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. 

The Civic Square is located at 740 Prince Street and features a large, flexible open space that makes it perfect for public gatherings and community events. Find a quiet place to relax with a good book, enjoy a picnic lunch from a downtown restaurant, or enjoy one of the many festivals or events that take place here.

During the winter months, the large green space is converted to a large skating oval, available for free public use. The skating oval is open from dawn to dusk, closing for short periods throughout the day for routine maintenance. No advance booking is required, but please respect the posted rules and regulations. Skates can be borrowed through the Town's Equipment Loan Program.

The square is available to book for events through Truro’s Parks, Recreation, and Culture Department.

• Open: Year-Round
• Parking: Street

Check out what’s happening live at the Civic Square through the Civic Square Webcam.

Contact Information for Bookings

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

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Phone: 902-893-6078
Fax: 902-893-6099

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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