Wolfville

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This portside college town on the Bay of Fundy has natural beauty, history and some of Nova Scotia’s best wines.

As port towns go, Wolfville is an unusual one. First, it features a very small port, a tiny inlet connected to the Cornwallis River by a shallow channel. Second, it experiences the world’s highest tides—the water level at high tide can be up to 52 feet (16 meters) higher than at low tide. Beyond its strange port, Wolfville is a pleasant college town near some of Nova Scotia’s best natural and historical sites.

The picturesque Acadia University lies at the heart of Wolfville. Take a tour through the 250-acre (100-hectare) campus, built primarily of red brick and containing buildings that date back to 1838. University facilities are open to the public, so swim in the pool or skate on the ice rink. Visit the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens, both a public space and a place for student experiments. Admire the landscaping in the walled garden or smell herbs at the medicinal plant garden. Afterward, take a short walk through the nearby forest.

Head to Grand Pré just outside Wolfville. Here you will find a monument to one of the most famous events in Nova Scotia history: the expulsion of the Acadians. These French immigrants settled in the area during the 17th century, but were later expelled by the British and scattered across the southern United States. This history, immortalized in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem Evangeline, is also remembered in Grand Pré’s small chapel with a statue of Longfellow’s title character.

Take a 40-minute drive up the coastline to reach Blomidon Provincial Park, a 1,875-acre (759-hectare) nature reserve of seaside cliffs, beaches and woods. Hike the Look-Off Trail to see out over the Minas Basin and the striking coastline. Then, return to Wolfville and relax your muscles by taking a tour of the wineries of the Annapolis Valley.

To visit Wolfville, fly into the international airport in Halifax, then drive or take a bus. Visit in autumn, when surrounding forests are brilliantly colored.

Acadia University

Acadia University

2.5 out of 5
39 University Ave, Wolfville, NS
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wolfville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions K.C. Irving Environmental ...
7.8/10 Good! (74 reviews)
Acadia University
"The dorm room was very clean and quiet. We went to spend the weeeknd helping our son move into another dorm and watch some of the football practices. The grounds were well maintained. Very easy to get around."

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

Acadia University
Micro Boutique Living Wolfville

Micro Boutique Living Wolfville

3.5 out of 5
336 Main Street, Wolfville, NS
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Wolfville. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the convenient parking and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,090 reviews)
"Wonderful clean and central accomodation. Stunning Bay of Fundy just steps away."

Reviewed on Sep 5, 2025

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Tattingstone Inn

Tattingstone Inn

3.5 out of 5
620 MAIN STREET, Wolfville, NS
The price is ¥24,665 per night from Oct 13 to Oct 14
¥24,665
¥28,118 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star B&B in Wolfville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (490 reviews)
"Breakfast was excellent!! Staff was polite and always willing to help. Our room was not as nice as I had hoped for, for the price. The bed needs a new mattress and I felt the room could have been cleaner. I think maybe some of the other rooms might have been better."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

Tattingstone Inn
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Micro Boutique Living Wolfville

Micro Boutique Living Wolfville

3.5 out of 5
336 Main Street, Wolfville, NS
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Wolfville. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the convenient parking and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,090 reviews)
"Wonderful clean and central accomodation. Stunning Bay of Fundy just steps away."

Reviewed on Sep 5, 2025

Micro Boutique Living Wolfville
Studio-like Comfort in Wolfville’s Beating Heart

Studio-like Comfort in Wolfville’s Beating Heart

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Stay at this apartment in Wolfville. Enjoy laundry facilities and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Robie Tufts Nature Centre and Wolfville Farmers ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
"The property was very comfortable and clean. The location was excellent for exploring wolfville on foot and the valley area by car. Very nice stay!"

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2025

Studio-like Comfort in Wolfville’s Beating Heart
Alligator Suite - downtown Wolfville

Alligator Suite - downtown Wolfville

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Stay at this apartment in Wolfville. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Randall House Museum and Robie Tufts ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"Spacious studio. Great hot water. Very comfy bed. Close to Main St. Owner continues to improve the little things. Older home with squeaky floors. neat and clean. Not very posh but all set up. Overnight parking 2 short blocks away."

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

Alligator Suite - downtown Wolfville
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