CBAL Settlement Services - Trail & Area

For those living in the Trail area who are permanent residents,  live-in caregivers,  refugees, temporary foreign workers,  provincial nominees,  naturalized Canadian citizens.

Free services include: English language training, learning about the community, housing, banking / shopping,  transportation, citizenship,  referrals / access to services

Settlement services aim to provide newcomers with the information they need about Canada and their community.   These may include one to one drop-in support,  group workshops, English classes and conversation groups, a mentorship program, community connections and activities aimed at connecting families with Canadian citizens, employers, community organizations and public institutions. 

Publishes the Here and Now newsletter that includes stories about newcomers, information on services and other topics

Call or check the website and Literacy calendar for more information.  

Also, see the facebook page: Immigrants in the Kootenays.

Address / Contact Info

Columbia Basil Alliance For Literacy (CBAL)
1160 Cedar Avenue Trail, BCV1R 3V1
Settlement Worker : Wyatt Gordon

Phone Numbers

CBAL Office: (250) 368-6770

Web Links

Areas Served

Sub-Regions ServedLower Columbia (Trail Area)

Service Details

Languages spokenEnglish

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This program was last updated on: 19 Jul 2023.