The Railyard Mountain Bike Park is located in Truro's Victoria Park and contains over 40 km of bike trails.

Located minutes from downtown Truro, here you will some of the best mountain biking trails in Nova Scotia. The park is a free public facility and provides mountain biking opportunities for all skill levels, from beginners to "extreme" riders.

Cyclists are urged to use caution when using park trails and to yield to pedestrians as required. Cyclists are also reminded to stay on defined hard-surface trails to prevent damage to environmentally sensitive areas of the park.

For more information on the Railyard, including activities, features, rules and regulations, parking, hours of operation and more, visit Railyard Mountain Bike Park.

Railyard Master Plan

In 2019, the Town of Truro completed a Master Plan for the Railyard Mountain Bike Park. The Master Plan focuses on a strategic, proactive and long-term approach to park management and development opportunities.

A full copy of the Railyard Mountain Bike Park Master Plan is available here:

pdf Railyard Mountain Bike Park - Master Plan - November 2019 (5.62 MB)

Contact Information for Bookings

Truro Parks, Recreation and Culture Department
40 Douglas Street
Truro, Nova Scotia
Canada B2N 2E7

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

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The Town of Truro's King Street Community Gardens has 50 community garden boxes available for residents. The site also offers large plantings of rhubarb, high bush blueberries, arctic kiwi vine, concord grapes, and pear, plum and peach trees.

For more information contact:

Truro Parks, Recreation and Culture
40 Douglas Street
Truro, NS
B2N 2E7

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Phone: 902-893-6078
Fax: 902-893-6099

For information on Winter Programs (Jan-Mar), please click HERE.
For information on Spring Programs (Apr-Jun), please click HERE.
For information on Summer Programs (Jul-Aug), please click HERE.

• Crafternoon
• Pickleball
• Parent & Tot Open Gym
• Sportball Multi-Sport
• Adult Badminton
• Adult Basketball
• Night Hikes

For a listing of Town Events, please visit: https://www.truro.ca/town-events.html

Crafternoon

Get ready to make three unique Christmas cards in our Handmade Card Crafting Class! Under the guidance of our expert instructor Cheryl Cook, you’ll explore different techniques like paper cutting and embellishments to create cards that are true works of art. Whether you’re new to crafting or already a fan, this class offers a fun and inspiring space to add a personal touch to your holiday greetings. Join us for a hands-on experience that transforms ordinary cards into meaningful, festive expressions!

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Drop-In Pickleball

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

Date: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays (Sep 10 - Dec 20)
Time: 12:00-2:00pm
Location: Douglas Street Recreation Centre

- No pre-registration required.
- Bring a water bottle.
- We do have some equipment on hand, but players can bring their own.
- Please bring indoor shoes.

Learn to Play Pickleball - Beginner Clinic

This adult program is a great way for brand new players to learn the sport of Pickleball. Players receive 3 x 2-hour lessons with certified instructor Ralph Brine. Players will learn all the basics to be able to play. Players will be learning in a fun environment and will experience why pickleball is the fastest growing sport in North America. The course will demonstrate how to do a proper warm-up and cool down, various shots, strategies and footwork. Participants will learn the rules of pickleball and will be well prepared to play recreationally.

Dates: Sep 9, 16, Oct  7. - No class on Sep 23, or Sept 30.
Times: 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: Douglas Street Recreation Centre
Notes:
- No equipment required, but you are welcome to bring your own paddle if you have one.
- Indoor shoes required.

Learn to Play Pickleball - Intermediate Clinic

This clinic is designed for players rated 2.75-3.5 who want to enhance their skills. The program includes 3 x 2-hour lessons with certified instructor Ralph Brine. 

With more than 30 years of teaching and coaching experience, Ralph will assist you in improving your game. Ralph will teach a variety of pickleball skills including dinking, third shot drops, resetting, groundstrokes, serves, smashes, and winning strategies on the pickleball court. Ralph is a 4.0+ player and winner of numerous tournaments in both Canada and the United States. He is a Selkirk Advocate and will have demos for you to try and will assist you in choosing the proper pickleball paddle to improve your skills.

Sessions will be engaging and interactive, aimed at building confidence and enhancing performance on the court.

Dates: Sep 13, 20, Oct 4. - No class on Sep 27.
Times: 9:30am-11:30pm
Location: Douglas Street Recreation Centre
Notes:
- No equipment required, but you are welcome to bring your own paddle if you have one.
- Indoor shoes required.

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Sportball Multisport

Fall Mini Session (5 weeks)

In our multisport programs, children are provided with a skills-driven, high-energy and fun-filled curriculum. Using creative instruction and positive encouragement, our programs focus on the development of gross motor skills, along with balance, strength, coordination, stamina and timing. The equipment that we use is age-appropriate and sized just right for the children in our programs.

Sunday Programs

• Dates: Sep 8. 15, 22, 29, Oct 6.
• Price: $95.00 (tax incl)
• Ages: 16-24 mth (Parent participation) – 9:00-9:45am - CANCELLED LOW REGISTRATION
• Ages: 2-3 yr (Parent participation) – 10:00-10:45am
• Ages: 3-4 yr (Drop-off) – 11:00am-12:00pm
• Ages: 5-7 yr (Drop-off) – 12:15-1:15pm
• Ages: 3-4 yr (Drop-off) – 1:30-2:30pm - CANCELLED LOW REGISTRATION

Thursday Programs

• Dates: Sep 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 10. 
• Price: $95.00 (tax incl)
• Ages: 2-3 yr (Parent participation) – 4:30-5:15pm - CANCELLED LOW REGISTRATION
• Ages: 3-4 yr (Drop-off) – 5:30-6:30pm
• Ages: 5-7 yr (Drop-off) – 6:45-7:45pm - CANCELLED LOW REGISTRATION

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Fall Session (8 weeks)

Sunday Programs

• Dates: Oct 20, 27, Nov 3, 17, 24, Dec 1, 8, 15. - No class Nov 10th
• Price: $152.00
• Ages: 16-24 mth (Parent participation) – 9:00-9:45am
• Ages: 2-3 yr (Parent participation) – 10:00-10:45am
• Ages: 3-4 yr (Drop-off) – 11:00am-12:00pm
• Ages: 5-7 yr (Drop-off) – 12:15-1:15pm

Thursday Programs

• Dates: Oct 24, Nov 7, 14, 21, 28, Dec 5, 12, 19. - No class Oct 31st
• Price: $152.00
• Ages: 2-3 yr (Parent participation) – 4:30-5:15pm
• Ages: 3-4 yr (Drop-off) – 5:30-6:30pm
• Ages: 5-7 yr (Drop-off) – 6:45-7:45pm

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*If using a mobile device/tablet, you may have to turn the device sideways to see the "book now" option.

Adult Badminton

Dates: Wednesday (Starting Oct 25th)
Times: 7:30pm-9:00pm
Location: Truro Middle School

This 1/2 gym, drop-in adult badminton program is supervised by Town of Truro staff and allows for unstructured scrimmage play for those 17 and older.

Notes: 
- Drop-in program, no pre-registration required.
- Please enter through gym doors.
- Bring a water bottle.
- We do have some equipment on hand, but players can bring their own.
- Please bring indoor shoes.

Adult Basketball

Dates: Wednesdays (Starting Oct 25th)
Times: 7:30pm-9:00pm
Location: Truro Middle School

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.

- Drop-in program, no pre-registration required.
- Please enter through gym doors.
- Bring a water bottle.
- We do have some equipment on hand, but players can bring their own.
- Please bring indoor shoes.

Parent & Tot Open Gym

Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays (Sep 10 - Dec 19, 2024)
Times: 9:00-11:00am
Location: Douglas Street Recreation Centre  

Playtime was created especially for families! Preschool-aged children and their guardians are invited to explore various sports (equipment provided) and other toys. It’s a great way to stimulate mental and physical growth.

- Drop-in program, no pre-registration required.
- There are no staff at this program, parents must stay with children.
- Bring a water bottle.
- Please bring indoor shoes.

Night Hikes

Here is bit about what to expect and how to prepare.

• Please refrain from bringing your pets.
• Must have a headlamp ,water, snack and a smile.
• Expect a moderate pace, laughter, and a welcoming environment. Please note that we will only be hiking the open trails in the park.

When arriving we will direct you to the group gathering area for your choice of hike. We will have 4 areas for you to gather. Tea, Latte, Cappuccino, and Double Espresso; you pick your drink of choice. Each group will be hiking for 1 1/2 hours.

• Tea - will walk only double tracks. Expect lots of stops and pictures.
• Latte -  will have a similar pace as tea but will venture on a couple of single track trails. With stops as needed.
• Cappuccino - will be more single track, a slightly faster pace, and not as many stops.
• Double espresso - the name says it all. Expect any trail, very limited stops and only one picture stop.

Hikes happen every monday night until mid Feb. There will be Facebook Events for each hike (we will add them as they are created). Keep an eye on the individual events for updates.

• Night Hike #1 - Oct 21st, 2024 - https://www.facebook.com/share/uogAJZcxzXN1fLJt/
• Night Hike #2 - Oct 28th, 2024 - https://www.facebook.com/share/kJ9F1mw7vPneDXp6/
• Night Hike #3 - Nov 4th, 2024 - https://www.facebook.com/share/cjV8wDFeKXrV27TM/
• Night Hike #4 - Nov 18th, 2024 - https://www.facebook.com/share/avzmmG3mmLKBv5BN/
• Night Hike #5 - Nov 25th, 2024 - https://www.facebook.com/share/1PpgyNVnBMRwMYte/
• Night Hike #6 - Dec 2nd, 2024 - https://www.facebook.com/share/58LvuNoAWG7Ct7gS/
• Night Hike #7 - Dec 9th, 2024 - https://www.facebook.com/share/xjKyHLuPay8Uqy45/
• Night Hike #8 - Dec 16th, 2024 - https://www.facebook.com/share/YgnbLjdPmP17GXtg/
• Night Hike #9 - Dec 23rd, 2024 - https://www.facebook.com/share/2MhYGB4D5QMQUwmA/
• Night Hike #10 - Dec 30th, 2024 - https://www.facebook.com/share/MoGCMtXaq9dMmRTq/
  
  For information on Winter Programs (Jan-Mar), please click HERE.