Suggestions for July 1 - Canada Day
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Suggestions for July 1 - Canada Day

The ongoing confirmation of unmarked burial sites of children’s remains at the sites of former residential schools in British Columbia and across Canada has prompted a national pause to reflect, learn more about, and support Indigenous communities across the country. The road to reconciliation is long, and there is so much work to be done, and therefore, Museum staff have agreed that it's more appropriate this year to create respectful space instead of filling the sky with celebratory fireworks.

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We Are OPEN!
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We Are OPEN!

As of June 3rd, 2020, the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre has reopened to the general public.

Important Notes:

  • If you are feeling ill, do not enter the museum

  • Follow specific guidance posted throughout the facility for restrictions in the visitors centre, gift shop, washrooms, etc.

  • Limit of 40 people in the museum

  • Maintain physical distancing 2 metres/6 feet

  • Sanitize hands upon entry & when you leave

  • In case of contact tracing needs, a name & phone number will be required for each party/person

  • Masks are required for indoor access

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BC Heritage Week Scavenger Hunt
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BC Heritage Week Scavenger Hunt

BC Heritage Week is coming up very soon, and the theme this year is “Where do you find heritage?” To celebrate, we’ve prepared a Heritage Week Scavenger Hunt and will share a new hint each day until BC Heritage Week begins - then #ExploreRossland between February 15th-20th to find all fifteen of the heritage sites.

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Rossland Streamkeepers Display

The Rossland Steamkeepers have collaborated with the City of Trail and BCWF to deliver information about a proposed project to decommission dams at Cambridge Reservoir and Violin Lake. A 3D model of the Cambridge-Violin water storage area will serve as an outreach tool to inform the public of this proposed project and gather feedback. The model is on display at the Rossland Museum until Feb 4 2021.

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Community Stories - Virtual Museum of Canada
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Community Stories - Virtual Museum of Canada

We are pleased to announce an exciting new bilingual exhibit that will be developed with an investment by the Virtual Museum of Canada (VMC). The topic we have selected is the story of the development of ski racing on Red Mountain from the 1890s to the 1980s! This exhibit will be part of the VMC’s ‘Community Stories’ collection and will be available online in 2021. We are excited to share this incredible history and showcase our community and achievements on a national platform.

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Geotechnical Drilling at the Rossland Museum
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Geotechnical Drilling at the Rossland Museum

About Teck Trail Operations

Teck Metals Ltd. Trail Operations represents one of the world’s largest fully integrated zinc and lead smelting and refining complexes. Trail’s metallurgical operations also produce a variety of precious and specialty metals, chemicals and fertilizer products.

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