COVID-19 Updates

Current mandates and information

Provincial restrictions

The City of Trail follows all provincial restrictions. Please see https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictions for more information.

Vaccine passports for Trail Parks & Recreation

Starting April 8, proof of vaccination will no longer be required to access businesses, events and services in B.C.

Provincial and City of Trail mask mandates

Starting March 11, 2022 masks / face coverings are no longer mandatory while indoors in public indoor settings, including City of Trail facilities, under a public health order. 
Masks are encouraged on public transit and BC Ferries, but not required. Individual businesses and event organizers can choose to continue requiring masks on their premises. 
Masks are still required for federally regulated travel, like air travel.

City facility hours of operation, safety plans, and user guides

BC parks 

• Visit www.bcparks.ca for more information.

Hiking and biking trails

• The Kootenay Columbia Trails Society (KCTS) has installed signs at trailheads to remind users of the COVID-19 preventative measures in place.  Please familiarize yourself with these regulations before using the trails so our communities can remain safe and healthy. 
• For additional information or questions related to the trails, please contact KCTS directly at information@kcts.ca. View more info on their website at www.kcts.ca 

Open burning restrictions

• Open burning is not permitted within the City of Trail.  

COVID-19 resources and information 

The City of Trail continues to follow all recommendations advanced by the Federal Government, the Provincial Government, the Provincial Health Officer and Interior Health as part of protecting the health and safety of the community.  The City of Trail encourages all residents to take necessary precautions and to consult with credible websites for ongoing updates.

• Provincial vaccination (immunization) plan: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/vaccine/plan 
• Interior Health COVID-19 Information  https://news.interiorhealth.ca/covid-19/ and Interior Health vaccination (immunization) plans https://news.interiorhealth.ca/news/covid-19-vaccines/ 
• COVID-19 Provincial Support and information:
  https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support

• BC Centre for Disease Control: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/coronavirus-(novel)
• Current news and information on COVID-19, issued by Interior Health
• Ministry of Health Pandemic Preparedness: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/current-health-topics/pandemic-influenza
• First Nations Health Authority: https://www.fnha.ca/what-we-do/communicable-disease-control/coronavirus
• BC Transit: https://www.bctransit.com/choose-transit-system
• Public Health Agency of Canada COVID-19 weblink: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html
• World Health Organization COVID-19 weblink: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
• Self Assessment: https://covid19.thrive.health/
• Everyone has a role to play in keeping a safe and health community.  Read more information here from the BC Centre for Disease Control.
• Common Questions about COVID-19, issued by the Ministry of Health
• Anyone who is concerned that they may have been exposed to, or is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, should contact their primary care provider or call 8-1-1
• The Public Health Agency of Canada has set up a COVID-19 telephone information line at: 1-833-784-4397.

If you think you may have come into contact with COVID-19 or are showing symptoms, CALL 8-1-1 FOR ADVICE.