Community

Since its incorporation as a Town in 1875, Truro has continued to grow and prosper through the development of a commercial, industrial and social infrastructure that benefits the area and its inhabitants.

Colchester County boasts one of the province's largest communities, with a regional population of 50,000 and approximately 12,000 residents in the town of Truro.

Truro's central location makes it a popular destination, and this full-service town provides a visitor information centre, shopping areas, museums, and a wide variety of recreational opportunities.

• Bay of Fundy - Whale watching, fishing, nice beaches along Glooscap Trail
• Gold sand beaches and the warmest salt waters north of the Carolinas
• Victoria Park: a 1,000-acre forest in the center of town, highlighted by two waterfalls, a swimming pool, playground and tennis courts
• Downhill and Cross Country skiing in Wentworth Valley
• Truro Golf Club, East Mountain, Brookfield & Greenfield Golf Clubs
• Extensive newly constructed walking and biking trails are also popular in Truro, Bible Hill and Tatamagouche
• Truro Centennial Pool, Scotia Pool
• Truro Spartans Gymnastics Club
• Bowling Lanes
• Curling Club

• Colchester County offers numerous first class educational opportunities from elementary to post secondary institutions
• Cobequid Educational Centre (senior high school of approximately 1700 students and 90 teaching staff)
• The Nova Scotia Agricultural College, established in 1905, takes a leading role in providing education, research and public service in the agriculture and food industries and related disciplines.
• The Truro Campus of the Nova Scotia Community College is a wonderful facility with residential capacity for 195 students, a pool, gymnasium, fitness centre, tennis courts, soccer field, Learning Resource Centre, and computer labs with the latest software, hardware and multimedia technology

• Manufacturing
• Agribusiness
• Industrial Parks in Truro and Debert