Community Resources
The Heartbeat of Our City
Rosslanders are a health conscious bunch who enjoy taking care of their well-being. We have beautiful mountain air, and plenty of natural beauty to enjoy, as well as services and facilities to keep us feeling our best. Below are other resources available to the community keeping in the spirit of health and wellness.
Visiting Rossland?
Rossland welcomes vacationers and stay-cationers! Whether you’re visiting or just want to know what is going on – get the Information you need below.
Visitor Information
Health & Emergency Services
For any emergency, call 9-1-1. Learn more about nearby emergency services & amenities below.
Emergency Services
Transportation In & Around Rossland
There’s no point in planning a trip if you don’t know how to get here.
Transportation Info
Education, Child Care & Youth Resources
Investing in our youth: Rossland is home to great schools and resources for youth of all ages.
Education & Youth Resources
Rossland Seniors Centre
Rossland Branch No. 45 is located at 1916 First Avenue. The Seniors Centre Association, is a registered non-profit organization, that operates on an open-door policy. Membership is available for $10 per year. This contributes to 95% of the free perks available at the Centre. Some of the programs on offer include a quilters guild, an art program, computer programming and skills.
Seniors of BC
Rossland Seniors Centre Weekly Programming
| Monday | Arts Program & Quilter Guild |
| Tuesday | Computer Programming & AA Group |
| Wednesday | CPR Practice |
| Thursday | Stretching |
| Friday | Bridge |
Other Resources and Services
Rossland Food Bank
The Rossland Food Bank The Rossland Food Bank is a Canada Revenue Agency Registered Charity which has operated for over 20 years in the City of Rossland. We are a small, dedicated group whose goal and focus are to help our citizens who are in need, relying solely on the generosity of our community, as well as larger companies who regularly send donations. Confidentiality is assured for everyone who uses the food bank and we issue tax deductible receipts for every donation of $25.00 or over.
Rossland Food Bank
Rossland Library
The Rossland Public Library is located at 2180 Columbia Avenue. The library houses books, videos, books on tape, CD’s, and magazines. It also offers computer terminal for word processing, internet and email as well as wireless Internet services for laptop users. There are a variety of reading programs throughout the year including weekly offerings such as Books and Babies, Lego Days and Books for Seniors. Please see the Rossland Library website for more information and hours of operation.
Rossland Library
Community Organizations
Rossland is a fun community that knows how to have fun. If you’d like to get involved with one of our many volunteer/community organizations, please contact the group directly. If your organization is missing from the list please contact us and we will be happy to help you.
Community Organizations
Trail FAIR Society (Family and Individual Resource Society)
Providing free, confidential services in the Greater Trail area. Working with families for a strong community. Services available range from Family resources, Counselling, Crisis & Legal Assistance and other community services.
FAIR Society
Rossland REAL Food
Rossland REAL Food seeks to encourage the growing of food and the strengthening of local food systems in the community. We do this through a variety of initiatives including: Hosting gardening and other food related workshops The Rossland Community Garden, The Rossland Mountain Market, Edible Garden Tours, Harvest Rescue. Working with the local government to help educate the community about food security issues. By joining the Rossland REAL Food email list you will receive updates on local food initiatives and projects. The coordinators and organizers for Rossland REAL Food are volunteers. If you are interested in helping out with any of the above initiatives, our organizing group would welcome your energy and ideas. Go to their Facebook Page for further details.
Rossland REAL Food
