All About Trail
The City of Trail is located in the West Kootenary region of the BC Interior. It was named after the Dewdney Trail which passed through the area.
Trail is located approximately 10km north of the United States border, on both banks of the Columbia River.
Trail offers a temperate climate, excellent recreational facilities, an abundance of outdoor activities and residents enjoy a balanced lifestyle with challenging jobs and an enviable quality of life.
The population of Trail is 7,920 (2021 census).
Government
Trail City Council is made up of the mayor and six councillors who are elected for a four-year term.
Emergency Services
Call 911 if you require fire, police, or an ambulance!
HealthLink BC
Phone: 811 or visit: Website
HealthLink BC provides free non-emergency health information and referral services. You can get help and information nay time of the day or night, every day of the year. Call 8-1-1 to ask a registered nurse your health questions.
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Recreation
The City of Trail offers a variety of programs. The City publishes an active living guide twice a year (Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer) which contains details on all of the programs and services available in Trail. For more information or to view the guide, please visit: Leisure Guide & Recreation Programs.
Facilities
The City of Trail offers several first-class sports facilities:
Library
Trail & District Public Library
1505 Bay Avenue
Trail, BC V1R4B2
Phone: 250-364-1731
Trail Riverfront Centre
Trail & District Public Library. These services provide easy downtown access for library/museum-goers and visitors to the area.
