Truro

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Known as the “Hub of Nova Scotia”, Truro’s size, central location and historic downtown makes it a popular home-base for exploring the province and the world-renowned tidal phenomena of the Bay of Fundy.

If you time your visit just right, visit the Fundy Discovery Site along the Salmon River to view the tidal bore that occurs twice a day as a result of the immense incoming Bay of Fundy tide.

Truro’s historic downtown is thriving with unique shops and dining. Inglis Street is a popular destination featuring a variety of specialty boutiques, restaurants and cafes. Learn more about the area’s heritage by exploring museums in the area.

Don’t-Miss Activities in and Around Truro

Victoria Park

3,000 acre natural park in the centre of town featuring a dramatic steep-sided gorge, winding river, cascading waterfalls, and old-growth Eastern Hemlock forest
Challenge yourself with a 175-step climb to the top of Jacob’s Ladder
Enjoy hiking and biking trails, heated outdoor pool, cultural events, live music, and playground

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Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre

Learn about the Mi’kmaw people of this area with interactive interpretive displays
Take part in a workshop for hands on learning
Visit the gift shop to pick up products created by Mi’kmaw artists

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Cobequid Trail

18-kilometre network of walking and cycling trails near Truro in central Colchester County
Travel along a former railway, through Acadian dykelands and farmland, through forests and along brooks, and beside the tidal Salmon River from Cobequid Bay to its tributaries
Explore the area’s nature and wildlife (including bird watching) while walking, hiking, cycling, skiing or snowshoeing along the trail. All sections are non-motorized.

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Masstown Market

Offering fresh produce, seafood, a creamery, butcher shop, baked goodies, giftware, garden centre and restaurant
The perfect place to stop to stretch your legs (and grab an ice cream cone) on your road trip
Stop by the lighthouse for fish and chips at the Catch of the Bay restaurant

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Fundy Discovery Site

Overlooking the Salmon River near downtown Truro, plan your visit so you can watch as the incredible tidal bore rushes in from the incoming Bay of Fundy tide
Tidal bores can be observed here twice a day, at predicted times
Visitor information centre, washrooms, picnic area, playground, and entrance to the Cobequid Trail multi-use trail are all located onsite

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