Guidebook for Wolfville
Food Scene
Lots of lovely places to eat in and around Wolfville!
The Naked Crepe Bistro Inc
402 Main StGreat food and service. Save room for dessert!
Great atmosphere, food, and excellent beers on tap. Often host live music events.
34 locals recommend
The Church Brewing Co
329 Main StGreat atmosphere, food, and excellent beers on tap. Often host live music events.
The locals call it Stirlings' Cafe, not to be confused with the Stirlings' Farm Market in Greenwich! This place is known for its seafood chowder and amazing pies for dessert. This is a lovely bike ride from the Hidden Gem along the Harvest Moon Trail.
7 locals recommend
Evangeline Motel
11668 Nova Scotia Trunk 1The locals call it Stirlings' Cafe, not to be confused with the Stirlings' Farm Market in Greenwich! This place is known for its seafood chowder and amazing pies for dessert. This is a lovely bike ride from the Hidden Gem along the Harvest Moon Trail.
Troy Restaurant
12D Elm AveFantastic Mediterranean food with the most fabulous patio!
Lovely spot in Port Williams overlooking the Cornwallis River!
43 locals recommend
The Port Pub Bistro
980 Terrys Creek RdLovely spot in Port Williams overlooking the Cornwallis River!
Fantastic homemade pasta, eat in or take back to the Hidden Gem to cook! The Noodle Guy is also at the Wolfville Farm Market on Saturdays.
38 locals recommend
The Noodle Guy
964 NS-358Fantastic homemade pasta, eat in or take back to the Hidden Gem to cook! The Noodle Guy is also at the Wolfville Farm Market on Saturdays.
Parks & Nature
Easy walking from the property to this lovely park with stunning views of Blomidon.
10 locals recommend
Reservoir Park
22 Maple AveEasy walking from the property to this lovely park with stunning views of Blomidon.
Blomidon Provincial Park
3138 Pereau RdBeautiful Park and Campground with hiking trails.
Cape Split Trailhead
Iconic hike to stunning views of the Bay of Fundy.
A 100 km converted railway to a multi use trail for non motorized transportation that runs from Grand Pre to Annapolis Royal. Bikes are available for rent at Banks Bikes in Wolfville.
16 locals recommend
Harvest Moon Trail
Kentville Rail TrailA 100 km converted railway to a multi use trail for non motorized transportation that runs from Grand Pre to Annapolis Royal. Bikes are available for rent at Banks Bikes in Wolfville.
Arts & Culture
Randall House Museum
259 Main StRoss Creek Centre for the Arts is a unique institution in Canada, bringing together the best in arts education for youth with community and professional artist programs. The Ross Creek Centre for the Arts is a research and development centre for the arts of all disciplines and cultures, and is proud to help facilitate the development of new art from around the world in wonderful facilities on a spectacular farm in rural Nova Scotia.
7 locals recommend
Ross Creek Centre for the Arts
555 Ross Creek RdRoss Creek Centre for the Arts is a unique institution in Canada, bringing together the best in arts education for youth with community and professional artist programs. The Ross Creek Centre for the Arts is a research and development centre for the arts of all disciplines and cultures, and is proud to help facilitate the development of new art from around the world in wonderful facilities on a spectacular farm in rural Nova Scotia.
A variety of arts and entertainment occur at the Atlantic Theatre Festival. Check out https://valleyevents.ca/ for an extensive list of activities in the Annapolis Valley during your stay.
Atlantic Theatre Festival
385 Main StreetA variety of arts and entertainment occur at the Atlantic Theatre Festival. Check out https://valleyevents.ca/ for an extensive list of activities in the Annapolis Valley during your stay.
The former movie theatre located within the Acadia Cinema marquee with Just Us Coffee. A variety of film and live events are hosted throughout the year.
12 locals recommend
Al Whittle Theatre
450 Main StThe former movie theatre located within the Acadia Cinema marquee with Just Us Coffee. A variety of film and live events are hosted throughout the year.
Join Jerome as he takes you on a 2 hour historical production, family friendly and operates rain or shine.
https://valleyghostwalks.com/home
6 locals recommend
Valley Ghost Walks
Join Jerome as he takes you on a 2 hour historical production, family friendly and operates rain or shine.
https://valleyghostwalks.com/home
Essentials
This is the closest grocery store to the property. The larger grocery stores are in New Minas but Carl's stocks lots of local products including a great assortment of local fruits and vegetables in season plus a large assortment of grab and go sorts of meals.
11 locals recommend
Your Independent Grocer
396 Main StThis is the closest grocery store to the property. The larger grocery stores are in New Minas but Carl's stocks lots of local products including a great assortment of local fruits and vegetables in season plus a large assortment of grab and go sorts of meals.
Wolfville Laundromat
98 Highland AvNSLC
122 Front StLiquor Store
A Saturday morning institution in Wolfville (8:30am -1 pm) The market runs year round and is also open seasonally Wednesdays from 4-7 pm with many vendors offering a meal for $10. https://www.wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca/
46 locals recommend
Wolfville Farmers Market
24 Elm AveA Saturday morning institution in Wolfville (8:30am -1 pm) The market runs year round and is also open seasonally Wednesdays from 4-7 pm with many vendors offering a meal for $10. https://www.wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca/
Eos Natural Foods
112 Front StThe spot for whole, organic and local foods and products.
Drinks & Nightlife
For a small town but because it is a university town there is lots to do, see, and eat!
Great food and nice selection of beer and wine. Occasionally there is live entertainment.
14 locals recommend
The Library Pub and Merchant Wine Tavern
472 Main StGreat food and nice selection of beer and wine. Occasionally there is live entertainment.
This is a stunning winery with some of the best local wines and a fabulous lunch menu. Not to be missed!
59 locals recommend
Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards
11143 Evangeline TrailThis is a stunning winery with some of the best local wines and a fabulous lunch menu. Not to be missed!
Stunning views and a fabulous spot for lunch. Beautiful tasting room and lovely wines!
86 locals recommend
Luckett Vineyards
1293 Grand Pré RdStunning views and a fabulous spot for lunch. Beautiful tasting room and lovely wines!
Stunning winery with a beautiful pergola. Live music on Thursday nights all summer and an award winning restaurant.
24 locals recommend
Domaine de Grand Pré
11611 Evangeline TrailStunning winery with a beautiful pergola. Live music on Thursday nights all summer and an award winning restaurant.
A certified organic winery in the beautiful Gaspereau Valley,
310 Slayter Road.
18 locals recommend
L'Acadie Vineyards
A certified organic winery in the beautiful Gaspereau Valley,
310 Slayter Road.
The most recent addition to the vibrant and growing wine industry in Nova Scotia and in particular the Annapolis Valley. Lovely view to Blomindon and the Minas Basin. Easy access to the Harvest Moon Trail if you want to come by bike or on foot.
13 locals recommend
Mercator Vineyards
88 Dyke RdThe most recent addition to the vibrant and growing wine industry in Nova Scotia and in particular the Annapolis Valley. Lovely view to Blomindon and the Minas Basin. Easy access to the Harvest Moon Trail if you want to come by bike or on foot.
Great locally made cider! Stop in for sample tasting I am sure you will enjoy it.
17 locals recommend
Annapolis Cider Company
388 Main StGreat locally made cider! Stop in for sample tasting I am sure you will enjoy it.
A lovely winery serving food seasonally and part of the Magic Wine bus experience.
38 locals recommend
Gaspereau Vineyards
2239 White Rock RdA lovely winery serving food seasonally and part of the Magic Wine bus experience.
Amazing local distillery that uses local ingredients to make fabulous spirits and liqueurs.
Barrelling Tide Distillery
1164 Parkway DrAmazing local distillery that uses local ingredients to make fabulous spirits and liqueurs.
Sightseeing
An expansive view across the Annapolis Valley from the top of the North Mountain looking south towards Wolfville.
41 locals recommend
The Lookoff
An expansive view across the Annapolis Valley from the top of the North Mountain looking south towards Wolfville.
Wolfville
A showcase of the nine unique habitats that are found in the Acadian Forest Region. Located at 32 University Ave. the gates of the Gardens are open from dawn until dusk
7 locals recommend
Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens
32 University AveA showcase of the nine unique habitats that are found in the Acadian Forest Region. Located at 32 University Ave. the gates of the Gardens are open from dawn until dusk
The 110-kilometre (68 miles) Harvest Moon Trailway traverses the Annapolis Valley through beautiful towns along the former railbed, connecting the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Grand Pré to the historic seaside town of Annapolis Royal. Easy access to it from our Hidden Gem and many points in Wolfville.
16 locals recommend
Harvest Moon Trail
Kentville Rail TrailThe 110-kilometre (68 miles) Harvest Moon Trailway traverses the Annapolis Valley through beautiful towns along the former railbed, connecting the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Grand Pré to the historic seaside town of Annapolis Royal. Easy access to it from our Hidden Gem and many points in Wolfville.
You can rent bicycles here to enjoy exploring on bicycle. Also great for service and repair if you have brought your own bike along with you.
Banks Bikes Inc.
360 Main StYou can rent bicycles here to enjoy exploring on bicycle. Also great for service and repair if you have brought your own bike along with you.
A great opportunity to tour the wine region surrounding the town of Wolfville. Hop on the double decker bus for a great day of wine tasting and sightseeing in the Annapolis Valley.
27 locals recommend
Magic Winery Bus Limited
11 Willow AveA great opportunity to tour the wine region surrounding the town of Wolfville. Hop on the double decker bus for a great day of wine tasting and sightseeing in the Annapolis Valley.
Cafés
Lovely coffee shop with nice soups and sandwiches and delicious baked goods!
6 locals recommend
Charts Café
16 Elm AveLovely coffee shop with nice soups and sandwiches and delicious baked goods!
Are you a knitter, than this is the place for you! If not a knitter come in anyway for a lovely baked good and a tea or coffee.
The Wool 'n Tart
458 Main StAre you a knitter, than this is the place for you! If not a knitter come in anyway for a lovely baked good and a tea or coffee.
Local purveyor of Fair Trade coffee, tea, chocolate, and sugar. Just Us (justice in a cup) was Canada's first fair trade coffee roaster.
16 locals recommend
Just Us! Wolfville Coffee House
450 Main StLocal purveyor of Fair Trade coffee, tea, chocolate, and sugar. Just Us (justice in a cup) was Canada's first fair trade coffee roaster.
The home of Just Us contains the roasting facilities as well as a Fair Trade Museum (free to enter).
13 locals recommend
Just Us! Coffee & Tea House
11865 Nova Scotia Trunk 1The home of Just Us contains the roasting facilities as well as a Fair Trade Museum (free to enter).
T.A.N. Coffee
378 Main StGreat staff and excellent coffee and treats!