Discover Truro, Nova Scotia

Your Guide to Sights, Eats, and Shopping Near the Truro Curling Club

 

Welcome to Truro, Nova Scotia

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Known as the “Hub of Nova Scotia,” Truro is a vibrant town offering a blend of natural beauty, local

flavour, and small-town hospitality. There’s plenty to see and do within easy reach. Learn more

about our town here: Home - Town of Truro

 

We acknowledge that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq

People. This territory is covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which were first signed

with the British Crown in 1726.

 

Addresses You Might Find Helpful:

• Truro Fire Hall – 165 Victoria Street (Promenade Entrance to fire hall located at the rear of

the building. There is a walkway from Young Street to the Promenade entrance.)

• Truro Curling Club – 56 Young Street

• Inn on Prince – 437 Prince Street

• Truro Mall – 245 Robie Street 

 

Arts & Culture:

 - Colchester Historeum: Dive into the town’s rich history at this welcoming museum,

located at 29 Young Street. 

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 - McCarthy Art Gallery @ Nova Scotia Community College

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 - Visual Voices Fine Art: 128 King Street 

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 - Marigold Cultural Centre: 605 Prince Street – 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday

 

 - MMFI Art Gallery – exhibits of local and regional art

 

 - Colchester County Sports Hall of Fame – honouring local athletes, teams,

   coaches, and builders who have made significant contributions to sports.

 

Attractions:

• Truro Farmers’ Market: Open Saturdays year-round, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 15 Young

Street featuring fresh produce, artisan crafts, and baked goods from local vendors.

 

• Tidal Bore – Witness the twice daily phenomena of the tidal bore on the Salmon River.

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• Colchester East Hants Library 

 

Quick Bites Near the Truro Curling Club - Not More than a 5-Minute Walk:

• *Bistro 22: 16 Inglis Place. Upscale casual dining. Chowder, Soup, Salad, Paninis (Event

Sponsor)

• Hub Grub: 41 Inglis Place. Fresh 100% ground beef burgers 

• Ho Ho Wok: 23 Inglis Place. Chinese fare.

• *Murphy’s Fish & Chips: 88 Esplanade Street. Classic Canadian fare, including seafood

favourites. Voted #1 Fish & Chips. (Event Sponsor)

• Parichat Asia Thai: 131 Esplanade Street. Enjoy authentic Thai cuisine for dine-in or take-

out, perfect for a quick, flavourful meal. 

• Pizza Market:135 Esplanade Street.

• Red Knot Bakery: 141 Esplanade Street. A cozy spot for coffee, sandwiches, and sweet

treats just a short walk from the club. 

• Acropole: 148 Esplanade Street.

• Pizza Farm: 177 Arthur Street.

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Approximate 5 to10 minute walk:

• Digger’s Café: 880 Prince Street - “Sip, Snack and sling Sand” using a remote control

digger, dumper and shovel while you enjoy your coffee, snack and/or sandwich.

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• Masala Fusion Cucina: 870 Prince Street. Indian, Italian and Canadian fare.

• Freshii: 911 Prince Street.

• Sahla Thai Restaurant: 793 Prince Street. Thai fare.

• Nook & Cranny: 627 Prince Street. 

• Sizzle & Spice: 583 Prince Street.

• NovelTea Coffee House & Bakery: 604 Prince Street 

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Quick Bites Near the Inn on Prince (Excluding On-Site Restaurant):

• Real Atlantic Superstore – Cafeteria style fare

• Starbucks – located inside the Real Atlantic Superstore

• Subway – located in the parking lot of the Real Atlantic Superstore

• Martha’s II – pizza shop located at One Commercial Street (across the street from the Real

Atlantic Superstore)

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Other Eateries:

• *Frank & Gino’s – 286 Robie Street (Corner of Robie Street and Juniper Street) (Event Sponsor)

• *Boston Pizza – 68 Robie Street (Event Sponsor)

• *Roadside Willies – 27 Jennifer Drive, Bible Hill (Event Sponsor)

• Taco Bros – 615 Prince Street – 615 Prince Street, Truro, NS

• Café Italia – 615 Prince Street – Italian fare

*Event Sponsors

 

Shopping:

• Truro Mall: Home to national retailers and local shops—find everything from clothing and

gifts to electronics.

• NovelTea Bookstore Cafe: Havelock Street – (Walkway between buildings on Inglis Place)

Browse new and used books, pick up a gift, or relax with a cup of tea.

• Stanfield’s Factory Outlet – 1 Logan Street Factory Outlet 

 

Inglis Place Shops:

o Take it Outside (Includes The Trail Shop and Stanfield’s Company Store) – 65 Inglis Place 

o Fox & Willows – Inglis Place 

o A Step Ahead Footwear – 47 Inglis Place

o Elegant Steps – 58 Inglis Place (Women’s Fashion and Footwear)

o Inglis Jewellers - 66 Inglis Place (Jewellery) 

o Moments – 24 Inglis Place (Women’s Fashion and Footwear) 

 

Recreation:

• Victoria Park: 29 Park Road. Just minutes from downtown, this ~3,000-acre urban park is a

local gem. Hike scenic trails, admire waterfalls, or climb the famous Jacob’s Ladder for

panoramic views. 

• RECC (Rath Eastlink Community Centre): 625 Abenaki Road. Walk/run the indoor track;

swim; climb the rock wall; workout in the fitness centre; join a fitness class. Day passes

available: Rath Eastlink Community Centre - Drop in

• Evolve Fitness: 136 Esplanade Street Truro Schedule — Evolve Fitness

• Inn on Prince: Onsite fitness centre; indoor heated swimming pool

 

Getting Around:

Most destinations listed are within a short walk or drive from the Truro Curling Club or the Inn on

Prince. Unfortunately, Uber is not available in Truro; taxis are readily available.

• Layton’s Taxi – 902-895-4471

• U-Need-A Taxi – 902-893-2889

• G & D Taxi – 902-893-2150