Welcome to Truro

A nature-lover's paradise, a shopper's delight, a food lovers dreamland, a family adventureland with memories to last a lifetime. Truro has much for the young, and the young at heart.

The town of Truro is located in Colchester County on Nova Scotia's northern shore. When you make Truro your home away from home you can enjoy the bounties of rural Nova Scotia in your doorstep. Truro offers the best of both worlds: small ambience combined with a full range of commercial and recreational opportunities. Truro, known as the 'Hub of Nova Scotia,' has much to offer and is a must see for anyone passing by or living in the area.

Local Attractions

Victoria Park Tidal Bore Unique Shopping		Theatres Harness Racing Tulip Festival
	Tree Sculptures Golf Courses Farmer's Market

Websites to visit:

Town of Truro
Downtown Truro Partnership

Recreation

There are plenty of recreational opportunities available in Truro throughout the four seasons. Here are just a few of the possibilties:

For more detailed information about Truro's sport and leisure opportunities, please visit the Leisure Time/Your Time directory.

Transportation

Airplane
Many International and some Canadian students will arrive via the airport, which is 70kms outside of Truro. It is recommended that International students contact NSAC well in advance of arrival, so that we may schedule transportation from the airport to Truro. For schedules and fare information contact Halifax International Aiport Authority at 902.873.4422 or visit www.flyhalifax.com.

Bus
For travel between towns and provinces, the Acadian bus lines is located at 280 Willow Street (895.3833). This is across town from NSAC, and would take 5 minutes to drive and 30 minutes to walk there.

Taxi
For travel in town there are several taxi companies. The numbers to call are listed in the Yellow Pages of the telephone directory.

Train
There is a train station in Truro located in the Truro Centre on the Esplanade. For more information contact Via Rail Canada at 1.800.561.3952.