Live and Play in Trail and Rossland
NELSON & AREA
Pre-School Aged Children
Child Care: Licensed childcare can be difficult to find, with long wait lists for many centres, particularly for infants. Whenever possible, register your children (or ask to be added to the wait-list) well in advance of relocating to the area.
Contact Kootenay Kids Child CareResource and Referral program for:
• A list of registered child care centres
• Toy and equipment lending library(free). Includes temporary loans of play pens, strollers, back packs and other equipment, which might be helpful for families waiting for their belongings to arrive.
Website: here
Phone: 250 352 0407
Child Care: Licensed childcare can be difficult to find, with long wait lists for many centres, particularly for infants. Whenever possible, register your children (or ask to be added to the wait-list) well in advance of relocating to the area.
Contact Kootenay Kids Child CareResource and Referral program for:
• A list of registered child care centres
• Toy and equipment lending library(free). Includes temporary loans of play pens, strollers, back packs and other equipment, which might be helpful for families waiting for their belongings to arrive.
Website: here
Phone: 250 352 0407
Family Place
Child-focused programs and drop in groups for preschool aged children and their parents.
Website: here
Program calendar: here
Phone: 250-352-6678
Address: 312 Silica Street
Website: here
Child-focused programs and drop in groups for preschool aged children and their parents.
Website: here
Program calendar: here
Phone: 250-352-6678
Address: 312 Silica Street
Website: here
French School: Ecole des Sentlers Alpins
Ecole des Sentlers Alpins A public school that is part of BC’s Francophone school district, providing quality public education in French.
Website: here
Phone: 250-825-4020
Email: sylvie_mazerolle@csf.bc.ca
Ecole des Sentlers Alpins A public school that is part of BC’s Francophone school district, providing quality public education in French.
Website: here
Phone: 250-825-4020
Email: sylvie_mazerolle@csf.bc.ca
Independent Schools
Nelson Waldorf School
Independent education based on the philosophy of Rudolf Steiner.
Website: here
Tel: 250-352-6919
E-mail: info@nelsonwaldorf.org
Nelson Waldorf School
Independent education based on the philosophy of Rudolf Steiner.
Website: here
Tel: 250-352-6919
E-mail: info@nelsonwaldorf.org
St. Joseph's School
Independent Catholic school offers BC Ministry of Education curriculum with BC certified teachers.
Website: here
Phone: 250-352-3041
Email: stjosephnelson@cisnd.ca
Independent Catholic school offers BC Ministry of Education curriculum with BC certified teachers.
Website: here
Phone: 250-352-3041
Email: stjosephnelson@cisnd.ca
Nelson Christian Community School
Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 school integrating Christian faith. Offers part-time school/home school options.
Website: here
Phone: 250-352-0526
Email: office@nelsonchristian.ca
Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 school integrating Christian faith. Offers part-time school/home school options.
Website: here
Phone: 250-352-0526
Email: office@nelsonchristian.ca
Schooling / Distance Education
Distance Education Through School District 8
DESK: Distance Education School of the Kootenays
Website: here
Phone: (250) 354-4311
Email: desk@sd8.bc.ca
Distance Education Through School District 8
DESK: Distance Education School of the Kootenays
Website: here
Phone: (250) 354-4311
Email: desk@sd8.bc.ca
Self Design Learning Community
Distance/distributed learning community, funded by the Province of BC, offering personalized learning for K-12 students.
(Education available anywhere, head office is located in Nelson.)
Website: here
Phone: 877-353-3374
Email: info@selfdesign.org
Distance/distributed learning community, funded by the Province of BC, offering personalized learning for K-12 students.
(Education available anywhere, head office is located in Nelson.)
Website: here
Phone: 877-353-3374
Email: info@selfdesign.org
CHEK ABC
Christian homeschooling organization for K-12 students. (Education available any-where. Central office located in Nelson.)
Website: here
Phone: 888-352-2435
Christian homeschooling organization for K-12 students. (Education available any-where. Central office located in Nelson.)
Website: here
Phone: 888-352-2435
Community Facilities
Nelson and District Community Complex
A multi-activity, inclusive community centre which is the heart of recreation for the Nelson community. It features a full gym/weight room, fitness classes, arena, lap pool, leisure pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room. Youth swim lessons are offered year round, along with a wide variety of fitness classes, sports activities and drop in programs. (Be sure to register early for children’s swim lessons!) Childcare is offered for parents using the facility at certain times. Offerings change each season, and are listed in the current Leisure Guide.
Website: here
Phone: 250-354-4386
A full list of city amenities, including parks, education, health care, transportation and community groups, is available here.
Nelson and District Community Complex
A multi-activity, inclusive community centre which is the heart of recreation for the Nelson community. It features a full gym/weight room, fitness classes, arena, lap pool, leisure pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room. Youth swim lessons are offered year round, along with a wide variety of fitness classes, sports activities and drop in programs. (Be sure to register early for children’s swim lessons!) Childcare is offered for parents using the facility at certain times. Offerings change each season, and are listed in the current Leisure Guide.
Website: here
Phone: 250-354-4386
A full list of city amenities, including parks, education, health care, transportation and community groups, is available here.
Indoor and Outdoor Recreation
Nelson is a mecca for outdoor recreation with world class skiing, cycling, water sports and so much more. You’ll find a comprehensive list here.
Nelson is a mecca for outdoor recreation with world class skiing, cycling, water sports and so much more. You’ll find a comprehensive list here.
TRAIL/ROSSLAND & AREA
Public School System
School District 20 Schools Trail and Rossland and surrounding communities are part of School District 20. The following schools are located in Trail, Rossland and surrounding communities.
Rossland Summit School (Rossland)
Glenmerry Elementary School (Trail)
Fruitvale Elementary School (Fruitvale)
James L Webster Elementary School (Trail-Warfield)
JL Crowe Secondary School (Trail)
Kootenay Columbia Learning (Based in Trail, serving the region)
School District 20 Schools Trail and Rossland and surrounding communities are part of School District 20. The following schools are located in Trail, Rossland and surrounding communities.
Rossland Summit School (Rossland)
Glenmerry Elementary School (Trail)
Fruitvale Elementary School (Fruitvale)
James L Webster Elementary School (Trail-Warfield)
JL Crowe Secondary School (Trail)
Kootenay Columbia Learning (Based in Trail, serving the region)
French School
Ecole des Sept-Sommets Rossland A public school that is part of the BC Francophone school district, providing quality public education in French.
Ecole des Sept-Sommets Rossland A public school that is part of the BC Francophone school district, providing quality public education in French.
Independent and Private School
St Michael's Catholic Elementary School
Seven Summit Centre for Learning
St Michael's Catholic Elementary School
Seven Summit Centre for Learning
Community College
Selkirk College Post-secondary college, diploma and trades programs, workplace training and continuing education. Main campus in Castlegar, satellite campus in Trail.
Selkirk College Post-secondary college, diploma and trades programs, workplace training and continuing education. Main campus in Castlegar, satellite campus in Trail.
Rossland Community Information
- Dining and Nightlife
- Shopping
- Gyms and Yoga Studios
- Brewery
- Arts and Culture
- Summer Activities
- Winter Activities
- Festivals and Events
- Hotels and Motels
- Condos and Apartments
- Vacation Rentals
- Campground and Hostels
- How to get to Rossland
Trail Community Information
- Cafes
- Eateries Pubs Restaurants and Take-Out
- Shopping
- Gyms and Yoga Studios
- Get Outside
- Arts and Culture
- Festival and Events
- Parks and Recreation
- Hotels, Motels and B&B
- Campgrounds and RV Parks
Banks and Credit Unions
- CIBC
- Bank of Montreal
- Kootenay Savings
- Nelson and District Credit Union
- Scotia Bank
- TD Bank
Accountants and Insurance
The Trail and District Chamber of Commerce maintains a list of its member that provide Accounting and Insurance Services.
The Trail and District Chamber of Commerce maintains a list of its member that provide Accounting and Insurance Services.
Real Estate Agents
Century 21 Kootenay Homes - Ph: 250-368-8818
Re/MaX All Pro Realty - Ph: 250-368-5000
Mountain Town Properties - Ph: 250 368-7166
Fair Realty Rossland Branch - Ph: 250 512-1153
Century 21 Kootenay Homes - Ph: 250-368-8818
Re/MaX All Pro Realty - Ph: 250-368-5000
Mountain Town Properties - Ph: 250 368-7166
Fair Realty Rossland Branch - Ph: 250 512-1153
