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Rossland, British Columbia : ウィキペディア英語版 | Rossland, British Columbia Rossland is a city in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada. Tucked high in the Monashee Mountains, Rossland is at an elevation of 1023 metres (3410 feet). Its population is 3556, though it fluctuates from season to season. The population is at its peak during the winter. Rossland has been known as the 'Mountain Bike Capital of Canada' since 1993 when it was awarded this title, with an extensive trail system radiates from the outskirts of the town. Also nearby is the multi-peak ski hill, Red Mountain Resort. ==Toponym==
The origin of the toponym Rossland comes from the name of a miner, Ross Thompson, who staked a claim in 1890.〔(Reference on toponym "Rossland" ) in the official database of the (Integrated Land Management Bureau ) in British Columbia〕 He originally tried to call the city Thompson, but he was advised that there was already a town with that name.
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