Where Am I?
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:
This city is
located within the Cordillera, on both banks of the Columbia River,
and is approximately 10 km north of the US border. The area in which
this city is located is between the Monashee Mountains (west) and the
Selkirk Mountains (east). Because this city lies within the interior
of the Cordillera, it is usually cold and dry with large amounts of
snow during the winter. During the summer, it is warmer with less
rain then then coast. This city gets less snow then it's neighbours
(Fruitville and Rossland) because is is located at the very bottom of
the valley.
ECONOMY:This cities approximate total of 1800 working people work at Teck Resources, a smelter/mine for zinc, gold, copper, coal and oil. This city also is home to the largest hospital in the West Kootney region, The Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital.
LEISURE ACTIVITIES:There are many things to do within this city. Two local pools (one indoor and one outdoor) and a skating rink offer enjoyment for all ages all year round. A public park called Gyro Park is popular for its 'Music in the Park' days (Thursday's in July and August) and it's warm sunny beaches. If you want a little more adventure, the fast moving Columbia river offers a place for avid swimmers and rapid paddlers to go. These currents, also known as “The Onions” are very strong and very cold. A good sized baseball diamond is also there, available to avid players and beginners.
This city has a population of 7237 people according to the census in 2006. Today, this city has a mosaic of ethnic backgrounds, but in the beginning life of this city, the people who lived there were mostly immigrants from Scotland, Italy and Germany. Trail is a proud city still supported by the Cominco Smelter Plant built there many years ago.
ECOSYSTEM:
This city is located in the Columbia River Basin, although, the city itself is located in a very arid region. The natural landscape around the city varies from desert and rocky, to thick dense forests. This city anchored itself on the bank of the Columbia River, leading to pollutants from the Smelter factory changing the river and surrounding ecosystem drastically. This city and surrounding areas are home to many large species of wildlife including cougars, black bears, white tailed dear, elk, and wild turkeys can be frequently seen within the city itself.
This city is located in the Columbia River Basin, although, the city itself is located in a very arid region. The natural landscape around the city varies from desert and rocky, to thick dense forests. This city anchored itself on the bank of the Columbia River, leading to pollutants from the Smelter factory changing the river and surrounding ecosystem drastically. This city and surrounding areas are home to many large species of wildlife including cougars, black bears, white tailed dear, elk, and wild turkeys can be frequently seen within the city itself.
100 KM PARAMETER:
The US border is within 10 km of this city. It's closest neighbours are Fruitvale and Rossland. Further out are cities like Castlegar, Grand Forks, Creston and Nelson.
The US border is within 10 km of this city. It's closest neighbours are Fruitvale and Rossland. Further out are cities like Castlegar, Grand Forks, Creston and Nelson.
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