ATTRACTIONS IN NOVA SCOTIA

View our list of recommendations for what to see and do during your stay in Nova Scotia during your next visit or vacation.

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Wolfville Attractions

The picturesque town of Wolfville overlooks beautiful Cape Blomidon, situated in the narrow passage separating the Bay of Fundy from the Minas Basin. Wolfville is home to many beautiful gardens. On the campus of Acadia University you'll find the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens, featuring lush gardens and greenhouses showcasing native flora of the Acadian Forest region, making this a perfect place for a quiet walk. Wolfville's Main Street is a popular spot; among the shops and eateries you'll also find the Acadia University Art Gallery. Visiting in the fall? Be sure to take in The Canadian Deep Roots Music Festival, the Nova Scotia Fall Wine Festival and the Valley Pumpkin Festival.

Wolfville Restaurants

The Wolfville Farmers' Market welcomes you each Saturday morning with a sampling of crafts and artistic pieces from local artisans, foods and baked goods from local bakeries, coffee shops and restaurants and fresh produce from nearby farmers' fields. Cafes, bistros, and pubs welcome you on Main Street, where you can stop for lunch while browsing boutique shops. Many of the restaurants in Wolfville, such as the award winning Tempest, are dedicated to creating fresh seasonal dishes from local produce and seafood.

Vineyards

Take a tour of one of the nearby wineries such as Domaine de Grand Pre Winery, L'Acadie Vineyards, Gaspereau Vineyards, or Muir Murray Estate Winery. Taste the wines produced from unique varietals such as Marechal Foch, L'Acadie Blanc, and Leon Millot. Take a tour and stop for a picnic lunch, or dine at Grand Pre’s Le Caveau Restaurant, listed as one of the "World's Best Winery Restaurants" in

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2011 by Wine Access Magazine.

Surrounding Area

Unique Attractions
The Highest Tides
Up River White Water Rafting
Halls Harbour
Halls Harbour Lobster Pound
Canada Deep Roots Music Festival
Valley Pumpkin Festival
Wine Country
Domain De Grand Pré
Blomidon Estate Winery
Gaspereau Vinyards
Sainte-Famille Wines
Nova Scotia Wines
N.S. Wine Country
 
Wolfville
Wolfville Downtown
Wolfville Events
Acadia University
Wolfille Business
Wolfville Map
Gardens
Tangled Gardens
Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens
Historic Gardens Annapolis Royal
Halifax Public Gardens
Historic Sites
Grand Pre Historic Site
Prescott House Museum
Fort Edward
Fort Anne Historic Site
 
Other Area Links
Tourism Nova Scotia
SW Nova Scotia Attractions
Valley Events
Whale Watching Bay of Fundy
 

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