GOLD MINING
ROSSLAND'S ROOTS - ALWAYS ABOUT GOLD
The richness (both quality and quantity) of the gold-bearing ore of Red Mountain attracted American, British and Canadian interest and investment from 1890 and on. Companies were formed to provide the necessary capital to fully develop the mines.
BY 1896 Rossland was known internationally as The Golden City. Confidence was established in a sustainable future for Rossland mines. There was active trading, buying and selling of claims and company shares. Experienced mine managers were in place. Money was being spent on machinery, equipment and worker wages. There were close to one thousand workers in the mines. Rossland was thriving!
The boomtown era of Rossland begins, in population, construction and business.
Gold value was fixed at $20.50 per ounce throughout Rossland's Gold Mining Era (1890-1929).
Red Mountain has 80 miles of tunnels and drifts on 22 levels.
First discovered by two prospectors from the nearby Dewdney Trail, the Le Roi mine was the claim that started the gold rush in Rossland in 1890.
Rossland is proud of its history, preserving the historic buildings in downtown and outlying area mining sites. Many of the building are distinguished with displays of historical plaques, many referencing the original business that was first established.
Rossland is also a ski town, with Red Mountain and the Powder Highway that features a circuit link with eight mountain resorts covering 677 kilometres (420 miles).