Wolfville | Nova Scotia - 1000 Towns of Canada
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Wolfville | Nova Scotia
This page was created by Neely Zirk | Red River College | Wolfville, 1897. Photo by Internet Archive Book Images – Image from page 7 of “ Land of Evangeline, Dominion Atlantic Railway” (1897), No restrictions
Region:
Annapolis Valley
Known For:
Acadia University | Annapolis Valley vineyards | Bay of Fundy tides | Grand-Pré UNESCO landscape | Home town of Sir Charles Tupper | Local wineries | Apple orchards
Best For:
Wine tasting | Scenic drives | Coastal views | Food experiences | Cultural visits
Magic Winery Bus
Drink, Selfie Spot
- Address: 11 Willow Ave, Wolfville, NS
- Phone: +1 902 542 7000
- Website: https://magicwinerybus.ca/about-us/
Set out on a unique adventure in a vintage double-decker bus to get from one winery to another. Tour the areas surrounding Wolfville, which hold the highest concentration of wineries in the province.
Wolfville’s Rail Trail
Outdoor
- Address: Cherry Lane & Kings County Rail Trail, Wolfville, NS
- Website: https://wolfville.ca/parks-and-recreation/parks-and-trails/wolfvilles-rail-trail
Bike or walk the rail line that once connected Wolfville to places like Yarmouth and Halifax. Take in gorgeous landscape and coastal views.
Acadia University Campus
Selfie Spot
- Address: 15 University Ave, Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6
- Phone: (902) 542 2201
- Website: https://www2.acadiau.ca/home.html
If you are a vintage lover or architect enthusiast, you need to visit the Acadia University campus. It houses beautiful heritage buildings and meticulously curated grounds.
Home Town of the Father of Confederation
Famous Canadians, History
- Address: 15 University Ave, Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6
- Website: https://1000towns.ca/charles-tupper-father-of-confederation/
Sir Charles Tupper was the longest-surviving Father of Confederation. He led Nova Scotia into Confederation in 1867.
Gaspereau River Tubing
Kids & Family, Outdoor
- Address: 3486 Black River Rd, Wolfville, NS B4P 2R1, Canada
- Website: https://scotiasites.com/gaspereau-river-tubing/
Spend a sunny summer afternoon floating down the Gaspereau River. The float stretches 2.5 kilometres along the river.
Wolfville Farmer’s Market
Farmer's Market
- Address: 24 Elm Ave, Wolfville, NS B4P 1Z9
- Phone: (902) 697-3344
- Website: https://www.wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca/
This market takes place every Saturday morning year-round (and Wednesday evenings in the summer months). Many makers and farmers provide delicious goods such as cheeses, wines, ciders, produce, pastries, and more!
Cape Split Hike
Outdoor
- Address: 999 Cape Split Rd, Canning, NS B0P 1H0
- Website: https://parks.novascotia.ca/park/cape-split
This 16-kilometre (return trip) hike offers breathtaking views to all who partake. The hike starts a little boring or typical to some, but the end brings amazing views that you wouldn’t want to miss!