|
The City of Trail is situated on the Columbia River in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia where 7,237 people (2006 Census Data) call home. It is a special place with affordable real estate, outstanding recreational facilities and an abundance of outdoor activities. In addition, it has an active arts and culture community and a variety of service clubs and organizations.
Not only is this Kootenay mountain town blessed with a central location, a temperate climate and an excellent interior transportation network, but you may be surprised to learn that Trail is also a hotbed for technology and research and development – with lots of room to grow. Trail’s skilled workforce enjoys a balanced lifestyle with challenging jobs, and an enviable quality of life. To view a comprehensive economic analysis of the Greater Trail area, click here to download a copy of the 2008 Community Profile.
Trail has been declared BC’s Number One Sports Town offering a wealth of sports – from golfing and fishing to mountain biking, hiking and skiing, and especially hockey.
The Greater Trail Area is known as the Home of Champions, in recognition of international achievements made by those who have excelled in their chosen field; Sport, Industry or Lifestyle. Constructed in 1996, a downtown monument currently recognizes 118 individuals and organizations.
The Teck Lead-Zinc Smelter complex, one of the largest of its kind in the world, is located in Trail and drives the regional economy. The city is also home to the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital, the largest diagnostic and acute care hospital in the West Kootenays. Trail’s exceptional educational facilities ensure that residents can increase their knowledge and develop their skills without the necessity of moving away. It is a financial, service and retail centre and has a wide array of shopping options, including several “big box” stores, an indoor mall, and a well-serviced City Centre.
Trail offers stunning natural surroundings, a rich cultural and architectural history and a wealth of possibilities just waiting to be capitalized on. Residents are immensely proud of their community, as evidenced by their strong volunteerism. Did you know that the Trail airport is run entirely by enthusiastic volunteers? And the Graffiti Grannies are two retired women who scour the City and paint over graffiti. Through their everyday lives, Trail residents emanate a “can-do” attitude which further positions Trail as a place to explore and a land of opportunity.
For residents and visitors alike, Trail offers outstanding opportunities for living life well and to the fullest. For more information About Trail, click here.
|
