The Flying Steamshovel
A Historic Inn and Saloon in Rossland, British Columbia
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The Flying Steamshovel
The “Shovel” has a long and storied past and was once the location of the first helicopter flight in the world. Today, clean comfortable rooms, delicious meals and a fun filled atmosphere await you and your friends after enjoying any of the four season’s activities available to you from our doorstep. For more about our facilities, our town and fun things to do, click “NEXT”.
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Kootenay Powder
Discover the Kootenay’s secret powder stash – Red Mountain Resort – a mere 5 minutes from our door to the lift load board. Home of the “Steep and Deep” and tree skiing unrivaled in North America! We offer affordable stay and ski packages – call today!
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World Class Fishing
Not far from the Shovel meanders the mighty Columbia River, home to one of the last natural rainbow trout river fisheries in North America. Most fish average in the 2 to 3 pound range with some monsters tipping the scales between 20 to 25 pounds.
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Family Fun
Once you come to Rossland, you’ll come to realize what an amazing number of fun things there are to do with your family. Be it skiing, biking, hiking, fishing, golf, cross country skiing – you name it, Rossland has it! (Photo courtesy of Larry Doell & Tourism Rossland)
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Golf Central
Rossland has a dozen golf courses within an easy drive’s distance. In town we have the new Redstone Resort, a uniquely challenging 18 hole mountain course built as an addition to the original historic 9 hole Rossland course. Down the hill, just outside of Trail, you’ll find the 18 hole BirchBank course.
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Seven Summits Trail
The recently completed Seven Summits Trail has quickly gained fame as one of the top ten biking trails in the World. The majority of the trail traverses interconnected ridges between seven distinct summits allowing stunning views of the Monashee Mountains’ high alpine fauna and flora.
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Rossland Town
All tuckered out after all the activities that the Rossland area offers? No problem, you have the town to explore and enjoy. Whether shopping, fine dining, essential services, historical venues – you’ll have plenty to do to while away your time. Relax, you deserve it!
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Check out our new winter menu, now being served at the shovel Pub!
Check out our Panoramic Tour of the SteamShovel and our facilities!
Shovel Specials
Après-Ski @ The Flying Steamshovel Pound of Wings & a Pint $10.00 from 3-5pm
Kitchen Manager Daniel D'Amour has launched our new 2011- 2012 Winter Menu! To help keep you warm on chilly Rossland days, we ...
Coming Events
THE BEST OF Featuring Classic Rock Friday, February 10, 2012 Come down and experience good times at The Shovel... sit back, relax, and ...
January 26th, 27th, and 28th Thanks to the ever AMAZING organizers for The Blizzard Music Fesival, The Flying Steamshovel is once again ...
OPEN MIC... with the Shovel's very own, Corey Henderson! STARTING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28TH @ 9:00PM Come jump up on stage with our house ...
Weekly Events
Yay! Free pool at The Flying Steamshovel every Sunday! Contact: The Flying Steamshovel 250-362-7323 Website: www.theflyingsteamshovel.com