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The Town of Truro administers the Taxi Bylaw within the Town. This Bylaw covers both Taxi's and Transportation Network Companies, operating within the Town of Truro. Click here for a copy of the Bylaw: Town of Truro Bylaws
How to apply for a Taxi Driver’s License:
- You must provide a current letter of employment from an established taxi business operating in the Town of Truro, stating that you have obtained employment as a taxi driver (subject to obtaining a Taxi Driver's Licence from the Town of Truro).
- You must complete the Taxi Driver Application Form and provide a copy of your valid Class 1 through 4 Nova Scotia Driver’s License. The application form can be found online here: pdf Taxi Driver Application Form(88 KB) . A copy can also be obtained at Truro Town Hall. A fee of $50.00 is also payable at the time of the application.
- You must apply for a Criminal Records/Vulnerable Sector Check. This ensures that the applicant has no disqualifying convictions that would prevent them from obtaining a license. The Criminal Records Check application form can be obtained online here: Criminal Record Check. A copy can also be obtained at Truro Town Hall. There is a fee of $30.00. This package is to be completed at the Truro Police Service.
Once the Criminal Records/Vulnerable Sector Check is approved and all information has been submitted and reviewed, the Taxi Administrator will issue you a Town of Truro Taxi Driver’s License subject to meeting the Town of Truro Taxi Bylaw requirements.
How to apply for a Taxi Owner's License:
To apply for a Taxi Owner's License, you must meet the requirements of the Town of Truro Taxi Bylaw# B1031200. An appointment can be arranged for your "Vehicle for Hire Inspection" by contacting the Taxi Administrator at 902-895-1148.
To obtain a Taxi Owner's License, please complete the following application form and provide the following documents:
- Taxi Owner Application Form, linked here: pdf Taxi Owner Application Form(60 KB)
- A clear photocopy of your Insurance Certificate
- A letter from your insurance provider stating that your vehicle is insured for public liability, property damage, and passenger hazard in an amount not less than $1 million
- Copy of Motor Vehicle Registration Permit. The original document must be in the vehicle at the time of inspection.
- Copy of Motor Vehicle Inspection. This inspection is to be completed within 90 days of submitting your application.
- Meter Calibration Slip. Must be dated, signed and current within 30 days of submitting your application.
- Taxi Owner License Fee of $30.00
How to apply for a Transportation Network Company (TNC) License:
What is a TNC?
TNC stands for Transportation Network Company. These companies provide prearranged transportation services for compensation within the Town using any software, application, telecommunications platform or digital network to connect passengers with TNC Drivers.
How do I apply to become a licensed TNC in the Town of Truro?
The following documents must be submitted to the Town of Truro for approval prior to operating a TNC within the Town of Truro:
- Transportation Network Application Form, linked here: pdf TNC Application Form(329 KB)
- Proof that the corporation is legally entitled to conduct business in Nova Scotia. If the applicant is a corporation, please include letters of incorporation or other incorporating documents duly certified by the proper government official or department of the Province of Nova Scotia or of the Government of Canada.
- Proof of insurance. Obtain and maintain an SPF No. 9 – Transportation Network for Nova Scotia Automobile Policy.
- Pay the annual licensing fee. The fee is based on the number of vehicles approved to operate on the TNC platform:
TNC License – Annual Fee
1-10 Vehicles $500.00
11-25 Vehicles $1,500.00
26-100 Vehicles $5,000.00
More than 100 Vehicles $10,000.00
The role of Truro's Business & Economic Development Office is to foster a growing and sustainable economy in the Town of Truro that supports our strategic objectives and enhances our community. The Office helps to facilitate the economic growth and expansion of existing businesses and seeks opportunities to attract new investment to the community. We offer prompt, personal service to assist businesses in evaluating investment opportunities within the Town of Truro and will provide assistance throughout each stage of the development process.
The Business & Economic Development Office offers assistance with a variety of business and development services, including:
- Expansion or relocation of an existing business
- Starting a new business
- Business challenges and opportunities
- Real estate and development opportunities
- Information on the community
- Local business climate
- Growth opportunities and development plans
- Information and resources to help businesses grow and expand
- Financial grants, incentives, and assistance
- Potential site locations
Truro Business Park
The Truro Business Park is home to nearly 70 existing businesses which perform a wide variety of uses such as distribution, manufacturing, processing, and warehousing, with the largest employers in textiles and plastics. For more information on Truro Business Park, and to find information on all lots that are available for sale, go to Truro Business Park.
Contact Information
Alison Grant
Manager of Economic Development
695 Prince Street
Truro, Nova Scotia
Canada B2N 1G5
Tel: (902) 893-1424 or 1-844-524-9888
Fax: (902) 893-6091
GIS is an important tool in visualizing, understanding and interpreting data which aids Town staff in making decisions and solving problems quickly and efficiently. Truro has an online interactive site, which provides the public with an efficient and useful way to connect and explore the Town of Truro. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a technology that combines data based on geographic location for the analysis and generation of maps. This website provides free access to the Town of Truro's mapping. Make sure to check back often for more Apps, Maps, Data and Tools!
Disclaimer
The Town of Truro attempts to provide accurate, complete and timely information. All information that appears on this website is distributed and transmitted "as is", without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied. Whilst every effort is made to provide correct and complete data, this data is provided with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be correct or complete, and conclusions drawn or decisions made from such information are the responsibility of the user. By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read the above disclaimer and agree to its terms. For a written confirmation of your zoning, please contact the Planning & Development Department at 902-895-1148.
We create the maps and stories on this site using ArcGIS templates and basemaps. The geographic and attribute data on these maps is not owned or maintained by the Town of Truro so you can expect some discrepancies and inaccuracies.
Heritage Conservation Districts are designated under the Provincial Heritage Property Act as a means of identifying groups of buildings and their surroundings for specific conservation measures. Truro's collection of architectural styles is a physical testament to the history of Truro, its people, and the events which formed the basis of our present-day community. The heritage buildings, both stately and modest, which line the Towns streets, contribute immeasurably to the character of Truro's streetscapes. The Town recognizes that if this valuable resource is not protected through a heritage conservation strategy, it may be lost to future development.
Registered Heritage Properties
The following is a list of heritage properties registered in the Town of Truro:
11 Faulkner Street
Function: Residence / Single Dwelling
Construction Date: 1902
21 Muir Street
Function: Residence / Single Dwelling
Construction Date: 1880
67 Duke Street
Function: Residence / Single Dwelling
Construction Date: 1896
52 Dominion Street
Function: Residence / Single Dwelling
Construction Date: 1882
40 Ross Street
Function: Residence / Single Dwelling
Construction Date: 1915
Archibald Beck House - Address: 43 Dominion Street
Function: Residence / Single Dwelling
Construction Date: 1880
C.A. MacQuarrie House - Address: 51 Queen Street
Function: Residence / Single Dwelling
Construction Date: 1889
C.B. Archibald House - Address: 86 Queen Street
Function: Residence / Single Dwelling
Construction Date: 1851
Catherine Ryan House - Address: 126 Victoria Street
Function: Residence / Single Dwelling
Construction Date: 1878
Charles B. McMullen House - Address: 127 Park Street
Function: Residence / Single Dwelling
Construction Date: 1912
Charles E. Stanfield House - Address: 44 Dominion Street
Function: Residence / Single Dwelling
Construction Date: 1878
Colchester County Court House - Address: 1 Church Street
Function: Government / Government Office
Construction Dates: 1903 To 1904
Colchester Historical Museum - Address: 29 Young Street
Function: Education / Training School
Construction Dates: 1900 To 1901
David Thomas House - Address: 140 Pleasant Street
Function: Residence / Single Dwelling
Construction Date: 1910
Ernest D. Vernon House - Address: 153 Dominion Street
Function: Residence / Single Dwelling
Construction Date: 1906
First United Church - Address: 711 Prince Street
Function: Religion, Ritual and Funeral / Place of Worship
Construction Date: 1951
Frank McCurdy House - Address: 102 Willow Street
Function: Residence / Single Dwelling
Construction Date: 1919
Frederick Prince House - Address: 61 Dominion Street
Function: Residence / Single Dwelling
Construction Date: 1886
Henry Lawrence House - Address: 77 Queen Street
Function: Residence / Single Dwelling
Construction Date: 1890
Heritage Conservation District I
Function: Residence / Single Dwelling
Construction Dates: 1871 To 1947
Heritage Conservation District II
Function: Residence / Single Dwelling
Construction Dates: 1871 To 1947
Heritage Conservation District III
Function: Residence / Single Dwelling
Construction Dates: 1871 To 1947
Horace G. Mosher House - Address: 11 Victoria Street
Function: Residence / Single Dwelling
Construction Date: 1905
Hugh P. MacKay House - Address: 24 Victoria Street
Function: Residence / Single Dwelling
Construction Date: 1910
J.L. Doggett House - Address: 111 Willow Street
Function: Residence / Single Dwelling
Construction Date: 1839
James B. Turner House - Address: 94 Arthur Street
Function: Residence / Single Dwelling
Construction Date: 1875
James Braynion House - Address: 113 Queen Street
Function: Residence / Single Dwelling
Construction Dates: 1856 To 1859
John O'Brien House - Address: 121 Victoria Street
Function: Residence / Single Dwelling
Construction Date: 1895
John S. Smith House - Address: 107 Willow Street
Function: Residence / Single Dwelling
Construction Date: 1856
John Smith House - Address: 410 Prince Street
Function: Residence / Single Dwelling
Construction Date: 1870
Lorenzo Spencer House - Address: 20 Dominion Street
Function: Residence / Single Dwelling
Construction Date: 1887
M.L. Urquhart House - Address: 115 Willow Street
Function: Residence / Single Dwelling
Construction Date: 1911
Mary Vernon House - Address: 70 King Street
Function: Residence / Single Dwelling
Construction Date: 1894
McCurdy House - Address: 78 Willow Street
Function: Residence / Single Dwelling
Construction Date: 1919
McMullen-Snook House - Address: 115 Victoria Street
Function: Residence / Single Dwelling
Construction Date: 1909
Norman J. Layton House - Address: 142 Smith Avenue
Function: Residence / Single Dwelling
Construction Date: 1896
Old Provincial Normal College - Address: 752 Prince Street
Function: Education / Training School
Construction Dates: 1877 To 1878
R.O. McCurdy House - Address: 114 Willow Street
Function: Residence / Single Dwelling
Construction Date: 1935
Richard Smith House - Address: 91 Smith Street
Function: Residence / Single Dwelling
Construction Date: 1866
Robie Street Cemetery - Address: 165 Robie Street
Function: Religion, Ritual and Funeral / Mortuary Site
Construction Date: 1760
Rufus A. Tremain House - Address: 78 King Street
Function: Residence / Single Dwelling
Construction Date: 1896
St. John's Anglican Church - Address: 23 Church Street
Function: Religion, Ritual and Funeral / Religious Facility
Construction Dates: 1873 To 1938
Victoria Square - Address: 493 Prince Street
Function: Community / Civic Space
Construction Date: 1760
W.H. Faltenhine House - Address: 114 Victoria Street
Function: Residence / Single Dwelling
Construction Date: 1938
William J. Kent House - Address: 63 Queen Street
Function: Residence / Single Dwelling
Construction Date: 1890
Zion Baptist Church - Address: 454 Prince Street
Function: Religion, Ritual and Funeral / Place of Worship
Construction Date: 1898
Robert Smith & Co. - Address: 1 Commercial Street
Function: Residence / Multiple Dwelling / Commercial / Shop
Construction Date: 1861
21 Pleasant Street
Function: Residence / Single Dwelling
Construction Date: 1888
Sarah Patton House - Address: 203 Queen Street
Function: Residence / Single Dwelling
Construction Date: 1887
Abram B. Cox House - Address: 20 Victoria Street
Function: Residence / Multiple Dwelling
Construction Date: 1903
Christie House - Address: 127 Victoria Street
Function: Residence / Single Dwelling
Construction Date: 1876
Josephine Stillings House - Address: 96 King Street
Function: Residence / Single Dwelling
Construction Date: 1892
Provincially Registered Heritage Properties
The following is a list of Provincially Registered Heritage Properties, found in the Town of Truro:
Old Provincial Normal College - Address: 752 Prince Street
Function: Education / Training School
Construction Date: 1877 To 1878
J.L. Doggett House - Address: 111 Willow Street
Function: Residence / Single Dwelling
Construction Date: 1840
First United Church - Address: 711 Prince Street
Function: Religion, Ritual and Funeral / Place of Worship
Construction Date: 1916 To 1951
C.B. Archibald House - Address: 88 Queen Street
Function: Residential / Single Dwelling
Construction Date: 1851
