The Velvet Restaurant
and Lounge
The Velvet Restaurant and Lounge in Rossland, BC.
After an exhilarating day on the mountain, The Velvet Restaurant in Rossland, BC offers an equally soul-enriching dining experience. Pull up a seat at the lounge’s 360-degree bar, grab a stool in front of the bar, or take a seat in the dining room, complete with inspiring views of both the mountainside and the glass-walled kitchen. Wherever you get comfortable, The Velvet’s seasonal menu and locally-inspired drink menu will ensure you stay that way.
LOCATION
4306 Red Mountain Road Rossland BC
Canada, V0G 1Y0
RESERVATIONS
Velvet Restaurant And Lounge
Hours of Operation
Breakfast: 7AM-10:30AM
Lunch & Apres-Ski: 11AM-4:30PM
Dinner: 5:00PM-9:00PM
Late Night 9:00PM-10PM (Thursday to Saturday only)
December 2025
Holiday Happenings
Experience the magic of the enhancing festive season with us at The Josie. As we welcome the holiday season and RED Mountain and in Rossland, we have curated a selection of festive winter experiences designed to surprise and delight your little and your biggest elves.
December 18
THE GREAT CULINARY COOK-OFF
Kick off the festive season with a celebrity kitchen showdown. Chef Bruno vs. Chef Kai — four courses, wine pairings, and one unforgettable night.
$140 Four-courses + wine pairings
TASTE THE TERRITORY
In the heart of the Kootenays, we’re surrounded by nature’s gifts. In every direction, there’s a bounty of fare that nourishes our souls and replenishes our spirits. We know the territory intimately. We know what each season brings. And we know that at the end of a long day of adventures, the last thing you want to do is stop exploring.
Après Matters
At The Josie, we believe a post-adventure beverage is more than just a drink. It’s a time to swap stories with friends, new and old, to rest those tired bones, and an occasion to raise a glass to the day’s accomplishments. Even if the only thing you accomplished was après itself.
Here’s to Our History
Much like The Josie, The Velvet restaurant received its name from the legend of one of Rossland’s most remarkable residents, Olaus Jeldness. Mine developer and skier extraordinaire, Olaus Jeldness arrived in the town in 1894, following several years of mining in various U.S. states after a move from his native Norway. It was here that he settled and found himself as the co-discoverer of one of his most valuable mines, the Velvet.
During his time in Rossland he developed a reputation as one of the town’s most legendary skiers; famous for his daring runs on 3 metre-long skis. Jeldness was also known for his mountaintop tea parties, most notably the one he threw after the sale of the Velvet, thus inspiring the name of the Josie’s restaurant. Cheers, Olaus.
Menus
An International Guide to Après
Condé Nast Traveler put together an international guide to the best of après ski culture around the world, and The Velvet and your girl, Josie, made the list.
ADDRESS
The Josie Hotel
4306 Red Mountain Road Rossland British Columbia Canada, V0G 1Y0
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AWARDS & PRESS
Winner of Canada’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel
World Ski Awards, 2019
Ranked #2 Best Ski Hotel in 2019
USA TODAY 10Best
