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HOTEL AMENITIES | CONVENTION CENTRE | LOCAL ATTRACTIONS | BUS TOURS | DISCOUNTS AND REWARDS |
Bus Tours |
 Truro, with a population of 12,500 (23,000 with surrounding areas), is the urban center of Colchester County. Its businesses supply goods and services to trade area of approximately 70,000 people. As it is the transportation center of Nova Scotia and the Maritimes, a large number of private and public organizations have head or branch offices here. It is also a favorite spot for provincial and regional conferences, seminars and competitions. A quality service industry has grown to serve the needs and activities of travelers and visitors. Truro is also the areas centre for service organizations and recreation, leisure, cultural and historical activities. For this reason it is possible throughout the year to enjoy quality and diversity in our festivals and events which include: Art, music, and craft exhibits, genealogy research and historical displays, sports tournaments, fashion shows and live theatre, fiddle concerts, old time and modern dancing, harness racing, and horse and dog shows. Truro and surrounding areas have several golf courses, all within a 5 to 40 minute drive. Numerous shopping and dining areas, beautiful parks, museums, tidal bore rafting, sky diving, winery Jost Vineyards, Crossley Carpet Mill, Intertape Polymer, Stanfields Mill, N.S. Community College, N.S. Agriculture College, and much more. Truro is an ideal location to do many different and enjoyable day trips from within the province. It is also a 1 1/2 hour drive to New Brunswick, a 2 1/2 hour drive to P.E.I, a 1 hour drive to Halifax and a 3 hour drive to Cape Breton Island. |
A Few Examples of day trips
• West Colchester along the bay:
240 km. Return • North Colchester along the straight: 154 km. Return • South Colchester along the rivers: 160 km. Return • Peggy's Cove "A Breathtaking Must": 1 1/2 Hr. drive • Pictou County with attractions on the way: 45 minute drive • Halifax with its numerous attractions: 1 Hr. Drive Book through bswan@bwglengarry.com or dtyrrell@bwglengarry.com |
Contact Info |
| 150 Willow Street • Truro • Nova Scotia • B2N 4Z6 • Phone: 902-893-4311 or 1-800-567-4276
• Fax: 902-893-1759 Email: jrobben@bwglengarry.com |
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