 Rossland
Canada's Alpine City
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.
 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
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