Town of Trenton

POPULATION: 2,474

TOWN OF TRENTON

Trenton was built by industry starting with shipbuilding, later leading to the manufacturing of steel, railcars and glass. In 1883, the first pouring of steel in British North America took place in Trenton.

Today, Trenton is home to a post office, pharmacy, a library, the Trenton Heritage Room, convenience stores, three restaurants and other services, mostly located along Main Street. Trenton has two ball fields, the Scotia Park ballfield and the Eban MacIsaac Ball Field, a skateboard park, tennis courts, youth centre, the Albion Boxing Club, Steeltown Friendly Group Seniors Club and the Trenton Minor Sports Community Centre which hosts a variety of events such as the Pictou County Seniors Festival, roller derby races, hockey, skating and more. Featured on Main Street is Trenton Station, a covered outdoor space used for special events and markets.

DID YOU KNOW?

In 1883, the first pouring of steel in British North America took place in Trenton

LEARN ABOUT TRENTON’S INDUSTRIAL HISTORY AT THE VARIOUS MONUMENTS AND HISTORICAL PANELS DOWNTOWN, AND AT THE TRENTON HERITAGE ROOM

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DID YOU KNOW?

Trenton is home to the first masjid (mosque) in Pictou County, located on Forge Street

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LOCAL HIGHLIGHT

Trenton Park, our largest municipal park, stretching through 565 acres of forest. This is a popular spot for walks and bike rides around the pond, or through the well-marked trails, and in the summer many enjoy a dip in the pool, along with a variety of special events and activities. In 2019, it was announced that the park would be undergoing a $3.8-million revitalization, introducing a new splash pad, dog park, a new playground and other structural upgrades. MUST-SEE EVENT

Trenton Funfest, an annual event for small town summer fun offers a community-wide yard sale, scavenger hunts, events at Trenton Park, a rink dance and much more.

TIP FROM THE LOCALS

There’s an accessible fishing spot at Trenton Park for catch-and-release fishing.

TRENTON PARK | PHOTO LYNN A.

TRENTON AIRPORT – CYTN

Trenton is also home to the Trenton Airport – a privately owned airport that has welcomed guests such as Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Babe Ruth, Bill Clinton, along with numerous Canadian Prime Ministers and politicians.