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Rock the Hub

Posted on: August 7th, 2020 -

Presented by Salty Dog Brewing Company, Country Rocks the Hub is a weekend of outdoor concerts at Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition Campground | 73 Ryland Ave | Bible Hill, NS.

For more information contact:
rockthehub@trurogroup.ca

Details to come!

For the most up-to-date information follow the Rock The Hub 2020 event on Facebook or visit http://www.rockthehub.ca/

Country Rocks the Hub

Posted on: July 31st, 2020 -

Presented by Salty Dog Brewing Company, Country Rocks the Hub is a weekend of outdoor concerts at Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition Campground | 73 Ryland Ave | Bible Hill, NS.

For more information contact:
rockthehub@trurogroup.ca

Friday, July 31st, 2020
Dean Brody
The Reklaws

Saturday, August 1st, 2020
James Barker Band
Chad Brownlee

Sunday, August 2nd, 2020
Terri Clark
Doc Walker

For the most up-to-date information follow the Country Rocks the Hub 2020 event on Facebook or visit http://www.countryrocksthehub.ca/

New Year’s Eve on the Town

Posted on: December 31st, 2019 -

Details to come

Free Downtown Horse & Wagon Rides

Posted on: December 20th, 2019 -

Downtown Truro is offering FREE Horse and Wagon Rides, every Friday Night over the holiday season from 6pm – 8pm.

Dates:
Friday, November 29th, 2019 – pick up and drop off is in front of Civic Square entrance on Prince Street.

The following Fridays will have pick up and drop off near the Tim Hortons on Inglis Place:
Friday, December 6th, 2019
Friday, December 13th, 2019
Friday, December 20th, 2019

Rides are first come first serve!

Photos with Santa 2019

Posted on: December 14th, 2019 -

Santa is coming to the Truro Public Library!!!

Sat. NOV. 23 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tue. DEC. 3 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Wed. DEC. 4 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Sat. DEC. 7 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sat. DEC. 14 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Bring your camera / phone and a donation to the Colchester Food Bank and have your picture taken with Santa!

(Staff will also be on hand with a camera to take pictures should your phone/camera die – or get left in the car.)

Free Downtown Horse & Wagon Rides

Posted on: December 13th, 2019 -

Downtown Truro is offering FREE Horse and Wagon Rides, every Friday Night over the holiday season from 6pm – 8pm.

Dates:
Friday, November 29th, 2019 – pick up and drop off is in front of Civic Square entrance on Prince Street.

The following Fridays will have pick up and drop off near the Tim Hortons on Inglis Place:
Friday, December 6th, 2019
Friday, December 13th, 2019
Friday, December 20th, 2019

Rides are first come first serve!

Christmas at the RECC

Posted on: December 7th, 2019 -

Christmas Craft Fair @ THE RECC! Come check out over 100 vendors with a special guest appearance from Santa Claus himself!

FREE admission for all!

Find all the details on the RECC website:

https://ratheastlinkcommunitycentre.ca/events/christmas-craft-fair-at-the-recc

Photos with Santa 2019

Posted on: December 7th, 2019 -

Santa is coming to the Truro Public Library!!!

Sat. NOV. 23 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tue. DEC. 3 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Wed. DEC. 4 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Sat. DEC. 7 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sat. DEC. 14 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Bring your camera / phone and a donation to the Colchester Food Bank and have your picture taken with Santa!

(Staff will also be on hand with a camera to take pictures should your phone/camera die – or get left in the car.)

Free Downtown Horse & Wagon Rides

Posted on: December 6th, 2019 -

Downtown Truro is offering FREE Horse and Wagon Rides, every Friday Night over the holiday season from 6pm – 8pm.

Dates:
Friday, November 29th, 2019 – pick up and drop off is in front of Civic Square entrance on Prince Street.

The following Fridays will have pick up and drop off near the Tim Hortons on Inglis Place:
Friday, December 6th, 2019
Friday, December 13th, 2019
Friday, December 20th, 2019

Rides are first come first serve!

Downtown Truro Midnight Madness

Posted on: December 6th, 2019 -

Midnight Madness is coming!!!
The awesome shops, services & businesses in Downtown Truro will be open for late night shopping on Friday, December 6.

Bring your friends and stroll around Downtown Truro to take advantage of all the deals, discounts and special offers available.

This annual fun event kicks off the shopping season in Downtown Truro. Come see for yourself and get your holiday shopping done early.

Participating Stores:

Above & Beyond Home Decor: Open until 9pm – Offering their final NO TAX for the year, all day long!

Alderberry Village: Open until 9pm – Hot Cider Available in store for shoppers!

Atlantic Fabrics Truro: Open until 9pm – Check out Atlantic Fabrics Truro for special deals and promotions!

AA Wearhouse: Open until 10:30pm – 10% off store wide

*some exceptions apply

Bike Monkey/ Ice Monkey: Open until Midnight – Check out Bike Monkey/ Ice Monkey for special deals and promotions!

Booster Juice Truro: Open until 10:30pm – For the month of December, get a FREE smoothie with every $25 giftcard purchase!

Calling Corners New Age Boutique: Open until Midnight – Offering TAX FREE all day and special hourly deal from 6:00pm – Midnight.

Elegant Steps: Open until 9pm – Pop by for Customer Appreciation Night!

Enchanted Forest: Open until 10pm – New deals every 2 hours starting at 4pm!

HAF skate and tattoo: Open until Midnight – Check out HAF skate and tattoo for special deals and promotions!

Honeycomb Health Market: Open until 11:00 pm – Offering 15% off the entire store (except for eggs and meat) and they will have experts on site all day with free food and samples!

Hub Cycle: Open until 10pm: Offering lots of in store deals and hourly specials!

Inglis Jewellers: Open until 10pm – Offering TAX FREE!!

My Home Mercantile: Open until Midnight – New deals every 2 hours starting at 5pm!!

NovelTea Bookstore Cafe: Open until 10pm

“Caffeinated Midnight Madness!” We’re going to have a special $3 drink for every hour – $3 DRINKS:

**7-8pm: Gingerbread Red Eye (drip coffee with 2 shots of espresso and gingerbread syrup)

**8-9pm: Cafe Mocha (hot chocolate with 2 shots of espresso)

**9-10pm: Eggnog Latte”

Take It Outside: Open until 9pm: Buy one get one 50% off all apparel, footwear, and accessories’ (*some exceptions apply) From 10am-9pm.

Terry’s Tunes, Estate Jewellery and Collateral Loans: Open until 9pm – TAX FREE on all gold and diamonds, plus 50% off on all gold and diamonds. 20% off all used guitars and guitar amps.

The Trail Shop: Open until 9pm: Buy one get one 50% off all apparel, footwear, and accessories’ (*some exceptions apply) From 10am-9pm.

Please visit the Midnight Madness 2019 event on Facebook for the most up to date information.

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Today's Gift Spotlight; from Skin Decision Inc.

"This holiday, let Skin Decision help you find that treasure for someone special. With their wide variety of genuine gemstones & designs, there truly is something for everyone! Book a consult with a Skin Decision jewelry specialist at skindecision.ca, or by calling 902.843.3525"

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Today's Gift Spotlight features Booster Juice Truro. Did you know that during the month of December, you get a FREE smoothie with the purchase of a $25 gift card!? Also, be sure to stop by and try out their Holiday specialty: the Egg Nog smoothie 😋🎄🎁 Booster Juice Truro is located at 911 Prince St. Unit #2 in Downtown Truro! ... See MoreSee Less

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Today's Gift Spotlight:
Douglas Plush Animals from Jean's Flowers and Gifts. Be sure to pop by and pick up one of these furry friends for that little someone special this Christmas. Jean's Flowers and Gifts is located at 56 Inglis Place in Downtown Truro | 902-895-8816 ... See MoreSee Less

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Santa’s here at the Truro library ready to meet the little ones!! 🎅
10am-Noon
Food bank donations welcome 😊
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Enjoy wagon rides tonight along with Midnight Madness!
Wagon rides are 6-8pm with pick up and drop off between Tim Horton's and Jean's Flowers on Inglis Place. 🐴 ... See MoreSee Less

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Today's Gift Spotlight features Booster Juice Truro. Did you know that during the month of December, you get a FREE smoothie with the purchase of a $25 gift card!? Also, be sure to stop by and try out their Holiday specialty: the Egg Nog smoothie 😋🎄🎁 Booster Juice Truro is located at 911 Prince St. Unit #2 in Downtown Truro!

@boosterjuicetruro @downtowntruro #christmas #shoplocal #boosterjuice #eggnoggsmoothie

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Today's Gift Spotlight:
Douglas Plush Animals from Jean's Flowers and Gifts. Be sure to pop by and pick up one of these furry friends for that little someone special this Christmas. Jean's Flowers and Gifts is located at 56 Inglis Place in Downtown Truro | 902-895-8816

@jeansflowers_ @downtowntruro #shoplocal #giftsforall #christmas

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Santa’s here at the Truro library ready to meet the little ones!! 🎅
10am-Noon
Food bank donations welcome 😊
@cehpl @downtowntruro #santaclausiscomingtotown #trurolibrary #downtowntruro

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Happening tonight!! Enjoy wagon rides tonight along with Midnight Madness!
Wagon rides are 6-8pm with pick up and drop off between Tim Horton's and Jean's Flowers on Inglis Place. 🐴

@downtowntruro @townoftruro @trurobuzz @whats_up_colchester #truro #downtowntruro #wagonrides #inglisplace #midnightmadness

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Today's Gift Spotlight features Bike Monkey/ Ice Monkey located at 130 Esplanade St. in Downtown Truro.
A great spot to find quality hockey gear and apparel; "Gloves, bags, and accessories from some of the best brands on the market.. True Hockey, Howies Hockey, and our popular bike/ice monkey branded Apparel!" @bikemonkey.ca @downtowntruro #bikemonkey #Truro #giftspotlight #downtowntruro #shoplocal #giftifeas

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Happening TONIGHT, in @downtowntruro ! 🎁🎄🎅🏼 The awesome shops, services & in Downtown Truro will be open for late night shopping tonight (Friday, December 6) and offering exclusive deals and discounts 🤩🤩 Participating Stores:
♦️Above & Beyond Home Decor: Open until 9pm - Offering their final NO TAX for the year, all day long!
♦️Alderberry Village: Open until 9pm - Hot Cider Available in store for shoppers! ♦️Atlantic Fabrics Truro: Open until 9pm ♦️AA Wearhouse: Open until 10:30pm - 10% off store wide
*some exceptions apply
♦️Bike Monkey: Open until Midnight - Check out Bike Monkey for special deals and promotions!
♦️Booster Juice Truro: Open until 10:30pm - For the month of December, get a FREE smoothie with every $25 giftcard purchase! ♦️Calling Corners New Age Boutique: Open until Midnight - Offering TAX FREE all day and special hourly deal from 6:00pm - Midnight. ♦️Elegant Steps: Open until 9pm - Pop by for Customer Appreciation Night! ♦️Enchanted Forest: Open until 10pm - New deals every 2 hours starting at 4pm!
♦️HAF skate and tattoo: Open until Midnight - Check out HAF skate and tattoo for special deals and promotions! ♦️Honeycomb Health Market: Open until 11:00 pm - Offering 15% off the entire store (except for eggs and meat) and they will have experts on site all day with free food and samples! ♦️Hub Cycle: Open until 10pm: Offering lots of in store deals and hourly specials! ♦️Inglis Jewellers: Open until 10pm - Offering TAX FREE!! ♦️My Home Mercantile: Open until Midnight - New deals every 2 hours starting at 5pm!! ♦️NovelTea Bookstore Cafe: Open until 10pm "Caffeinated Midnight Madness!” We’re going to have a special $3 drink for every hour - $3 DRINKS:
**7-8pm: Gingerbread Red Eye (drip coffee with 2 shots of espresso and gingerbread syrup)
**8-9pm: Cafe Mocha (hot chocolate with 2 shots of espresso)
**9-10pm: Eggnog Latte" ♦️Take It Outside/The Trail Shop: Open until 9pm: Buy one get one 50% off all apparel, footwear, and accessories' (*some exceptions apply)
♦️ Terry's Tunes, Estate Jewellery and Collateral Loans: Open until 9pm - TAX FREE + 50% off on all gold and diamonds. 20% off all used guitars and guitar amps.

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Today's Gift Spotlight:
Custom made gift baskets using unique Atlantic Canadian products at B'Y YOKEL: East Coast Mercantile. "Customers can purchase ready made baskets or can select their own items and we will wrap it up for you!" Located at 23 Inglis Place in Downtown Truro, stop by B'Y YOKEL and pick up the perfect stocking stuffer, or a gift to send to someone who's missing home; all locally sourced from Atlantic Canada.
@downtowntruro #shoplocal #eastcoastmercantile #byyokel #eastcoast #holidygifts #downtowntruro #inglisplace

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Today's Gift Spotlight:
From the @colchesterhistoreum - The 2020 Colchester Historeum Calendar is now on sale! The perfect gift for those who love all things Truro & Colchester. The calendar features Houses of Colchester County from the Archival Collection!
Located at 29 Young St. in Downtown Truro, The Colchester Historeum offers a range of programs including illustrated talks, demonstrations, films, and activities. The museum maintains a permanent and growing collection of Colchester artifacts—some dating as far back as 300 years.

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Friday, Dec. 6, 13 & 20 - Horse + wagon rides will begin and end on Inglis Place between Tim Hortons and Jean's Flowers from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

First come, first served.

#downtowntruro #christmasintruro #horseandwagonrides #visitnovascotia

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Today's Gift Spotlight:
Shop at Alderberry Village and browse a large selection of handcrafted items and unique home decor in the cutest country general store, located at 59 Inglis Place, in Downtown Truro. "Over 70 local crafters give you lots of unique gift options, including DIY kits!"

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Come visit Santa tonight and tomorrow night at the Truro Library (Second Floor) 🎅🏼🤶🏻🎄
Tuesday Dec. 3rd, 5:30-7:30
Wednesday Dec. 4th, 5:30-7:30
It’s FREE to visit Santa but if you are able we will be collecting non-perishable items to be donated to the @colchester_food_bank_truro !

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Need some holiday shopping inspiration!? Well you're in luck- our Downtown Truro Gift Spotlight is Back!! For the month of December, we will be highlighting some amazing 😍 gift ideas, all available locally here in Downtown Truro. 🎁🎄 Today's Gift Spotlight:
Cat necklace and matching studs from @beckandboosh "A perfect combo for the cat lover in your life! Our stainless steel cat studs are sweet - a great choice for all ages. Our little cat pendant is less than 1cm (so truly a little cat!) and hangs from a 16" stainless steel chain. Whiskers and cute curly tail included." Available in store, 43 Forrester St. Downtown Truro or online:
https://www.beckandboosh.com/products/little-cat-necklace
https://www.beckandboosh.com/products/small-cat-studs

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Are you planning to have your photo taken with Santa at the library either Tuesday or Wednesday, December 3 + 4?

Santa will be seated on the second floor and the elevator is currently out of order. Access to the second floor is via stairs only.

Library staff is working to create a safe storage area for strollers on the first floor, but let us know if you'll be unable to attend based on this access limitation and we can make other arrangements.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

#downtowntruro
#photoswithsanta #christmasintruro #truro #truronovascotia #trurolibrary

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This FRIDAY, November 29th FREE horse + wagon rides will be happening in #downtowntruro!

Rides will start/stop in front of Civic Square on Prince Street.

First come, first served. ❄️Flurries❄️ forecast for that night!

Tag us with your pictures @downtowntruro
While you're waiting - or after you've ridden around town - be sure to check out the Christmas Market in the Truro Farmers Market Cooperative building from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm! 📸: Kathy Schedler

#visitnovascotia #explorenovascotia #christmasintruro #horseandwagonrides #downtowntruro

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Thank you to all our volunteers, parade participants, judges and everyone who came out to view the parade yesterday!

WINNERS:
Best Overall: Wynn Park Villa - (Elf) Wynn Park Villa

Commercial
First Place - A tie between Masstown Market (the Grinch) Masstown Market and the RECC (the Grinch) Rath Eastlink Community Centre
Second Place - Sid Sells Signs (the Grinch) Sid Sells Signs Inc.

Band
First Place - Groundswell Church (Charlie Brown Christmas) Groundswell Truro
Second Place - Immaculate Conception Church (Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer) Immaculate Conception Church Truro

Service/Private
First Place - Wynn Park Villa (Elf) Wynn Park Villa
Second Place - CEHHC - Ambulatory Care "We Care About Cancer" (the Grinch)

Club
First Place - CEC Student Council (Polar Express) Cobequid Educational Centre
Second Place - Mobility Ryders (the Grinch) @mobilityryders

School
First Place - Ecole Acadienne de Truro (Home Alone - Maman, j'ai rate l'avion) @ecoleacadiennedetruro

@downtowntruro @townoftruro @trurobuzz @bigdogtruro @purecountry995 #santaclausparade #downtowntruro #parade

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What a lovely parade!!! Thank you Truro!! And thank you to all of the participants!
@downtowntruro @townoftruro @trurobuzz #downtowntruro #santa #santaclausiscomingtotown #santaclausparade

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We’re enjoying the Santa Claus Parade! It’s not too late to come out and watch @downtowntruro
#santaclausparade #downtowntruro @townoftruro

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Posted @withrepost • @downtowntruro Everyone loves a good Parade. Here's what you need to know to enjoy the show today Sunday, Nov. 24 in #downtowntruro : 🎅There is NO ON-STREET PARKING during the parade. 🎅 6 sets of bleachers will be placed along the route for your outdoor seating needs. (See the attached photo.)
* 2 sets on Prince St. beside Spun Natural Foods and Fine Gifts.
* 2 sets on Prince St. in front of the Marigold Cultural Centre.
* 2 sets on Young St. in front of the Truro Fire Service station. 🎅 Parade departs from the Colchester Legion Stadium at 4:00 PM. 🎅 Public Parking lots are marked in red in the attached photo for your parking needs since there is NO ON-STREET PARKING during the parade. 🎅 Please respect the safety of spectators, volunteers and parade participants when arriving and departing from your parking location. DO NOT move road barricades or drive around them. They are there for the safety and protection of all. 🎅 Enjoy the parade!

#santaclausparadetruro #downtowntruro #christmasintruro #santaclausparade

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Happening tonight!! Enjoy wagon rides tonight along with Midnight Madness!
Wagon rides are 6-8pm with pick up and drop off between Tim Horton's and Jean's Flowers on Inglis Place. 🐴

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Today's Gift Spotlight features Bike Monkey/ Ice Monkey located at 130 Esplanade St. in Downtown Truro.
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