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Welcome to Ross River (aka 'Ross Post') ...

A typical abbreviation for Ross River: Ross Riv.

Ross River is 2,490 feet [759 m] above sea level.<1> In other words, the altitude of Ross River is about ½ mile above sea level.

Time Zone: Ross River lies in the Pacific Time Zone (PST/PDT) and observes daylight saving time. The time zone in French: PST- Heure Normale du Pacifique (HNP), PDT- Heure Avancée du Pacifique (HAP).

Area Code for Ross River: 867

The Canadian Postal Code for Ross River: Y0B<2>

The community of Ross River has also been called Ross Post.

Footnotes ...

<1>The elevation is an estimate for the area around Ross River - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<2>The Canadian Postal Code consists of 6 characters, where the first three characters are the 'Forward Sortation Area (FSA)', with the last three characters being the 'Local Delivery Unit (LDU)'. The Canadian Postal Codes were created as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. So keep in mind that any given Postal Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Ross River). The boundaries of the Postal Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other Postal Codes. When looking for a Postal Code, whether Ross River or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the Canada Post / Postes Canada.