Transportation
You can get around the communities surrounding Wolfville via public transportation (Kings Transit) and/or taxi service.
Campus Shuttle (campus)
The Campus Shuttle is a free service on Sunday-Thursday evenings during the fall and winter semesters. It stops at several campus locations and large apartment complexes nearby.
Tidal Transit (public transit)
Tidal Transit is the bus system that connects Wolfville with neighbouring towns such as New Minas, Kentville, Port Williams etc. Bus passes can be purchased at McQuarries Pharmasave (located in downtown Wolfville). A book of 10 passes costs $20, and a monthly pass costs $65. Students can also pay $2.25 cash when boarding the bus. The app ‘TransLoc’ provides the bus schedule and allows you to track where the bus is. The most common bus routes followed are 1W, 1E, 2W and 2E.
Regional bus travel
If you want to travel to Halifax, you can take the Maritime Bus. The bus stop for the Maritime Bus is behind Meal Hall. Please visit the Maritime Bus website for more information.
Taxi Service
Wolfville's local taxi company is CJ's Taxi (1-902-670-6700). They charge a flat rate of $5 if your destination is within the Wolfville area. It is recommended that you travel with friends to share the cost of a taxi or if you are travelling outside Wolfville.
Banking
You are encouraged to open a Canadian bank account when they arrive. To open a bank account, the first step is to visit a bank teller at a local bank in the community. A bank employee can explain the different types of accounts and any costs associated with each type of account. It is recommended that you check with several banks first to determine which bank offers the best account for your needs.
Please note that you will need to be of legal age to open a bank account. The legal age in Nova Scotia is 19 years old.
To open a bank account, you will need the following:
- Proof of enrolment at Acadia
- Copy of you study permit
- Piece of valid government ID (e.g. a passport)
- Proof of residency in Nova Scotia (if living off-campus)
- Any additional documentation as required by the bank
Banks located in Wolfville are:
- Bank of Montreal (BMO)
- Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)
Branches of TD Bank and Scotiabank are located in towns nearby.
On-campus Housing
Residence Guarantee
All international students are guaranteed a spot in an on-campus residence for the duration of their studies at Acadia.
Visit Residences & Housing to learn more.
Off-campus Housing
Visit Acadia's Off-Campus Housing website to learn more about finding housing and living in the Wolfville area.
Mail delivery options are available for international students living in residence:
Government Mail
You are welcome to have your government mail sent to OneStop for collection. You will be asked for your Acadia ID at pickup.
[Your Name]
OneStop Service Centre
Beveridge Arts Centre - Room 112
10 Highland Avenue
Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P 2R6
Personal Mail
For personal mail or parcels, you will need to rent a mailbox through the Acadia Students Union (ASU). For any questions, please contact michael.sutherland@acadiau.ca.
Social Insurance Number (SIN)
You must apply for a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to work in Canada, file taxes, and to access government programs and benefits.
Contact Us
You can contact our staff from Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
OneStop Service Centre
Beveridge Arts Centre
Room 112, 10 Highland Avenue
Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P 2R6 902-585-1297 onestop@acadiau.ca
