GENELLE

GENELLE

Genelle's population: 823

Genelle is a small unincorporated residential community located approximately 13 kilometres north

of Trail and 5 kilometers south of Castlegar, along the western banks of the Columbia River.

Genelle was established in 1900 when Peter Genelle operated a sawmill to supply lumber for the Cominco smelter at Trail.

During the same time, the nearby locality of China Creek was home to a settlement of Chinese miners who panned for gold in the creek of the same name, when this area was home to a stopping point on the wagon road from Trail to Robson.

Known today as a dormitory community for residents who travel to Castlegar or in Trail for employment opprotunities. Genelle is small but it does have some services including a gas station, community hall, post office, and general store.