Catharine Parr Traill College

Named after nineteenth-century author and naturalist Catharine Parr Traill, the College has forged a unique identity as Trent’s downtown location.

One of Trent’s original colleges and the only college located in downtown Peterborough, Traill is a community of forward-thinking and creative “Traillblazers.”

Named after nineteenth-century author and naturalist Catharine Parr Traill, our college is a student oasis situated five minutes away from the centre of Peterborough. The College feels like a small university within the larger university and that’s the point. Here, students may lose themselves in their books, but they will never be lost in the crowd.

A downtown hub, Traill is a place where students of all years of study congregate together to create an environment where diversity and blending of ideas thrive. Traill is also home to the new Jalynn Bennett Amphitheatre, a three-season performance space offering a rich variety of arts and heritage experiences - check out what's coming up!

Find yourself at Traill

LIVE

Traill's old fashioned charm, close proximity to downtown Peterborough, and brand new amphitheatre make the College a popular choice for undergraduate and graduate students.

LEARN

Home to Trent's graduate studies department and several undergraduate programs, Traill provides an idyllic learning environment close to the bustling heart of Peterborough.

BELONG

Add to Traill’s long and colourful history by taking part in year-round events, including open mic and trivia nights at The Trend, Writers’ Reading every fall, and Pizza Fridays all summer long.

CELEBRATE

Traill has over five decades of traditions that make up its collegiate tapestry, including the Team Trend Hockey Tournament, the second-longest running alumni event, two mascots, and possibly even ghosts!