Rossland | |
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The Corporation of the City of Rossland | |
Nickname: The Golden City[1] | |
Location of Rossland in British Columbia | |
Coordinates: 49°04′43″N 117°47′57″W / 49.07861°N 117.79917°W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | British Columbia |
Region | West Kootenay |
Regional district | Kootenay Boundary |
Incorporated | 1897 |
Government | |
• Type | Elected city council |
• Governing body | Rossland City Council |
• Mayor | Andy Morel |
Area | |
• Total | 59.79 km2 (23.09 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,023 m (3,356 ft) |
Population (2016) | |
• Total | 5,798 |
• Density | 62.4/km2 (162/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
Postal code | V0G 1Y0 |
Area codes | 250, 778, 236, 672 |
Highways | Highway 3B Highway 22 |
Website | rossland |
Rossland is in the West Kootenay region of south central British Columbia. High in the Monashee Mountains, the city lies immediately east of the intersections of BC highways 3B and 22.[3] The facilities provide a winter base for the nearby multi-peak ski hills of the Red Mountain Resort. In the non-winter months Rossland is frequented by mountain bikers, with golf and fishing options nearby as well.[4][5]