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Annapolis Valley Tour: Explore Wine, History, and Natural Beauty near Halifax

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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 learn more

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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Robertht7199ly

Jun 15, 2024

A Must Do Tour Whilst in Halifax - My husband and I had scheduled two tours with Paul-this was the second. Paul really knows the best places to give guests a taste of the Annapolis Valley. The van he uses is also very comfortable. For the wineries, the highlight of the wineries was the 1365 Church Street Vineyard & Winery. We also had lots of great photo opportunities-including two nesting bald eagles. This tour is a 'Must Do' when in Halifax.

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Joseph_l

Jun 14, 2024

Beauty, Wine, and more! - The scenery was just incredible on this trip, and Paul is so knowledgeable about his beloved Nova Scotia! The wineries were tremendous fun, as we had such a good group of people to share this with!

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Cathy_p

Jun 9, 2024

Amazing Annapolis Valley! - Paul was absolutely fabulous! His knowledge and enthusiasm for Nova Scotia and its history created a a marvelous tour of Annapolis Valley. Highly recommend!!!!

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Compass65983103128

Jun 4, 2024

Wine, Cheese, and a very kind guide - Annapolis Valley was the 1st of 3 tours a colleague and I did with Paul. Paul is highly professional, knowledgeable, and later would find out incredibly caring and kind. Started with the Bay of Fundy and then saw bald eagles, got delicious gelato at a place that was not yet opened but the owner opened when she saw Paul arriving, and then delicious wineries and cheese. At lunch, I noticed my phone was missing and Paul traced steps back, called repeatedly, and even took me to a couple of phone companies when it was obvious my phone was gone. Did not get to do the final part of the tour but Paul went almost 2 hours over trying to help me find and replace the phone. Never saw someone go so out of his way to help. Luckily I had booked his other 2 tours in coming days (see other reviews).

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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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