Discover Trail

Trail brings together the Columbia River, an unusual history of steep streets, and a variety of recreational activities. A walk across the Columbia River Skywalk, a tour of the historic stone walls, and insights into local history offer very different experiences. There are also sports, swimming, and events. You can plan your trip around whether you’d like to spend time outdoors together, learn more about Trail, or enjoy recreational activities.

By the Columbia River and along the steep streets

The Columbia River Skywalk invites you to take a walk with views of the Columbia River. The bridge spans the river between West Trail and East Trail. This makes the Skywalk a specific destination for anyone who would like to experience the river on a walk. The Historic Rock Walls Tour focuses on something different: the route takes you to European-style stone walls built to support Trail’s steep streets. The walls also tell the story of a practical challenge associated with the layout of the streets.

Tickets for the Historic Rock Walls Tour are available at the Trail Riverfront Centre. If you’re interested in construction methods and the city’s history, you can make the tour a separate item on your itinerary. It differs from a walk across the Skywalk: here, the focus is on the stone walls and steep streets, while the Skywalk offers views of the Columbia River.

Local history and sporting personalities

The Trail Museum & Archives has three galleries that bring local history and heritage to life. The three galleries give your visit a clear focus: you can explore Trail’s history and heritage rather than getting to know the city only through its current recreational activities. For a stay where culture and local history matter, the museum offers a distinct point of interest.

The Sports Gallery also explores a special side of the city. It features rare photographs and film footage of sporting personalities from Trail. The Teck Interpretive Centre complements these topics with interactive exhibits and videos about Teck Trail Operations. If you’re traveling with family and want to accommodate different interests, you’ll find a range of ways to engage here: local history, memories of sporting personalities, or exhibits about Teck Trail Operations.

Activities for different interests

The Trail SK8 Park is a family-friendly facility for all ages. Its 13 features include rails and a large bowl. Its specific amenities make the park a destination for visitors interested in skateboarding; the age range explicitly includes all ages. The Trail Memorial Centre welcomes athletes, spectators, and visitors of all ages, appealing both to active participants and to people who want to watch sporting events.

The Trail Aquatic & Leisure Centre offers swimming lanes, a waterslide, a hot tub, and a fitness centre. This brings several ways to exercise and unwind together in one place: swimming, the waterslide, time in the hot tub, or a workout in the fitness centre. Which option suits your stay depends on whether you’d rather swim laps, choose a recreational activity, or use the fitness facilities.

Events and vacation rentals in Trail

Trail Silver City Days features entertainment, food, a midway, special events, and activities for children. The program offers something to interest different members of a family. If you’re interested in this event, you can use the listed features as a guide to what’s on offer; no date is provided here.

When choosing a vacation rental in Trail, you can first consider what you’d like your trip to focus on: walks by the river, history and heritage, sports, or recreational activities. The places described offer different ways to shape your stay without requiring you to focus on just one theme. Families whose adults and children have different interests could, for example, take cultural attractions and explicitly family-friendly activities into account.

More places to discover: Greenwood, Grand Forks, Genelle, Christina, Fruitvale, Midway, Beaverdell, and Rossland.

For the broader travel overview: Kootenay Boundary.