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Town of Truro Council Approves 2025-2026 Operating and Capital Budgets
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...The Town of Truro is considering amendments to its Community Plan (Municipal Planning Strategy and
...The Truro-Colchester region is coming together to develop a Regional Equity & Anti-Racism Plan, and
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...Pursuant to Section 168(2) of the Municipal Government Act, notice is hereby
...Take notice that Town Council will hold
...Take notice that, pursuant to section 19A of the Nova Scotia Heritage Property Act, the Town of Truro
...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:
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.
For a listing of Town Events, please visit: https://www.truro.ca/town-events.html
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!
*If using a mobile device/tablet, you may have to turn the device sideways to see the "book now" option.
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.
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.
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.
*If using a mobile device/tablet, you may have to turn the device sideways to see the "book now" option.
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
Thursday Programs
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Sunday Programs
Thursday Programs
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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.
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.
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.
Here is bit about what to expect and how to prepare.
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.
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.
For information on Fall Programs (Sep-Dec), please click HERE.
For information on Winter Programs (Jan-Mar), please click HERE.
For information on Spring Programs (Apr-Jun), please click HERE.
For information on Town Events, please click HERE.
For information on Victoria Park Pool, please click HERE.
Games, crafts, songs, and special themes will give your preschooler (ages 3-5) lots of adventures. Our well-trained leaders organize imaginative and interesting activities where learning and socialization are enhanced.
Drop off: 8:30am
Pick up: 12:00pm
Location: Douglas Street Recreation Centre
Notes: Children must be toilet trained to attend.
Dates:
- Week One - Jul 8-12, 2024
- Week Two - Jul 15-19, 2024
- Week Three - Jul 22-26, 2024
- Week Four - Jul 29 - Aug 2
- Week Five - Aug 6-9, 2024 (no Class on Natal Day)
- Week Six - Aug 12-16, 2024
- Week Seven - Aug 19-23, 2024
Registration - If using a mobile device, you may have to turn your screen sideways to see the "book now" option.
If finding fun summer activities close to home, for your 5-12-year-old child, is a priority, check out our FREE drop-in camps around Town. We are bringing back parent-free, child-led outdoor activities with our Summer Drop-in Camps. We hire staff that bring supervised, unstructured play to various locations around town. Parents can be fearful of allowing their children to go play unsupervised; we want to alleviate that concern by having staff on-site to supervise. Staff show up with a bunch of equipment and the children lead the way!
Drop off: 1:30pm
Pick up: 4:00pm
Location: Varies
Dates: Keep checking back as we update our schedule!
Jul 1-5, 2024
Wednesday: 1:30pm-4:00: Drop in camp for ages 5-12 at Stan Chook Maxwell Park
Jul 8-12, 2024
Monday (Jul 8th): 1:30pm-4:00pm: Drop in camp for ages 5-12 at Victoria Park Bandshell
Wednesday (Jul 10th): 1:30pm-4:00: Drop in camp for ages 5-12 at Stan Chook Maxwell Park
Jul 15-19, 2024
Monday (Jul 15th): 1:30pm-4:00pm: Drop in camp for ages 5-12 at Victoria Park Playground
Wednesday (Jul 17th): 1:30pm-4:00: Drop in camp for ages 5-12 at Stan Chook Maxwell park
Jul 22-26, 2024
Monday (Jul 22nd): 1:30pm-4:00pm: Drop in camp for ages 5-12 at Victoria Park Playground
Wednesday (Jul 24th): 1:30pm-4:00: Drop in camp for ages 5-12 at Stan Chook Maxwell Park.
Jul 29 - Aug 2
Monday (Jul 29th): 1:30pm-4:00pm: Drop in camp for ages 5-12 at Victoria Park Playground
Wednesday (Jul 31st): 1:30pm-4:00: Drop in camp for ages 5-12 at Pleasant St Playground.
Friday (Aug 2nd): 1:30pm-4:00: Drop in camp for ages 5-12 at Stan Chook Maxwell Park.
Aug 6-9, 2024 (no Class on Natal Day)
Tuesday (Aug 6th): 1:30pm-4:00pm: Drop in camp for ages 5-12 at Victoria Park Playground.
Wednesday (Aug 7th): 1:30pm-4:00: Drop in camp for ages 5-12 at Stan Chook Maxwell Park.
Thursday (Aug 8th): 1:00-4:00: Drop in swimming for ages 8-12. Pre-register here. Meeting at the Vic Park Bandshell and walking up to the pool.
Aug 12-16, 2024
Monday (Aug 12th): 1:30pm-4:00pm: Drop in camp for ages 5-12 at Victoria Park Playground
Wednesday (Aug 14th): 1:30pm-4:00: Drop in camp for ages 5-12 at Stan Chook Maxwell Park.
Thursday (Aug 15th): 1:30pm-4:00pm: Drop in camp for ages 5-12 at Victoria Park Playground
Aug 19-23, 2024
Monday (Aug 19th): 1:30pm-4:00pm: Drop in camp for ages 5-12 at Victoria Park Playground
Thursday (Aug 22nd): 1:30pm-4:00: Drop in camp for ages 5-12 at Stan Chook Maxwell Park.
Pop up events are random events, for various ages, all over town. They are free unless stated otherwise. We try to bring a range of different activities that will interest a variety of people. We hope you can all find something in our schedule that interests you!
Times: TBA
Location: Varies
Dates: Keep checking back as we update our schedule!
Jul 1-5, 2024
- Jul 4th - Chalk Art in Victoria Park, 1:00-4:00pm
- Jul 5th - Outdoor Reading in Victoria Park, 1:00-4:00pm
Jul 8-12, 2024
- Tuesday (Jul 9th): 1:00pm-4:00pm: Crafting at Douglas Street Recreation Centre for ages 5-12
- Thursday (Jul 11th): 1:00pm-2:15pm: Bingo at Victoria Park Picnic Pavilion, all ages are welcome!
- Thursday (Jul 11th): 2:30pm-4:00pm: Jeopardy at Victoria Park Picnic Pavilion, all ages are welcome!
- Friday (Jul 12th): 1:00pm-2:30pm: coffee social at Douglas Street Recreation Centre, ages 35+
- Friday (Jul 12th): 3:00pm-4:00pm: trivia at Victoria Park Picnic Pavilion, ages 10+ recommended. Bring a team!
Jul 15-19, 2024
- Tuesday (Jul 16th): 1:30-4:00pm: Slip and slide at Douglas Street Recreational Centre. Ages 5+
- Thursday (Jul 18th): 1:30-4:00pm: Basketball, soccer, soccer baseball and a variety of tag. Meet at CEC Basketball courts on North St. Ages 5-12
- Friday (Jul 19th): 5:00-6:30pm: Scavenger hunt at Kiwanis Pond. Meeting in the parking lot. Ages 5-12
Saturday (Jul 20th): Canada Park's Day
Jul 22-28, 2024
- Tuesday (Jul 23rd): 1:30-4:00pm: Chair Yoga with Micky Rigby at Douglas Street Recreation Centre in Room E.
- Tuesday (Jul 23rd): 6:00-7:00pm: Pound with Tammy Hovey at Douglas Street Recreation Centre in Room E.
- Thursday (Jul 25th): 1:30-4:00pm: Soccer, soccer baseball and man tracker at Wood Street Soccer Field (meet on the field), ages 8-14.
- Friday (Jul 26th): 5:00-6:30pm: Drawing with chalk in Lower Victoria Park, ages 5-12.
Jul 29 - Aug 4, 2024
- Monday (Jul 29th): 6:00-7:30pm: Bike Ride on Cobequid Trail with Darlene Marshall, ages 5+. Meet at entrance on Willow (202 Willow St, beside A&W). Bring your own bike & helmet.
- Tuesday (Jul 30th): 1:30-4:00pm: Slip and slide at Douglas Street Recreation Centre. Ages 5+. Meet on the field behind the building.
- Wednesday (Jul 31st): 6:30-8:00pm: Mountain Bike Ride with Mike Knowlton, ages 19+. Meet at Seek (825 Young St.)
- Thursday (Aug 1st): BLM in this Together & Community Enhancement Association Emancipation Fun Run/Walk. Pre-registration required. Click HERE.
- Saturday (Aug 3rd): 6:00-8:00pm: Toonie Swim at Victoria Park. $2.00 entry fee.
Aug 5-11, 2024
- Tuesday (Aug 6th): 11:00-11:45: Adult AquaFit with Deb at the Victoria Park Pool. Pre-register here. $6.00 fee.
- Thursday (Aug 8th): 11:00-11:45: Adult AquaFit with Deb at the Victoria Park Pool. Pre-register here. $6.00 fee.
- Thursday (Aug 8th): 1:00-4:00: Drop in swimming for ages 8-12. Pre-register here. Meeting at the Bandshell and walking to the pool.
- Friday (Aug 9th): 1:30pm-4:00pm: Beginner’s Rugby and games with the Truro Saints at the Tim Bits Soccer Field (6 Lorne St). Ages 5-12.
- Friday (Aug 9th): 6:00-7:00pm: Ages 8-12 Splash Bash at Victoria Park Pool. $5.00 entry fee.
- Friday (Aug 9th): 7:15-8:30pm: Ages 13-18 Splash Bash at Victoria Park Pool. $5.00 entry fee.
- Friday (Aug 9th): Dusk (approx 9:00pm): Movie Night in the Park. Showing Migration at the J. Arch Fraser Bandshell.
- Sunday (Aug 11th): 4:30-5:30: Adult AquaYoga with Margaret at the Victoria Park Pool. Pre-register here. $6.00 fee.
Aug 12-18, 2024
- Monday (Aug 12th): 6:00-7:30pm: Bike Ride on Cobequid Trail with Darlene Marshall, ages 5+. Meet at entrance on Willow (202 Willow St, beside A&W). Bring your own bike & helmet.
- Tuesday (Aug 13th): 1:30-4:00pm: Pop up Wildlife and Wildfire event in Victoria Park with the Department of Natural Resources. Ages 5+. Meet near the bandshell.
- Friday (Aug 16th): 1:30-2:30pm: Chair Yoga with Micky Rigby at Douglas Street Recreation Centre in Room E.
- Friday (Aug 16th): Dusk (approx 9:00pm): Movie Night in the Park. Showing Zootopia at the Bandshell.
Aug 19-25, 2024
- Monday (Aug 19th): 6:00-9:00pm: Adult Paint night at Douglas St Rec Centre. Supplies provided, ages 18+. Pre-register here. $5.00 fee.
- Tuesday (Aug 20th): 1:00-4:00: Drop in swimming for ages 8-12. Pre-register here. Meeting at the Bandshell and walking to the pool.
- Tuesday (Aug 20th): 11:00-11:45: Adult AquaFit with Deb at the Victoria Park Pool. Pre-register here. $6.00 fee.
- Wednesday (Aug 21st): 1:30pm-4:00pm: Field day at Stadium 1 Baseball Field, ages 5-12. Pre-register here.
- Thursday (Aug 22nd): 11:00-11:45: Adult AquaFit with Deb at the Victoria Park Pool. Pre-register here. $6.00 fee.
- Friday (Aug 23rd): 1:30-4:00: Rugby workshop at the Tim Bits Soccer Field. Ages 5-12.
- Friday (Aug 23rd): Dusk (approx 9:00pm): Movie Night in the Park. Showing Ratatouille at the Bandshell.
- Sunday (Aug 25th): 4:30-5:30: Adult AquaYoga with Margaret at the Victoria Park Pool. Pre-register here. $6.00 fee.
Aug 26-Sep 1, 2024
- Saturday (Aug 31st): 6:00-8:00pm: Toonie Swim at Victoria Park. $2.00 entry fee.
In our Summer 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.
Registration - If using a mobile device, you may have to turn your screen sideways to see the "book now" option.
Drop-in pickleball programs that allow for unstructured scrimmage play.
Location: Douglas St Recreation Centre
Dates: July 2 - Aug 29, 2024
Tue, Wed, Friday from 12:00-2:00pm
Fee: No cost to participate
This adult program is a great way for brand new players to learn the sport of Pickleball. Players receive 3 x 2hour 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.
Session One:
Dates: May 27, Jun 3, Jun 10.
Times: 10:00am-12:00pm
Notes:
- No equipment required, but you are welcome to bring your own paddle if you have one.
- Indoor shoes required.
For information on Summer Programs (Jul-Aug), please click HERE.
For information on Fall Programs (Sep-Dec), please click HERE.
For information on Winter Programs (Jan-Mar), please click HERE.
Date: Varies, once per week
Location: Douglas Street Recreation Centre
In our Multi-Sport programs, children are provided with a skills-driven, high-energy and fun-filled curriculum. Multi-Sport instruction introduces children to the fundamental concepts and skills behind eight popular sports: soccer, hockey, basketball, baseball, volleyball, tennis, golf & football. 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.
Classes are held at the Douglas St Recreation Centre and participants attend one session per week for ten weeks.
*If using a mobile device/tablet, you may have to turn the device sideways to see the "book now" option.
Join us in this physical play time created especially for families! Preschool-aged children and their guardians have the opportunity to explore various sports equipment and other toys; a great way to stimulate mental and physical growth.
Location: Douglas St Recreation Centre
Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Times: 9:00am-11:00am
Fee: No cost to participate
Notes:
- 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.
Date: Wednesdays – 7:30-9:00 pm
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.
Fee: No cost to participate
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.
Location: Truro Middle School
Dates: Wednesday's
Times: 7:30-9:00 pm
Fee: No cost to participate
Drop-in pickleball programs that allow for unstructured scrimmage play.
Location: Douglas St Recreation Centre
Dates: Tue, Wed, and Fri from 12:00-2:00 pm
Fee: No cost to participate
Stay tuned for this adult program (Spring, 2025) which is a great way for brand new players to learn the sport of Pickleball. Players receive 3 x 2hour 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.
*If using a mobile device/tablet, you may have to turn the device sideways to see the "book now" option.
Location: Douglas St Recreation Centre
Dates: Tue & Thu – 9:00-11:00 am
Fee: No cost to participate
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.
22 Apr 2025; 09:00AM - 11:00PM Drop-In Parent & Tot Open Gym |
22 Apr 2025; 12:00PM - 02:00PM Drop-In Pickleball |
23 Apr 2025; 12:00PM - 02:00PM Drop-In Pickleball |
23 Apr 2025; 07:30PM - 09:00PM Drop-In Adult Badminton |
23 Apr 2025; 07:30PM - 09:00PM Drop-In Adult Basketball |
24 Apr 2025; 09:00AM - 11:00PM Drop-In Parent & Tot Open Gym |
24 Apr 2025; 04:00PM - Committee of the Whole |
25 Apr 2025; 12:00PM - 02:00PM Drop-In Pickleball |