Explore Downtown Truro

We love where we live, and we’re thrilled to welcome you to Downtown Truro.

Civic Square

740 Prince Street

Civic Square features a large, flexible open space that makes it perfect for public gatherings. Whether you take advantage of its improved lighting and integrated sound system to host a live music performance, or use one of its many quiet spaces to relax with a good book, the Civic Square has something to offer everyone. In the winter, the Square even hosts an outdoor skating rink!

Truro Farmer’s Market

15 Young Street

The Truro Farmers’ Market is home to over 50 vendors each Saturday during peak season. A vibrant gathering place in the heart of the community featuring fresh local produce, a wide array of baked goods, jams and sauces, specialty handcrafted goods, decor, body products, delicious prepared foods to eat on-site or take away, Nova Scotia wine and spirits, meats, cheese, eggs, honey, flowers, bedding plants and more! Live music and children’s activities add to the appeal of this friendly, local market!

Victoria Park

29 Park Road

A natural woodland park that spans 3,000 acres and is located only minutes from downtown. The extensive trail system winds through natural gorges, waterfalls, tall trees and inspiring look-offs.

Marigold Cultural Centre

605 Prince Street

The Marigold Cultural Centre houses a 208-seat theatre, a small art gallery, a workshop space for arts education programming, a sports heritage hall, a boardroom, a concession area, and offices. The Centre provides a variety of cultural programming and is a major downtown focus for economic development.

Colchester Historeum

29 Young Street

The Colchester Historical Society continues to preserve and present Colchester County’s past by striving to offer an authentic and inclusive perspective of local history and culture through community and visitor engagement in its operation of the Colchester Historeum, a museum and archives located in Truro, Nova Scotia. Using contemporary methods of interpretation, collections management, and education, we encourage conversation, understanding, and meaningful connections between all individuals.

The Railyard

627 Young Street

The Railyard is a free public facility and provides mountain biking experiences for all ages. The Railyard has been designed with a variety of skill levels in mind. From the beginner pump track, easy single and double track trails and beginner skills section, to the advanced “Callus Cut” jumplines and wallride, for more expert and advanced riders.

The Library

754 Prince Street

Colchester-East Hants Public Library strengthens our communities by welcoming all to participate in the discovery, creation and sharing of ideas and experiences.

Cobequid Trail

Entrance at 202 Willow Street

The Cobequid Trail is an 18-km walking and bicycling trail network in central Colchester County. Explore woodland paths and shaded brooks, and follow the rail trail from Truro to Cobequid Bay. Watch for migratory birds on the marshlands and mudflats, and view the Salmon River and salt marsh. Catch the tidal bore when it arrives twice daily.

Activities in Downtown Truro

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Truro Farmers' Market
15 Young Street
Downtown Dollars
Bike Monkey / Ice Monkey
130 Esplanade Street
Downtown Dollars
Marigold Cultural Centre
605 Prince Street
Downtown Dollars
Truro Allstar Cheer
773 Prince Street
Colchester Historeum
29 Young Street
Downtown Dollars
GoodLife Fitness
13 Queen Street
Downtown Dollars
Parker School of Dance
23 Church Street
Triangle Events
802 Prince Street, Unit LL03
StudioFit
36 Inglis Place
Downtown Dollars
NSCC Athletic Centre
36 Arthur Street
Joyful Yoga Studio
64 Inglis Place
Downtown Dollars
Marmac Athletics
36 Inglis Place
Arie Dance Company
82 Esplanade Street
Maggie's Place
1027 Prince Street
Clay Cafe
600 Prince Street
Downtown Dollars
Beyond Boxing Fitness Society
10 B Esplanade Street
Cobequid Dance Academy
15 Arlington Place
Downtown Dollars
Slate Youth Centre
883 Prince Street
Truro Curling Club
56 Young Street

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