History

There are more than 50 ghost towns in the mountains and valleys of the Kootenays. Many historic towns have simply been abandoned, but some towns like Rossland and neighboring Kaslo remain as prosperous towns to this day.

Be swept up in the history & nostalgia of the area while you explore the historic  LeRoi Gold Mine. The mine is part of the Rossland Museum and offers 45 minute underground guided tours. While you are in Rossland take in a production of the famous Gold Fever Follies or catch the Boom Town Garter Girls in action!

In 1895 a small smelter was constructed in Trail to service the mines in Rossland. Today Teck Cominco is the world's largest lead and zinc smelter. Tour Cominco and learn the story behind one of the worlds largest lead-zinc production complexes. Visit the Cominco Interpretive Centre in the Trail Chamber of Commerce building to view video and interactive displays; -it's an adventure for the entire family. Come and discover the fascinating story behind the "Silver City" of Trail. Be sure to book a Free Tour!

Trail is known as the "Home of Champions", and for good reason! From Olympic champion skiers to professional hockey players, many athletes who grew up and trained here went on to make history in the world of professional sports. The  Sports Hall of Fame is a tribute to our champions.

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