Located on the east coast of Canada, the Halifax Stanfield International Airport is a gateway for direct flights from cities in Europe, the United States and other parts of Canada.

Getting to Halifax

Air Travel - Major Canadian air carriers that serve Halifax include Air Canada and WestJet. Major American air carriers with flights to and from Halifax include American Eagle, Continental Express, Delta and Northwest Airlines. Please visit the Halifax Stanfield International Airport Web site for further information at www.hiaa.ca

Halifax Stanfield International Airport is located 35 km (21 miles) from downtown Halifax. Taxis are available curb side in the Domestic Arrivals area for all arriving flights. A one-way trip to Halifax city center costs approximately $53.00 CAD by taxi or limousine.

Major car rental companies including Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Dollar, Thrifty, Hertz and Alamo/National have services in the airport. More details can be found on the Halifax Stanfield International Airport Web site at www.

Limousine service is available from Halifax Interrnational Airport to Wolfville by calling Woods Limousine Service at +01 (902) 542-5248. Advance booking is required. The cost of a one-way trip is $105 for economy and $125 for sedan service (taxes included). When you book your limousine, let them know you are willing to share to reduce the price.

Getting to Wolfville and Acadia University

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

Take exit 6 to get onto Highway 102
Take exit 5 on Highway 102, so that you don't miss the Annapolis Valley merge, then
Take Exit 4B to get onto Highway 101
Take exit 10 to arrive in Wolfville

Click here to view a Google Map: http://www.acadiau.ca/about/directions.html

Useful Information on Wolfville, Nova Scotia

To visit the Town of Wolfville Web site, go to: www.wolfville.com

Climate - Nova Scotia is known as a place where the four seasons are refreshingly distinct. Average daily temperatures are 10 to 16 °C (50 to 61°F) in the Spring; 20 to 25°C (68 to 77F) in the Summer; 12 to 15°C (54 to 59°F) in the Autumn; and -2 to 1°C (28 to 34°F) in the Winter. Rainfall on an annual basis averages 1,178.1 millimetres / 46.38 inches.

Currency - Canada's currency is based on the decimal system, with 100 cents to the dollar. You can exchange your currency for Canadian dollars at authorized currency exchange counters at the Visitor Information Centre at Halifax International Airport, and various locations in Halifax. You can also exchange currency at banks, credit unions and trust companies throughout Nova Scotia.

Banks - Banking hours vary, with most banks open Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some banks are open on Saturday. Banks are closed on federal public holidays. Automated banking machines and debit (Interac, Cirrus, Plus, etc.) services are widely available.

Hospital/Medical Services - Visitors to Canada are strongly urged to obtain health insurance before leaving their home country. Canadian hospital and medical services are excellent, but a hospital stay can be costly without adequate insurance coverage. Visitors taking prescribed medications are advised to take a copy of the prescription should it need to be renewed during the trip.

Smoke-free Places - New regulations require all indoor workplaces and public places in Nova Scotia to be smoke-free. Smoking is not allowed in outdoor licensed areas and patios of all restaurants, lounges, beverage rooms, casinos, and cabarets. Designated smoking rooms can be operated for the use of residents in health-care facilities for the acute or long-term care of veterans, in licensed nursing homes and residential care facilities and in homes for aged and disabled persons.

Information for Drivers - Speed limits and distances are in Metric (1 km - 0.62 miles). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit within urban and residential areas is 50 km/h; on the highways, 100 km/h. Unless otherwise posted, it is legal in Nova Scotia to turn right on a red light after making a full stop. Seat belts are compulsory. Driving under the influence of alcohol is against the law.

Information Centres

Visit our tourist bureau located in Willow Park on Main Street for a complete guide of what to see and do in the area.