Rossland

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Rossland featuring heritage elements
Rossland showing heritage elements
Rossland

This mountaintop city, with its charming downtown heritage area and golden past, is one of Canada’s highest cities and an excellent base for outdoor activities.

Ski on powder slopes, ride along legendary trails or simply enjoy the town’s sidewalk coffee scene. Rossland is one big outdoor playground.

Rossland sits at 3,410feet (1,023 metres), situated about halfway between Vancouver and Calgary and just north of the US border. Nestled in the crater of an ancient volcano between the Monashee and Selkirk Mountain ranges, the city forms the heart of the West Kootenays of British Columbia.

The original settlement was named by 1890s gold miner Ross Thompson. Enjoy the timeless atmosphere in The Flying Steamshovel, which lays claim to being one of the oldest pubs in British Columbia. The historic Rossland Court House is another reminder of those prosperous gold rush days.

Before you venture out in nature, browse the downtown Rossland Visitor Centre, Museum & Discovery Centre. Learn about Rossland's gold mining and skiing history, then visit its Geology Centre. Try your hand at gold panning and enjoy the picnic and kids’ play areas. Tour the museum's outdoor displays in summer.

During the warmer months, play alpine golf at Redstone, hike through alpine meadows full of wildflowers or speed things up on a bike. As the “Mountain Biking Capital of Canada,” Rossland has trails for all levels. Ride along old railway beds and miner’s wagon trails or, if you are game, take on the legendary Seven Summits Trail. This 22-mile (36-kilometre) single track takes you over dramatic ridges and through sub-alpine meadows and forests. You can even go “bikepacking,” taking a tent and food with you on a multi-day adventure.

After dropping its colourful fall foliage, Rossland transforms into a powdery winter wonderland. Enjoy cross-country skiing at Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club or snowshoe to the Strawberry Pass, where rustic day-use cabins are the perfect setting to rest your legs and have a picnic. On nearby Red Mountain, try Nordic skiing or snowboarding and sign up for snow-cat adventures. This multi-peak ski resort is blessed with snowfalls of 300 inches (760 centimetres) per year.

Rossland’s own climate is surprisingly gentle, with far less snow and about 2,000 hours of sunshine per year. Whether you come here to relax or for serious action during mountain-top challenges, Rossland is a comfortable base.

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Rossland Red Mountain

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Rossland Red Mountain

2.5 out of 5
1199 Hwy 3B, Rossland, BC
The price is €91 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
€91
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rossland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Rossland Red Mountain
Prestige Mountain Resort Rossland

Prestige Mountain Resort Rossland

4 out of 5
1919 Columbia Avenue, Rossland, BC
The price is €147 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
€147
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star ski hotel in Rossland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Prestige Mountain Resort Rossland
The Josie Hotel, Autograph Collection

The Josie Hotel, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
4306 Red Mountain Road, Rossland, BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €128 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
€128
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Rossland. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
The Josie Hotel, Autograph Collection
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3 level Townhouse with Private Hot Tub and Garage - close to ski hill.

3 level Townhouse with Private Hot Tub and Garage - close to ski hill.

Rossland
Stay at this vacation home in Rossland. Enjoy free WiFi, private hot tubs, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Red Mountain Resort and Big Red Cats are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
"Perfect to relax after a long day of events. All the required amenities to call home for a few days."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

3 level Townhouse with Private Hot Tub and Garage - close to ski hill.
Spacious Chalet at the Base of Red Mountain

Spacious Chalet at the Base of Red Mountain

Rossland
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Spacious Chalet at the Base of Red Mountain
Spectacular 4 BDRoom Creekside Condo at RED Mountain

Spectacular 4 BDRoom Creekside Condo at RED Mountain

Rossland
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Rossland. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Red Mountain Resort and Big ...
Spectacular 4 BDRoom Creekside Condo at RED Mountain
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