Town of Truro

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
• Summer Programs
• Programs
• Sledge Hockey
• Equipment Loans Program
• Adaptive Recreation Equipment Loan Program
• King St Community Gardens

Events:

• Winter Long John Festival
• Easter Egg Hunt
• Volunteer Awards
• 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
2018: "First United Church" by Jen Power
2019: "Come Together" by Rob MacCormack and Pamela Sutherland

Community Recreation

Free drop in programs that are open to all residents. These programs follow the calendar of the school they are located in; if the school is closed for any reason, the recreational activity will be cancelled.

Here is the 2019-2020 schedule:

Mondays:

• Adult Indoor Walking - 8:30-10:00am at Douglas Street Recreation Centre
• Parent & Tot Open Gym - 10:00-11:30am at Douglas Street Recreation Centre
• Pickleball - 12:00-2:00pm at Douglas Street Recreation Centre
• Preschool Skating - 1:00-2:00pm – Colchester Legion Stadium
• Seniors Skating - 2:00-3:00pm – Colchester Legion Stadium

Tuesdays:

• Adult Indoor Walking from 8:30-10:00am at Douglas Street Recreation Centre
• Adult Skating - 10:00-11:30am – Colchester Legion Stadium
• Pickleball - 12:00-2:00pm at Douglas Street Recreation Centre
• Pickleball - 7:00-9:00pm at Douglas Street Recreation Centre
• Elementary Children/ Family Open Gym - 6:00-7:30pm Truro Elementary School

Wednesdays:

• Adult Indoor Walking - 8:30-10:00am at Douglas Street Recreation Centre
• Parent & Tot Open Gym - 10:00-11:30am at Douglas Street Recreation Centre
• Beginner Pickleball - 12:00-2:00pm at Douglas Street Recreation Centre
• Adult Basketball - 7:30-9:00pm at Truro Junior High School

Thursdays:

• Adult Indoor Walking - 8:30-10:00am at Douglas Street Recreation Centre
• Seniors Skating - 9:30-10:30am – Colchester Legion Stadium
• Pre-school Skating - 10:30-11:30am – Colchester Legion Stadium
• Pickleball - 12:00-2:00pm at Douglas Street Recreation Centre
• Recreational Badminton - 7:30-9:00pm at Truro Elementary School
  
• Adult Recreational Ball Hockey - 8:30- 10:00pm at Douglas Street Recreation Centre
  

Fridays:

• Adult Indoor Walking - 8:30-10:00am at Douglas Street Recreation Centre
• Parent & Tot Open Gym - 10:00-11:30am at Douglas Street Recreation Centre
• Pickleball - 12:00-2:00pm at Douglas Street Recreation Centre
• Adult Skating - 1:15-2:30pm – Colchester Legion Stadium

Summer Programs

Summer Day Camps

Thank you for a great summer season!

 Fall Programs

• Check back in fall 2020.

 Winter Programs

• More TBA
• Women's Self-Defense (10 weeks) Jan 20 - Mar 30, Monday's, 7:00-8:30pm, $50.00
  Registration form
• Sportball 2-3 years (9 weeks) Jan 5 - Mar 8, Sunday's, 10:00-10:45am, $122.00
• Sportball 3-5 years (9 weeks) Jan 5 - Mar 8, Sunday's, 11:00-12:00am, $122.00
• Sportball 6-8 years (9 weeks) Jan 5 - Mar 8, Sunday's, 12:00-1:00pm, $122.00
• Sportball 3-5 years (9 weeks) Jan 9 - Mar 12, Thursday's, 5:30-6:30pm, $122.00

 Spring Programs

• TBA

For more info contact Shannon Jarvis,  or 902-893-6093

Learn to Sledge

An 10-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).

 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.
• Skates: We have sizes ranging from children's to adult.

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.

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 the middle of June 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 the Canada Day, Civic Holiday and Labour Day weekends each summer as well.

Please stay tuned for the 2020 schedule.

Riverfront Park Summer Concert Series

For four consecutive Friday nights in July, residents can enjoy live, outdoor entertainment during Truro Parks Recreation and Culture's Riverfront Park Concert Series. 2016 marked the fifth year for this series, which attracts hundreds of people of all ages to Riverfront Park at the corner of Walker and Bayview Streets in downtown Truro The concerts are free and are held from 7:00 to 8:00 pm every Friday in July.

Please stay tuned for the 2020 schedule.

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: