Overview
Truro is a small city of about 12,000 people in northern Nova Scotia, often called the 'Hub of the Maritimes' due to its strategic position on the Trans-Canada Highway and rail lines. The city is unique for displaying six large sections of the Berlin Wall along the Cobequid Trail on Dalhousie University's Agricultural Campus.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · Festivals · History · Nature
Before you go
Money
Canada uses the Canadian Dollar (CAD). Credit cards widely accepted; ATMs available at banks in downtown area. Stanfield's Factory Outlet at 115 Esplanade St offers Canadian-made underwear at competitive prices.
Safety
Truro is a safe small city. Standard urban precautions apply. Victoria Park trails require attention during winter ice conditions.
Transport
Truro is a major transit hub at the intersection of the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 102. VIA Rail station at 104 Esplanade St serves the Halifax-Moncton Ocean route. Maritime Bus connects to Atlantic Canadian destinations.
Weather
Nova Scotia coastal climate: cold winters with snow (January averages -8°C/17°F), mild summers (July averages 19°C/66°F). The Truro Winter Long John Festival in February celebrates the cold season.