Trail, British Columbia, Canada

A humorous sign outside the Anglican Church in Trail, British Columbia, Canada.

Trail, British Columbia.

This zinc and lead smelter is the lifebood of the small town of Trail, British Columbia. It is the reason for the existence of this town. In the early 90s the smelter was changed to hydro electric power and coal was retired. The environment immediately improved. Most of what you see coming from the smokestacks is steam. Between the bench and the smelter is the Columbia River. The Sunday Challenge. A person-less bench. Sight and Sound: Pictures and Music. "Holding Hands" by Jessie Smelter. After some searching I found this song which fits with many park benches where dreams are dreamt together. Smelter's song in front of a smelter was irresistible. youtu.be/56bQaofhDOQ A more complete view is in the notes.

The Columbia River from Gyro Park in Trail, British Columbia.

Gyro Park, Trail, British Columbia HFF

A derelict, boarded up, building in Trail, British Columbia as night descends.