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Each year the Town of Truro offers cash rebates to citizens who purchase and plant trees within the Town of Truro. The intent of the program is to incentivize citizens to plant new trees to keep Town’s urban forest healthy and growing. The urban forest provides numerous benefits, far beyond the aesthetics.
Under the Tree Planting Program, participants can apply for a rebate of 50% of the total purchase price for up to six (6) trees per property, to a maximum of $50 per tree! Labour costs to have trees planted are not eligible for the rebate.
To qualify for the rebate:
- trees must have been purchased from a commercial retailer,
- trees must be appropriate for our plant hardiness zone (Canadian Zone 5 or hardier),
- trees must be native to our Wabanaki/Acadian Forest or selected from the towns approved species list and
- a copy of the original sales receipt must be provided.
The program runs annually between May and September, or until available program funding has been disbursed, whichever comes first.
To apply, participants must contact the Town of Truro after the trees have been purchased and planted. A site visit will be arranged to view the trees planted at the identified property.
After the site visit, a rebate application and rebate cheque will be completed and processed.
To apply for the rebate download pdf 2026 Tree Rebate Prgram(3.86 MB) or arrange for a site visit.
Contact:
Truro Parks, Recreation and Culture Department
40 Douglas Street
Truro, Nova Scotia
Canada B2N 2E7
Tel: (902) 893-6078
Fax: (902) 893-6099
Email:
Looking for a specific program you might be interested in? The Town of Truro offers countless opportunities for all citizens!
Date: Oct 3rd, 2026
In March 2019, Truro lost Skyler Blackie, a community asset and an extremely passionate firefighter. To honour the late Skyler Blackie, an obstacle race was created in his memory, combining his love of fitness, Victoria Park, and Truro.
Timing:
VOLUNTEERS - Arrival - 8:30am
Start time - approx .10:00am (Maximum of 150 participants)
Registration
- Regular Pricing: now - October 2nd (at 2:00pm) = $45.00 (now open!)
- Race Day On-Site Registration: October 3rd = $55.00 (No cash, card only)
- Current Firefighters, and police, contact us for a discount code
To register, visit the Fit to be a Hero Race Roster website, which is open now:
Race Roster - Fit to be a Hero Challenge
Volunteer
Volunteers are also asked to register so that we can get in touch before the race! Volunteer registration is also open now:
Events and festivals are a great way to bring the community together, allow them to build shared experiences, community pride, and spirit, and let them have lots of fun! The Town of Truro hosts a range of exciting annual events that appeal to a wide range of people in the community.
