The Homecoming 2025 schedule is now live and Acadia University is offering a ton of exciting activities for students and alumni. For those arriving in Town, please enjoy everything Wolfville has to offer, including our vibrant downtown.

What to expect this weekend:

• The Wolfville Fire Department will be hosting their annual ladder-sit on Main Street.
• RCMP will be adding extra members to ensure our streets stay safe. A mobile operations centre will be located on campus. RCMP will be enforcing under Town by-laws, like the Nuisance Party By-law, as well as Criminal Code and the Liquor Control Act. Please call 9-1-1 if you need assistance.

The Wolfville Volunteer Fire Department is ready to treat one of their own to a 24-hour shift in a bucket on their ladder truck.

This year, Tucker Hanshaw will be enjoying the view from high above Main Street, showing his commitment to community as he leads his team during their annual fundraising effort. The Lions are also helping out from Friday, September 17 at 6pm through Saturday at 6pm, when truck will return to the station.

Tucker is a third generation firefighter, following in the footsteps of grandfather Kirk (former chief) and mother Robin.

Tucker started at Wolfville Fire as a junior and is now a probationary firefighter with a quick wit, and a desire to help through his unwavering dedication to our community.

Come say "hi" to Tucker, our Fire volunteers, and members of our local Lions Club this weekend and please consider making a donation.

Please be aware that the ladder truck will be staged in the Subway Parking Lot on Main Street starting at 7am on Friday, October 17. This will reduce the stalls available to the public. The full lot will be closed at 6pm when Tucker is raised up in the bucket.

The Town of Wolfville, like many communities across Nova Scotia and Canada, is experiencing a period of change. A growing population, an increasing demand for housing, and shifting demographics create both new opportunities and complex challenges.

As we plan for the future, we are guided by a central question: how can we enable thoughtful growth that meets the needs of our residents—both current and future—while preserving what makes Wolfville a special place to live and visit.

To do this work, the Town is using the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) as a tool to support more inclusive development to meet the diverse housing needs of families, young professionals, seniors, and students.

Through our Housing Accelerator Agreement, the Town is considering an Action Plan that includes revising parking requirements, reducing development barriers, promoting non-market housing, and allowing more than one housing unit in traditionally low-density zones.

This Action Plan has been informed by residents, advisory committees, professionals, community partners and in the months ahead, these recommendations will be formalized through new Municipal Planning Documents, including the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw.

To review the work that has been done to date and to see what happens next, click here.

Want a quick summary? Open the summary document under "related documents."

Please be advised that the Recreation Hub will be closed from October 21 to October 23, 2025. 

Please be advised that a part of Main Street from Gaspereau Avenue to Elm Street will be closed on October 18th, 2025 from 11:30am to 12:30pm due to the Homecoming Parade.

Wolfville is going to be busy in the weeks ahead with fall visitors, Acadia Homecoming, the Home Hardware Curling Pre-Trials and the Devour Food Film Fest.

These are all incredible events with lots of opportunities for community support and celebration but please give yourself lots of extra time when travelling to your destination as we expect increased traffic congestion.

For those driving into Town, public parking will be limited.

Temporary parking is being created on President’s Field, at Acadia University, but folks are reminded to carpool, to park further from the core and walk or please consider transit or forms of active transportation.

Important Dates:

• Acadia Homecoming October 16 – 19.
• The Home Hardware Curling Pre-Trials October 20 – 26.
• Devour, the Food Film Fest October 20 - 26.

Notice of Scheduled Power Maintenance – October 19, 2025

Please be advised that Nova Scotia Power crews are scheduled to complete a transformer upgrade and perform line maintenance in the vicinity of 396 Main Street, Wolfville, on October 19th, between approximately 11:00 PM and 3:00 AM.

A backhoe will also be on-site to remove old utility poles. Please expect some noise during the first hour of this work while the pole is being removed. 

All customers who maybe impacted by this outage will be contacted directly by Nova Scotia Power within the next few business days with further details.

Nova Scotia Power appreciates your understanding and patience during this necessary maintenance.