Rethinking the Ornamental Garden: Creating pollinator pathways and resilient flora retreats in your own back-yard Join us at 6 pm on Wednesday, April 24th for a conversation with landscape horticulturist Melanie Mercier about how we can rethink traditional ornamental gardens. April Speaker Series with Melanie Mercier Variable Click to RSVP Melanie will discuss efforts to counter the alarming trend of beneficial pollinator populations and native plant decline. We'll learn some easy steps to consciously optimize our gardening habits into ecologically-minded practices that serve to attract and s ..read more

Summer Day Camp registration is OPEN! We've got five exciting themes for NINE jam-packed weeks of fun this summer: Camp Create, Drama-Rama, Super Sleuths, Eco Adventurers, and Junior Shredders & Engineers. Each week will include plenty of outdoor adventure, STEAM learning, and community organization & local artist support!   Camp Black Bear $160.00 - $280.00 Buy now 2024 Camp Themes Drama-Rama July 2nd - 5th | July 15th - 19th This camp is for the kids who can't wait to entertain and be entertained. Explore various performing art styles, consider classic film, and have a whole lo ..read more

The Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre would like to thank the Government of Canada and the Cultural Human Resource Council’s Young Canada Works program for contributing to this paid internship opportunity.   Day-to-Day Projects My day-to-day since starting at the Museum has been pretty consistent. In addition to helping out with the administrative side of daily operations, I have routinely managed and scheduled the Museum’s social media posts as well as organizing the bi-weekly newsletter. Event promotion has also been an ongoing responsibility of mine. Every event requires a poster ..read more

Photo 2311.0128: Red Mountain background, skis in foreground, ski patroller in midground. Date unknown. Did you miss last November's speaker series about the Red Mountain Volunteer Ski Patrol? You're in luck! Gord Lepage is returning to the Museum for another round of storytelling about his decades of experience as the Volunteer Ski Patrol Director up at Red Mountain. Join us at 1 pm on Wednesday, April 3rd for some "Rossland Recollections" about the history and adventures of Volunteer Ski Patrol on Red Mountain. Entry is by donation and treats/refreshments will be provided. This event is s ..read more

Thursday, March 28th, at 6 pm March Speaker Series with Kim Deane and Lou Corrado Variable Buy now Kim Deane and Lou Corrado were born and raised in Rossland, and since the 1940s, they've seen the city change and evolve to an extraordinary degree. These two long-time Rosslanders will take us on a fascinating and nostalgic journey through Rossland’s history, touching on the post-war period, the evolution of Cominco, the expansion of the skiing industry, evolving subcultures, and more! If you’re interested in Rossland’s history or you’re a long-time local looking to indulge in a little nostalgi ..read more

We're holding an online silent auction to support our Renewal Project! Explore and bid on these incredible auction items donated by our amazing local businesses and individuals. Pick up a day of cat-skiing, a growler of the best local beer, a night at the Smokies, a staycation with dinner and a hotel room, a session of beekeeping, and more! Click Here for the auction Thank you to our donors ..read more

During my time so far at the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, I have been fortunate enough to partake in many different projects and tasks which have helped me progress my skill set in various areas. Major Projects Senior Memory Boxes   Stack of the finished Senior Memory Boxes The Senior Memory Box project was created with the goal of evoking nostalgia in seniors and to get them talking to their friends and loved ones about their lives through reminiscing. The boxes were created through a multi-step process: public consultation, topic selection, research, development, and testing ..read more

Easter Egg Hunt at the Museum Saturday, March 30th 2024 Snow is on the ground - but spring is in the air - and that means it’s almost time for our annual Easter Egg Hunt! Come up to the Museum on Saturday, March 30th to join in the hunt, try your hand at a classic egg-and-spoon race, bunny-hop your way through a sack race, enjoy some eastery-crafts, and more! Egg Hunts start at 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, and 2:30. Entry is by donation. NOTE: Much of this event will be taking place outside. Snowpants and snow boots are recommended! If you're interested in volunteering, get in touch with Fiona at a ..read more

Thursday, March 28th, at 6 pm March Speaker Series with Kim Deane Variable Buy now Kim Deane was born and raised in Rossland, and since the 1940s, he's seen the city change and evolve to an extraordinary degree. At our March Speaker Series event, Kim will take us on a fascinating and nostalgic journey through Rossland’s history, touching on the post-war period, the evolution of Cominco, the expansion of the skiing industry, evolving subcultures, and more! If you’re interested in Rossland’s history or you’re a long-time local looking to indulge in a little nostalgia (and maybe learn something ..read more

We’re Hiring for several positions This Summer all positions are subject to funding announcements. All positions are funded by programs for youth employment, so candidates must be between the ages of 16* and 30. Some positions may be limited to candidates who were in full-time studies in the current school term and will be returning to full-time studies within the next year. *15 may be possible for some positions with guardian permission. Earliest start date: April 30th, 2024 Click on each position to view the full job poster. 2024 Summer Opportunities: Collections Assistant Museum Programs ..read more