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green bin, blue bag and clear bagFind Your Collection ScheduleSign up for our online customized calendar and reminder service. A collection schedule unique to your home address can be printed, synced with your own electronic calendar, or you can receive weekly reminders by phone or email.

icon of paper, pencil and a checkmarkOnline PermitsOur new permit system is available for all municipal permits including; building, development, sewer, driveway, frontage culvert, water, solar, and demolition permits along with civic numbers and sign requests.

icons of Colchester CountyTourism Marketing LevyLearn more about the Tourism Marketing Levy, which mandates all accommodation providers in the region to collect and remit a 3% levy on all accommodations sold to overnight visitors within Truro, Stewiacke, Millbrook, and Colchester County.

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Road MaintenanceWho Maintains My Road?Explore our new road mapping application to learn who maintains your road. Search by civic number, Parcel Identifier (PID Number), or street name.

Plan It Planning Strategy ProjectPlanning the FutureThe Municipality of Colchester has launched Plan It Colchester - a project to develop a County-Wide Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw. Find out how you can share your thoughts on Colchester's future!

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sneaker with step into spring textStep Into SpringColchester Recreation is excited to bring back the Step Into Spring walking challenge, starting March 31, 2025! This program encourages everyone in the Colchester communities to get active and embrace the fresh energy of spring.

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Fundy Discovery SiteFundy Discovery SiteFundy Discovery Site is one of the most convenient and accessible places to experience the incredible tidal phenomena of Canada’s Bay of Fundy – home to the highest tides on Earth!

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Upcoming Meetings & Events

  • CouncilWed. 25 Jun, 2025 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
  • Presentations MeetingTue. 5 Aug, 2025 (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
  • Council CommitteeThu. 14 Aug, 2025 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
  • CouncilThu. 28 Aug, 2025 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
  • Presentations MeetingTue. 2 Sep, 2025 (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
  • Council CommitteeThu. 11 Sep, 2025 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
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Latest News

  • Notice of Approval - 2025 Colchester Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law

    Notice of Approval - 2025 Colchester Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law

    TAKE  NOTICE  that the Council of the Municipality of the County of Colchester has approved the 2025 Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law.

    The purpose of the Colchester Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law is to guide growth and

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  • Request for Quotation - Janitorial Services - Fundy Discovery Site

    Request for Quotation - Janitorial Services - Fundy Discovery Site - Closing on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 3:00pm

  • Project 2501-1560 Hilden Hwy#2 Sidewalk, Avalon to Edwards

    Project 2501-1560 - Closing, Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 3:00pm

  • Tender Notice - MacElmon Road Roundabout - 2409-1580

    Tender Notice - 2409 1580 - Closing Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 3pm

    Addendum # 1 - Issued Thursday, June 5, 2025

    Addendum #2 - Issued Thursday, June 12, 2025 - Closing date changed to Friday, June 20, 2025 @ 3:00pm

  • Notice of Participation - Canoe Procurement

    Notice of Participation - Canoe Procurement

    Date: May 29, 2025

    Author/Byline: Scott Fraser, Director of Corporate Services

    Category: Public Notices

    Notice of Participation - Canoe Procurement

    The Municipality of Colchester intends to participate in one or more procurements conducted by Canoe

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  • Governance Transition at the Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre Society

    Governance Transition at the Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre Society

    Truro, NS – May 22, 2025 – The Municipality of Colchester and the Town of Truro wish to inform the public of an important decision regarding the governance of the Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre Society (Society), the organization responsible for

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Latest Documents

  • pdf Council Committee Minutes 05 15 25
  • pdf Council Committee Minutes 05 06 25 Presentation Meeting
  • pdf LUB Schedule 'A' Zoning Map
  • pdf Colchester Land Use Bylaw
  • pdf Colchester Municipal Planning Strategy
  • pdf Request for Quotation - Janitorial Services - Fundy Discovery Site
  • pdf Addendum #2
  • pdf Non Profit Application (2025 2026)
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1 Church Street
Truro, NS B2N 3Z5
Phone: (902) 897-3160
Fax (General Inquires): (902) 843-4066
Toll Free (in Nova Scotia): 1-866-728-5144

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In peace and friendship, and in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, we acknowledge that the Municipality of Colchester is in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq.

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