| Welcome to the Official Rossland Winter Carnival site!
Rossland Winter Carnival is Canada's longest running winter carnival, 2012 marks the 115th year of celebration!
Winter Carnival has been the highlight of winter in Rossland for over a century. Olaus Jeldness pioneered the Carnival and kept it successful for many years. Olaus was also a grandfather of skiing in Rossland. For years the magic of the Jeldness name evoked “memorable stories of early ski events among the ski fraternity in the province.” Largely as a result of his efforts, the “Royal Sport of Skiing” was firmly established in the Canadian West. Olaus is still honoured every year at Carnival, and this year we are pleased to welcome Olaus' great grandaughter, and her family to spend the Carnival weekend with us.
The Carnival takes place the last weekend in January - 27th to 29th 2012. We are excited to introduce some new events this year alongside our old favourites, such as the bobsled race, John Heintz relay, and Kids Carnival. Also happening in town Carnival weekend is the Blizzard Music Festival it is a weekend you don't want to miss! Come join us in celebrating Rossland tradition and pay homage to winter mountain culture, we look forward to seeing you there!
Click here for a printable version of the 2012 Schedule!
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For more information on planning your vacation to Rossland including accommodations, and things to do please visit www.tourismrossland.com