Campus and Community

Campus Map

Available for you here is a PDF map of the Acadia University campus that you can use to naviagate and explore our institution when you visit.

Download Campus Map

Arrange A Visit to Campus

You have the directions, and a map to show you the way, but we would like to offer you a more personal touch by giving you a guided tour around our campus. Just contact us and we'll arrange a personalized tour just for you!

Email us at campustours@acadiau.ca

Phone toll free in North America: 1.877.585.1121

Driving Directions

From the Halifax International Airport (approximate driving time: 1 hour 12 minutes.)

From Halifax (approximate driving time: 1 hour 10 minutes.)
From Highway 111 over MacKay Bridge
Take exit 2 to get onto Dartmouth Road (Highway 7)
Follow the Sackville/Windsor signage Highway 101
Take exit 10 to arrive in Wolfville

From Digby Ferry

From Yarmouth (approximate driving time: 2 hours 10 minutes.)
Take Highway 101 (east)
Take exit 11 to arrive in Wolfville

From New Brunswick (approximate driving time from border: 3 hours 10 minutes.)
Travel south on Highway 104
Take exit 15 onto Highway 102 toward Truro & Halifax
Take exit 4B to get onto Highway 101
Take exit 10 to arrive in Wolfville

From Moncton

The Town of Wolfville

Location

Wolfville is located on the southern shore of Minas Basin, the northeast arm of the Bay of Fundy, in the Annapolis Valley region of Nova Scotia. Fundy tides rise and fall by as much as 16 metres making them the highest in the world, in one of the world’s smallest harbours. Town of Wolfville

Demographics

Wolfville is a town of 4,200 people and in September when the students arrive, the town experiences its own tidal effect when more than 3,000 students from around the world come rushing into Acadia University.

Religion

There are four churches in Wolfville serving Anglican, Baptist, United, and Roman Catholic denominations, plus the Chapel on Campus.

Weather

Summer temperatures average in the mid 20’s with nights in the low teens. Fall and Spring have daily highs in the low teens. Winter temperatures average -2 degrees to plus 2 degrees with lows in the minus range during the night. Snow
can appear in November and remain until April.

Emergency Services

The local RCMP detachment, fire station and ambulance headquarters are all located within 2 blocks of the university.

Banking

Wolfville has two banks and both are equipped to work with students and the many banking situations that arise - RBC Royal Bank 902-542-2221 and BMO Bank of Montreal 902-542-2214. Both branches are located within two blocks of the campus

Shopping

Within two blocks of the campus students can find a grocery store, two pharmacies, various sit down and take out restaurants, hair salons, dental clinics, a book store, along with many other shops and services. A large shopping area with department stores, malls and restaurants is located a 5 minute drive from Wolfville.

Transportation

Kings Transit operates a public bus service that covers routes from Wolfville to Weymouth.

Maritime Bus Service operates a province wide route with service to both Halifax and the airport. Tickets can be purchased at the Student Info Desk in the Student Union Building.

Places to stay in Wolfville?

There are many choices for accommodations. Visit the town’s website below for access to Google maps, websites, addresses and phone numbers

http://www.downtownwolfville.com/index.php?/Accommodations/Accommodations.html