Road Trip Halifax to Wolfville – Annapolis Valley

Halifax Wolfville
100
km
1h18
drive
Summer
season

The Itinerary

The Annapolis Valley between the Bay of Fundy and Minas Basin enjoys the Maritimes' mildest climate. It's Nova Scotia's wine belt — 15+ wineries and the national apple country.

Wolfville hosts Acadia University and a walkable downtown. Visit Domaine de Grand Pré, Luckett Vineyards (a red phone booth in the vines), Lightfoot & Wolfville. Grand-Pré National Historic Site tells the Acadian Deportation story (1755) — UNESCO listed. At Halls Harbour, tides rise and fall 12 m.

Points of Interest

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    Vignobles Wolfville
    Domaine de Grand Pré, Luckett, Lightfoot & Wolfville.
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    Grand-Pré UNESCO
    Lieu historique de la déportation acadienne, 1755.
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    Halls Harbour
    Marées de 12 m, port de pêche au homard.
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    Cape Blomidon
    Cape mythologique mi'kmaq, plage de sable rouge.

Fishing Spots Along the Route

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Aalders Lang Brook
Stream
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Acadian Brook
Stream
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Acker Lake
Lake
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Adams Lake
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Albert Bridge Lake
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Albro Lake
Lake
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Alder Brook
Stream
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Allen Brook
Stream

Protected areas along the route

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Wolfville Ridge Conservation Lands
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Gaspereau Mountain Conservation Lands
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Captain Arnell Conservation Lands
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Purcells Cove Conservation Lands
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Boot Island National Wildlife Area
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Timberlea Conservation Lands
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Duncans Cove Nature Reserve
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Frederick Lake Conservation Lands
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Blue Mountain Wilderness Connector
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Terence Bay Wilderness Area
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Blue Mountain - Birch Cove Lakes Wilderness Area
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Five Bridge Lakes Wilderness Area
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Take this route offline

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Practical info
  • Departure Halifax
  • Destination Wolfville
  • Distance 100 km
  • Duration 1h18
  • Category Short (< 100 km)
  • Best season Summer
Themes
vineyard wine gastronomy acadian unesco heritage Summer

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