Alberta district, Alberta, Canada

Places to visit near Trail

Trail is a town in Alberta district, Alberta, Canada, home to about 9,707 people. Within 50 km by road there are 61 places to visit — 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 waterfalls, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 8 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Violin Lake (9 km), Rossland Court House (9 km) and Champion Lakes Provincial Park (15 km).

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Trail, Alberta
Trail, Alberta district, Alberta, Canada. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Trail at a glance

Location
Alberta district, Alberta, Canada
Population
about 9,707
Coordinates
49.0998° N, 117.7022° W
Places within 50 km
61 (20 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls

Top places to visit near Trail

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Trail: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Trail

66 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Trail. The closest is Raven's Rock Trailhead (1 km); the best-known is Flagstaff Mountain (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Trail

46 waterfalls within 100 km of Trail. The closest is Beaver Falls (12 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Trail

26 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Trail. The closest is Violin Lake (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Trail

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Trail. The closest is Beaver Creek Provincial Park (10 km); the best-known is King George VI Provincial Park (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Trail

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Trail. The closest is Rossland Court House (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Trail

3 churches within 100 km of Trail. The closest is Trail & District Visitor Centre (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Trail

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Trail
  2. 1 km Trail & District Visitor Centre · church, Alberta
  3. 9 km Violin Lake · lake, Alberta
  4. 11 km King George VI Provincial Park · nature spot, Washington
  5. 9 km Rossland Court House · heritage site, Regional District of Kootenay Boundary
  6. 22 km Champion Lakes Provincial Park · lake, Alberta
  7. 15 km Back to Trail

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How to reach Trail

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    Within 15 km of Trail

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Trail by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1166Raven's Rock Trailhead (1 km)
    Waterfalls1746Beaver Falls (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1226Violin Lake (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens821Beaver Creek Provincial Park (10 km)
    Forts & heritage37Rossland Court House (9 km)
    Churches33Trail & District Visitor Centre (1 km)
    Other attractions22Teck Cominco Interpretive Centre (1 km)
    Museums12Rossland Mining Museum & Discovery Center (11 km)
    Caves12Gardner Cave (33 km)
    Parks12Jubilee Park (1 km)
    Beaches & coast12Driftwood Beach (35 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Kootenay River (31 km)

    Trail: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Trail?

    Violin Lake (lake, about 9 km), Rossland Court House (heritage site, about 9 km), Champion Lakes Provincial Park (lake, about 15 km), King George VI Provincial Park (nature spot, about 17 km), Trail & District Visitor Centre (church, about 1 km), Columbia River Skywalk (attraction, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Trail?

    61 places on Spotwander: 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 waterfalls, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Trail?

    Raven's Rock Trailhead, about 1 km by road; Red Mountain (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Trail?

    Beaver Falls, about 12 km by road; Numa Falls (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Trail?

    Violin Lake, about 9 km by road; Champion Lakes Provincial Park (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Trail?

    Start in Trail, visit Trail & District Visitor Centre, then Violin Lake, then King George VI Provincial Park, then Rossland Court House, then Champion Lakes Provincial Park, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Trail?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls.

    Towns near Trail

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Trail’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Trail on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.