Where to Stay During the Rossland Winter Carnival

There’s nothing quite like staying right on the hill when it comes to a ski vacation. As the first ski-in/ski-out boutique hotel to be built in Canada in over a decade, The Josie gives skiers first crack at the morning’s fresh snow. And as the newest RED Mountain ski hotel you can be assured of fresh facilities, attitudes and outlook. If you’re looking for a boutique hotel close to Rossland Winter Carnival, try something new; try The Josie.

What is the Rossland Winter Carnival

Created in 1898 by transplanted Norwegian gold miner, Olaus Jeldness, Rossland Winter Carnival is Canada’s longest running winter festival. Jeldness, now recognized as the “Father of Competitive Skiing in Canada,” organized tree clearing operations on the local mountain to create the first downhill ski runs which formed the foundations of the competitive side of the carnival. He was the winner of both the Canadian Championship Ski Jumping contest and the Canadian Champion Ski Race at the inaugural event. During the 2013 edition of the carnival, a larger-than-life bronze statue of Jeldness was erected in downtown Rossland to commemorate his contributions to both the town and the sport of skiing.

Things to do at the Rossland Winter Carnival

Ever since it began, Rossland Winter Carnival has brought the town, its surrounding communities and its visitors together with food, activities and competitions. Traditional events such as the pancake breakfast, the parade and the variety show have been going on for as long as anyone can remember. Newer traditions such as the Sonny Samuelson Bobsled Race, the John Heintz Relay Race and the Powder Pounder Snow Volleyball Tournament have become much anticipated, incredibly well attended events. There’s activities for people of all ages with Family Fun Nights, Learn To Luge lessons, free night skiing and skating and live music throughout the weekend. The Rossland Winter Carnival is less about finding things to do and more about finding the time to do everything.

Where to eat at the Rossland Winter Carnival

Food plays an important role in any festival and the Rossland Winter Carnival is no exception. Annual traditions such as the Firefighters Pancake Breakfast, the Farmer’s Market and the downtown beer gardens, wine festival and food fair ensure attendees are well fed and watered. Local restaurants get in on the action by offering special menus and themes to go along with the festivities. In fact, one of the newest eateries in town named itself after the carnival creator’s most lucrative gold mine, the Velvet. The Velvet Restaurant and Lounge is located at the newly opened RED Mountain slopeside hotel, The Josie. If you’re looking for places to stay near Rossland Winter Carnival, nights at the newest of Rossland BC hotels will give you easy access to great food, the ski hill and the carnival itself.