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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.

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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

A zoning confirmation letter may be requested when a property is being purchased or sold. It provides property information to the mortgage company, realtor, or buyer regarding the property's permitted land uses and zoning.  

Please complete the application form below and submit payment. There is a $25.00 fee to process the application. Payment can be made online (via credit card) or at Town Hall via cash, debit or cheque. Credit card payments are NOT accepted at Town Hall. 

PLEASE NOTE: applications will not be processed without payment. 

You may also request a zoning confirmation letter in person by visiting:

Truro Town Hall
Planning & Development Dept.
695 Prince Street,
Truro, NS B2N 1G5

or by email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

PLEASE NOTE: After payment is received, Zoning Letters may take up to 10 business days to process, depending upon demand.

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