Rossland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Rossland featuring a city and heritage elements
Rossland featuring outdoor art
Rossland which includes heritage elements
Rossland which includes 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 meters), 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-kilometer) 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 colorful 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 centimeters) 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.

The Josie Hotel, Autograph Collection
The Josie Hotel, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
4306 Red Mountain Road, Rossland, BC
The price is ₹10,039 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
₹10,039
₹13,100 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Rossland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (406 reviews)
"First time visit to Red Mountain. Beautiful! Team Summer on Red Mountain all the way! Biking, hiking and wildflowers. Can see would be a great place to visit/ski in Winter for all you Team Winter people. Haha. Everything top notch! Lots of improvement changes happening this hill and the staff at ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

The Josie Hotel, Autograph Collection
Prestige Mountain Resort Rossland
Prestige Mountain Resort Rossland
4 out of 5
1919 Columbia Avenue, Rossland, BC
The price is ₹11,449 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
₹11,449
₹13,281 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star ski hotel in Rossland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (438 reviews)
"Easy to find. Walkable to restaurants and shops."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Prestige Mountain Resort Rossland
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 ₹7,362 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
₹7,362
₹8,540 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rossland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (337 reviews)
"Close access to town and trails. Breakfast was meh, but it was nice having a complementary one. Found a town access trail that was a direct shot to the flying steam shovel. Overall, would likely book there again."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Rossland Red Mountain
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Crescent
The Crescent
4 out of 5
4300 Red Mountain Rd, Rossland, BC
Stay at this 4-star ski aparthotel in Rossland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free ski shuttle. Popular attractions Red Mountain Resort and Big Red Cats ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
Comfy apart-hotel
"Lots of storage, nice kitchen with fair sized appliances including dishwasher and clothes w/d. Wallbed was comfortable with good pillows. Some basic sundries like coffee, tea s&p and almost all the cooking items needed. Key pad entrance and bonus underground parking. Highly recommended."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

The Crescent
Red Mountain Village Condos
Red Mountain Village Condos
4 out of 5
1007 Mountainview Road, Rossland, BC
Stay at this 4-star ski aparthotel in Rossland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fireplace in reception. Popular attractions Red Mountain Resort and Big ...
Clean and quiet place
"We had a great experience on Red Mountain. The staff was very welcoming when we arrived. The room is of great quality and very clean and new. It is a short drive from Rossland and Trail so we were able to explore both towns with ease. The room is not air conditioned but in the summer, it cools off ..."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2016

Red Mountain Village Condos
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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