Victoria Park

06/05/2026

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 – 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐏𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐋𝐨𝐭

Please be advised that the Victoria Park Pool Parking Lot (2 Adams St.) will be closed on Friday, June 5, 2026, for the Bicycle Rodeo & Repair Hub as part of Colchester & Truro Bike Week.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝟔:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐩.

Please refer to the attached map for alternate parking locations.

06/03/2026

Victoria Park Trail Closure Notice – HWA Treatment

Please be advised that a section of trails in Victoria Park will be temporarily closed for Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) treatment to help protect our hemlock trees and forest health.

🚧 Trail Closure Begins: Thursday, June 4 at 7:00 a.m.
✅ Trails Re-Open: Friday. June 5 at 3:00 p.m.

The marked trail area and entry points will be barricaded during treatment. We ask all visitors to please respect closures and avoid entering the area for everyone’s safety.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to protect Victoria Park’s natural environment. Please plan your visit accordingly and use alternate open trails during this time.

05/21/2026

𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥: 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗺𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗔𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗴𝗶𝗱 (𝗛𝗪𝗔) 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸.

Here is the June treatment schedule for HWA:

Stand #2593, Hillside (between Lepper Brook and Lewis Road)
June 1–5
June 8–12
June 15–19

Trees within this stand will be treated using basal bark applications and stem injections.

Please note that treated areas will be restricted during application and for 24 hours following treatment. Residents and visitors are asked to stay out of all posted treatment areas during this time.

More information, including a map of treatment locations, FAQs, and details about the treatment process and safety protocols, can be found at:
www.truro.ca/hemlock-woolly-adelgid-hwa.html

05/12/2026

The Town of Truro is developing a Community Wildfire Protection Plan to help better understand and reduce wildfire risk in and around our community.

Community input is an important part of the process, and residents are encouraged to complete the public survey to share local knowledge, concerns, and experiences related to wildfire risk.

As a thank-you for participating, you can enter for a chance to win $100 in Downtown Truro Dollars.

The survey is optional and anonymous if preferred. You may skip the contact information section and proceed directly to the questionnaire.

Take the survey and learn more: https://truro.ca/community-wildfire-protection-plan.html

05/11/2026

𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥: 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗺𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗔𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗴𝗶𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸.

Please note that treated areas will be restricted during application and for 24 hours following application. Residents and visitors are asked to stay out of all posted treatment areas during this time.

More information, including a map of treatment locations, FAQs, and details about the treatment process and safety protocols, can be found at:
www.truro.ca/hemlock-woolly-adelgid-hwa.html

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) treatment work will be getting underway again in Victoria Park starting in early April.

The Hemlock Conservation Team will be treating eastern hemlock trees throughout the park as part of ongoing efforts to protect them from this invasive pest. This work is weather dependent, so timing may shift slightly depending on conditions.

During treatment periods, some areas of the park will be temporarily closed. The Lower Parking Lot will be closed on treatment day during the week of April 7–10, with signage and barricades in place for 24 hours following treatment.

Treatment will continue in different areas of the park through May, including:
Behind the Lower Park Maintenance Shed and Picnic Pavilion (April 13–17)
Flemming Road / Hemlock Trail (April 27–May 15)
Serpentine Trail (May 18–29)

Additional treatment dates for June will be shared once confirmed.

For your safety and the safety of crews, please respect all posted signage, follow re-entry timelines, and avoid treatment areas while work is underway. More information and a map of treatment locations can be found at - www.truro.ca/hemlock-woolly-adelgid-hwa.html

05/01/2026

04/28/2026

Your weekend reset is closer than you think.

Truro is featured as a go-to getaway from Halifax! Known for its scenic trails, waterfalls, and natural beauty, all right here in Victoria Park.💚

Plan an easy weekend escape from Halifax to Truro. Explore Victoria Park, local markets, and cultural sites with this 2-day trip itinerary.

04/23/2026

With the warmer weather finally here, more residents are getting outside to enjoy the season.

A reminder that dogs must be kept on leash when off your property and on all Town property. Off-leash is only permitted in designated areas, such as the Truro-Bible Hill Dog Park.

Keeping dogs on leash helps ensure the safety and comfort of everyone in our community!

04/07/2026

‼️PLEASE NOTE: The Lower Parking Lot (located off Park Road) will be closed on treatment days (April 8th and 9th), with signage and barricades in place for 24 hours following treatment.

More information and a map of treatment locations can be found at - www.truro.ca/hemlock-woolly-adelgid-hwa.html

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) treatment work will be getting underway again in Victoria Park starting in early April.

The Hemlock Conservation Team will be treating eastern hemlock trees throughout the park as part of ongoing efforts to protect them from this invasive pest. This work is weather dependent, so timing may shift slightly depending on conditions.

During treatment periods, some areas of the park will be temporarily closed. The Lower Parking Lot will be closed on treatment day during the week of April 7–10, with signage and barricades in place for 24 hours following treatment.

Treatment will continue in different areas of the park through May, including:
Behind the Lower Park Maintenance Shed and Picnic Pavilion (April 13–17)
Flemming Road / Hemlock Trail (April 27–May 15)
Serpentine Trail (May 18–29)

Additional treatment dates for June will be shared once confirmed.

For your safety and the safety of crews, please respect all posted signage, follow re-entry timelines, and avoid treatment areas while work is underway. More information and a map of treatment locations can be found at - www.truro.ca/hemlock-woolly-adelgid-hwa.html