail as in the full-sized Broken Goat race, or your aim is to head out for a peaceful forest bath in preserved stands of old-growth or saunter one of the many trails surrounding town, the Rossland area hiking and trail running options won’t disappoint. Hydrate, hike, snack, rinse and repeat.
Trail Aquatic and Leisure Centre Trail Aquatic and Leisure Centre — something for everybody! Waterslide, 8-lane 25m pool, leisure pool, hot tub, diving boards, steam room, wheelchair accessible, fitness centre and meeting rooms. Birthday party packages available. Call ahead for hours of operation. trail.ca 1875 Columbia Ave., Trail 250.364.0888 10
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Conversely, a ten-minute drive down the hill towards Trail will bring you to the Columbia River. Excellent fly-fishing and a world-class standing wave at Rock Island can satiate your kayaking or inland surfing needs, while a public boat launch in Sunningdale makes it easy to get your skiff in the water. Nearby Champion Lakes and the Pend Oreille River and whitewater adventures on the Slocan River are popular too. If fly-fishing is your passion, the Salmo River to the east comes highly recommended.
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Rossland Recreation offers visitors public skating with skate rentals from October to February each year. Public swim located at our historical downtown outdoor pool runs from June to August. There are also many playgrounds, parks, ball fields and bike skills parks as well as programs and camps for visiting families. Visit the Rossland All-Wheel Park on Washington Street, beside the Rossland Youth Action Network building. Facility rentals also available for meetings, weddings, family reunions, parties, etc. Visit rossland.ca/recreation for more information and current schedule.
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has great play-and-stay packages, a fully equipped pro shop, a course pro, a professionally maintained fleet of golf carts, and the coolest cabin-like heritage clubhouse in the Kootenays. Alongside some of the best views available in the southern interior, you can be Instagramming and posting thrilling status updates from tee time till dark. Whether it’s a stellar brunch or a hole- in-one you’re after, Redstone is a must see for the budding Mike Weir or fading Jack Nicklaus in your life (just kidding, Jack). Ladies’ night, Men’s League and recurring tournaments and events complement the change in seasons as the long summer nights gradually make way for autumnal drives, putts and slicing. Pencil yourself in for a round or two, Redstone’s season stretches from late spring through mid-fall. If you time it right, you can ski RED in the morning and play Redstone in the afternoon. To round out your experience, check out other area courses, too. Birchbank, Christina Lake, Champion Lakes and several others are all a short drive from Rossland.
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Pick up a copy of the Rossland Disc Golf brochure at outdoor shops in Rossland.
A natural progression of Frisbee-ing and nothingness, this deeply existential pastime finds an elite few navigating courses eked out of wilderness, their multiple specialty discs sent spinning with laser-beam-like precision towards their targets, baskets or chimes strategically placed to truly test the accuracy and mettle of the genuine disc-golf sniper. Or ninja. Or whatever. A terrific hoof through the woods, the Thin Air disc golf course is the product of innumerable volunteer hours
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spent planning and building an eighteen-basket course on and around the Black Jack cross-country ski area. With views of Red Mountain from much of the course, the par-three baskets demand concentration and a keen eye to prevent oneself from spending much of the round in the underbrush PRO TIP: pick discs that clash with the prevailing tones of the season, neon greens in the Fall, orange and yellow in the Spring).
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I K E A N Y G O O D M O U N TA I N T O W N , Rossland is home to a thriving arts and culture scene. Rossland Council for Arts and Culture runs a full roster of programming for visual art, a performance series, and a cinema series out of the
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Miner’s Hall. The Rossland Light Opera Players produces original and classic musical-theatre work with volunteer effort, and the Trail and District Arts Council operates the Charles Bailey Theatre with its own performance series and independent programming. Local galleries and boutique shops feature work from landscape painters, abstract artists, ceramicists, fiber artists and woodworkers, with the weird and unusual filling gaps in between. From well-known poet laureates, aspiring Tony award winners, internationally represented artists and karaoke superstars, there are many forums in which to see or experience those talents firsthand.
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The Rossland Acoustic Music Camp and independent art shows provide annual highlights, while galleries, coffee shops and coffee houses are pressed to keep up with the demand from artists and musicians alike. Overall, not a bad problem to have!
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Home to first-run movies, Met Opera, Ballets, National Theatre Live and so much more! Real buttered popcorn, 3D Digital with crystal clear imagery and 7.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound. Clean, family friendly entertainment.
Take in a performance at the beautiful Bailey Theatre in Trail. From family programming, a jazz club series, and full symphonies, to Fringe festival-esque cabaret style shows, we have something for everybody. For a full listing of events both indoors and outdoors, visit our website.
royaltheatretrail.com royaltheatre@shaw.ca 1597 Bay Ave., Trail 24 Hour showline 250.364.2114 Office 250.231.5672
trail-arts.com info@trail-arts.com 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail 250.368.9669
Gold Fever Follies The Gold Fever Follies offers a great family-friendly musical comedy every summer, highlighting the infamous cancan and exciting characters from Rossland’s rich gold rush days of the 1890s. Runs July 2 to August 24, 3:00pm and 7:30pm shows. Tuesday through Saturday Special Canada Day show on July 1 at 7:30pm! goldfeverfollies.com Rossland Miners Hall, 1765 Columbia Ave., Rossland
StĂŠphanie Gauvin Art Studio/Gallery Canadian Landscape paintings infused with joyful energy. Original art, prints and cards. Open 12:30-5:30pm, Wednesday to Saturday
artiststephaniegauvin.com 2070 Washington St., Rossland 250.231.8159
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LAUS JELDNESS WOULD BE PROUD. Way back in 1897, he initiated Canada’s oldest Winter Carnival by inviting his friends to the top of Red Mountain for a now infamous “Tea Party.” Ever since, Rossland has let its hair and beard down at our annual winter celebration. A mainstay in Rossland every January, the streets fill with the sounds and smells of reckless celebration. Homemade-bobsled races, an in-town rail jam, King and Queen of the Mountain (it’s skiing, not a beauty pageant) and innumerable other events lead to bevvies and dancing at the Ice Bar on Columbia Avenue. Paired up with Blizzard Fest, the rockin’ musical accompaniment to your blurry carnival memories, Winter Carnival is a do-not-miss affair. Visit rosslandwintercarnival.com for more details. Similarly, Golden City Days in September brings summer to a close, while July 1st Canada Day traditions like the hike up Mt. Roberts are classic activities. Our year-round Rossland Mountain Market is your chance to grab some farm-fresh produce, delicious prepared meals, and beautiful handcrafted artwork. Beer Goggles at RED Mountain Resort is a crowd favourite, as are the Rossland Mountain Film Festival, and Spring Fling at Thin Air disc golf course. The Rattlecat Banked Slalom (snowboard) event and freeski competitions at Red Mountain draws athletes from far and wide, while the Broken Goat trail-running series, and cross country loppets and national competitions at Black Jack are also big attractions. For more events and info, see below, and visit rosslandevents.com
Jan 17–19, 22–23 Canadian Open Junior & 2* Open redresort.com Jan 18 Charles Bailey Theatre E2 Series: Bushel and Peck Physical dark comedy trail-arts.com Jan 26–29 Blizzard Music Festival blizzardmusicfest.com Jan 24–27 Rossland Winter Carnival rosslandwintercarnival.com Feb 2 Caws and Effect Family friendly theatre rosslandartscouncil.com Feb 2 Tour De Soup skiblackjack.ca
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Mar 9 Charles Bailey Theatre Family Series: World of Puppets Peter and the Wolf trail-arts.com March 15 – 16 Beer Goggles redresort.com Mar 17 Clam Slam redresort.com Mar 29 Charles Bailey Theatre E2 series: Slocan Ramblers bluegrass band trail-arts.com Mar 30 Slush Cup redresort.com
Feb 9 Van Django gypsy jazz rosslandartscouncil.com
Feb 24–Mar 1 Powder Week redresort.com
Apr 5 An Unconventional Life rosslandartscouncil.com
Feb 9 Terrain Park Event redresort.com
Mar 5–10 Legacy Training Centre Fidelity BC Cup FIS Technical Series redresort.com
Apr 7 End of Season Retro Day/ Deck Party redresort.com
Mar 8 Tim Nutt Stand up comic rosslandartscouncil.com
Apr 14 Charles Bailey Theatre Family Series: Bouge de la Dance 26 Letters trail-arts.com
TBD Regional Freeride Series redresort.com Feb 14 Charles Bailey Theatre Jazz Series: Melody Daichun Quintet trail-arts.com Feb 15 BridgeView Café White Buffalo Stories of Immigration trail-arts.com Feb 18 Charles Bailey Theatre family series: Dufflebag Theatre’s Romeo and Juliet trail-arts.com Feb 23–24 Rattlecat Cup redresort.com
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Jan 10–13 Legacy Training Centre – Kootenay Zone Race U12/U14 redresort.com
Mar 9 Charles Bailey Theatre E2 series: World of Puppets – Metamorphosis trail-arts.com
Apr 20 Eat the Kootenays rosslandmountainmarket.com Apr 20 Easter Egg Hunt rosslandmuseum.ca May 1 Redstone Resort Opening Day redstoneresort.com May 5 Charles Bailey Theatre Family Series: The Kerplunks trail-arts.com May 12 Mother’s Day Brunch redstoneresort.com
Jun–Oct Rossland Mountain Market, Every Thursday, 3-6 pm rosslandmountainmarket.com Jun 21–Jul 1 Celebrate Canada Events rosslandmuseum.ca Jun 22 Red Teeth Wine Festival redresort.com
Jul 20 Broken Goat trail race 50k/25k/12k/1.7K pacetrailseries.com
Sept 14 Fly Wide Open redstoneresort.com
Aug 10–11 Columbia Basin Culture Tour rosslandmuseum.ca
Sept 16 Harry Pepper Men’s Senior Open redstoneresort.com
Aug 16 Contractors Tournament redstoneresort.com
Sept 27–29 Rossland Culture Days rosslandmuseum.ca
Aug 23 Rossland Museum Fundraiser redstoneresort.com
Sept 27–29 Rossland Acoustic Music Camp ramcamp.wordpress.com
TBD Ladies Club Championship redstoneresort.com
Sept 29 Ladies Club Tombstone redstoneresort.com
TBD Hill on Wheels Grand Fondo redresort.com
TBD Kootenay Adventure Rally redresort.com
Sept TBD Huck ’n Berries Bike Jam facebook.com/huckenberries
Oct 26 Hallocross Cyclocross bike race redresort.com
Sept 8 Golden City Grind 10-5-1K cross country race facebook.com/GoldenCityGrind Sept 6–8 Golden City Days facebook.com/Rossland-GoldenCity-Days
Nov 20–24 Teck Rossland Mountain Film Festival rosslandfilmfest.wordpress.com Dec 1 Rekindle the Spirit of Christmas tourismrossland.com
Jun 23 Eclectic Ladies Club Opener redstoneresort.com Jun 29–30 Redstone Mixed Open redstoneresort.com
May 16 6th Annual Garden Festival rosslandmountainmarket.com
Jun 30–Aug 25 Gold Fever Follies Tuesday through Saturday 3:00 & 7:30 pm goldfeverfollies.com
May 18 Opening 4 Person Scramble redstoneresort.com
Jul 1 Canada Day Hike Mt. Roberts
Sept 8 Men’s Club Championship redstoneresort.com
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Consider dropping in for a yoga class at Madhu. Engage your core in pilates or book a massage therapy session. Alternatively, sign up for some early morning butt blasting class at Better Life Fitness. Naturopathic services are available in town, as are a fullservice pharmacy and a natural health products store. If you’re looking to bounce back from a nagging injury, Infinity Physiotherapy has a terrific team, and if you need handson immediate medical attention, the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital is just down the hill in Trail.
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Better Life Fitness Celebrating 13 years in business! Award-winning fitness facility. Cardio machines, free weights, fitness classes, personal training and tanning. Clean and welcoming. Come see us at Better Life Fitness.
betterlifefitness.net blf@shaw.ca 2086 Washington St., Rossland 250.362.2348
The Natural Path Clinic
Madhu Wellness Collective A full yoga and meditation schedule with intimate class sizes. Community Wellness: Registered Clinicians and Therapeutic Practitioners Registered Massage Therapy, Registered Acupuncture, Clinical Counselling and Thai Yoga Massage Download: MindBody App, Book: madhucollective.com Unit 1, 2070 Washington St., Rossland 250.362.0021
Providing up-to-date Naturopathic medicine to the West Kootenays. Our goal is to empower and support every patient to have a robust and healthy life so they can live better, longer.
dramandachay.ca Suite 1, 1995 Columbia Ave., Rossland 250.362.5035
Infinity Physio and Massage Centre Come on up and visit our experienced physiotherapists and massage therapists who are well-versed in all things related to mountain adventure mishaps. Our services include: sports injury rehab, massage therapy, acupuncture, IMS, pilates instruction, bracing, vestibular rehab, myofascial manipulation and concussion rehab. Have fun out there! infinityphysio.ca info@infinityphysio.ca 1961 Georgia St., Rossland 250.362.7333 22
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RED Mountain Resort’s newest endeavor, Nowhere Special, is a brand new modern hostel a mere 2-minute walk to the chairlift. Purpose-built for today’s modern fuss-free traveler, this design-driven gem puts RED on the radar of young and young-at-heart adventurers who value community, connection, and careful curation above all. Beds start @ just $40 CAD/night, privates also available.
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O YOU LIKE TO PARTAKE of the skiing? Or perhaps you prefer to do the snow-surf?
RED Mountain Resort, like much of modern-day Rossland, has evolved in relation to its roots. Where ore buckets and tramlines once transported the gold-laden rock to rail cars below, today minivans and SUVs stuffed with gold-medal-eyed kids, grownups, dirt bags and octogenarians make their way to the chairlifts at RED. Why? Because they know what time it is – the clock strikes awesome all over RED Mountain. The New York Times voted RED their #8 Best Place in the World to Visit and USA Today listed us as one of the 10 Best Ski Towns in 2018. Sure, you can spend sleepless nights crunching numbers on mountain statistics, annual snowfall, skiable acres, blah blah blah, but that kind of algorithm crunching is for screen-tanned nerds! Red Mountain, and Granite, and Grey, and Kirkup are all impressive in their own rights, but taken in sum and dosed with a heaping helping of pow, and a mere sprinkling of people, makes the whole experience downright, down-home spiritual. You will be glad you came here, heart on your sleeve, banjo on your knee. Whatever you’re into for downhill sliding, our local resort has got you covered. High performance rentals? You bet. Terrain park? There is one, but it plays second fiddle to natural terrain. Take a look around! There are two fully serviced day lodges (Base and Paradise), and RED has the best après ski bar in Western Canada. (It’s called Rafters and it’s where you go to eat nachos amidst steaming base layers and sunburns).
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Big Red Cats operates up to five snowcats daily through the winter. Offering intermediate, advanced, expert and “uber expert” skill-level groupings, BRC is a fixture in the area and their return clientele raves about the experience. Speaking mostly in sound effects, the average guest bounces between pow and whoosh and braaaap as seamlessly as the turns they claim to have linked on their descent down a signature BRC zone. See bigredcatskiing.com. Or, are you more of a self-starter keen on earning your turns? Do you like the suffering up prior to the euphoric down? It’s true that
you can get yourself to the top of some pretty classy mountains in the Rossland Range, whether in the slackcountry off Red or through paths and channels less known. Locals are somewhat guarded when it comes to their stashes, but connecting with the right people and possessing the right mindset you can more than scratch the surface of what the Rossland Range has to offer. Come fully equipped, check your ego, get a map and find some friends. There’s a lot of terrain out here and it’s fully worthy of your respect and time. Care to move at a slower pace? Snowshoeing can get you where you need to be, with a maintained trail system and rental options available.
Red Mountain Academy We offer competitive alpine and freeski programs combined with a cutting-edge blended learning program for students grades 8 - 12. Check out redmountainacademy.com for more information.
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ROSSING THE ENTIRE country while on skis is a feat not yet accomplished. While training for this goal, though, or for the pure joy of recreating, Rossland has ample opportunities for cross-country skiers. Classic and skate-ski aficionados will be impressed with the groomed loops and network of trails at the Black Jack Ski Club, and the warming huts and equipment rental services available there. It boasts 40 kilometres of professionally groomed trails, a biathlon range, a doggy loop and 2.5 kms of lit trails.
Pick up a copy of the Nordic Map at outdoor shops in Rossland.
For folks seeking more of a wilderness experience, day-use cabins built and maintained by the Friends of the Rossland Range are peppered around the local mountains and are linked together by self-set tracks, with bush skis and light-touring setups the recommended mode of conveyance.
Black Jack Ski Club One of Canada’s premier cross-country facilities: 40km of classic and skate trails professionally groomed daily, including doggy and night loops, and three cozy cabins. Ski rentals and lessons. Four minutes north of Rossland.
skiblackjack.ca info@skiblackjack.ca 310 Campbell Rd., Rossland 250.362.7164
Black Jack Ski Club Rossland, BC
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ARLY MINERS WERE SOMEWHAT restricted in how they could spend their hard-earned dollars, most treating themselves to little more than a straight razor, a bar of soap and a flashy new pair of woolen britches. Present day Rossland, however, plays host to many excellent retailers and outfitters. Whether you’re in the market for a new duvet, a toque/beanie/knit cap, or a vintage, hand-beaded pair of earrings that even your fancy city friends will be envious of, Rossland’s retailers have you covered head to toe. Big-ticket items like skis, snowboards and bikes populate the dreams of longtime and freshly inducted locals alike, while base layers, mouthwash and custom tattoos are readily available on Rossland’s main drag. Need a humorous t-shirt to commemorate your visit? You betcha! Matching bathrobes to sashay around your ski-in and ski-out condo and/or the bar? Heck yeah, no judgments here! Original artwork, locally crafted ceramics, glasswork and designer clothing lines are available on and off Columbia Avenue, our small-town rebuttal of Rodeo Drive or Robson Street.
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BOUTIQUE SHOPPING Bear Country Kitchen A kitchen store for people who like to cook! You will find unique gifts mixed in with quality cookware and kitchen essentials. Bridal and Gift Registry available. Open 7 days.
bearcountrykitchen.ca 2070 Columbia Ave., Rossland 250.362.3355
Butch Boutry Ski Shop
Bear Country Kitchen Quality Kitchenware Since 1993 250.362.3355 Downtown Rossland www.bearcountrykitchen.ca
Since 1975. Skiing. Touring. Snowshoeing. Biggest ski wall in the Kootenays! ARMADA. ATOMIC. BLIZZARD. DPS. DYNASTAR. G3. LINE. ROSSIGNOL. SALOMON. VOLKL. BRANDED ARCTERYX DEALER. Great selection of ski clothing and accessories. Full service shop. Bootfitters on site. enzaandbutch@gmail.com 2080 Washington St., Rossland 250.362.9516
Mountain Nugget Chocolate – Ice Cream – Pastry. Hand-rolled truffles, single-batch chocolate bars, and an assortment of chocolate confections, pies and French pastries. Our skilled ice cream makers create every flavour with obsessive attention to detail. All of our products are created on-site, and in small batches, to ensure maximum freshness and quality. mountainnugget.com 1938 Columbia Ave., Rossland 250.362.3338
Powderhound Satisfy your thirst for adventure! Whether you love hiking and camping, climbing, backcountry skiing, alpine skiing or you’re an all-round outdoor enthusiast, our experienced and knowledgeable staff can help you get the gear you need quickly and with the right fit. powderhoundsports.com 2040 Columbia Ave., Rossland 250.362.5311 32
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Alpine Drugs Offering: Prescriptions, vitamins, sport braces, first aid supplies, fashion, greeting cards, giftware, stationary, health and beauty aids, cosmetics, lottery and more. Open Mon to Sat 9 am - 5:30 pm.
Curiosity Clothing & Gifts Here you will find the perfect piece to accent your wardrobe or the unique gift to fit the right occasion. We offer quality men’s and ladies’ fashions, leather boots, handmade soaps and accessories. Open 10 – 5:30 / Mon–Sat.
rossland@teamrx.net 2060 Columbia Ave., Rossland 250.362.5622
facebook.com/curiosityrossland 1990-B Columbia Ave., Rossland 778.457.1701
Delicious
Ferraro Foods
Clothing, footwear, toys, games, arts & crafts, jelly bellys, and baby items. Open Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm.
Quality and selection! Huge selection of groceries, many deli items made in-store daily, over 1,500 international foods, meats cut in-store by our butchers, great selection of seafood and cheeses, fresh, local and organic produce, fresh baked goods and more!
deliciousbaby.ca 2072 Columbia Ave., Rossland 250.362.7588
ferrarofoods.ca 2029 Columbia Ave., Rossland 250.362.5206
Gold Rush Bookstore
Laundry Dog Laundromat
Satisfy your thirst for DAVID's TEA while browsing an array of books from local and best-selling authors to books unique to the Kootenays. For budget-minded readers, we also have a gently-used discounted selection.
Clean Fresh Clothes Fast! Bright and clean, BC’s most beautiful laundromat has new front loading washers and energy efficient dryers. Change machine and laundry supplies on site. Free WiFi. Find us on Facebook and Google.
goldrushbookstore.com 2063 Washington St., Rossland 250.362.5454
laundrydoglaundromat@telus.net 1960 B Columbia Ave., Rossland 250.362.0060
Rossland Mountain Market Our year-round farmers’ market offers access to fresh, local foods and quality handcrafted artworks. We are the hotspot for shopping and culture and feature live music at every event! Join us and support local! Downtown on Queen St. in the summer, and at the Miners Hall in the winter. rosslandmountainmarket.com rosslandmountainmarket@gmail.com
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We don’t have a pair of golden arches, we’re more about balancing fats and starches, and the substantial menu selection across town reflects this approach to happy and healthy eating. Authentic Italian, tasty pub and casual dining, locally roasted espresso, Thai, sushi, Chinese and sit-down, take out, stand up, haute cuisine and oatmeal cookies, there’s a bevy of options and potion-like bevvies for whatever your tastes or dietary restrictions may require or desire. Vegan and vegetarian friendly dishes abound, as are gluten-free menu items. From the locally sourced food and craft cocktails of the Velvet, to spray cheese and bologna shared amongst friends, there’s something for everyone in town.
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DINING & NIGHTLIFE Benedict’s Steakhouse and Tunnel Pub
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Located moments from downtown Trail, Benedict's Steakhouse offers daily food and drink specials to complement our already great menu. Whether you’re looking for a casual, fine dining or familyfriendly experience, we've got you covered!
Après, cafe and bistro bar, located at the base of RED Mountain Resort.
benedictssteakhouse.ca 3 Schofield Hwy., Trail 250.368.3360
catpuccino.ca info@catpuccino.ca 4430 Red Mountain Rd., Rossland 778.457.1736
Alpine Grind Coffee House & Eatery Open 7 days a week! We serve fabulous locally roasted Oso Negro coffee and espresso drinks, as well as our own baking and breads, gluten-free baked goods, homemade soups, gourmet paninis on our house-made foccacia, organic greens, fruit smoothies, blended drinks, thin-crust Pizza Fridays and more. alpinegrindcoffee.com 2104 Columbia Ave., Rossland 250.362.2280
Cahoots Kitchen Cahoots Kitchen serves up delicious food throughout the winter and summer seasons. Look for us throughout Rossland for breakfast & dinner, or contact us to find out where we are! Catering also available!
spencer@thecahootskitchen.com 250.231.8594
The Flying Steamshovel The Flying Steamshovel Gastropub and Concert Venue offers 14 craft draught taps, handcrafted cocktails, and vegan and organic wine selections. Our kitchen takes pride in our house-made stocks, gravies, free range chicken and hand-made burgers. Showcasing Canadian and international talent onstage every week, any night is a great night to check out The Shovel. theflyingsteamshovel.com 2003 2nd Ave., Rossland 250.362.7323 36
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Gabriella’s Restaurants Ltd. In the Prestige Hotel, downtown Rossland: Breakfast Caffe, 7am Restaurant, 4pm Adult-Only Lounge, 4pm Book in advance to enjoy the famous TRIP AROUND ITALY, a six-course dinner vacation. info@gabriellaspasta.com 1919 Columbia Ave., Rossland 250.362.SKIS (7547)
It’s the food!
Misty Mountain Pizza Misty Mountain Pizza uses only the freshest quality ingredients. We offer winter delivery, pizza by the slice in store or pick up. See our website for our menu.
Idgie’s Idgie’s offers casual but elegant dining and has been one of Rossland’s favourites since 1999. Providing “good food and lots of it,” this award-winning restaurant also offers catering for off-site and private events.
idgiesrestaurant.com 1999 2nd Ave, Rossland 250.362.0078
Mook Thai Lounge @The Old Fire Hall What happens if you take something unique and add something special to it. You get a new type of lounge, somewhere you can enjoy the ambiance, a unique sound, and a taste experience which is best described as “West Coast Thai.”
mistymountainpizza.ca 1999 2nd Ave., Rossland 250.362.5266
mookthailounge.com 2115 Queen St., Rossland 250.362.0022
Redstone
Rossland Beer Company
Serving up classic pub food and fine dining fare from May to October. Enjoy dining in our historic cabin or on the expansive deck. Hosting special events, weddings, retirement parties and social clubs is Redstone's specialty.
Rossland Beer Company is all about fresh, tasty beer. Come visit our back-alley brewery for a refreshing glass, or a growler fill. We’ll show you how the locals do it. Big cheers from us to you!
redstoneresort.com 953 Redstone Dr., Rossland
rosslandbeer.com 1990F Columbia Ave., Rossland 250.362.2122
Seven Summits Coffee Company
The Velvet Restaurant & Lounge
Specialty coffee roaster with a public coffee bar. Dedicated to quality and focused on a contemporary coffee experience. Open 7 days.
Cozy up at The Velvet’s outdoor fire pit, or pull up a chair at the bar. The Velvet at The Josie serves up regionally inspired, Frenchinfluenced flavours to fuel your mountain adventure.
sevensummitscoffee.com 1807 Columbia Ave., Rossland 250.231.2760
thejosie.com 4306 Red Mountain Rd., Rossland 250.362.5155
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HOUGHT WE’D R UN OUT OF mining references? Nope! Where shift-working miners used to hot-sheet in bunk beds stacked three high, modern amenities and accommodations are light years beyond our old-time predecessors’ wildest dreams. No more slugging back whisky as a soporific in the hopes it might drown out one-eyed Jack’s incessant snoring. These days we have climate-controlled comfort at the foot of the mountain and in town. Spittoons and cigar-filled parlours were long ago exchanged for ritz-and-glitz lobbies, bucket showers replaced with champagne buckets, and hot tubs, bath tubs, AND showers available in many of the overnight suites. Family-friendly units are the norm, with games and theater rooms featured at many locations. Luxury boutique ski-in and ski-out accommodations are available at the newly minted The Josie Hotel, while options leaving
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more beer money in your jeans can be found at the Nowhere Special Hostel at RED Mountain, a two-minute walk to the chairlift, or the Mountain Shadow Hostel in town. The former and much loved Uplander Hotel lives on as The Prestige, and The Flying Steamshovel offers several rooms close to downtown. Licensed guesthouses and B&Bs augment the availability of charming, character-filled spaces, while many other vacation condominiums and motels are available for visiting out-of-towners. Peruse our substantial list of recommended accommodators and you will be pleasantly surprised with the range available. If you can’t be parted from Fido or Cujo, a good many local accommodators have pet-friendly options, and there are local businesses offering dogwalking or dog daycare service. If you’re towing an RV, tenting, or a Van-Lifer at heart, the Lion’s Campground is a great option, and you can always park overnight in the parking lots at RED Mountain Resort.
Mountain Resort Rossland
Experience the NEW Prestige Mountain Resort Our full-service resort nestled in the heart of Rossland’s walkable, historic downtown is steps away from unique shopping and nightlife experiences. Consider us for your next event or conference in our newly-renovated ballroom and restaurant spaces with the capacity to host up to 300 guests.
Dine at Gabriella’s Restaurant! Book ahead for her famous TRIP AROUND ITALY, a six course evening of enjoyment. At Gabriella’s, it’s the food! Photo courtesy of Dave Heath / Tourism Rossland
prestigehotelsandresorts.com • 1-250-362-7375 Kelowna • Vernon • Salmon Arm • Golden • Radium • Cranbrook Rossland • Nelson • Sooke • Smithers • Prince George • Prince Rupert
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Aladar’s Guesthouse Two-bedroom guest cabin, sleeps 4. Amenities include WiFi, TV, DVD, stereo, laundry. Very close to cross-country ski trails.
MountainTownProperties.ca stay@mountaintownproperties.ca 250.362.5556
Angela’s B&B and Guest House Welcome! Bienvenue! Solo or ski team… you fit right in. Four apartments with 1-3 bedrooms each and private entrances. Kitchens, BBQs, laundry, WiFi, hot tub. Near restaurants, trails, golf, Red Mountain. Excellent reviews: Tripadvisor.ca visitred.com 1520 Spokane St & 1882 Victoria Ave, Rossland 250.362.7790
Mountain Town Properties Mountain Town Properties is a boutique brokerage showcasing the finest real estate and rentals in the region. We’re licensed Real Estate and Rental Property Managers providing professional, personalized services to buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants alike. Short-term rentals, long-term rentals, buying or selling. MountainTownProperties.ca 2020 Washington St., Rossland 250.362.5556, 250.368.7166 40
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Welcome to the NEW Rossland Red Mt. Inn & Suites! Relax in true alpine style while cozied up in one of our newly renovated rooms. Free hot breakfast, free highspeed WiFi, new kitchen suites, awesome hot tub, free ski and board shuttle.
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(250) 362-7364 TOLL FREE : 1-800-663-0203 reservations@rosslandredmountaininn.com 1199 Hwy 3B Rossland, BC V0G 1Y0
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ACCOMMODATIONS The Flying Steamshovel
The Josie
Only five minutes to RED Mountain Resort, The Flying Steamshovel offers an authentic experience for the mountain traveler. Stay in one of our seven freshly renovated rooms, conveniently located above the best gastropub and taphouse in town.
The Josie offers 106 boutique guest rooms and suites, a luxury spa, ski valet and activity concierge services along with on-site dining at The Velvet Restaurant & Lounge. Located slopeside at RED Mountain Resort.
theflyingsteamshovel.com 2003 2nd Ave., Rossland 250.362.7323
thejosie.com 4306 Red Mountain Rd., Rossland 250.362.5155
KC Loft
Lakevold Lodge
The KC Loft is a modern and convenient retreat for two. The 500-sq-ft open-concept design features private entry, 10-ft ceilings, queen bed, full kitchen, laundry, full bathroom and garage parking.
Lakevold Lodge borders the fabulous Redstone Golf Course and is minutes from RED Mountain Ski Resort. Free cable and internet, full kitchen including dishwasher, pub-style dining table, private patio with BBQ, off-street parking, pet friendly.
kcloftrossland.com 2615A Railway St., Rossland 250.362.7362
lakevoldlodge.com, llakevold@gmail.com 946 Redstone Dr., Rossland 250.231.2876
Mountain Shadow Hostel
Nowhere Special Hostel
Dorm and private rooms for up to 40 guests, located in downtown Rossland. Amenities include kitchens, dining areas, cable TV/DVD, laundry, pool table, games room, deck and BBQ. “IT’S THE PLACE TO BE!”
The quintessential modern hostel, suitable for travelers of all ages who value community, connection, and careful curation above all. Located a mere two-minute walk from the chairlift, this hostel provides a number floorplans including privates.
mshostel.com 2125 Columbia Ave., Rossland 250.362.7160
nowherespecialhostel.com info@nowherespecialhostel.com 1.877.969.7669, 250.362.7000
Prestige Mountain Resort Rossland
Ram’s Head Inn
Full-service downtown resort with standard and specialty suites. Relax in our hot tub or sauna, play in the arcade, or dine in the newly renovated restaurant, lounge or on the patio. Five minutes from RED Resort.
Lodge at the base of RED Mountain Resort, features 14 rooms plus a six-person condo. Free breakfast, WiFi, hot tub, sauna, fire pit, game room, ski storage and pet friendly. Stay five nights and get the sixth free.
prestigehotelsandresorts.com 1919 Columbia Ave., Rossland 250.362.7375
ramsheadinn.ca 4465 Red Mountain Rd., Rossland 250.362.9577
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Rossland Red Mt. Inn & Suites
Red Barn Lodge Two-room B&B and pet-friendly three-room guesthouse. Short walk to downtown. Free WiFi. Direct access to trails and summertime outdoor pool.
Relax in true alpine style while cozied up in one of our newly renovated rooms. Free hot breakfast, free highspeed WiFi, new kitchen suites, awesome hot tub, free ski and board shuttle.
redbarnlodge.com 1107 Black Bear Dr., Rossland 250.362.2270
rosslandredmountaininn.com 1199 Hwy 3B, Rossland 250.362.7364, 800.663.0203
RED Mountain Resort Lodging
Red Mountain Village
With modern Slalom Creek condos (plus private hot tubs!) a snowball’s throw from the lift, staying at RED makes you wanna move here. Whether your priority is First Chair or Last Call, we’ve got a bed with your name on it.
SKI IN to your private cabin, luxury condo or large vacation home at Red Mountain Village. Spectacular views, walking and cross-country ski trails close by. Private hot tubs and fully equipped kitchens. Contact us for room recommendations.
redreservations.com 4310 Red Mountain Rd., Rossland 1.877.969.SNOW | 1.250.362.5553
redmountainvillage.com 1007 Mountain View. Rd., Rossland 877.362.7668, 250.362.9000
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Rossland Inn Enjoy the warmth and charm of the Rossland Inn located near the downtown Rossland core. 1, 2, 3 or 4 bedroom, fully furnished and equipped apartments. Stay for one or several nights; singles, couples or families welcome.
rosslandinn.ca 2253 Washington St., Rossland 250.231.4468
Rossland Lions Community Campground Campground amenities include clean washrooms, hot showers, gazebo with power, light and sink, full service sites, tenting sites, mountain bike trail, online booking, WiFi, sani-dump. All this and walking distance to downtown Rossland. rosslandlionscampground.com 932 Blackbear Dr., Rossland 250.551.4751
Rossland Motel
Sweet Dreams Heritage Inn
An 11-room motel located on the edge of town. Amenities include an outdoor hot tub, free WiFi, new beds, full kitchen suites, boot dryers, ski lockers, wax room, coin laundry and BBQ’s.
Take a step back in time and enjoy the casual elegance of Sweet Dreams. Conveniently located 3 blocks from downtown, our rooms offer one queen bed, private ensuite bathroom, cable T.V., wireless internet and mini fridge.
stayandplayrossland.com 901 Paterson Hwy, Rossland 250.412.3570, 1.877.362.7218
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Whether you’re looking for an opportunity to invest, information on relocating your family or business, or area information such as schools and hospital service, the City of Rossland and other agencies within city limits and nearby are terrific resources. Or, talk to one of many employees of the tech firms, or one of the nomadic entrepreneurs that have decided to make Rossland their home! With fiber in the ground and heads in the clouds, Rossland is an idyllic and ideal locale to turn your remote-working dreams into a reality. Speaking to locals, too, comes highly recommended! Whether you want things sugar coated or prefer to take things with a grain of salt, Rosslanders love to dish the goods on what makes their home so darn great. Many will happily take time out of their day to tell it like it is, some even on a powder day. Or at least on the chairlift.
Mary Amantea Specializing in Rossland and Red Mountain real estate. Honest, nopressure sales. Fourth-generation resident who knows the area well. To sign up for the auto-notification system for new listings, contact me at mamantea@telus.net.
century21.ca/mary.amantea 250.521.0525
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F YOU’RE SICK OF THE BIG-CITY hustle and dehumanizing anonymity of urban life, or if you just want to shift gears and change your pace to Kootenay time, Rossland has an array of real estate agencies and realtors along with an active Trail and District Chamber of Commerce membership.
Mountain Town Properties A boutique brokerage featuring some of the finest real estate and rental properties in the Kootenays. Our Agents are licensed Real Estate and Property Managers who are committed to providing superior service for all your real estate needs. MountainTownProperties.ca 2020 Washington St., Rossland 250.362.5556, 250.368.7166
Marie-Claude Germain / Fair Realty Rossland Marie-Claude is a local realtor since 1992 who is passionate about sharing and selling the Rossland lifestyle. If you are thinking of buying or selling, let me share my local knowledge and experience with you! mcgermainrealty.ca mcgermain@shaw.ca Downtown location next to Subway 250.512.1153
DJM Contracting Ltd. DJM Contracting Ltd. has been serving the local commercial and residential contracting needs for the Kootenays since 2011. Our business reputation has been built on trust and high-quality craftsmanship throughout the years. Our talented staff help keep your project on time and on budget. djmcontracting.com info@djmcontracting.com 2096 2nd Ave., Rossland 250.362.2151 48
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HE ROSSLAND AREA IS ARRANGED in such a way that local communities aren’t rivals, they’re terrific neighbours. From sharing infrastructure to planning for the future, Rossland, Warfield, Trail, Montrose and Fruitvale are friendly, hospitable regional partners who work together to achieve area goals for all of their residents. Visitors, too, benefit from the shared resources whether they come in the form of trails, playing fields, health services or spectator events. A Trail Smoke Eaters hockey game is a must see in season, as is their summertime weekly market. Further afield, Castlegar is a regional transportation hub, while Nelson is a delightful arts-oriented community on Kootenay Lake. Head north to Ainsworth Hot Springs and Kaslo, where a great driving loop to New Denver and the ghost town of Sandon will bring guests south through the legendary Slocan Valley.
DOUKHOBOR MUSEUM
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Christina Lake is a great destination in summer, and the budding agritourism scene in Grand Forks is growing. Both Trail and Castlegar operate airports that can accommodate interprovincial flights, while Spokane, Washington, is the closest large airport to Rossland. Shuttle services and rental cars are available at, or close to, all three airports.
Trail Beer Refinery Trail Beer Refinery serves fantastic food along with great, local, craft beer made from our brewery.
trailbeerrefinery.ca 1299 Bay Avenue, Trail. 778.456.2827
Tourism Trail, B.C. We’ve revisited. You should, too! The Trail Museum & Archives in the Trail Riverfront Centre, the Columbia River Skywalk, and the selection of downtown shops will reacquaint you with our unique charm. We also invite you to explore our local theatres and eateries, hiking and biking trails, and our renowned parks and recreational facilities. www.tourismtrailbc.ca TRAIL VISITOR CENTRE 1505 Bay Ave., Trail (in the Trail Riverfront Centre) 250.364.0821
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N CLOSING, ROSSLAND HAS SHIFTED from being a molten mountain of gold and granite into a bustling boomtown founded on the backs of hard-working, hardplaying folks whose commitment to life in the outdoors, arts and culture are only surpassed by their commitments to one another. Rossland is an honest-to-goodness real community where people look out for one another, where we look after our dogs, cats, and children, where the bears have rights and our respect, where traffic jams are replaced by huckleberry jams, and our senior citizens are as cherished as our junior residents. Rossland is not only a terrific place to visit, it is a great place to call home for however long or short your stay. We want you to
feel welcomed – to be our guest, yes, but to also feel a part of the community for the duration of your time here. We won’t try to pry you away from the corporate ladder or the constant rush to keep up with the Joneses, but if you’ve been jonesing for a genuine, quality experience, we can’t promise you won’t come around to a Rossland way of thinking all on your own. Many of us have fallen in love here, whether that be with the surroundings, the so-called vibe, or a like-minded person we’ve been lucky enough to find. For our part, we hope you fall in love with our little mountain kingdom too, and that the memories you make here will serve you a lifetime.
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