Onslow
in Nova Scotia, Canada

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
45.391 and -63.301 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 45° 23' 29" and W -63° 18' 3"
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: 03:42 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Halifax
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:21 am and 4:37 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: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Onslow

Onslow in Nova Scotia is located in Canada about 601 mi (or 967 km) east of Ottawa, the country's capital town.

Current time in Onslow is now 03:42 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Halifax with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Onslow, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Canada is Halifax / Stanfield International Airport in a distance of 37 mi (or 59 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 Joggins Fossil Cliffs in a distance of 25 mi (or 41 km), North-West. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, 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: 7°C / 44 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Evening Temperature 6°C / 44 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 95%
Air Pressure 1004 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Thursday, 21st of November 2024

7°C (45 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

9°C (48 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

6°C (43 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Holiday Inn TRURO

Address
1,8 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
2,2 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
4,3 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
4,4 mi
35 Legends Avenue
B6L 0C9 Millbrook
Canada

Time Information

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


Comfort Inn Truro

Address
1,8 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
2,1 mi
29 Truro Heights Rd
B6L1W7 Truro
Canada

Time Information

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


Willow Bend Motel

Address
2,5 mi
277 Willow Street
B2N 5A3 Truro
Canada

Time Information

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


STONEHOUSE MOTEL AND RESTAURANT

Address
2,2 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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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.


Off grid tent (winter) Brutal trip

Published: March 04, 2015
Length: 16:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Robert Mccallum

This is one of the hardest trips I've ever been on . I will never try to snowshoe that much without snowshoeing for a couple weeks before i attempt 16 km or so . I will also take a axe and...


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...


Truro Nova Scotia Blizzard March 26 2014

Published: March 27, 2014
Length: 54:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Robert Mccallum

The whole storm 18 hrs worth 10X the speed.


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.


Harlem shake Truro Heights edition

Published: March 31, 2013
Length: 59:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: terry allen

Ladys and gentlemen i give you..... the Harlem Shake Truro heights edition.


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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.

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 2 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 2 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 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Communities in Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Villages in Nova Scotia, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia

Onslow Speedway

Onslow Speedway is a once famous maritime racing track located in Onslow (near Truro), Nova Scotia, Canada, where many well known racers from the Maritimes once raced or started racing. The track ran as a dirt track from 1965-1979, as a paved track from 1980-1993, and then off and on from there. Onslow Speedway ran from 1965-1978 as a dirt oval and then it was paved and ran from 1979-1994.

Located at 45.395, -63.3026 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Motorsport venues in Canada

Salmon River (Nova Scotia)

The Salmon River is a Canadian river in central Nova Scotia's Colchester County. Rising in the Cobequid Hills in the central-northeastern part of the county, the river descends through a broad glacial valley at the head of Cobequid Bay, the eastern extremity of the Bay of Fundy. The river discharges into the bay at a point between Lower Truro and Lower Onslow, the historic head of navigation. A tidal bore is observed daily on the lower part of the river to the head of the tide at Truro.

Located at 45.3708, -63.3387 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Rivers of Nova Scotia

Onslow, Nova Scotia

Onslow is a small, unincorporated, Canadian rural community in central Colchester County, Nova Scotia. The community is located along the north bank of the Salmon River, opposite the town of Truro and is largely a farming area. It is situated in a region first settled by Europeans as Onslow Township (1761). An important highway interchange is located in the community, where Highway 102 terminates at Highway 104.

Located at 45.3875, -63.3046 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Communities in Colchester County, 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 2 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

Nova Institution for Women

Nova Institution is a Canadian federal prison for women in Truro, Nova Scotia. The facility, which handles different levels of offenders, can accommodate up to 70 inmates. Nova Institution opened in 1995. The maximum security unit opened in 2002 or 2003.

Located at 45.3495, -63.2999 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Correctional Service of Canada institutions, Prisons in Nova Scotia, Truro, Nova Scotia, Women's prisons in Canada, Women in Nova Scotia

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