Annapolis Valley Guidebook
Sightseeing
In the heart of Grand Pre which is a UNESCO Heritage town this museum covers the lost history of the Acadians. Well worth the visit in the summer months.
50 locals recommend
Grand Pre National Historic Site
2205 Grand Pré RdIn the heart of Grand Pre which is a UNESCO Heritage town this museum covers the lost history of the Acadians. Well worth the visit in the summer months.
A great spot in Grand Pre to view the UNESCO Heritage landscape.
The Landscape of Grand Pré View Park
69-161 Old Post RdA great spot in Grand Pre to view the UNESCO Heritage landscape.
One of the most beautiful views in NS within 20 min drive of the B&B. You can see the Bay of Fundy and the entire valley. The ice cream there is also the cheapest scoop in town.
41 locals recommend
The Lookoff
One of the most beautiful views in NS within 20 min drive of the B&B. You can see the Bay of Fundy and the entire valley. The ice cream there is also the cheapest scoop in town.
Bay of Fundy Tide Viewing
Within walking distance from the B&B, this is a beautiful place to experience Wolfville and see the tide change. The walk from the B&B to the park will take you through the beautiful town.
7 locals recommend
Wolfville Waterfront Park
Within walking distance from the B&B, this is a beautiful place to experience Wolfville and see the tide change. The walk from the B&B to the park will take you through the beautiful town.
Within a 5 mins drive from the B&B this is a great spot to relax and see the tide change. At low tide you can take your shoes off and walk on the ocean floor.
9 locals recommend
Evangeline Beach
Bayview RoadWithin a 5 mins drive from the B&B this is a great spot to relax and see the tide change. At low tide you can take your shoes off and walk on the ocean floor.
Food Scene
This is the owner's favourite spot to eat in Wolfville. Mediterranean grilled food which is always made perfectly. In the summer you can enjoy a beautiful outdoor setting. You must try their mezza platter as an appetizer.
34 locals recommend
Troy Restaurant
12D Elm AveThis is the owner's favourite spot to eat in Wolfville. Mediterranean grilled food which is always made perfectly. In the summer you can enjoy a beautiful outdoor setting. You must try their mezza platter as an appetizer.
If you are looking for a special dinner this would be your spot. Call in advance to check if they are open. You must try their Ceasar Salad.
20 locals recommend
Le Caveau
11611 Nova Scotia Trunk 1If you are looking for a special dinner this would be your spot. Call in advance to check if they are open. You must try their Ceasar Salad.
This is a great place to order food to be delivered to your room. They offer pun food and have a great website to make ordering easy. Don't miss out on their Scott's skins.
13 locals recommend
Joe's Food Emporium
434 Main StThis is a great place to order food to be delivered to your room. They offer pun food and have a great website to make ordering easy. Don't miss out on their Scott's skins.
Picasso's Pizza
393 Main StreetThis is the go to spot if you want to order pizza to be delivered to your room.
This is a great spot for lunch with incredible views of the Bay of Fundy.
86 locals recommend
Luckett Vineyards
1293 Grand Pré RdThis is a great spot for lunch with incredible views of the Bay of Fundy.
Best coffee in town which is organic and fair trade.
16 locals recommend
Just Us! Wolfville Coffee House
450 Main StBest coffee in town which is organic and fair trade.
On Saturdays from 9am-1pm you can experience one of Nova Scotia top farmers markets.
46 locals recommend
Wolfville Farmers Market
24 Elm AveOn Saturdays from 9am-1pm you can experience one of Nova Scotia top farmers markets.
Located here you will find the Front Street Community Oven. This is a unique project which offer a wood fired oven for the public to use. On Saturdays during the summer they have their open oven days from 12pm-3pm where you can cook anything you want for free which goes nicely when visiting the farmers market next door. Don't miss out on making a pizza in this oven.
Robie Tufts Nature Centre
117 Front StLocated here you will find the Front Street Community Oven. This is a unique project which offer a wood fired oven for the public to use. On Saturdays during the summer they have their open oven days from 12pm-3pm where you can cook anything you want for free which goes nicely when visiting the farmers market next door. Don't miss out on making a pizza in this oven.
Adventure
These activities would be for people looking for an adventure.
Nice park to relax within walking distance of the B&B and in the hot days of the summer a splash park for the kids. Also fun spot to sled in the winter.
Willow Park
11 Willow AveNice park to relax within walking distance of the B&B and in the hot days of the summer a splash park for the kids. Also fun spot to sled in the winter.
Burgher Hill
34 Main StGreat hill for sledding in the winter.
Martock
370 Ski Martock RdThis is a nice ski hill that is only 30 mins from the B&B.
This trail runs from Grand Pre to Annapolis Royal and is only a couple min walk from the B&B. Turn left on Robie Tufts Dr till you get to the stop sign. The trail will be on your right hand side. Great for running, walking and biking. It is flat as it follows the old train tracks.
16 locals recommend
Harvest Moon Trail
Kentville Rail TrailThis trail runs from Grand Pre to Annapolis Royal and is only a couple min walk from the B&B. Turn left on Robie Tufts Dr till you get to the stop sign. The trail will be on your right hand side. Great for running, walking and biking. It is flat as it follows the old train tracks.
One of Nova Scotia's top hiking trails. Total distance is 12km (6km each way) and should take 3-4 hours. The hike is a steady climb with very few steep spots. The view at the top is very rewarding.
78 locals recommend
Cape Split Trailhead
One of Nova Scotia's top hiking trails. Total distance is 12km (6km each way) and should take 3-4 hours. The hike is a steady climb with very few steep spots. The view at the top is very rewarding.
This is one of the most popular activities for locals. You tube down the Gaspereau River which takes approximately 30 mins. You will need two vehicles as it is a long way back to the starting point. Tube rentals are only $5 for the day. Make sure to check the K.T.O.R Facebook page on weather the river is open or not.
Gaspereau River Tubing
3498 Black River RdThis is one of the most popular activities for locals. You tube down the Gaspereau River which takes approximately 30 mins. You will need two vehicles as it is a long way back to the starting point. Tube rentals are only $5 for the day. Make sure to check the K.T.O.R Facebook page on weather the river is open or not.
This is a beautiful park where you can go swimming behind the dam. Great spot to hit after doing some tubing as it is next to it.
Lumsden Dam
This is a beautiful park where you can go swimming behind the dam. Great spot to hit after doing some tubing as it is next to it.
Reservoir Park
22 Maple AveGreat spot for swimming on a hot day in the summer.
Day Trips (1+ Hours Drive)
Within an hour drive from the B&B this historic town is worth driving to. It use to be the Capital of Nova Scotia before being changed to Halifax. The Fort is beautiful and the town is nice to walk in. A nice half day trip.
31 locals recommend
Fort Anne National Historic Park
323 St George StWithin an hour drive from the B&B this historic town is worth driving to. It use to be the Capital of Nova Scotia before being changed to Halifax. The Fort is beautiful and the town is nice to walk in. A nice half day trip.
A truly unique experience to ride the Tidal Bore as it enters the Bay of Fundy. Unlike any rafting experience you would have had and you finish it off with some mud sliding.
8 locals recommend
Shubenacadie Tidal Bore Rafting Resort
12215 NS-215A truly unique experience to ride the Tidal Bore as it enters the Bay of Fundy. Unlike any rafting experience you would have had and you finish it off with some mud sliding.
The best place hands down to see multiple whales and up close against your boat. An experience not to be missed and a beautiful drive there.
30 locals recommend
Brier Island Whale and Seabird Cruises
223 Water StThe best place hands down to see multiple whales and up close against your boat. An experience not to be missed and a beautiful drive there.
A beautiful UNESCO World Heritage town along the ocean. Take a stroll through the beautiful colored homes or stop by one of the seafood restaurants for lunch. You can also visit neighboring town Chester or go to the Ovens where you can walk through sea caves formed by the ocean.
247 locals recommend
Lunenburg
A beautiful UNESCO World Heritage town along the ocean. Take a stroll through the beautiful colored homes or stop by one of the seafood restaurants for lunch. You can also visit neighboring town Chester or go to the Ovens where you can walk through sea caves formed by the ocean.
Theatres
One of the few remaining drive in theatres in Canada. Don't miss out on this experience if you have not done it before. Two movies are being played each weekend in the summer starting at sunset.
11 locals recommend
Valley Drive In Theatre
One of the few remaining drive in theatres in Canada. Don't miss out on this experience if you have not done it before. Two movies are being played each weekend in the summer starting at sunset.
One of the few remaining single screen theatres in Canada. Check out their website for their programs.
12 locals recommend
Al Whittle Theatre
450 Main StOne of the few remaining single screen theatres in Canada. Check out their website for their programs.
Main cinema in town which is a 10 min drive from the B&B.
9 locals recommend
Cineplex Cinemas New Minas
8944 Commercial StMain cinema in town which is a 10 min drive from the B&B.