Wolfville Area

Hennigar's Farm Market and Park

Community or Area
Greenwich
 
Open
Open Apr 1 to Dec 24.
 
Description
10272 Hwy 1. Hwy 101, Exit 11, turn east. 2.5-km nature trail through wooded ravine, Farm animals, large floral gardens, picnic area, local farm produce. G, PW, B, Pic, P90, TO. Open Apr 1–Dec 24. 542-3503.
 
http://www.hennigars.com

Prescott House Museum

Community or Area
Starr's Point
 
Open
Open Jun 1 to Oct 15.
 
Description
1633 Starr’s Pt Rd. Hwy 101, Exit 11 to Port Williams, turn right on Starr’s Point Rd off Hwy 358. Follow the museum Key. Both a National and a Provincial historic site, this gracious Georgian house (c 1814) was built by the Hon. Charles Ramage Prescott, a merchant and horticulturalist who introduced better varieties of apples and helped establish the Fruit Growers Assoc. Collections of needlework samplers and Oriental carpets. The garden and grounds in this lush part of the Annapolis Valley provide a lovely spot to picnic and relax. Partial wheelchair access. Admission charged. VS. G, PW, B, Pic, P50. Open Jun 1–Oct 15, Mon–Sat 9:30am–5:30pm, Sun 1–5:30pm (also open for Apple Blossom Festival).. 542-3984; O/S 542-7694.
 
Admission
Admission charged.
 
Credit Cards
VS
 
http://prescott.museum.gov.ns.ca

Blomidon Estate Winery

Community or Area
Canning
 
Open
Open year-round.
 
Description
At Habitant Vineyards,10318 Hwy 221. Winery and vineyard tours. Admission and tours free. MC, VS, DD. G, PW, B, P20. Open year-round: 10am–5pm daily, Sun noon–5pm; O/S noon–5pm Wed-Sun. Tours Jun–Sep, 11am & 3pm daily. 582-7565; 877-582-7565; fax 582-3661.
 
Admission
Admission and tours free.
 
Credit Cards
MC, VS, DD
 
habwines@ns.sympatico.ca

Canning Heritage Centre

Community or Area
Canning
 
Open
Open Jul 1 to Aug 31.
 
Description
9806 Main St. Display of artifacts that reflect daily life in Canning from the early 1800s to the present; Wilf Carter exhibit detailing the life of an extraordinary musician. Open Jul 1–Aug 31, Tue–Sat. 582-7699.
 
http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/fieldwood/enter.html

Ross Creek Centre for the Arts

Community or Area
Canning
 
Open
Open year-round.
 
Description
555 Ross Creek Rd. Gallery, gardens and walking/ski trails open to public; cultural events; annual arts festival first weekend in Aug. Arts education programs for adults and for children (residential and day programs).. VS. PW, B, Pic, P50. Open year-round. 582-3842; fax 582-7943.
 
Credit Cards
VS
 
http://www.artscentre.ca

The Lookoff

Community or Area
Canning
 
Open
Open year-round.
 
Description
5 km (3 mi) north of Canning on Rte 358. Spectacular panoramic view of Annapolis Valley and the Minas Basin—the “Land of Orchards and Tides”. . Open year-round.

Acadia University Art Gallery

Community or Area
Wolfville
 
Open
Open year-round.
 
Description
In Beveridge Arts Centre, on the corner of Highland and Main streets. Contemporary and historical art exhibitions of local, regional, national and international origin. An exhibit of contemporary Acadian art in Jul–Aug 2004. Admission free. PW, B, Pic, P8. Open year-round, 1–4pm daily. 585-1373; fax 585-1070.
 
Admission
Admission free.
 
fran.kruschen@acadiau.ca

Randall House Historical Museum

Community or Area
Wolfville
 
Open
Open Jun 15 to Sep 15.
 
Description
259 Main St. Heritage home (c 1815). Artifacts from the 1760s to the 20th century reflect the way of life of area residents. Daily teas 2:30–4pm $3. Admission free, donations accepted. G, B, P4. Open Jun 15–Sep 15, Mon–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 2–5pm. 542-9775; O/S 684-3876.
 
Admission
Admission free, donations accepted.
 
http://wolfvillehs.ednet.ns.ca

Robie Tufts Nature Centre

Community or Area
Wolfville
 
Open
Open May 15 to Aug 31.
 
Description
Front St. Interpretive display of chimney swifts—birds that gather en masse at dusk from late May to late August and create an aerobatic display before darting into a chimney to roost. Inquire at visitor information centre for details. Pic. Open May 15–Aug 31.

Gaspereau Vineyards

Community or Area
Gaspereau
 
Open
Open Jun 18 to Oct 18.
 
Description
2955 Greenfield Rd, Gaspereau. 35 acres of vineyards overlooking the beautiful Gaspereau Valley. Award-winning wines. VS, MC, DD. G, PW, B, Pic, P40. Open Jun 18–Oct 18: daily 9am–6pm; tours 10am, noon, 2pm. 542-1455.
 
Credit Cards
VS, MC, DD

Acadian Cross Historical Site

Community or Area
Grand Pre
 
Open
Open May 3 to Oct 31.
 
Description
99 Railway St, Hortonville. Acadian Cross (also known as the Deportation Cross), erected in 1924 as a memorial. Interpretive signage describes the history of the Acadians, the dykes, and the significance of the cross.. Admission charged. Open May 3–Oct 31. 542-5130.
 
Admission
Admission charged.
 
http://www.acadiancross.com

Grand Pre Wines

Community or Area
Grand Pre
 
Open
Open Mar 17 to Dec 31.
 
Description
11611 Hwy 1. Hwy 101, Exit 10; 5 min from Wolfville. Nova Scotia's first operating winery; award-winning wines, cobblestone courtyards, beautiful gardens, art gallery, European pergola. Summer Wine and Autumn Harvest festivals. A Bay of Fundy Recommended Experience. MC, VS, AE, DD. G, PW, B, P60, R. Open Mar 17–Dec 31: daily in summer; Wed–Sun in O/S. Call for hours. 542-1753; 866-GPWINES; fax 542-0060.
 
Credit Cards
MC, VS, AE, DD
 
http://www.grandprewines.ns.ca

Grand-Pre National Historic Site

Community or Area
Grand Pre
 
Open
Open May 1 to Oct 30.
 
Description
Site of the church and cemetery of the 17th/18th century Acadian village that became the scenic setting for Longfellow’s narrative poem Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie. Commemorates the Acadians of the Minas Basin and the Deportation. Sweeping gardens; memorial church with paintings, stained glass, exhibits. New multipurpose visitor reception centre. A Bay of Fundy Recommended Experience. Admission charged. VS, MC. G, PW, B, Pic, P102. Open May 1–Oct 30; grounds accessible year-round. 542-3631; 866-542-3631.
 
Admission
Admission charged.
 
Credit Cards
VS, MC
 
http://www.grand-pre.com
info@grandpre.com