What is Nova Scotia Walk Day?

A FREE event celebrating how walking connects us to our communities and each other.

Why Participate?

Enjoy the many physical, social and mental health benefits of connecting with members of your community in a gentle, friendly walk. You also get to visit Kiwanis Park which is a small but picturesque park located in the west end of Truro ideal for walking and jogging, picnics, photography and watching the ducks. There are multiple benches along this paved path and 2.5 laps around the pond is equal to 1.6km.

Why Walking?

Walking is the most underrated form of exercise! Science shows that placing one foot in front of the other leads to some seriously impressive mental and physical benefits. Walking, and especially walking in groups, is the perfect activity for a person’s physical, mental, and social well-being. Connecting with people in your community and moving your body means you are better able to do the things you love.

What is Qigong?

Qigong (pronounced chee-gung) is based on repetitions of sets of movements, designed to benefit health on many levels. Even a few minutes of practice can have an invigorating and rejuvenating effect.

About the Event

Stay tuned for info on the 2024 event.

It's almost Colchester Bike Week and that means it's almost time for the Truro Bicycle Rodeo.

This event was postponed, stay tuned, we will announce a new date as soon as it is selected.

Location: Colchester Legion Stadium Parking Lot

There are three time slots available and pre-registration preferred.
- Group 1 - 10:00-10:30am
- Group 2 - 10:30-11:00am
- Group 3 - 11:00-11:30am

Participants will develop their riding skills by learning new techniques, proper helmet fitting, and participating in drills and traffic simulations.

Prizes will be awarded 11:30 am - 12:00 pm. You do not have to be in attendance to win.

Part of the event includes a bike parade where participants get to ride their bikes through the streets. You do not have to pre-register for this.

The bike parade will take place from 12:00 pm -1:00 pm! The parade will depart the Colchester Legion Stadium, turn right onto Lorne St, turn right on Queen St, turn left on Commercial St, turn left on Prince St, turn left on Lorne St, and head back to the parking lot of the Stadium.

Don't forget your bike and helmet!

Registration

Online registraton is now closed. We are still accepting walk ins for the first two time slots: Group 1 - 10:00-10:30am, and - Group 2 - 10:30-11:00am.

For more information contact:
Shannon Jarvis
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902-893-6093

The Town of Truro maintains the uplighting on the front of the Colchester East Hants Public Library (CEHPL) located in Truro Civic Square at 754 Prince Street. Organizations may request that the library be illuminated in specific colours to promote a special day or cause.

Below you will find information on how to submit a request, the approval process, and a list of conditions under which requests will not be considered.

Application Process:

To have your request for lighting considered, please provide the following information by email to the contact below at least three weeks prior to the requested lighting date.

• The nature of the cause.
• History and background of the organization/cause.
• The requested date for the lighting. (Dates are subject to availability and there may be circumstances where only partial requests may be granted).
• The requested colour(s) for the lighting (Please note these are programmed with RBG codes and specific colours may not be available and/or may not be reflected accurately against the building).
• A web link to more information on our organization.
• Organization representative’s contact information (from the requesting organization).

Please send your request either by email or mail. Any incomplete applications may be delayed in processing and affect final approval.

Approval Process:

Approvals for lighting requests are at the sole discretion of the Town of Truro and are not subject to appeal or negotiation. Applicants will receive a written response stating whether or not their request has been approved prior to the requested date for the lighting. If a lighting request is approved, the library will be illuminated from dusk to dawn the following day. Lighting requests are approved on an individual basis. There is no guarantee of ongoing or future request approvals.

Disqualifying conditions:

Lighting requests will not be considered if any of the following are true:

• matters of political controversy, ideological or religious beliefs, or individual conviction,
• events or organizations with no direct impact or connection to the Town of Truro,
• campaigns or events contrary to Town policies or bylaws,
• anything that contravenes Town policies or bylaws,
• campaigns intended for profit-making purposes,
• private or personal events.

Completed applications should be sent to the contact below. All questions about the process should also be directed to:

Stephanie Roe, Executive Assistant - 902-893-6076 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.