Rossland is located at the junction of Highway 3B and Highway 22, and along the Mountains & Vineyards Circle Route.
Exploring Rossland and the surrounding area by vehicle is the most convenient way to get around. The high elevation brings a substantial amount of snowfall during the winter and there are no flat sections, except along Columbia Avenue (Rossland's main street). Highway 22, which leads up to Rossland, is well-developed and maintained, however, snow tires are required on vehicles during the winter season. As the city is built on a mountain (or rather on a side of an ancient volcano), it's not unusual to pass residents using their snow racers (a toboggan with steering wheel and skis) to get around.
Car rentals are available at the Spokane, Kelowna and the Castlegar airports. Car rentals from Trail are available in town, but not at their airport.
Air Travel
Rossland is served by five airports, including the Canadian Rockies International Airport near Cranbrook (3.5 hour drive), Kelowna International Airport (3.5 hour drive), Trail Regional Airport (15-minute drive), West Kootenay Regional Airport in Castlegar (30-minute drive) as well as Spokane International Airport in Washington (2.5 hour drive).
There are daily flights from Vancouver and Calgary (via Air Canada Jazz) into West Kootenay Regional Airport, and Pacific Coastal Airlines flies from Vancouver to Trail.
Air Canada, WestJet and Horizon Air fly to Kelowna's airport. Alaska Airlines, Delta, Frontier, Horizon Air, Northwest, Southwest, United and US Airways fly to the Spokane Airport.
Bus and Public Transportation
A Trail city bus (Kootenay Boundary Transit System) provides regular access to and from Rossland, but on a very limited route. There are no shuttles, rental cars or taxis available within Rossland. The closest taxi and car rental services are available in Trail, 10km/6mi away.
Greyhound buses service Trail on a regular basis. A taxi or city bus can be taken from Trail to Rossland.
Getting Around Downtown
Stores and boutiques are located close together, making shopping an easy stroll around town. There is also an extensive trail system in place within the city, offering convenient access to walking, hiking and biking trails.
For maps and information on the area's sights, activities, events and things to do, drop in at the Rossland Visitor Centre.
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