History of Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada

TRURO, an important market town of Nova Scotia, capital of Colchester co., situated 2 miles above the head of Cobequid Bay, and on the I. R., 61 miles from Halifax, 215 miles from St. John. It is one of the prettiest towns in the province, and contains, besides the county buildings, several churches and hotels, a branch bade, a telegraph office, the Provincial Normal and Model schools, and manufactories of engines, iron castings, axles, machinery, boots and shoes, lasts and pegs, hats, lout her, wooden ware, woolen, &c. Pop. 2,500.

The engineer, CAMERON, and baggage-master, HUNT, were killed.
None of the passengers were injured. Among the passengers were the agents of the White Star Line, who were coming to this place to look after the Atlantic.

Tru'ro, a town of Nova Scotia, capital of Colchester co., 2 miles above the head of Cobequid Bay, on the Inter colonial Railway, 61 miles N. by ' of Halifax, and 215 miles E. of St. John. It is one of the prettiest towns in the province, and contains the county buildings, several churches and hotels, a branch bank, the Provincial normal and model schools, and manufactories of engines, iron castings, axles, machinery, boots and shoes, lasts and pegs, hats, leather, wooden-ware, woollens, &c. Pop. 2500.

Truro, a town and seaport of Nova Scotia, capital of Colchester co., 2 miles above the head of Cobequid Bay on the Intercolonial and Midland Rs., and 61 miles N. by E. of Halifax. It is one of the most attractive towns in the province, and contains the county buildings, provincial normal and model schools, the Truro Academy, etc., and has manufactures of foundry-products, lasts and pegs, hats and caps, leather, knitted goods, condensed milk, etc. Near by is the beautiful Victoria (or Joseph Howe) Park. Pop. in 1901, 5993.

Truro, NS, incorporated as a town in 1875, population 12 059 (2011c), 11 765 (2006c). The Town of Truro is located along the Salmon River 100 km northeast of Halifax on Cobequid Bay, MINAS BASIN. The MIKMAQ had a village along the river and their name for the area described how the powerful TIDES affected the rivers flow near its mouth. Today their descendants form the nearby Millbrook First Nation.

A land grant including the area was awarded in 1689 by Louis XIV, and ACADIANS were present as early as 1701, finally leaving in 1755 in the turbulent year of the expulsion. The Acadians spelled the Mikmaq name as Cobequit (or Cobequid), and it received its present name in 1759 from New England settlers and likely honours Truro in Cornwall, Eng. Transports of settlers arrived in the 1760s and further development of the town began.

A major railway centre since the days of the INTERCOLONIAL RAILWAY, Truro is a terminus for people travelling to most parts of Nova Scotia. Metal...

Victoria Park:

Enjoy the natural beauty of this large park with walking trails, a beautiful waterfall, and a charming gazebo.

Tidal Bore Viewing:

Truro is known for its tidal bore phenomenon. Check the schedule for the best times to witness the tidal bore on the Salmon River.

Truro Farmers' Market:

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Colchester Historeum:

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Cobequid Trail:

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Marigold Cultural Centre:

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Rath Eastlink Community Centre:

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