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Mountain Biking Hundreds of kilometres of trails of all abilities, surround Rossland, including some incredible downhill rides. - read what "Explore" magazine said in 1996, and the trails still seem the same, plus we now have the "7 Summits Ride", which was named an "Epic Ride" by National Geographic Adventure. "Devine Ride" Mountain Biking Camps are back- all-women and mixed group coaching camps - stay with us, and ride with ex world champion Cindy Devine Revolution bike shop and Adrenaline Adventures offer regular shuttles as well, almost every day of the week - check their website for details.. Check out the maps on www.rosslandtrails.ca - the official trails society website, for hiking and mountain biking maps. Download “Drop In” Episode 4 - mountain biking show filmed in Rossland!
Golfing Stay with us for two nights or more and we'll put a special package together for you including green fees at Redstone , Birchbank, and/orChristina Lake Golf Club. Lots of choice, and reasonably priced, all within an hour's drive: Redstone - Rossland. (Paula can also package some real estate up for you as well!) Birchbank - RTCC - between Trail and Castlegar Granite Pointe (Nelson) Christina Lake Golf Club - On the Kettle River, Christina Lake take 395 towards the boarder. Castlegar Golf Club Champion Lakes Golf Course Balfour Golf Course Hiking Try hiking the Summit Trail down the ridgeline of the Rossland Range, or check out the Dewdney or Old Glory trails. Walk the trail all the way around Nancy Greene Lake, try out the Tarzan Swing, and picnic on the beach. Take the Centennial Trail into town for lunch, or try any of the local mountain biking trails, most of which provide beautiful views. The trout are only 20 minutes away! My dad only
went out once this year, and came back with 6 walleye - lots of
trout out there too. The Columbia River and Arrow Lake are both
a good bet. Rossland Golden City Days 2nd weekend of September. Includes mountain bike races, running races, parade, live music, and all sorts of activities. Great family activities, jumping castle, slide, and dance! Pubs and Restaurants My favourites: Strawberry daquiri on a sunny patio:Gypsy on the Green (The Rossland Golf Course Clubhouse) Wings & pub food: the Rock Cut Pub, half mile walk or Warren will pick you up in his limo! Restaurant section with kid's menu and crayons as well Cappuccino, nice atmosphere, great baking and soup & salad The Alpine Grind Cafe Muffins and meeting locals: Clansey's Cafe Coffee & bookstore: Cafe Books Breakfast with the kids: Sunshine Cafe (they have toys!) Friendly service, best kids menu, fantastic adult meals too: Idgie's Restaurante Steamshovel pub for great food and fun, where most of the locals hang out Drift Ikazaya for Japanese food and various drinks Don’t miss the Powderhound, Revolution, and Ross Vegas for your biking and outdoor adventure needs and wants, plus a variety of other specialty shops. Swimming Swim in Rossland’s outdoor community pool, play at the huge outdoor waterslides at the Warfield Pool (<10min) or the indoor Trail Aquatic Centre (15min). Or join the rest of town on hot summer days for a picnic at Nancy Greene Lake. Museums The Gold Mine museum and the art gallery are both worth a look, or visit some of the studios of fantastic local artists Car rental We can arrange on-site car rental through www.rentawreck.ca – cars and vans daily, weekly, monthly Get married!! Rossland is a lovely town for a wedding, with lots of activities before and after, and several restaurants and caterers for the reception (we'd recommend Gypsy on the Green or Gypsy@Red). Yes, same sex couples and non-residents can be legally married in BC! Need help or advice? Call us, we got married on the top of a mountain ourselves! |
Contact us: Kieren Gaul and Paula Skinner-Gaul Phone/fax: (250) 362-2271 |