Town of Truro

Programs and Events

The following Programs and Events are hosted annually by the Town of Truro Parks, Recreation and Culture Department: 

 Recreation Programs:

• Fall Programs
• Winter Programs
  
• Spring Programs
• Summer Programs
• Equipment Loans Program
• King St Community Gardens

Events:

• Art Acquisition Program
• Winter Long John Festival
• Easter Egg Hunt
• Volunteer Awards
• Skyler Blackie Fit to Be a Hero Challenge
• Canada Parks Day Celebration
• Movie Nights in Victoria Park
• Sunday in the Park Concert Series
• EMBRACE Truro Festival
• New Year's Eve on the Town

  Fall Programs

Check back for more updates!

Sportball Multisport

In our Multi-Sport programs, children are provided with a skills-driven, high-energy and fun-filled curriculum. Multi-Sport instruction introduces children to the fundamental concepts and skills behind eight popular sports: soccer, hockey, basketball, baseball, volleyball, tennis, golf & football. Using creative instruction and positive encouragement, our programs focus on the development of gross motor skills, along with balance, strength, co-ordination, stamina and timing. The equipment that we use is age-appropriate and sized just right for the children in our programs.

Classes are held at the Douglas St Recreation Centre and participants attend one session per week.

Sunday Session:
Dates: Oct 16, 23, 30, Nov 6, 20, 27, Dec 4, 11 -- No Class Nov 13th.
- Ages: 16- 24mths – 9:00–9:45am
- Ages: 2-3yr – 10:00-10:45am
- Ages: 3-5yr – 11:00am-12:00pm
- Ages: 6-9yr – 12:15-1:15pm
- Ages: 9-12yr – 1:30-2:30pm

Friday Session
Dates: Oct 21, 28, Nov 4, 18, 25, Dec 2, 9, 16 -- No Class Nov 11th.
- Ages: 2-3yr – 4:30-5:15pm
- Ages: 3-5yr – 5:30-6:30pm
- Ages: 6-9yr – 6:45-7:45pm

 


Grades P-6 Open Gym

Our drop-off, open gym time is for students in grades primary - 6. This is a drop-in, unstructured activity time, supervised by Town of Truro staff, where the gymnasium is available for children to play sports or just burn off some energy!

Location: Truro Elementary School
Dates: Tuesday's (Oct 11 - Dec 20, 2022)
Times: 6:00-7:30pm
Fee: No cost to participate
Notes: Drop-in program, no pre-registration required.

Pickleball 

Drop-in pickleball programs that allow for unstructured scrimmage play.

Location: Douglas St Recreation Centre
Dates: Tue, Wed, and Fri from 12:00-2:00pm (Starting Sept 13th)
Fee: No cost to participate
Notes: No-pre-registration required. No instruction provided. We do have some equipment on hand, but players can bring their own. 

Adult Badminton

Adult Basketball

This drop-in adult basketball program is supervised by Town of Truro staff and allows for unstructured 1/2 court scrimmage play for those 17 years of age and older.
Location: Truro Middle School
Dates: Wednesday's (Sep 14 - Dec 21, 2022)
Times: 7:30-9:00pm
Fee: No cost to participate
Notes: Drop-in program, no pre-registration required. We do have some equipment on hand, but players can bring their own. 

Parent & Tot Open Gym

Join us in this physical play time created especially for families! Toddlers have the opportunity to explore various sports equipment and other toys; a great way to stimulate mental and physical growth.
Location: Douglas St Recreation Centre
Dates: Tuesdays’s & Thursday’s (Sep 13 - Dec 22, 2022)
Times: 9:00am-11:00am
Fee: No cost to participate
Notes: Drop-in program, no pre-registration required.

Winter Programs

Check back for more winter 2022/23.

Sportball Multisport

In our Multi-Sport programs, children are provided with a skills-driven, high-energy and fun-filled curriculum. Multi-Sport instruction introduces children to the fundamental concepts and skills behind eight popular sports: soccer, hockey, basketball, baseball, volleyball, tennis, golf & football. Using creative instruction and positive encouragement, our programs focus on the development of gross motor skills, along with balance, strength, co-ordination, stamina and timing. The equipment that we use is age-appropriate and sized just right for the children in our programs.

Classes are held at the Douglas St Recreation Centre and participants attend one session per week.

Sunday Session:
Dates: Jan 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar 5.
- Ages: 16- 24mths – 2:15-3:00pm
- Ages: 2-3yr – 3:15-4:00pm
- Ages: 3-4yr – 4:15-5:15pm
- Ages: 5-7yr – 5:30-6:30pm
- Ages: 8-12yr – 6:45-7:45pm

Thursday Session
Dates: Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, 9.
- Ages: 2-3yr – 4:30-5:15pm
- Ages: 3-4yr – 5:30-6:30pm
- Ages: 5-7yr – 6:45-7:45pm

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Spring Programs

Summer Programs

Preschool Camps 

Thanks for a great summer! See you in 2023.

Drop in Camps

Thanks for a great season! See you in summer 2023!

 Pop Up Events

 Thanks for a great summer! See you in 2023.

 Summer Kickoff Activity Guide

The Truro Parks, Recreation and Culture Department has created this activity guide that will help you kickoff Summer by getting outside, being active and celebrating.

  pdf Summer Kickoff Activity Guide (1.18 MB)

 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 Loan Program

Winter Equipment

To help make play and healthy living accessible to everyone, we are proud to offer cross country skis and snowshoes to help you get out and get active! The equipment is available to borrow—completely free of charge.
*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.

* Pick up/Return
- Pickup Thursday's between 9:30am-4:00 pm, Return Monday's between 9:30am-4:00pm
- Pickup Friday's between 9:30am-4:00 pm, Return Tuesday's between 9:30am-4:00pm

We also have the following equipment available. Please contact 902-893-6078 for more information.
- Sledges: We have sizes ranging from children's to adult.
- Snowcoaches: One size fits most.
- Skates: We have sizes ranging from children's to adult, available to be borrowed from the Colchester-East Hants Public Library.

Summer Equipment

To help make play and healthy living accessible to everyone, we are proud to offer equipment to help you get out and get active! The equipment is available to borrow—completely free of charge. We have the following equipment available:

- Washer Toss, Bocce Ball, Yard Jenga, Giant Lawn Checkers, Giant Lawn Chess, Parachute, Small Pylons, Flag Rugby, Ladder Ball, Giant Badminton Racquets, Regular Badminton Racquets, Flying Ring Golf.

Adaptive Recreation Equipment 

The Adaptive Recreation Equipment Loan Program is a resource for those who experience physical challenges and/or individuals who would benefit from its use. This equipment provides opportunities to borrow a variety of equipment to experience new leisure pursuits. If you are 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. We have the following equipment available:

- Hippocampe (child and adult), Duet-Cycle, Sledges, Snowcoaches, Tomato Seats, Skate Helper Skate Aids (available while using Colchester Legion Stadium) 

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. For more information click here

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 and "Mister Stanfield" by Anna Fullerton
2016: “Dusk on Esplanade” by Ron Hazell
2017: “Moon over Marsh” by Christene Sandeson and “A Canada Story” by Alison Fielding
2018: "First United Church" by Jen Power
2019: "Come Together" by Rob MacCormack and Pamela Sutherland 
2020: Art Acquisition Cancelled
2021: Art Acquisition Cancelled
2022: “Victoria St Beauties” by Sheila Newell & “Checking It Out” by Keith Cheyne

Winter Long John Festival

As COVID – 19 regulations do not allow us to host our typical Truro Winter Long John Festival events and activities, we are taking the month of February to challenge residents and their households to get out and get active to help with their physical and mental health in 2022. 

Easter Egg Hunt

Hundreds of excited children converge on Victoria Park each year to participate in the annual Easter Egg Hunt, hosted by Truro Parks, Recreation and Culture. 

Volunteer Awards

Do you know someone who loves to volunteer? Did you know that the Town and the County partner to celebrate the volunteers in our community. All volunteers and their nominators are invited to attend our ceremony.

To nominate someone, please complete the nomination form and submit it to the Town of Truro or the County of Colchester. The individual's/ groups volunteer commitment can be in any field, i.e. hospital service, schools, library board, coach, recreation, service clubs, etc.

pdf Volunteer Nomination Form Summer 2022 (551 KB)

Skyler Blackie Fit to Be a Hero Challenge 

The Skyler Blackie Fit to Be a Hero Challenge is a chip timed 5 kilometre adventure race with challenging obstacles (stairs, wall, tires, hill, and lots more). The challenge took place in picturesque Victoria Park. This race incorporates the historic landscape of the Park, including Jacob's Ladder.

For more info, click here.

Canada Parks Day Celebration

In honour of Canada Parks Day and having such a beautiful park in the heart of town, Truro Parks Recreation and Culture hosts a Canada Parks Day Celebration each year in Victoria Park. On the 3rd Saturday of July each year. Stay tuned for more information.

Movie Nights in Victoria Park

Each summer, Truro Parks Recreation and Culture hosts mid-summer Movie Nights in Victoria Park. A popular attraction for locals and tourists alike, the movies are shown on a 20 foot screen at the park's J. Arch Fraser bandshell. Hundreds of people gather each year to take in classic, new and family friendly movies, while enjoying fresh summer air. Movies start at dusk approx. 9:00pm, bring your own chair. Rain location: Douglas St. Recreation Centre.

Thanks for a great summer! See you in 2023.

Victoria Park Summer Concert Series

 For ten years, hundreds of people have gathered at the J. Arch Fraser bandshell to enjoy the Sunday in the Park Concert Series, presented by Truro Parks, Recreation and Culture. Each Sunday from July until Labour Day weekend in September, people of all ages enjoy live entertainment from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. There are special concerts scheduled for Labour Day weekend each summer as well.

Thanks for a great summer! See you in 2023.

EMBRACE Truro Festival

 

EMBRACE Truro - a celebration of Truro's diversity and culture - is a free morning of entertainment and family-friendly activities that takes place each year in Civic Square. EMBRACE, which stands for ‘Everyone Makes a Better, Respectful, Accepting, Creative Environment’, features live performances, demonstrations and activities for the whole family and is sponsored by the Town of Truro’s Diversity Advisory Committee. 

The 2022 EMBRACE Truro Festival will be taking place on September 24, 2022!

New Year's Eve on the Town

The Town of Truro department of Parks, Recreation and Culture hosts an annual New Year's Eve celebration: New Year's Eve on the Town! With family friendly events scheduled at Douglas Street Recreation Centre in the afternoon, followed by an evening skate and live entertainment at the Colchester Legion Stadium, there is something for everyone as Truro rings in the new year each year. The Town of Truro also hosts a New Year’s Day Levee each year in Council Chambers. All events are free of charge and family friendly.

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: