Rossland, British Columbia
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| City of Rossland | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  British Columbia |
| Region | Kootenays |
| Regional district | Kootenay Boundary |
| Incorporated | 1897 |
| Government | |
| - Governing body | Rossland City Council |
| - Mayor | Gord Smith |
| Area | |
| - Total | 49.2 km² (19 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,023 m (3,356 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
| - Total | 3,278 |
| Time zone | PST (UTC-8) |
| Highways | 3B 22 |
| Waterways | Columbia River nearby |
| Website: City of Rossland | |
Rossland is a mountain city in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia. Tucked high in the Monashee Mountains, Rossland is at an elevation of 1023 metres (3410 feet).
The city had a population of 3,278 in the Canada 2006 Census — but in 1897, as a result of a gold rush, Rossland for a time was British Columbia's largest city[1]. A number of historic buildings survive from this time.
Rossland promotes itself as 'Canada's Mountain Bike Capital' and an extensive trail system radiates from the outskirts of the town. Also nearby is Red Mountain Resort, rated as one of the best in the world for skiing and snowboarding. Locals refer to the town itself as "RossVegas" and the high valley in which is situated as "The Mountain Kingdom".
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[edit] Toponym
The origin of the toponym "Rossland" comes from the name of a miner, "Ross Thompson", who located a claim in 1890[2].
[edit] Media
Rossland is home to CHLI-FM, Rossland Community Radio, an internet-based community radio station which is currently applying for a low-power FM license with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC).
[edit] Notables
- Nancy Greene, downhill skier
- George Grey, cross-country skier.
- Kerrin Lee-Gartner, downhill skier.
[edit] External links
[edit] References
- ^ History of Rossland on the official website of Rossland
- ^ Reference on toponym "Rossland" in the official database of the Integrated Land Management Bureau in British Columbia
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