the Town of Truro

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The Cobequid Trail was a cooperative effort of the Town of Truro, County of Colchester and the Village of Bible Hill with significant contribution from community volunteers, the private sector and the Province of Nova Scotia.

Beginning in 1999, the Trail was constructed and developed by the Cobequid Trail Committee, which was comprised of local citizens with the support of senior staff from the three Local Municipal Recreation Departments.

The section of Trail owned by the Town of Truro begins at King Street, in the heart of Downtown Truro. It continues behind the Nova Scotia Community College, across the McClure's Brook, past the Truro Golf Club and to the west several kilometres.

Dominion Atlantic Railway

Access - Willow Street, across from Hospital

Known as the Midland Line, this section of the Dominion Atlantic Railway was a valuable link between Windsor and Truro. It allowed for freight and passenger trains to connect from Yarmouth to Cape Breton and the rest of Canada. Built in 1898, it serviced the area for many years and carried the final mixed train in Canada in 1979. The last train traveled this line in 1982. Today the DAR trail offers users 7 km of trail from King Street in Downtown Truro through the farming community of Lower Truro to vistas overlooking the Cobequid Bay.

The Marshlands

In the 1600's, Acadian Immigrants first settled in the Cobequid Area. They took advantage of the vast marshlands by building dykes and creating over 1000 acres of rich farmland. After the expulsion of the Acadians in 1755, British settlers continued to farm these lands. The nutrient rich soil continues to produce quality grains, hay and other forages up to the present day.

Cobequid Bay Look-off

In the Mi'Kmaq language, Cobequid means "place of running waters". This tidal bore phenomenon is unique to the Bay of Fundy with Cobequid Bay and Salmon River helping to create this spectacular display. As the salt tide water races up the narrow neck of the Bay, the river appears to flow backwards. The height of the bore varies depending upon the weather and phases of the moon.

Eagle Crest Walk

Access - Warren Drive, off College Road

The Eagle Crest Walk Begins at Warren Drive, off College Road in Bible Hill. This 1.1 km section of the trail passes through diverse habitats: maple stands, hemlock ravines and pine trees growing along the high bank of the Salmon River. This trail offers scenic views overlooking the Salmon River and if you are fortunate, a glimpse of the majestic bald eagles fishing. Less experienced cyclists may find some portions of this trail challenging.