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.
Kings Transit (public transit)
Kings 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 Cochrane’s Pharmasave (located in downtown Wolfville) and Union Market in the Acadia Students' Union Building. 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 ‘Double Map’ 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.
Off-campus Housing
Visit Acadia's Off-Campus Housing website to learn more about finding housing and living in the Wolfville area.
Contact Us
You can contact our staff from Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wong International Centre
27 Acadia Street
Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P 2R6 902-585-1865 international@acadiau.ca
