Trail Museum & Archives

Trail Museum & Archives The Trail Museum & Archives manages and presents the collections of the Trail Historical Society.

Situated in the Trail Riverfront Centre in downtown Trail, the TMA welcomes all to experience Trail's social and sports history.

📚A Trail to Remember Vol. 2 books have arrived and are available in the gift shop!⏱️We are open until 7pm today, stop by...
06/16/2026

📚A Trail to Remember Vol. 2 books have arrived and are available in the gift shop!

⏱️We are open until 7pm today, stop by and grab your copy!

The Trail Museum & Archives regrets to announce the delivery of A Trail to Remember Vol. 2 has been unavoidably delayed ...
06/12/2026

The Trail Museum & Archives regrets to announce the delivery of A Trail to Remember Vol. 2 has been unavoidably delayed and books will not be available for sale at our scheduled launch.

Nevertheless, Trail’s 125th anniversary party and celebration of the book will still occur at Gyro Park on Sunday, June 14, from noon to 3:00 p.m.

Enjoy the Trail Pipe Band, some words of gratitude from John, the nostalgic sounds of Brian Plamondon, and a piece of birthday cake in Trail’s most scenic park. In addition, museum staff will be on hand interviewing attendees for Trail Tales, our exciting community engagement project that captures the voices of the community. Ferguson's Castle will also be there and the concession will be open!

We expect the books to be available for sale now mid-week in the Gift Shop at the Trail Riverfront Centre. More information will follow.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or call Sarah Benson-Lord at 250-921-6682.

We apologize for this unfortunate situation.

Hey Trail! 🥂Did you know that we are celebrating our 125th anniversary next week?! 🥂To celebrate, the Trail Visitor Cent...
06/09/2026

Hey Trail!

🥂Did you know that we are celebrating our 125th anniversary next week?! 🥂

To celebrate, the Trail Visitor Centre and Trail Museum & Archives have been working together on . A fun lineup of daily posts to bring back memories, get you guessing, and explore what Trail means to you.

Each day leading up to June 14th, we will be posting something new! We won't give too much away just yet... but if you've picked up a copy of the 2026 Trail Visitor Guide, it might come in handy for a few answers. 🤷‍♀️

Remember, we want to hear from YOU! Be sure to share your answers and memories as we celebrate the stories, people, and places that make our community so special. 🫶

We'll see you tomorrow for the first post 👋

Up first in the series, we have a Trail themed word scramble! Think of the words that reflect our city and see if you ...
06/09/2026

Up first in the series, we have a Trail themed word scramble!

Think of the words that reflect our city and see if you can figure out their proper order.

Be sure to comment your answers and we'll let you know if you are on the right track!

PS: You may want to study up on your Trail knowledge, this is just a warm up for what's to come... 💪📚

For today's post, we are taking a trip down memory lane and playing Name That Trail Location!📍Some of these photos are...
06/09/2026

For today's post, we are taking a trip down memory lane and playing Name That Trail Location!📍

Some of these photos are close to or over 100 years old but are just that recognizable no matter the year.

If you think you know where a picture was taken, comment your answer, and we'll let you know if you've got it!

PS: If you have a different picture of one of these locations, feel free to comment it or share and tag us. There is no such thing as too many historical photos!

The date is set! The Trail Museum & Archives is so pleased to announce the release of A Trail To Remember Vol. 2, our se...
05/20/2026

The date is set!

The Trail Museum & Archives is so pleased to announce the release of A Trail To Remember Vol. 2, our second collaboration with John D'Arcangelo.

🗓 Sunday, June 14th - Trail's 125th birthday
🕘 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
📍 Gyro Park, East Trail

Join us with your lawn chair, purchase your copy, enjoy a slice of birthday cake, and listen to the nostalgic sounds of Brian Plamondon!

Books will be available for sale in the Trail Museum & Archives Gift Shop beginning on Monday, June 15. We are happy to ship!

Have 15 minutes to chat today? We are in the Fitness Room in the Trail Memorial Centre (right outside the KidsZone and S...
05/09/2026

Have 15 minutes to chat today? We are in the Fitness Room in the Trail Memorial Centre (right outside the KidsZone and Sidewalk Cafe) from noon to 3:00 to learn more about you and your connection to Trail!

Help us document this milestone year with your reflections and hopes for our future!

Join Museum and City of Trail staff at the Sidewalk Cafe in the Trail Memorial Centre and Family Day at Gyro Park this w...
05/08/2026

Join Museum and City of Trail staff at the Sidewalk Cafe in the Trail Memorial Centre and Family Day at Gyro Park this weekend and help us explore 125 years of Trail!

Our "Trail Tales" project kicks off appropriately during Silver City Days, and it stars you! Sit down for a brief chat about your life and experiences in Trail, no matter how long you've been here. Reflect on our past and share our hopes for the future.

We look forward to your thoughts! Look for our flags and banners!

Questions? Call us at 250-364-0829 or email [email protected]. Can't make it to this event? We will be at most major community events throughout the year and will soon have an exciting addition to the History Gallery at the museum.

Address

1505 Bay Avenue
Trail, BC
V1R4B2

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 7pm
Thursday 9:30am - 7pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+12503640829

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