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OVERVIEW
Visit the cozy mountain town of Rossland, known for it's world class skiing in the winter and biking in the summer. Labelled the mountain biking capital of Canada, Rossland offers amazing biking and hiking trails and easy access to RED Mountain Resort.
Top things to do
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Enjoy classic winter activities
Ski or snowboard on the southernmost tip of BC's Powder Highway at your choice of eight different hills, including: RED Mountain Resort, Whitewater Ski Resort, Fernie Alpine Resort, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort and more.
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Explore trails
Bike or hike along local trails like the Kootenay Columbia Loop and enjoy the incredible views of Rossland.
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Shop
Stroll down historic Columbia Avenue and enjoy unique boutique experiences.
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Taste local beer
Try local beer at the Rossland Brewing Company and get a taste Rossland's wide variety of sustainable restaurants.
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Stroll downtown
Explore colourful downtown Rossland and see beautiful sculptures and galleries scattered across town.
Nearby cities
Osoyoos
Surrounded by an endangered desert ecosystem, Osoyoos is a vibrant, picturesque town with rich Indigenous culture and an abundance of vineyards with world-class wines.
Penticton
Drive to the centre of the famous Okanagan wine region to visit Penticton, a four-season recreational hub for water activities, tasty food and wine, plus head to Apex Mountain Resort for all your winter fun. You can enjoy an enchanting blend of small-town atmosphere and urban amenities, while surrounded by a backdrop of breathtaking lake and mountain vistas.
Cranbrook
Escape to the Kootenay Rockies in the southeast corner of BC, next to the Alberta border to discover vibrantly coloured lakes and awe-inspiring mountain ranges. Home to four of BC’s seven national parks and four mountain ranges, the area is the perfect place for an outdoor adventure of mountain biking, hiking or skiing. The area’s abundance of lakes and hot springs also make for a relaxing getaway.
Kelowna
Take a road trip along the scenic Coquihalla Highway to the heart of wine country in the Okanagan Valley to visit Kelowna, known for its sunny climate, golf, wine and orchards. Okanagan Lake is the perfect place to fish, water-ski, canoe, jet-ski, paraglide, or hire a speedboat in the summer, and Big White Ski Resort is the perfect place for all your winter fun.
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