 Trail
Home of the Champions
Established in 1890's
when the smelter was constructed to utilize the ores mined in Rossland,
the city of Trail grew up along the banks of the Columbia River.
A large influx of
Italian immigrants in the early 1900's has lent a distinctive character
to Trail. Silver City Days celebrations includes grape stomping, parades
and pasta dinners.
The 1961 Trail Smoke
Eaters won the World Hockey Championships for Canada. A feat that was
not to repeated by a Canadian team for over 40 years. Trail teams have
also won five Canadian Little League Baseball Championships. The community
hosted the 1995 Babe Ruth World Series for 16-18 yr. olds.
Population:
8,063
Main Industries: Cominco lead &
zinc smelter
Elevation:
417 m. (1,368 ft.)
Access:
27 km. (17 miles) south of Castlegar on Highway 3B. Trail is serviced
by bus and the Castlegar airport.
Recreation
Facilities & Activities:
swimming pool, skating arena, curling rink, cross country and downhill
skiing, golfing, hiking, fishing, boating
Local
Attractions: Cominco & Hydro Dam Tours, Gyro Park, Rossland
Trail Golf & Country Club, Columbia River Boat Tours, Guided Fishing,
Historical Walking Tour, Italian Community Archives, City of Trail Museum,
Square Dance Jamboree.
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