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Recreation & Open Space Plan - Community Survey
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The Town of Truro is developing a Community Recreation and Open Space Plan and is interested in the recreational needs of the community.
The purpose of the survey is to better understand how existing recreation services, facilities, programming, and natural assets are currently used, identify gaps or challenges, and to explore priorities and opportunities for the future of the Town of Truro. The survey is anonymous and individual responses will be kept confidential.
Thank you for helping shape the future of recreation in our community. https://tinyurl.com/Truro-Rec
Railyard Pump Track Grand Opening
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Town of Truro Celebrating Grand Opening of Railyard Pump Track
The Town of Truro invites residents and visitors to celebrate the official grand opening of the Railyard Pump Track on Friday, July 17, 2026.
The celebration will take place at 2:30 p.m. at the pump track, located within the Railyard Mountain Bike Park. The event will include opening remarks, greetings from community representatives, an official ribbon cutting, a photo opportunity, and a community ride to mark the opening of this new recreational feature.
The Railyard Pump Track provides an accessible and exciting space for riders of all ages and skill levels to build confidence, develop cycling skills, and enjoy outdoor recreation in the community.
Additions to the Railyard Mountain Bike Park were outlined in the Railyard Master Plan, which was supported by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and completed in 2019. From there, ACOA supported the implementation of the first two phases of this plan to enhance the Park and create tourism opportunities while maximizing economic impact for the community. Completion of the pump track is the final element of this multi-year project, which was supported through a $434,670 investment from the Innovative Communities Fund (ICF).
“The Railyard shows how investments in outdoor recreation can create new opportunities for communities. The Government of Canada is proud to support projects that create inclusive, accessible spaces for people to be active while strengthening local tourism and regional economies. This new pump track gives riders of all ages a place to build their skills, while adding to Truro’s appeal as a destination for mountain biking and active tourism. Congratulations to everyone who helped bring this project to life,” said Alana Hirtle, Member of Parliament for Cumberland—Colchester.
“The Pump Track is a great addition to our community, creating a space where residents and visitors of all ages can enjoy outdoor recreation. We are grateful for the support from ACOA and the partnerships that helped make this project possible” said Mayor Cathy Hinton.
For more information contact:
Ashley Simms
Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture
Town of Truro
Community Wildfire Protection Survey
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Public Survey – Now Open
A public survey is now open and available to all residents and community members. The survey is an important way to share local knowledge, experiences, and concerns related to wildfire risk in and around Truro. Feedback from the survey will directly help inform the Community Wildfire Protection Plan.
As a thank-you for participating, there is a draw to win $100 Downtown Truro Dollars.
Once you open the survey, you will first see a screen where you can enter your name, email, phone number, and address (optional). If you do not wish to enter the draw or provide this information, you may also choose to skip this step and proceed directly to the questionnaire.
Public information sessions will also be held later in the process to increase awareness of wildfire risk, explain recommended mitigation actions and FireSmart practices, and show how community input has shaped the final plan.
More information on the Community Wildfire Protection Plan
