2019 PEE WEE FEMALE BC HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS March 20-24, 2019

HOSTED BY: WEST KOOTENAY WILDCATS GREATER TRAIL MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION TRAIL, BC

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTACT INFORMATION Page 3 • HOST ASSOCIATION • GTMHA COMMITTEE • BC HOCKEY REPRESENTATIVE

BC HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS INFORMATION Page 4 • DATE OF CHAMPIONSHIP • BANQUET INFORMATION • OFFICIALS / COACHES / MANAGERS MEETING • OPENING/CLOSING CEREMONIES • PRIZE TABLE

ARENA AND MAP Page 5-6

MEDICAL FACILITIES Page 6

TEAM SERVICES Page 7

THINGS TO DO Pages 7-8

TRANSPORTATION ROUTES Page 8

WEST KOOTENAY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Page 9

MAP OF TRAIL Page 9

WEST KOOTENAY INFORMATION Pages 10-14

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS Pages 15-16

RESTAURANTS Page 17

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Greater Trail Minor Hockey Association

Trail Memorial Centre 1051 Avenue Trail, BC (250) 364 – 0888 (250) 368 - 6484

HOST COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Mark Buckley Cell: (250) 368-7279 Email: [email protected]

Clare DeWitt Cell: (250) 231-7496 Email: [email protected]

Michael Conci Cell: (250) 231–6453 Email: [email protected]

BC Hockey Championships Contact Sean Orr, Senior Manager, Leagues & Events BC Hockey [email protected] 250.652.2978

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BC HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION

The 2019 PEE WEE FEMALE BC Hockey Championships will commence on Wed. March 20 th with a Team Banquet and Coaches Meeting. The tournament games will start Thursday March 21st ending with the Championship Game on Sunday, March 24 th , 2019. Games will be held at the Trail Memorial Centre: located at 1051 Victoria Avenue, Trail, BC. Due to possible conflicts with Junior hockey playoffs, some games may have to be played at a different arena in the association.

Banquet:

The mandatory banquet for players/coaches/managers/officials will take place on Wednesday, March 20 th at 5:30 pm at the Riverbelle, located at 1350 Esplanade Ave, Trail, BC V1R 3V7. Teams will be requested to pre-order dinners; order forms will be forwarded to qualifying teams. For banquet pre-order confirmation, please contact Clare DeWitt at [email protected]

Coaches Meeting: Coaches meeting to be held at March 20 th at 8:30 pm in the McIntyre room located in the Trail Memorial Centre: located at 1051 Victoria Avenue, Trail, BC.

Opening Ceremonies: The on-ice opening ceremonies are scheduled for Thursday, March 21st time TBD. Participation in the opening ceremonies is mandatory for all teams. Players are asked to arrive at Trail Memorial Centre 15 minutes prior to scheduled opening ceremonies in team jerseys. Teams scheduled for play immediately following the opening ceremonies will be fully dressed.

Closing Ceremonies: The on-ice closing ceremonies will be held immediately following the final scheduled game.

Provincial Apparel: Provincial apparel will be available by pre-order (order forms will be forwarded to qualifying teams). For apparel pre-order confirmation, please contact Clare DeWitt at [email protected]

Prize Table/Programs: Souvenir Programs will be sold along with tickets for the fantastic prize table which will be located near the entrance to the Trail Memorial Arena Ice surface.

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ARENA

Trail Memorial Centre (Cominco Arena)

The Trail Memorial Centre (Cominco Arena) is a 176,000 sq. foot building that houses a multitude of facilities. The main ice rink facility is of an NHL standard 85’ x 200’. The facility has seen upgrades to all of its major systems in the past five years including the arena glass, video re-play screen, new video score clock, heaters and seating to name just a few. The facility is truly first class in terms of its operations, size, history and layout.

The quality of the ice surface is recognized as one the very best in the province and the maintenance staff is very experienced and professional, having worked and prepared ice for many international hockey events.

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WHERE WE ARE

Trail is the center of the Greater Trail Area. When teams come to the area, they will often choose to get a hotel in Trail, Rossland or Castlegar – all are easily accessible to the arena in Trail. There are also great restaurants located throughout the West .

Accommodations are listed on Pages 15-16 – these are the approximate distances to the arena.

• Rossland: 10 km drive (west)

• Fruitvale: 10 km drive (east)

• Castlegar: 26 km drive (north)

• Nelson: 67 km drive (north)

MEDICAL FACILITIES

Trail is home to the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital, which is one of the largest in the interior of the province. Over 80 doctors and specialists have privileges to practice there. The hospital is located one kilometer from the ice rink facility. In case of an emergency contact (250) 368-3311

Local ambulance services are provided by the BC Provincial Ambulance Service, which includes highly trained paramedics and very fast response time. First responders from the Regional Fire Services located a few blocks from ice rink facility, also service the City of Trail and Area.

Columbia Family Medicine 302-1101 Dewdney Trail, BC (250) 368-9394

Riverside Family Medicine 304-1101 Dewdney Trail, BC (250) 368-5656

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TEAM SERVICES

Skate Sharpening/Hockey Equipment T r a i l : Gerick Cycle & Sports , 930 Rossland Ave - located at the intersection of Highway 22 and Highway 3, across from the City’s Fire Hall. Contact (250) 364-1661. Hours of operation: Mon – Thurs 9:00 – 5:30 pm, Fri 9:00 – 7:00 pm, Sat 9:00 – 5:30 pm, and Sun 10:00 – 4:00 pm

Castlegar: Mallard’s Source For Sports 6 6 0 – 18 th Street, Castlegar, BC 250.231.5588 Hours: Mon- Sat: 9:30-5:30pm and Sunday - 10:00am-5:00pm

THINGS TO DO AND SEE IN GREATER TRAIL

Visit the Trail Aquatic & Leisure Centre. Built in 1996, this multi-million dollar facility has won awards for its design and structure. Amenities include state of the art fitness centre and aquatic facilities (25m competition pool, leisure pool, slide, hot tub and steam room).

Visit the Waneta Mall, the Kootenays largest mall, located 5 km east of downtown Trail on Highway 3B. Wal-Mart, is located 1 km further east of the Waneta Mall on Highway 3B.

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Visit Trail’s Brand New Riverfront Centre: Built in 2018 this modern facility is home to the library, museum and visitor information centre. Stop by to learn about the history of the area and to find out what the beautiful Kootenays has to offer:

Movies: Trail’s Royal Theatre is located at 1597 Bay Avenue. For show information, go to http://www.royaltheatretrail.com . Kootenay Centre Cinemas in Castlegar is a six theatre complex with daily matinee and evening showings. For show information, contact (250) 304-2224.

Bowling: Bowling is available at Glenmerry Bowl, 3110 Highway Drive. For reservations, contact (250) 368-6211.

TRANSPORTATION ROUTES

The City of Trail is situated 10 km from the US border in the West Kootenay region of . Major transportation routes from the west include:

307 km from Kelowna BC, via Highway 33 to Rock Creek, continuing on Highway 3 through Midway, Greenwood and Grand Forks. Continue east taking the Highway 3B turn off of Highway 3 to Rossland/Trail.

628 km from BC via the Hope Princeton Highway and continuing on Highway 3 through Princeton, Keremeous, Osoyoos, Rock Creek, Midway, Greenwood and Grand Forks. Continue east taking the Highway 3B turn off of Highway 3 to Rossland/Trail.

The transportation route from the east is via Highway 3. Trail is located 214 km west of Cranbrook.

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WEST KOOTENAY AREA INFORMATION

Further general information about Trail can be found on the following web sites and/or by phone contact as follows:

City of Trail - www.trail.ca (250) 364-1262 Area Information - http://www.hellobc.com/en-CA/RegionsCities/Trail.htm South Kootenay Area Information – www.southkootenay.com Trail and District Chamber of Commerce www.trailchamber.bc.ca (250) 368-3144

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THE WEST KOOTENAYS – HOME OF THE WILDCATS The Greater Trail Minor Hockey Association includes players from Trail and its neighbouring communities: Montrose, Fruitvale, Warfield and Rossland. The GTMHA is also host to the West Kootenay Pee Wee Wildcats. In order to have enough female athletes to make up a team, the West Kootenay Wildcats invite girls from around the area to participate. The 2018/2019 Wildcats Team is proud to have girls from Trail, the Valley, Castlegar, Grand Forks, Nelson and . Can you imagine the dedication and commitment level it takes for a player and her family to drive over two and a half hours to come to practice and games, or to have to cross an often snowy-mountain pass a couple times a week? It is a fact of living in a small community in the Kootenays. The West Kootenay Pee Wee Wildcats are so thankful for those who are willing to allow their daughters the chance to play female hockey. We hope these short write-ups provided by team members can provide just a brief look into each of the wonderful communities that make up the West Kootenay Wildcats.

Greater Trail: Team members from the GTMHA are: # 11 Isabella Conci, #4 Ashyln DeWitt, #31 Paige Fennell, #14 Mya Griffiths, #12 Natalee Hesson, #10 Emma Murphy and #16 Jill O’hearn- Stone from Trail, #19 Brynn Gallamore and #17 Makena Eggie from Fruitvale, #6 Jordana Jones from Montrose and #5 Alyssa Dickson from Warfield. The City of Trail is located in the Valley of southeastern British Columbia, 19 km north of the US border. The Greater Trail area has a population of just over 18,000 people including the beautiful Beaver Valley. The City of Trail is well known for its hockey tradition, which includes: the founding of Minor Hockey Week and being home to the 1939 and 1961 World Hockey Championship Trail Smoke Eaters.

The City of Trail was recently awarded the title “BC’s #1 Sports Town”. This title was earned for not only producing a large number of athletes, coaches and teams in a variety of sports who gained success on the national and international stage, but also from successfully hosting large-scale sporting events such as the 2007 World Junior A Hockey Challenge, the BC Summer Games (1996), the BC Winter Games (1982 and 2006), and the 1995 Senior Babe Ruth Baseball World Series, which was the first time this international event was hosted outside of the USA.

The heart of hockey in Trail is the Trail Memorial Arena; recent upgrades include a state of the art four-sided video scoreboard with full broadcast facilities, a massive video replay screen and a brand new training facility for the Trail Smoke Easters Junior hockey club. The 176,000 sq. ft. facility also includes a full sized 1000 seat

10 gymnasium with full banquet catering facilities for 550 people, various meeting rooms, an eight-sheet curling rink facility, a smaller Kid’s ice rink (150ft x 75ft), and squash and racquetball courts. Other City owned recreational facilities within close proximity to the Trail Memorial Arena include the Trail Aquatic and Leisure Centre, which is the largest indoor aquatic centre facility in the southern interior of the province, and the Willi Krause Fieldhouse with its rubberized floor and indoor track. http://www.trail.ca/en/index.asp http://www.montrose.ca/ http://www.village.fruitvale.bc.ca/ http://warfield.ca/

Grand Forks: Home of Wildcat Players #8 Ayvra Zibin and #15 Brennin Sjoden. (located just over 100km from Trail ) Welcome to Boundary Country!

Grand Forks, once known as Grand Prairie change its name to Grand Forks as the Granby river and the Kettle river fork together in the east side of down town. Situated between the West Kootenay’s and the Okanagan, Grand Forks is a border community with the Danville Washington crossing 3 mins from down town…Incorporated in 1897, Grand Forks had the 3 rd largest smelter in the British Empire, which had strong ties with The Canadian Smelting Co. in Trail BC.

Our communities share another gem, the WK Wildcats, an all-female hockey team, with players from the Boundary, Castlegar, Nelson, The Beaver Valley and Trail…

Grand Forks is considered the “Picnic capital of BC”, families enjoying a break at one of many beaches along the rivers, or just hanging out at beautiful City Park, where you can watch some nationally ranked BMX racers at one of the longest BMX tracks in BC, or join in a game of Ultimate Frisbee which has become hugely popular! If Base Ball is your game, then you won’t want to miss out coming to the Grand Forks Invitational. Starting way back in 1975, has grown to be recognized as one of the best ball tournaments In North America, with a cash purse of $54,000, and names like Trail’s own Jason Bay, Larry Walker, John Olerud, Josh Beckett, and Jeff Francis to name a few…

Grand Forks also host’s Cannafest, one of the fastest growing Classic Rock festival’s in Canada, with camping right there, you can see groups such as Trooper, Tom Cochrane, Platinum Blonde, Gene Simmons Band, White Snake, Bret Michaels Band, Lover Boy and many more…

It is a small community of 4000 people with big hearts, always welcoming new people with open arms, don’t be shy, come for a visit and try some Borcht! http://www.grandforks.ca/

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NAKUSP – Hometown of #2 Addyson Robbins..she travels over 170km one-way to get to games !

Nakusp is a lakeshore community nestled on the shores of Upper Arrow Lake in the West Kootenay region. Surrounded by the beautiful Selkirk and Monashee mountain ranges. With natural and developed hot springs in the area to explore. It’s a great way to relax and unwind, while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. There are endless activities any time of year with the crystal clear waters of the Arrow Lake as the back drop. Visit us by taking either taking Hwy 6 or Hwy 23 –Revelstoke. Visit http://www.nakusparrowlakes.com or http://nakusp.com/ for more information about the area.

Nelson – Hometown of #18 Eryn Dimopoulos

Nelson is a diverse populated city of approximately 10,000 nestled in the Selkirk Mountains on the extreme West Arm of Kootenay Lake in the Southern Interior of British Columbia, Canada. The West Kootenay region of British Columbia, where the city of Nelson is situated, is part of the traditional territories of the Sinixt (or Lakes) and Ktunaxa (Kutenai) peoples. Known as "The Queen City", and acknowledged for its

12 impressive collection of over 350 restored heritage buildings from its glory days in a regional Silver rush, Nelson is one of the three cities forming the commercial and population core of the West Kootenay region. Nelson has more restored heritage buildings and restaurants per capita than anywhere else in the province. It is home to a well known coffee roaster, Oso Negro along with it's organic brewery, Nelson Brewing

Company. Funky, independent, eclectic: this is how folks from Nelson describe themselves. The stores are no different. A stroll around the downtown offers a truly local shopping experience. Nelson is recognized as the shopping capital of the Kootenays, boasting a vibrant heritage downtown with a tremendous number of unique retail shops, restaurants, and coffee houses.

Nelson has earned a reputation as a cultural centre. The downtown area is packed with good restaurants, cafes, coffee houses, local shops, small art galleries, the restored Capitol Theatre (a regional hub for the performing arts) and impromptu theatre venues. The city is about forty-five minutes away from the site of the annual Shambhala Music Festival, an internationally known artistic music festival held in August. Nelson is highlighted as the "Number One Small Town Arts Community in Canada" by the publisher of The 100 Best Small Arts Towns in America, and is home to a large and diverse artisan community.

Nelson is also a destination for all world outdoor enthusiasts (skiing/cross country/back country, golf, fishing, mountain biking, ATV/dirt biking, sailing, climbing, trail walking). The community is home to the world renowned Whitewater Ski Resort and famed back country paradise. Nelson has been showcased in many mountain bike films offering unique riding trails for the beginner to expert. Kootenay Lake offers a spectacular combination of the best that nature has to offer for anyone who enjoys the water. With its breathtaking views of Kokanee Glacier and the surrounding mountains, Kootenay Lake is a beautiful place to kayak, canoe, sail and fish. Time spent exploring reveals uninhabited beaches and long stretches of unspoiled geography. It doesn’t get any better than this.

Exploring Kootenay Lake’s many treasures, including hidden coves and secluded beaches is an unforgettable experience. https://www.nelson.ca/

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Castlegar: Hometown of #1 Ivy Benbow, #2, Brooke Robertson and #9 Molly Taylor https://www.castlegar.ca/ The city of Castlegar was recently rated as one of the Top 8 communities in British Columbia for promising growth. Nestled at the foot of the Selkirk mountain range and situated at the confluence of the majestic Kootenay and Columbia Rivers, Castlegar is well known for its outstanding outdoor activities and family friendly atmosphere. With a population of about 8000 people, Castlegar is currently the second largest community in the West Kootenay region. Sometimes referred to as the "crossroads of the Kootenays", it is home to the main campus of Selkirk College and the area's regional airport and has served as a transportation hub since it was incorporated in 1946.

Castlegar residents spend much of their leisure time participating in the wide variety of sports and recreation opportunities available to them, but hockey is certainly one of the most popular. Castlegar is home to a KIJHL Junior 'B' hockey team, the Castlegar Rebels, as well as the Selkirk Saints, who are 4 time champions of B.C's intercollegiate hockey league. Castlegar residents show up in droves to cheer on both of these teams and the local arena feels like a second home to many who live here. Notably, Travis Green, the current head coach of the Vancouver Canucks grew up playing hockey in Castlegar before embarking on his NHL career.

Castlegar is also proud to be considered the "Sculpture capital of Canada" due to its annual SculptureWalk. Each year Castlegar's SculptureWalk features over 30 original pieces of outdoor art which visitors can view on a short walking tour of the downtown core and then vote for their favourite. The City of Castlegar purchases the most popular sculpture each year to form part of its growing public collection. Take the time to visit Castlegar while you are in the region, you won't be disappointed!

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ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

2019 PEE WEE FEMALE HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS

As Castlegar is nestled in the heart of the West Kootenays, perfectly situated half way between Calgary and Vancouver, so is the Sandman Hotel nestled in the heart of Castlegar, the crossroads of your Kootenay Adventure. A stone’s throw away from the Kootenay Center Five Cinemas and the Kootenay Crossing Mall and is one block from the Castlegar Community Complex. We are a Select 3-½ Star property with 134 superior guest rooms, with an indoor-atrium swimming pool and hot tub. We feature air conditioned rooms, pet friendly, mini-fridge and microwave in all rooms, complimentary in-room coffee/tea, high-speed internet business center, and plenty of free parking and Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. STANDARD TWIN $99: our twin bedrooms are furnished with two oversized double beds, and are non- smoking. They feature air conditioning, fridge, microwave, working desk, desk phone, 32” TV, in-room coffee/tea. Maximum 4ppl STANDARD TWIN POOLSIDE $99: our poolside rooms feature, two oversized double beds, non- smoking, sliding glass doors that open onto the pool area, air conditioned, fridge, microwave, working desk, desk phone, 32” TV, in- room coffee/tea, accommodating Maximum 4ppl EXECUTIVE QUEEN $109: our most popular room type, features one Queen bed and pull out couch, mini fridge, microwave and toaster. Non-smoking, air conditioned, working desk, desk phone, 32” TV, in-room coffee/tea, accommodating Maximum 4ppl CORPORATE KING $109: our king rooms feature one king bed, and are available in non-smoking. Elegantly furnished, they feature one king bed, air conditioning, fridge, microwave, working desk, desk phone, 32” TV, in-room coffee/tea. Maximum 2ppl STUDIO KITCHEN $109: Fully equipped kitchen suite with one queen bed, full fridge, stove, utensils, chinaware and cutlery. These suites feature in-room coffee, 32” TV, iron and ironing board, air conditioning. Comfortable for extended stay guests. Accommodates Maximum 2ppl TRIPLE $139: Our triple rooms are perfect for families, featuring two oversized double beds in one room, a separate room with another oversized double bed. Non-smoking, air conditioned, fridge, microwave, working desk, desk phone, 32” TV, in- room coffee/tea, accommodating Maximum 6ppl PLEASE CONTACT KYLE BURK FOR TEAM RESERVATIONS. Kyle Burk, Sales Manager SANDMAN HOTEL CASTLEGAR 1944 Columbia Ave, Castlegar BC, V1N 2W7 Phone 250 365 8444 Fax 250 365 8423 Toll free 1-800-SANDMAN [email protected] www.sandmanhotels.com

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OTHER ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS Glenwood Inn and Suites Ray Lyn Motel 2769 Glenwood Dr, Trail, BC V1R 2S6 118 Wellington Ave, Trail, BC V1R 2K2 (250) 368-5522 250) 368-5541 2 double side by side Rooms - $95 + tax There are 8- 2 Queen Bed rooms - $85 + tax 1 Bed suite – 1 queen in separate room and 1 The rest single Queen Rooms - $75 + tax double in main room - $140 + Tax Rates are based on 2 ppl/room for additional Continental breakfast included ppl add $7 each

Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel The Prestige Rossland 1001 Rossland Ave, Trail, BC V1R 3N7 1919 Columbia Ave, Rossland, BC V0G 1Y0 (250) 368-3355 (250) 362-7375 No Two bed rooms available – a team has No group Reservations – individually book already booked 2 Queen beds room - $179 + tax No continental breakfast

Canadas Best Value Inn & Suites Castlegar Fireside Inn Hotel and Conference Centre 1935 Columbia Ave, Castlegar, BC V1N 1810 8th Ave, Castlegar, BC V1N 2Y2 2W8 1-800-499-6399 or (250) 365-2128 (250) 365-2177 Rate based on a block of 10 + rooms 2 Queen Beds - $88 + tax 2 Queen beds (4 people to a room) - $105 + Extra cot - $15 extra tax No continental breakfast Continental Breakfast included To get this room rate ask for the Peewee Championship Room Rate

Super 8 by Wyndham Castlegar BC 651 18 St, Castlegar, BC V1N 2N1 (250) 365-2700 Group Block Standard Double queen Room - $119 + taxes Continental Breakfast included

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PLACES TO EAT TRAIL RESTAURANTS • The Colander Restaurant: No visit to Trail is complete without a trip to the Colander Restaurant. This Italian themed spaghetti house is famous for its “all you can eat” banquet style dining. This restaurant has the perfect atmosphere and lots of space to host any hockey team. Reservations are recommended (250) 364-1816. 1475 Cedar Ave, Trail • The Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel has a hot/cold buffet breakfast daily/restaurant/and Foxy’s bar/lounge. For reservations, call 250-368-3355. 1001 Rossland Ave #100 • Benedict’s Steak House between Trail and Warfield 3 Schofield Hwy, Trail (250) 368-3360, • Café Michael just passed the Waneta Mall on Highway 3 8266 BC-3B, Trail (250) 364-2122 • Ace of Taste Chinese Restaurant is the best Chinese Food in Trail. Serves lunch and dinner 1344 Bay Ave, Trail (250) 368-6448. • Double Happiness Chinese: 1420 Bay Ave, Trail, BC (250) 368-5662 • Pino’s Italian Cuisine - 1198 Pine Ave, Trail, (778) 456-3536

• Takeout pizza: Trail/Castlegar: Panago (250) 310-0001 or Canadian 2 for 1 Pizza (250) 368-3684 In Rossland, there is Misty Mountain Pizza (250) 362-5266. • Fast Food: Trail fast food includes McDonalds (one block from the rink), A & W (across from the rink), Tim Horton’s (at the Waneta Mall) and two locations of Subway (across from the rink and at Waneta Mall).

Local area coffee bars serving specialty coffees, light breakfast and lunch include

• Morning Perk - in the TD Plaza across from the arena • Trail Coffee & Tea Co. downtown - 1369 Cedar Avenue. • The Doorway - 1386 Cedar Avenue. • Starbucks – Located in Ferrero Foods 850 Farwell St, Trail, BC • The Banana Hammock – Smoothies 1180 Cedar Ave, Trail

Castlegar Restaurants: There are also many restaurants located in nearby Castlegar including the team favorite Boston Pizza. For reservations, contact (250) 304-6944. For additional information on Castlegar dining, visit http://www.castlegar-bc.worldweb.com/RestaurantsBars. Some Rossland restaurants suggestions: • Mook Thai Restaurant - 2207 Columbia Ave, Rossland, BC V0G 1Y0 (250) 362-0022 • Idgies - 1999 2 Ave, Rossland, BC (250) 362-0078 • The Flying Steamshovel - 2003 2 Ave, Rossland, BC (250) 362-7323 • The Rock Cut Neighborhood Pub & Restaurant 3052 BC-3B, Rossland (between Rosssland and Red Mountain Ski Hill (250) 362-5814

Rossland is just up the hill from Trail – approx. 8km. It is a fun and lively small winter wonderland. It is known for its great eateries, coffee shops with handmade baking & chocolates and unique gift shops. It is also home to the Red Mountain Ski Hill with on-the-hill condos for rent. http://www.redresort.com/

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