Truro Parks Recreation Culture

Join us July 31st for a mountain bike ride with Mike Knowlton!🚵
We will be meet at 6:30 at Seek Wilderness Accommodations (825 Young Street).
Ages 19+.

Seek Wilderness Accommodations

There is still availability in our fourth week of Kinder Camp! ⚗️🧬🧪
Register at https://truro.ca/summer-programs.html
⏰8:30am-12:00pm
👫3-5 years old
💲$15/day or $75/week

🎶 Join the 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐨𝐲𝐬 this Sunday (𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟖𝐭𝐡) in Victoria Park from 𝟐:𝟎𝟎𝐩𝐦 - 𝟒:𝟎𝟎𝐩𝐦 as part of the Sunday in the Park Concert Series.

😎🎉WEEKLY SCHEDULE ALERT! 🎉😎
Come join us for a fun-filled week!
Monday July 29th:
8:30am-12:00pm: Kinder Camp, ages 3-5. Pre-registration required.
1:30pm-4:00pm: Drop-in camp at Victoria Park Playground, ages 5-12.
6:00pm-7:30pm: Bike Ride on Cobequid Trail with Darlene Marshall, ages 5+. Meet at entrance on Willow (202 Willow St, beside A&W).

Tuesday July 30th:
8:30am-12:00pm: Kinder Camp, ages 3-5. Pre-registration required.
1:30pm-4:00pm: Slip & Slide at Douglas St Recreational Centre, ages 5+. Meet at the backyard of the building.

Wednesday July 31st:
8:30am-12:00pm: Kinder Camp, ages 3-5. Pre-registration required.
1:30pm-4:00pm: Drop-in camp at Pleasant St Playground, ages 5-12.
6:30pm-8:00pm: Mountain Bike Ride with Mike Knowlton, ages 19+. Meet at Seek Wilderness Accommodations, 825 Young Street.

Thursday August 1st:
8:30am-12:00pm: Kinder Camp, ages 3-5. Pre-registration required.

Friday August 2nd:
8:30am-12:00pm: Kinder Camp, ages 3-5. Pre-registration required.
1:30pm-4:00pm: Drop-in camp at Stan Chook Maxwell Playground, ages 5-12.

Please join us as we raise the Pan-African flag and pour libation in commemoration of 𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲.

𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝐬𝐭, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒
𝟏𝟐:𝟎𝟎𝐩𝐦
𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐫𝐨 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥 (𝟔𝟗𝟓 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐭.)

Town of Truro

Summer Movie Nights in Victoria Park are back in August!

🎬 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟗𝐭𝐡 – 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

🎬 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟔𝐭𝐡 – 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚

🎬 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟑𝐫𝐝 – 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞

J. Arch Fraser Bandshell (29 Park Rd. Truro)

Movies begin at dusk!

Stay tuned to learn more about the amazing organizations that helped us select this year’s movie titles.

Town of Truro Colchester East Hants Community Health Boards Colchester Food Bank Yreach Truro Colchester

It's Sunday!! You know what the means: Sunday in the Park Concert Series!

Today (𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟭𝘀𝘁) we have musical entertainment from 𝟮:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺 - 𝟰:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺 by 𝗙𝗹𝗶𝗽 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 in beautiful Victoria Park!!

We hope to see you there!

Today (July 20th) is the day!! Join us in Victoria Park to Celebrate Canada's Parks Day 2024!

Join us Tuesday July 23 we will have a Pound Class with Tammy Hovey! At Douglas Street Recreational Centre in room E from 6:00-7:00pm! No entry fee required! Age 12+

CHAIR YOGA!!
Tuesday July 23 we will be having chair yoga with Mickey Rigby! This will be at Douglas Street Recreational Centre in room E from1:30-2:30pm! Free Entry! All ages welcome!

🥳☀️Weekly Schedule Alert!!☀️🥳
Join us for an exciting and fun-filled week!

Monday July 22nd:
8:30am-12:00pm: Kinder Camp, ages 3-5. Pre-registration required.
1:30pm-4:00pm: Drop-in camp at Victoria Park Playground, ages 5-12.

Tuesday July 23rd:
8:30am-12:00pm: Kinder Camp, ages 3-5. Pre-registration required.
1:30pm-2:30pm: Chair Yoga with Micky Rigby at Douglas Street Recreational Centre in Room E.
6:00pm-7:00pm: Pound Class with Tammy Hovey at Douglas Street Recreational Centre in Room E.

Wednesday July 24th:
8:30am-12:00pm: Kinder Camp, ages 3-5. Pre-registration required.
1:30pm-4:00pm: Drop-in camp at Stan Maxwell Park, ages 5-12.

Thursday July 25th:
8:30am-12:00pm: Kinder Camp, ages 3-5. Pre-registration required.
1:30pm-4:00pm: Soccer, soccer baseball and man tracker at Wood Street Soccer Field (meet on the field), ages 8-14.

Friday July 26th:
8:30am-12:00pm: Kinder Camp, ages 3-5. Pre-registration required.
1:30-3:00: Drawing with chalk in Lower Victoria Park, ages 5-12.

It's not too late to sign up for DINO WEEK at Kinder Camp! https://truro.ca/summer-programs.html
📅July 22-26
⏰8:30am-12:00pm
👫3-5
💲$15/day or $75/week

Join our friends from the United for Literacy Atlantic Canada / Littératie Ensemble Canada Atlantique for their Summer Reading Tents Program.

▪️ Stan 'Chook' Maxwell Memorial Park - Mondays; 1:30pm - 4:00pm
▪ Herb Peppard Park - Tuesdays; 10:00am - 11:30am
▪️ Civic Square - Wednesdays; 1:00pm - 4:00pm
▪️ Victoria Park - Fridays; 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Thursday July 18th we will be playing basketball, soccer, soccer baseball and a variety of tag-style games at the CEC outdoor basketball courts! This will be happening rain or shine! This is for ages 5-12 and we will be there from 1:30-4:00pm! 🏀⚽️

Sunday in the Park Concert Series - 𝙁𝙡𝙞𝙥 𝙎𝙞𝙙𝙚

🎶 July 21st, 2024
🎶 2:00pm - 4:00pm
🎶 Victoria Park, Truro

Friday July 19th we will be having a scavenger hunt at Kiwanis Pond from 5:00pm-6:30pm! This is for ages 5-12. We will meet in the Kiwanis Pond parking lot before heading over to the scavenger hunt location! 🕵️🔦🔎

📢 Attention Residents! 📢
As of May 27th, the gate at 645 Young Street leading to the Town's Water Treatment Plant will be closed to the public at the following times.
🕒 Closure Schedule:
• Monday through Friday: 3:00 pm to 8:00 am
• Weekends: Closed
For hikers and bikers who wish to access Victoria Park and the Railyard, preferred parking is available at:
• 627 Young Street
• 825 Young Street
An easy path, “The Connection Trail,” has been created from 627 Young Street to the Skills Park.

📢 Attention Residents! 📢
As of May 27th, the gate at 645 Young Street leading to the Town's Water Treatment Plant will be closed to the public at the following times.

🕒 Closure Schedule:
• Monday through Friday: 3:00 pm to 8:00 am
• Weekends: Closed

For hikers and bikers who wish to access Victoria Park and the Railyard, preferred parking is available at:
• 627 Young Street
• 825 Young Street

An easy path, “The Connection Trail,” has been created from 627 Young Street to the Skills Park.

🌳🎉Celebrate Canada's Parks Day with us! 🎉🌳

𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝐭𝐡, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒

Join us for an action-packed day in Victoria Park filled with fun activities and entertainment for all ages! Here's what's happening:

🏃‍♂️ 𝟏𝟐:𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦 - 𝟏:𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦: Victoria Park Challenge Kids Run
Pre-registration is required for this thrilling race where kids navigate a fun obstacle course through the lower area of Victoria Park. It's an unforgettable challenge! https://truro.ca/canada-parks-day.html

🎈 𝟐:𝟎𝟎𝐩𝐦 - 𝟒:𝟎𝟎𝐩𝐦: Balloon Animals, Airbrush Tattoos, Bouncy Houses & Yard Games. Bring the whole family for some creative and energetic fun!

🎶 𝟐:𝟎𝟎𝐩𝐦 - 𝟒:𝟎𝟎𝐩𝐦: Live Musical Entertainment by John Snyder and Wild Side. Enjoy the sounds of live music while you play and explore the park.

Don't miss out on this exciting day! We can't wait to see you there!

Town of Truro

Tuesday July 16 we will have a SLIP N' SLIDE at Douglas Street Recreational Centre from 1:30pm-4:00pm! We will be meeting in Room A then walking out back together. Kids ages 5+ are welcome! 🌊😎

Join us tomorrow (Sunday, July 14th) in Victoria Park for some great musical entertainment by Julie Johnstone from 2:00pm - 4:00pm.

J. Arch Fraser Bandshell, Victoria Park, Truro

Town of Truro

🌞🎉 We are still taking registrations for our Kinder Camps! 🌈✨

📅 Half-day camps for kids aged 3-5!
⏰ 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
💲 $75.00 per week ($15/day)

Upcoming Weeks:
- Week Two: Jul 15-19, 2024
- Week Three: Jul 22-26, 2024
- Week Four: Jul 29 - Aug 2, 2024
- Week Five: Aug 6-9, 2024 (No class on Natal Day)
- Week Six: Aug 12-16, 2024
- Week Seven: Aug 19-23, 2024

Register online now at truro.ca/summer-programs or contact us at [email protected].

Don't miss out on the summer fun! ☀️🏃‍♀️🎨

🌊🧘‍♀️ Enjoy some relaxation and fun with Aqua Yoga! 🧘‍♀️🌊

Join Margaret every Sunday in July from 4:30-5:30 PM for a rejuvenating Aqua Yoga session. Breathe, stretch, and move through various yoga poses in the soothing water. No experience needed—Margaret will guide you through with clear instructions and demonstrations in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

Only $6.00 for entry! 🌟 SIGN UP TODAY at: https://www.truro.ca/victoria-park-pool.html

𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Are you an African Nova Scotian who enjoys biking, walking, skateboarding, or roller skating for transportation? Contribute to improving provincial infrastructure for active transportation in your community. Join the discussion on implementing the Provincial Active Transportation Strategy locally.

𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒
𝟔:𝟎𝟎𝐩𝐦 - 𝟖:𝟎𝟎𝐩𝐦
𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐫𝐨 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥 (𝟏𝟔𝟓 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭, 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐫𝐨)

For more information please contact:
ATN Strategies
[email protected]

The Town of Truro will be carrying out minor repairs at the Tim Horton's Skate Park during the week of July 15-19. Some areas of the park will be temporarily closed.
of Truro

🌞🏊‍♂️ On this very July 12th Get ready to make a splash at our EPIC Splash Bash🎉🌊
Only $5 per Child
For Ages 8-12 6pm-7pm
For Ages 13-18 7:15 pm-8:30pm

Join us for a evening filled with fun, laughter, and plenty of poolside vibes.
👙 Bring your favorite swimsuit and dive into the cool waters.
🎵 Groove to the beats of our poolside playlist.
🏊‍♂️Participate in some awesome games to win various prizes!
Don't miss out on the most fun event of the summer! Mark your calendars, gather your crew, and let's make some waves together. See you there! 🌞💦

🌞WEEKLY SCHEDULE ALERT!!🌞
Join us for an exciting and fun-filled week!

Monday July 15th:
8:30am-12:00pm: Kinder camp, ages 3-5. Pre-registration required.
1:30pm-4:00pm: Drop-in camp at Victoria Park Playground. Ages 5-12.

Tuesday July 16th:
8:30am-12:00pm: Kinder camp, ages 3-5. Pre-registration required.
1:30pm-4:00pm: Slip and slide at Douglas Street Recreational Centre. Ages 5+. Meet in Room A.

Wednesday July 17th:
8:30am-12:00pm: Kinder camp, ages 3-5. Pre-registration required.
1:30pm-4:00pm: Drop-in camp at Stan Maxwell Park. Ages 5-12.

Thursday July 18th:
8:30am-12:00pm: Kinder camp, ages 3-5. Pre-registration required.
1:30pm-4:00pm: Basket ball, soccer, soccer baseball and a variety of tag at CEC Basketball courts. Ages 5-12.

Friday July 19th:
8:30am-12:00pm: Kinder camp, ages 3-5. Pre-registration required.
5:00pm-6:30pm: Scavenger hunt at Kiwanis Pond. Ages 5-12. Meet at Kiwanis Pond parking lot.

Join us for week 2 of Kinder camp running July 15th-19th! Register at https://truro.ca/summer-programs.html 🪼🪸🌊🤿🐳

Join us this Sunday (𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟰𝘁𝗵) in Victoria Park from 𝟮:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺 - 𝟰:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺 where we have Julie Johnstone performing as part of our Sunday in the Park Concert Series! 🎶

We hope to see you there!