The City of Trail - Museum

The Trail Museum is located in the Trail Memorial Centre at 1051 Victoria Street. The Museum is modest in size however contains a wealth of artifacts, photos and unique historical items describing the history of Trail.

Some of the displays include the history of Local 480 of the Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers and the role of Ginger Goodwin in early efforts to create a union at the Trail smelter; a showcase of artifacts from local early businesses that helped to shape a growing Trail; a display of historic Fort Shepherd and its place in the discovery and development of the West Kootenays;
and a municipal display containing artifacts from the
City's earliest days.


The Museum is open June through August, 10am to 4pm or by appointment through the Society's offices. We certainly welcome school and bus tours. Admission is: adults $2, students 10-18 $1, and under 10 yrs free, school tours 50 cents per child with accompanying adults free.

The Society is constantly seeking historical items to enhance the existing, or create new, exhibits celebrating our City's history. If you have an item of interest for the Museum, please contact the Society's Museum/Archives Director at 250-364-0829.