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Your trip to Wolfville.

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Wolfville – Nova Scotia Destination Annapolis Valley about 95 km from Halifax

How to get there

  • Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) Halifax · 85 km

Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.

By car, about 95 km from Halifax airport via Highway 101. There are regional buses between Halifax and the valley.

How many days

One day for Grand-Pré and the town; two days to include the wineries and the Joggins cliffs.

When to go

From June to October; May and June for the apple blossom; September and October for the harvest.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

Yes, for Grand-Pré, the wineries and Joggins.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Wolfville
  1. Morning
    Grand-Pré

    Visit the Grand-Pré historic site, with the memorial church, gardens and the viewpoint over the dykelands.

  2. Afternoon
    Wolfville

    Walk along Wolfville’s main street and continue to the Minas Basin waterfront to see the tide.

2 days in Wolfville

Day 1

  1. All day
    Grand-Pré and Wolfville

    Do Grand-Pré in the morning and the town and Minas Basin in the afternoon.

Day 2

  1. All day
    Joggins Cliffs

    Drive to Joggins across the bay for the fossil centre and the guided walk on the beach.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

What to do in Wolfville?

Visit Grand-Pré, walk the main street, visit valley wineries and see the tide at the Minas Basin.

How far is Halifax to Wolfville?

About 95 km, just over 1 hour by car.

Does Wolfville have wineries?

Yes, several in the hills around the town and on the way to Grand-Pré.

How far is Wolfville to Joggins?

About 180 km by road, around the Minas Basin, just under 2 hours by car.

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