Truro
in Nova Scotia, Canada

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
45.367 and -63.265 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 45° 22' 0" and W -63° 15' 55"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - CAD
Spoken languages:
English, French, Inuktitut
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:32 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: America/Halifax
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:05 am and 8:15 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-35.083 and 117.625 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
West Cape Howe
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Canada in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Canada.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Canada. Last Update: 2024-04-26 08:02:42

Delve into Truro

Truro in Nova Scotia with it's 20,650 habitants is a city located in Canada about 603 mi (or 970 km) east of Ottawa, the country's capital town.

Current time in Truro is now 04:32 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named America / Halifax with an UTC offset of -3 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Truro, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Canada is Halifax / Stanfield International Airport in a distance of 36 mi (or 57 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Canada is Landscape of Grand Pré in a distance of 27 mi (or 43 km), South-West. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Halifax, Charlottetown, Fredericton, Machias and . To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 47 °F

Morning Temperature -1°C / 30 °F
Evening Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Night Temperature -3°C / 27 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 34%
Air Pressure 1032 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 6% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

14°C (57 °F)
2°C (36 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

7°C (45 °F)
2°C (35 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

7°C (44 °F)
0°C (33 °F)
Few clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Holiday Inn TRURO

Address
1,2 mi
437 Prince Street
B2N 1E6 TRURO
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BEST WESTERN TRURO-GLENGARRY

Address
1,3 mi
150 WILLOW ST
B2N 4Z6 Truro
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SUPER 8 TRURO NS

Address
3,2 mi
85 TREATY TRAIL
B6L 1W3 Millbrook
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton Inn - Suites Truro NS

Address
3,4 mi
35 Legends Avenue
B6L 0C9 Millbrook
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Willow Bend Motel

Address
1,6 mi
277 Willow Street
B2N 5A3 Truro
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Comfort Inn Truro

Address
2,5 mi
12 Meadow Dr.
B2N 5V4 Truro
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Tidal Bore Inn

Address
2,9 mi
29 Truro Heights Rd
B6L1W7 Truro
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


STONEHOUSE MOTEL AND RESTAURANT

Address
1,3 mi
165 WILLOW STREET
B2N4Z9 Truro
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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ATV Trip Packing Tips - Newfoundland ATV Trip

Published: August 08, 2014
Length: 07:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: PC MR

A showcase of items that my friends and I take on the Newfoundland ATV Trip. www.newfoundlandtrailway.blogspot.ca.


Truro Farmers Market - Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada

Published: July 07, 2009
Length: 54:54 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: ColchesterRDA

An awesome spontaneous dance performance on a sunny Saturday morning in Truro... great people, great energy and a really great time!!


Truro Pride

Published: August 07, 2007
Length: 51:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: iguessimjustalame

Very small but sweet Pride parade in Truro, Nova Scotia, on August 6, 2007.


Beth Densmore Truro presentation

Published: March 16, 2013
Length: 27:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: planfarmsafety

Beth Densmore, presentation Video of Beth Densmore, past president of the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture, spoke about the importance of farm safety at FarmSafe Forum, a farm safety event...


NSCC Truro GameCraft 2014

Published: March 23, 2014
Length: 34:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: NSCC Truro

On March 22 the Nova Scotia Community College Truro campus hosted a game jam, Game Craft 2014. "We want to create awareness, especially among young students and high school students," said...


Nova Woodturners Guild Truro Exhibition

Published: August 03, 2009
Length: 51:50 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Dave Wilkins

Entries into the Nova Woodturners Guild Exhibition in Truro Nova Scotia, at the Marigold Cultural Center.


In Car Camera 8cyl Demolition Derby Truro NS Aug 2013 NSPE

Published: August 22, 2013
Length: 20:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: kevin crash grant

Didn't last too long in this one, but here is some video from my car anyways.


Victoria Park Falls, Truro, Nova Scotia

Published: December 15, 2014
Length: 12:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dan Nordoff

The Victoria Park Falls after receiving a ridiculous ammount of rain in the last 2 weeks.


CEC Cougar Dome Truro NS

Published: August 20, 2014
Length: 28:24 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Babineau Photography And visual Media

Cougar Dome Inside www.cougardome.ca www.babineauphotography.ca DJI Phantom 2 w go pro hero3.


STAR Truro

Published: September 13, 2011
Length: 30:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Daniel MacDonald

STAR Truro.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University

The Faculty of Agriculture at Dalhousie University is a Canadian agricultural college and faculty of Dalhousie University located in Bible Hill, Nova Scotia. The Faculty of Agriculture offers the only university level programs in agriculture in Atlantic Canada. The campus is referred to as Dalhousie University's "Agricultural Campus" or by its popular abbreviation "AC."

Located at 45.3708, -63.2572 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Education in Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Agricultural universities and colleges in Canada, Dalhousie University, Collegiate woodsman teams

Colchester Legion Stadium

The Colchester Legion Stadium is a 1625-seat multi-purpose arena in Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada. The Colchester Legion Stadium has six team dressing rooms, an officials room and first aid room. Canteens and washrooms are located at the front of the facility. Upstairs is a fully heated lounge which overlooks the ice surface or main venue area of the stadium. The facility is home to the Truro Bearcats of the Maritime Junior Hockey League (MJAHL).

Located at 45.3697, -63.2799 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Indoor arenas in Canada, Indoor ice hockey venues in Canada, Sports venues in Nova Scotia, Truro, Nova Scotia, Visitor attractions in Colchester County, Nova Scotia

Cobequid Educational Centre

Cobequid Educational Centre (CEC) is a high school located in Truro, Nova Scotia. CEC serves not only the town of Truro, but rural areas in Central and West Colchester County. The school is the largest high school in the province of Nova Scotia with approximately 1700+ students and 95 teaching staff.

Located at 45.369, -63.281 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
1674 establishments, High schools in Nova Scotia, International Baccalaureate schools in Nova Scotia, Schools in Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Truro, Nova Scotia

Bible Hill, Nova Scotia

Bible Hill is a Canadian village in Colchester County, Nova Scotia. It lies on the north bank of the Salmon River, opposite the town of Truro and the unincorporated community of Salmon River. Bible Hill functions as a suburb of Truro with several residential subdivisions. The village is home to Bible Hill Junior High School, Redcliff Middle School, Bible Hill East Court Elementary, and Bible Hill Central Elementary Schools and the Nova Scotia Agricultural College.

Located at 45.3756, -63.2603 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Communities in Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Villages in Nova Scotia, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia

Truro, Nova Scotia railway station

The Truro Railway Station is an inter-city railway station in the town of Truro, Nova Scotia. It is operated by Via Rail.

Located at 45.3628, -63.2756 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Railway stations opened in 1872, Transport in Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Truro, Nova Scotia, Via Rail stations in Nova Scotia

Victoria Park, Truro, Nova Scotia

Victoria Park is a 400-acre natural woodland urban park in the town of Truro, Nova Scotia.

Located at 45.3513, -63.2661 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Parks in Nova Scotia, Truro, Nova Scotia, Urban public parks in Canada, Visitor attractions in Colchester County, Nova Scotia

École acadienne de Truro

École acadienne de Truro is a Canadian francophone public school in Truro, Nova Scotia. It is operated by Conseil scolaire acadien provincial. Created in 1997, the École acadienne de Truro was the first francophone public school in central Nova Scotia.

Located at 45.3614, -63.2611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Middle schools in Nova Scotia, High schools in Nova Scotia, Truro, Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia Agricultural College

Nova Scotia Agricultural College (NSAC) is a former Canadian university college that was located in Bible Hill, Nova Scotia. NSAC was officially founded 14 February 1905. On 1 September 2012 it was taken over by Dalhousie University, becoming the Faculty of Agriculture. The former NSAC campus is now called the Dalhousie Agricultural Campus or "AC".

Located at 45.3708, -63.2572 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Nova Scotia Agricultural College, Educational institutions established in 1905, Educational institutions disestablished in 2012, Education in Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Universities and colleges in Nova Scotia, Agricultural universities and colleges in Canada, Dalhousie University, Defunct universities and colleges in Canada

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
ترورو، نوا اسکوشیا, XLZ, Труро