![A group of Traill students and the Traill College Principal wearing matching Traill College scarves. They are smiling and posing in front of a background of green grass and a large tree.](/colleges/sites/trentu.ca.colleges/files/styles/wide/public/inline-images/Celebrate%20-%20Traill%20-%20Hero.jpg?itok=pOQfxLH0)
Celebrate at Traill
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!
![a vintage photograph of Scott House on the Traill College campus](/colleges/sites/trentu.ca.colleges/files/styles/large/public/2022-08/traill_-_traditions_-_square.jpg?itok=4kb8l3jC)
History & Architecture
Primarily consisting of a collection of old houses of architectural and historic significance, Traill is located near downtown Peterborough.
![A black and white photo from the 1970s of several Traill Students posing and smiling for the camera.](/colleges/sites/trentu.ca.colleges/files/styles/large/public/inline-images/Traill%20-%20Traditions%20-%20Square.jpg?itok=eoVJ-Kh3)
Traditions
Being Trent University’s oldest college, Traill has almost six decades of traditions that make up its collegiate tapestry.
![The Catharine Parr Traill College logo embroidered onto a piece of clothing.](/colleges/sites/trentu.ca.colleges/files/styles/large/public/2022-08/traill_-_crest_-_square.jpg?itok=CLpqeIWf)
Our Symbol
Learn how Traill's crest reflects the spirit and aspirations of the College and its fellows.
![A grey Traill College scarf with a wide maroon stripe running along each side. The Traill College logo is embroidered on the end of the scarf, which is sold grey.](/colleges/sites/trentu.ca.colleges/files/styles/large/public/2022-08/traill_-_scarf_ceremony_-_square.jpg?itok=4MWhA5Jg)
Scarf Ceremony
An important part of your Traill experience, the scarf ceremony is when you officially join the College.