Cultural Activities

The town of Rossland is a vibrant hub of cultural activity. A variety of tradespersons, athletes and artists make Rossland their home and in turn, imbibe the town with a rich stew of craftsmanship, talent, arts and plain old fun. Find out what living in a mountain town is all about!

Rossland Mountain Film Festival

Date: November 15th-18th, 2007
"The Biggest Little Film Fest in Canada" AKA: The Rossland Mountain Film Festival is a four-day event that takes place in Canada's Alpine City - Rossland BC. The focus of the event is on local talent. Filmmakers, artists and new media workers showcase their creations to a Kootenay regional audience. This year features Warren Miller's Higher Ground. For full film lineup and details, visit www.rosslandfilmfest.com

Rossland Winter Carnival

Date: January 25th-27th, 2008
Since 1898, the city of Rossland has been presenting the Winter Carnival, a fantastic festival of recreation and entertainment in a quaint alpine city. This three day event during the last weekend in January features activities during both the day- and nighttime. The event begins with a parade downtown, a fireworks show, and the skiers' Torchlight Parade down Red Mountain. For daytime activities, the Winter Carnival has creative races with bobsleds, snowmobiles, GTs, skis, snowshoes, mountain bikes, golf clubs, and running shoes. Visitors to the carnival may also participate in a wine tasting festival, curling, pie eating contests, ice hockey, kids' scavenger hunt, a teen dance, and more. Nighttime activities take place at the town Saloon, where Rossland's own Boomtown Garter Girls put on a show. The Saloon also hosts gambling with play money that may be spent at an auction.