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Region:
Kootenay Rockies
Known For:
Teck Resources smelter | Columbia River | Italian heritage | Trail Smoke Eaters | Mountain setting | Home town of walkie-talkie inventor Donald Hings
Best For:
Mountain Towns | Local Culture | Scenic Drives | Kootenay Road Trips
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Columbia River Skywalk
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Columbia river skywalk is one of the longest suspension bridges in North America. The bridge is built on the Columbia river and has beautiful scenery. The bridge connects Rotary park and McQuarrie Street. Moreover, the bridge structure resembles the vast Trans Canada Trail’s Great Trail network. The bridge is walking, biking, stroller and wheelchair friendly. […]
- 1824 Columbia Ave, Trail, BC V1R 1K2
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- https://trail.ca/en/inside-city-hall/ColumbiaRiverSkywalk.aspx
Columbia Gardens Vineyard and Winery
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Columbia Gardens Vineyard and Winery have a great selection of wine. The wine can be sampled for free of charge at the burl tasting room of the Columbia Gardens Vineyard and Winery. In addition, it has a gift shop where wine is on sale. However, the wine is sold throughout Kootenay in multiple liquor stores […]
Royal Theater
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Royal Theater was built in 1927 and is one of the oldest buildings in Trail city. The theatre is open seven days a week. It is a clean, safe and inexpensive place to watch a movie. The theatre not only screens movies but also runs metropolitan operas, Bolshoi ballets, musicals, and art houses. Also, it […]
Trail Museum and Archives
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Trail Museum and archives opened in 2018; It is free of cost. The trail museum and archives are located in the building of the visitor center and library. The trail museum and archives have three galleries, an extensive archival holding and a gift shop for local history souvenirs. The trail historical society hosts compelling exhibits […]
- 1505 Bay Ave, Trail, BC V1R 4B2
- (250) 364-0829
- https://trail.ca/en/play/trail-museum-archives.aspx
Beaver Creek Provincial Park
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Beaver Creek Provincial Park is an 89 hectares park located along the eastern bank of the Columbia river. The provincial park is surrounded by residential lands and the Trail airport. This park is known to support and protect the habitat of some rare and endangered species. The park has campgrounds, picnic areas and a playground. […]
Home Town of Walkie-Talkie Inventor Donald Hings
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Donald L. Hings, an engineer and inventor, equipped the Canadian and British military with an early version of the portable two-way wireless radio (walkie-talkie) during the Second World War. Born in Leicester, England, he moved to Canada with his mother and father when he was three. In 1937 Donald Hings created a portable radio signalling […]
Visac Gallery
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Visac Gallery is a non-profit gallery that supports and promotes Kootenay artists. It offers about eight diverse exhibitions a year. Visac Gallery is a popular place for emerging artists. The gallery also provides programs for all ages. It offers art, pottery, and rock and gem classes that teach cutting, polishing and engraving various stones. A […]
Columbia River Valley Viewpoint
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A beautiful scenic viewpoint. The outlook is of the beautiful Kootenay mountains and the Columbia river. A small hike to get to the viewpoint and enjoy the beautiful view. It is a great place to take pictures or enjoy a peaceful time. Photo: Google Maps, Eric James Soltys
Wolf’s Den on the River
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A getaway for adults that is adult-oriented and 420-friendly. Wolf’s Den on the river has great rooms with an inground pool and hot tub outside the guest rooms with a nice river and mountain view. Each room has a private entrance, smart tv, free Wi-Fi, and a private ensuite. This place also has a bar […]
Gyro Park
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Gyro Park is a community park that is located along the Columbia River. This park is known for recreational activities and festivals like music in the park series, the annual polar bear Swim and much more. Gyro park has picnic areas, a sandy beach, a walking park, a playground, a spray park and an excellent […]
Elder Trail
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The Elder Trail is a 2.3km loop, which takes about an hour of hiking. It is an excellent trail for bird watching and exercise as it is a steep trail. The Elder trail has a beautiful view of mountains and the Columbia river. Photo: https://www.trailforks.com/trails/elder/
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