COVID-19 Updates

Updated October 4, 2021

• For some Parks & Recreation services, as of Monday, September 13, 2021 proof of at least partial vaccination (one dose) is required to access a number of places. As of Sunday, October 24, 2021 you must be fully vaccinated (seven days after your second dose). People who are 19 and older will also need to present proof of identity. 
  https://www2.gov.bc.ca/vaccinecard.html 

• Masks are mandatory while indoors at all City facilities for those age 9 years and older regardless of vaccination status.  It is recommended that those of age 9 years and younger wear a mask.

• COVID-19 immunization (vaccination) information is available here www.gov.bc.ca/COVID-19/vaccineplan and https://news.interiorhealth.ca/news/covid-19-vaccines/
• COVID-19 resources and information including provincial support and more are available here.  

City Facility Hours of Operation

City Hall
Mon - Fri, 9 AM - 3:30 PM
Closed weekends and stat holidays.
Call 250-364-1262 for more info. 

Public Works
Mon - Fri, 7 AM - 3:30 PM
Call 250-364-0840 for more info.

Trail Riverfront Centre
Mon & Fri, 9:30 AM - 5 PM;   Tues to Thurs, 9:30 AM - 7 PM;   Sat, 9:30 AM -  4 PM.
Closed Sundays and stat holidays.
Call 250-364-0821 for more info.

Parks & Recreation
See www.trailrecreation.ca for all the details
See www.trail.ca/LeisureGuide for swim, skate and program times.
Other Parks & Recreation facilities, call 250-364-0888 or 250-364-0858 for Hours of Operation or see below.

Parks & Recreation Facilities and Amenities

City Facilities

City Facility COVID-19 Safety Plans

• WorkSafe BC requires the COVID-19 safety plans to be publicly available for City facilities. Please use the links below to view these plans
• City Hall COVID-19 Safety Plan
• Public Works COVID-19 Safety Plan
• Parks & Recreation Facilities COVID-19 Safety Plan
• Trail Riverfront Centre COVID-19 Safety Plan

Key points for City Facilities and Amenities

• Enhanced protocols and sufficient distancing will be in place - Re-Opening in phases does not mean we will be back to the way things were before the COVID-19 pandemic.  Preventative measures will still be in place. These measures will be posted at all sites as appropriate.
• Not every amenity and service at this time – We still need to be cautious. If our enhanced protocols don’t work for certain buildings, spaces, or services, we will hold off until it is safe to re-open.
• Do your part. We can’t go backwards now, we’ve worked too hard - We commend all of you for your hard work and sacrifices over the last several months.  We ask that you continue to follow all recommended preventative measures and adhere to any restrictions noted by the City and the Province of BC. And, please be supportive and courteous so we can continue to protect everyone in our community.

BC Parks 

• Visit www.bcparks.ca for more information.

Hiking and biking trails

• The Kootenay Columbia Trails Society (KCTS) has installed signs at trailheads to remind users of the COVID-19 preventative measures in place.  Please familiarize yourself with these regulations before using the trails so our communities can remain safe and healthy. 
• For additional information or questions related to the trails, please contact KCTS directly at information@kcts.ca. View more info on their website at www.kcts.ca 

Open burning restrictions

• Open burning is not permitted within the City of Trail.  

COVID-19 Resources and Information 

The City of Trail continues to follow all recommendations advanced by the Federal Government, the Provincial Government, the Provincial Health Officer and Interior Health as part of protecting the health and safety of the community.  The City of Trail encourages all residents to take necessary precautions and to consult with credible websites for ongoing updates.

• Provincial vaccination (immunization) plan: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/vaccine/plan 
• Interior Health COVID-19 Information  https://news.interiorhealth.ca/covid-19/ and Interior Health vaccination (immunization) plans https://news.interiorhealth.ca/news/covid-19-vaccines/ 
• COVID-19 Provincial Support and information:
  https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support

• BC Centre for Disease Control: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/coronavirus-(novel)
• Current news and information on COVID-19, issued by Interior Health
• Ministry of Health Pandemic Preparedness: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/current-health-topics/pandemic-influenza
• First Nations Health Authority: https://www.fnha.ca/what-we-do/communicable-disease-control/coronavirus
• BC Transit: https://www.bctransit.com/choose-transit-system
• Public Health Agency of Canada COVID-19 weblink: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html
• World Health Organization COVID-19 weblink: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
• Self Assessment: https://covid19.thrive.health/
• Everyone has a role to play in keeping a safe and health community.  Read more information here from the BC Centre for Disease Control.
• Common Questions about COVID-19, issued by the Ministry of Health
• Anyone who is concerned that they may have been exposed to, or is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, should contact their primary care provider or call 8-1-1
• The Public Health Agency of Canada has set up a COVID-19 telephone information line at: 1-833-784-4397.

If you think you may have come into contact with COVID-19 or are showing symptoms, CALL 8-1-1 FOR ADVICE.