Trail

TRAIL

Official blazon

Arms : Argent two smokestacks set on a wall Gules masoned Sable issuant from a base wavy Argent charged with a bar wavy, a chief dancetty Gules.
Crest: A stag's head erased Gules attired Sable gorged with a collar of dogwood flowers alternating with maple leaves Argent.
Supporters:On a grassy mound Vert two bears Sable each holding a hockey stick Argent taped Sable.
Motto: HOME OF CHAMPIONS

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on April 3, 2001.

The wall and smokestacks represent the smelting and refining industry in the city. The wavy base refers to the geographical setting by the Columbia River.

The stag represents an animal found in the area. The collar combines the floral symbols of Canada and British Columbia.

The two bears represent animals found in the area. The hockey sticks represent the two World Hockey Championships won by Trail teams and the many other hockey championships won by community teams.

The motto captures the essence of the community championships.