The following Programs and Events are hosted annually (see our Events Calendar here) by the Town of Truro Parks, Recreation and Culture Department:

Recreation Programs:

• Art Acquisition Program
• Community Recreation Nights
• Day Camps
• Summer Drop in Progams
• Sledge Hockey
• Equipment Loans Program
• Adaptive Recreation Equipment Loan Program
• King St Community Gardens

Events:

• Winter Long John Festival
• Easter Egg Hunt
• VP Challenge
• Canada Parks Day Celebration
• Movie Nights in Victoria Park
• Sunday in the Park Concert Series
• Riverfront Park Summer Concert Series
• EMBRACE Truro Festival
• New Year's Eve on the Town

Art Acquisition Program

The Town of Truro launched its Art Acquisition Program in 2006 in an effort to create and maintain a collection of visual art which reflects the unique historic and artistic development of Truro. Visual artists - be they painters, sculptors, carvers, potters, rug hookers, quilters, photographers and others - are invited to submit an application to display their works to the public at a gallery showing in April each year. One artist will have his or her work selected to be added to the town’s permanent art collection.

Past Winners: 

2007: "Victoria Park" by Deanna A. Boucher 2008: "Can't You Hear the Whistle Blow" by Lorinda Antonello Regan
2009: “Spring Garden” by Holly Lennox
2010: “Willena Beatrice Jones” by Janice Guinan 2011: “View Toward Onslow” by Richard Wenzel
2012: “The First Obstacle” by Jo-Ann Shaw
2013: “Winter Light” by Pamela Swainson
2014: “Old Truro Train Station (circa 1928)” by Diane Redden
2015: “Call to Duty” by Janice Stewart
2016: “Dusk on Esplanade” by Ron Hazell
2017: “Moon over Marsh” by Christene Sandeson and “A Canada Story” by Alison Fielding

pdf Art Acquisition Brochure 2018 (251 KB)

Community Recreation Nights

Four nights a week, the Town of Truro offers free drop in programs that are open to all residents. These programs follow the calendar of the school they are located in, so if the school is closed for any reason, the recreational activity will be cancelled.

Here is the 2017-2018 schedule:

Tuesdays:

• Adult Co-Ed Recreational Basketball from 7:30 - 9:00 pm at Truro Elementary School
• Pickleball from 12:30 - 2:30 pm at Douglas Street Recreation Centre
• Pickleball from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Douglas Street Recreation Centre

Wednesdays:

• Children's Open Gym from 6:00 - 7:00 pm at Truro Junior High School
  
• Adult Recreational Badminton from 7:15 - 9:00 pm at Truro Junior High School

Thursdays:

• Recreational Badminton: 7:30 - 9:00 pm at Truro Elementary School
  
• Adult Recreational Ball Hockey: 7:30 - 9:00 pm at Douglas Street Recreation Centre
  

Fridays:

• Pickleball from 12:00 - 2:00 pm at Douglas Street Recreation Centre

Community Recreation Nights Poster

Day Camps

Summer Day Camps

• Preschool Camps (½ day) - Games, crafts, songs, and special themes will give your preschooler lots of adventures. Our well-trained leaders organize imaginative and interesting activities where learning and socialization are enhanced. Cost- $10/day or $50/week.
• Multi-Sport Camp- Very active weeks for school aged children with a focus on introducing children to unique sports! These camps will also feature access to the Victoria Park swimming pool for both water-based sports and leisure time. These camps will primarily involve introducing your children to new sports such as Archery, Rock Wall Climbing, Disc Golf, Lacrosse, Sledge Hockey and more! There will be a secondary focus on traditional sports such as Floor Hockey, Baseball, Soccer and Basketball! Cost- $125.00/week or $30.00/day.
• Swim at Camp - 2-week camp! An opportunity for your child to learn and develop swimming skills while also enjoying the daily camp activities! Children will work towards earning a new badge while working with our well-trained   swimming instructors. Cost- $275.00 for 2 weeks. 
• Outdoor Explorers - Join us for a week full of outdoor adventures! This camp engages participants by providing a dynamic environment to learn, observe and discover the outdoors! Campers will take part in a leisure swim and a variety of active camp games every day. Cost- $120.00/week or $25.00/day.

For more information, click here

March Break Day Camps

• Preschool Camps (½ day) - A fantastic week of exciting games, incredible adventures, imaginative stories, silly puppets and messy play. We will whip up weird creatures, create nifty crafts, play dress-up and pretend, giggle and laugh. Most of all, we will have a blast! If you have children that are 3-5 years old, don’t let them miss this March Break adventure!

  Cost
  $10.00 per day or $45.00 for the week.

  We will be spending a lot of our time outdoors so please be sure to dress your child appropriately. Children should arrive with indoor and outdoor clothing and they should have a change of clothing.

  For more info or to register, please contact Shannon Jarvis at or 902-893-6093.

Summer Drop In Programs

We will be offering free drop-ins for children this summer from 1-3 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Our summer staff will be there to play/supervise.

• Tuesdays- Stan "Chook" Maxwell Memorial Park for basketball
• Wednesdays- CEC cages for road hockey and basketball
• Thursdays- Victoria Park for soccer baseball

Learn to Sledge

An 8-week all abilities program. Supported by Easter Seals and the IWK, the program will be guided by qualified instructors to ensure a safe, fun, on-ice recreational experience utilizing games and activities that complement traditional sledge hockey. Participants will improve body strength and fundamental movements, develop stamina and increase their self-esteem!

ALL are welcome, regardless of experience or ability! All that’s needed is a hockey helmet with face cage, clothing sufficient to cover neck and hands, and warm
footwear (boots).

pdf Sledge 2017 (289 KB)

Funding Opportunities:

• KidSport

KidSport is a national children's program that helps kids overcome the financial barriers preventing or limiting their participation in organized sport Managed and operated in Nova Scotia by Sport Nova Scotia since 1994, KidSport Nova Scotia has assisted over 22,000 children totalling over $5 Million. KidSport Nova Scotia provides funding of up to $300/year/child for sport registration and/or equipment.

You can apply online at KidSport or in person at:

Colchester Recreation Services
1 Church St, Truro, NS B2N 3Z5
P: 902.897.3181
F: 902.843.4065
Email:

• Canadian Tire Jumpstart

Canadian Tire Jumpstart is a registered charity (#1379 29 451 RR0002) dedicated to removing financial barriers so kids across Canada have the opportunity to get off the sidelines and get into the game.

Jumpstart’s core purpose is to enrich the lives of kids (from 4 to 18) in need through sports and physical activity. We assist with the costs associated with registration, equipment and/or transportation Jumpstart helps kids explore a range of options by supporting over 70 different activities. In addition to enabling participation in high-profile sports like hockey, soccer and swimming, Jumpstart helps kids take dance lessons and martial arts classes, play ringette or take part in several dozen other activities. What kids do is up to them; we’re here to help them do it.

You can apply online at Jump Start or in person at:

Equipment Loans Program

The Town of Truro offers a loan program for both cross country skis and snowshoes:

• Classic Cross Country Skis: We have skis, boots, and poles that will fit adults as well as children as small as 60lbs.Skate Skis: We have a very limited quantity of skis and boots.
• Snowshoes: We have a limited quantity ranging from children's to adult size.

Both the Municipality of Colchester and the Village of Bible Hill also have a snowshoe loan program:

Colchester Recreation Services
1 Church St, Truro, NS B2N 3Z5
P: 902.897.3181
F: 902.843.4065

Village of Bible Hill
67 Pictou Road
Bible Hill, NS B2N 2R9
P: 902.893.8083

Adaptive Recreation Equipment Loan Program

The Adaptive Recreation Equipment Loan Program is a new resource for families of children and youth who have a physical disability and/or individuals who would benefit from its use. This equipment will provide opportunities to borrow a variety of equipment to experience new leisure pursuits.

If your child is interested in borrowing a piece of equipment for the first time, we recommend that you contact Recreation Therapy – Pediatric Rehabilitation at the IWK Health Centre for an initial assessment at (902) 470-3840.

Please note:

• Equipment is loaned on a first come, first served basis
• Please book at least a week in advance of use.
• Borrow for up to 2 weeks at a time.
• Cost to borrow is only $20 (annual maintenance fund).

Please contact your local recreation department for more information.

Town of Truro: (902) 893-6078
Municipality of Colchester: (902) 897-3155
Municipality of East Hants: (902) 883-3387
Village of Bible Hill: (902) 893-8083
Town of Stewiacke: (902) 639-2231

King St Community Gardens

The Town of Truro's Parks, Recreation and Culture, Engineering and Public Works Departments, as well as the Truro Tree Committee have worked hand in hand to produce fifty community garden boxes at the King Street Community Garden. The site also offers large plantings of rhubarb, high bush blueberries, arctic kiwi vine and concord grapes as well as three each of pear, plum and peach trees.

Contact Information

Truro Parks, Recreation and Culture Department

40 Douglas Street
Truro, Nova Scotia
Canada B2N 2E7

Tel: (902) 893-6078
Fax: (902) 893-6099
Email: