Truro
A growing and community-focused town where here local industry meets global innovation.Home to our Agricultural Campus, Truro is approximately one hour’s drive from Halifax.
The is in Colchester County on Nova Scotia's northern shore. Truro offers the best of both worlds: small-town ambiance (pop. 13,000) combined with a full range of commercial and recreational opportunities. Truro, known as the 'Hub of Nova Scotia,' has much to offer and is a must-see for anyone passing by or living in the area.
's Agricultural Campus is located just outside of Truro in Bible Hill, and students frequently head into town to enjoy Truro's , festivals, , theatres, and unique shopping.
Truro and area is geographically located at the halfway point between the Equator and the North Pole. This location lends itself to average monthly temperatures that compare favourably to all other areas of Canada and the United States. The summer months (June-September) tend to be warm with temperatures ranging from 19°C to 25°C*, cooling off in mid-late September. Throughout the winter months (December-March), temperatures typically range from -12°C to 3°C.* Each of the four distinct seasons offers its own beauty and bounty to residents of Truro.
Bible Hill
The is located across the Salmon River from the Town of Truro. The village was incorporated in 1953 and today, with a population of over 5,000, Bible Hill is a vibrant, primarily residential community. 's Agricultural Campus occupies a large area in the village and is the single largest employer in Bible Hill.
Bible Hill features spectacular walking trails through nine recreational parks and is home to the popular Truro Raceway.
Our Truro campus
You’ve never seen a campus like ours. We have a working farm, almost 1,000 acres of research fields, gardens and greenhouses, and a proud history of industry-leading education and research since 1905.
You will find everything you need on campus, including theand Food Services.
The Cox Institute is the heart of student life at Dal AC and the ideal starting point for your campus experience. It houses Enrollment Services—your go-to for admissions, scholarships, registration, financial aid, and your DalCard. You'll also find the bookstore, café, computer labs, and key academic departments like Business and Social Sciences, and Plant, Food, and Environmental Sciences.
The building supports both academic success and student wellbeing, with spaces like the Indigenous Student Centre and the Help Centre, as well as the Truro Start Program that eases students into university life. Whether you're grabbing a coffee, attending a class, or seeking support, Cox is a place you'll visit often.
50 Pictou Road
The Langille Athletic Centre (LAC) is the hub for fitness, fun, and community at Dal AC. Included in your student fees, the LAC features a gymnasium, weight and cardio rooms, and a variety of free fitness classes like line dancing, yoga, and pickleball.
It’s also home to varsity teams—including soccer, volleyball, badminton, cross country running, women’s rugby, and the campus-favourite logger sports—and offers recreational leagues for students and even faculty. With a welcoming atmosphere and something for every skill level, the LAC is where students go to stay active, connect with others, and unwind from their studies.
20 Cumming Drive
The Dal AC Campus has three residence buildings: Fraser, Chapman, and Trueman. Residences offer various room types—singles, super singles, and doubles—with options like quiet floors or all-female floors, while Trueman includes designated space for mature students.
Each house features common spaces like lounges, games rooms, study areas, and a kitchenette, along with fun community events such as movie nights and crafts through the Aggies at Night program.
10, 20, & 30 Horseshoe Crescent
Jenkins Hall, the campus dining hall where most residence students enjoy their meals. Jenkins offers hot meals, a salad bar, dessert and ice cream stations, coffee, and a unique “My Pantry” space where students can cook their own meals using ingredients supplied by the kitchen.
Upstairs, you’ll find The Barn, our campus pub, which hosts fun events including bingo, line dancing, and themed trivia nights—open to all students, with age-based access to alcohol.
40 Horseshoe Crescent
Cumming Hall, home to our Dean and Finance offices. While it’s not a classroom building, it holds a small theatre that hosts occasional staff/student productions. It was also the original building of the NSAC or Nova Scotia Agricultural Collage, so they use to have lots of classes in here.
62 Cumming Drvie