Annapolis Valley Tour: Explore Wine, History, and Natural Beauty near Halifax
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20 Ratings
Halifax
Experience the perfect blend of wine, history, and natural beauty on an Annapolis Valley tour near Halifax. Explore vineyards, historic sites, and stunning vistas with us!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Grand Pre National Historic Site - Grand-Pré is a powerful monument that unites the Acadian people. Visitors to the site will uncover the tale of Le Grand Dérangement: a tragic event in Acadian history that has shaped the vibrant culture of modern-day Acadians across the globe through its quiet but powerful renaissance. The site commemorates the Grand Pré area as a centre of Acadian settlement from 1682 to 1755 and the Deportation of the Acadians, which began in 1755 and continued until 1762. For many Acadians throughout the world, the site remains the heart of their ancestral homeland and the symbol of the ties that unite them to this day..There is a fee to visit Museum but no fee to see Church and he legendary statue of Evangeline (heroine of the Longfellow poem) and the Memorial Church
What's Included
- Bottled water provided for hydration
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Parking fees
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Grand Pre National Historic Site fee (ranges from $7.90 to $20.03 depending on the season)
- Guests driving to Pier 22 @ 1041 Marginal Rd can park ALL DAY for $10.00 CAD. Very Secure Parking
Additional Information
This is not merely a Wine Tour but it also covers History and Nature. Starting an hour away from Halifax, at the Wolfville and Grand Pre National Historic Site, this tour then delves into the gorgeous landscapes of the Annapolis Valley & Nova Scotia’s Wine Country. You’ll stop at Fox Hill Cheese, as well as visit three Award-winning Vintners, namely, Luckett’s, Lightfoot and Wolfville, and Planter’s Ridge, offering the opportunity to sample Nova Scotia’s finest wine - Tidal Bay. Enjoy spectacular views of the Bay of Fundy from the vantage point of Blomidon Look-off. The tour also includes a visit to Halls Harbour, the site of the Highest Tides in the world and an ideal location for a grazing lunch. And who knows, Lobster maybe on the menu! Keep your eyes trained as we pass by Sheffield Mills, a great Bald Eagle nesting area. For the next leg of the tour, we journey into the Annapolis Valley, passing through Wolfville, a village steeped in 400 years of history.
The tour will take place in a Ford Transit 350 XLT Medium Roof 14-Seater Van that assures cleanliness, safety, and comfort. The tour requires a minimum of 4 Guests and can accommodate up to a maximum of 10 Guests.
- Tour Vehicle Ford Transit 350 XLT Medium Roof 15 Passenger Van
- Tour is Four Guests Minimum to Ten Guests Maximum
- Seating is the First Confirmed has the First Choice of Seats in Vehicle
- When booking a travel itinerary, it can be frustrating to have to fill out unnecessary information. By putting “N/A” in the boxes that relate to either not being on a cruise or not staying at a hotel, you can quickly and easily indicate that those options don’t apply to you.
Location
1041 Marginal Rd
Marginal Road
Pier 22 Cruise Pavilion parking lot...White board on Vehicle with your last name
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Kandjrice
Jul 8, 2023
A trip with Paul - This trip was wonderful! Paul (our driver and guide) was especially knowledgeable and pleasant. We saw amazing countryside and visited several historical sites, plus the vineyard stops were so beautiful. I would highly recommend this trip.
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Steven
Nov 13, 2022
If you like a bit of everything… - Super tour packing a lot in - history, nature, food and wine! Great communication and transit. Paul provides expert knowledge and knows how to flex the tour based on the weather, or to beat the queues, or to stop the minibus / van to let you look at bald eagles. Thanks Paul!
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Davidbq8145ei
Sep 15, 2022
This is the tour company to book with - Paul is by far the most knowledgeable, experienced and professional tour guide to go with. I recommend any of the tours offered by Halifax Titanic Historical Tours and recommend his services for airport pick up and drop off. Be warned about See Sight Tours, they are a company run out of Ontario, their vans use Ontario plates and the guides are not as experienced.
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Wilda
Sep 12, 2022
Lovely relaxing day in the Annapolis Valley - After some intense days of walking 10-mile days in Montréal (got some fun blisters on my feet as proof), it was so lovely to be driven around. Paul was a wonderful guide who curated some thoughtful stops for us, including some photo ops, a lobster lunch stop, a gelato stop, and 3 wineries. I was apprehensive about being in a car for 6 hours but it didn't feel like that much time was spent in the car, as we had very relaxing stops where we got to stretch our feet and enjoy some tastings. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Nova Scotia.
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Jane
Sep 5, 2022
The way to see the Annapolis Valley is with this tour - The way to see from Halifax to the Annapolis Valley, take a tour in a fancy van that seats eight comfortably. Paul, our guide was very professional and knowledgeable about the area. He knew the restaurants and sites to take us to and how to avoid the crowds. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Sandra_h
Aug 30, 2022
Highly recommend. - Very knowledgeable with ample time to enjoy the sites. Great Vistas and good time spent at each stop.
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Caroline
Aug 28, 2022
Squiffy - Enjoyed the whole trip. The historical aspects, the scenery, fundy bay and the 3 excellent vineyard visit and wine tastings My favourite vineyard was the first one.
The only slight disappointment was the place we had lunch. Fabulous building but our food took a really long time to arrive and so it was a bit of a rush to actually eat it - as the rest of the group were done.
The small group was great fun and helped make it a great day.
I would use this service again. Paul was very knowledgeable and very informative.
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Cfomac
Aug 28, 2022
Great day in Annapolis valley - What an absolutely great day we had with Paul from Halifax titanic Tours. Paul picked us up from our cruise ship and returned us back to the port (on time of course). We visited three wineries and stopping g to see the tide washed out and boats sitting on the dirt (there had been water there on our way out). Had the chance to see multiple bald eagles. Great day, great tour. Highly recommend
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Carriehp6544hb
Aug 20, 2022
Great day trip - Paul was friendly and knowledgeable guide, and the van was comfortable to spend the day touring around. It’s clear that a lot of thought has gone into selecting the various stops and photo ops to give the best experience in this beautiful area in a short day trip. A great mix of scenery, history, and wineries.
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Tia
Aug 6, 2022
I definitely recommend this tour! - This tour was amazing! Well timed and engaging throughout. Hotel pickup was included. I would definatly book another tour next time I'm in Halifax. It was beautiful, informative and fun and the small group style is great for getting to know your fellow travelers. The whole area is gorgeous and Halls Harbor is an absolute gem!
Thank you again to Paul and his truly memorable tour!
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