Wolfville, Nova Scotia
Perhaps most famous for being the home of Acadia University, Wolfville NS is located in the Annapolis Valley region of Nova Scotia approximately 100 km from the provincial capital of Halifax. It is a popular tourist destination for the scenery of the nearby Bay of Fundy and Gaspereau Valley, as well as for the many cultural attractions which are offered by the university and town.
There’s something about Wolfville that is satisfying to the furthest depths of your soul. It is home to a blend of a cosmopolitan but charming centre and the countryside and rolling hills that surround it. Where the beautiful landscape, hills, valleys, rivers, and ocean come together as the perfect backdrop. Not to mention the intense sense of community within the town.
Wolfille experiences the tidal changes of the Bay of Fundy on the shores of which it lies. The record setting tides fill and drain from the harbour, which is the smallest in the World, each day.There are many local attractions and places to visit, including whale watching, visiting the vineyards and wineries of the Gaspereau Valley, visiting museums, the UNESCO World Heritage site at Grand Pre, and miles of hiking and cycling trails. Wolfville is a great central location to all that the Annapolis Valley has to offer.
Journey Times from Wolfville:
Halifax Airport – 1 Hour 15 Minutes
Digby, NS – 1 Hour 40 Minutes
Truro, NS – 1 Hour 45 Minutes
Yarmouth Ferry Terminal – 2 Hours 50 Minutes
New Brunswick Border – 2 Hours 50 Minutes
Local Schools:
Landmark East School
Wolfville School
Acadia University
