The Harvest Moon Trailway is a trail that passes through Wolfville, Nova Scotia. This Project includes the replacement of approximately 440 m of the existing asphalt trail with a dual-lane asphalt active transportation trail from Harbourside Drive to the west side of the Wolfville Farmer’s Market, as well as construction of an active transportation connection approximately 270 m long between the west side of the Wolfville Farmer’s Market and the intersection of Highland Avenue and Main Street. The Project also includes the construction of a zebra crossing and concrete ramps at the intersection of Cherry Lane and Main Street, bike boulevards along Cherry Lane and Kent Avenue, and active transportation pavement markings and signage along Highland Avenue.  

The Project includes supply and installation of the active transportation trail, raised crosswalks, RA-4 crossing, speed hump, traffic signs including bases, pavement markings, concrete curb, concrete sidewalk, French underdrain, manholes, catch basins, stormwater pipe, discharge swale, adjustment of existing infrastructure to finished grade, realignment of parking stalls in existing parking lots including line painting, removal of existing infrastructure as required, and reinstatement. The Project also includes a provisional item for vegetation clearing. 

Update Tender closing is now Tuesday, September 3, 2024, 2pm.

Please be advised that starting on August 5, 2024 and continuing until August 19, 2024 Maple Avenue will be reduced to single lane alternating traffic to facilitate utility connections to a new apartment building on Maple Avenue.

Traffic Control personnel will be on site, motorists are asked to use caution through the work areas.

The Town of Wolfville apologizes for any inconvenience and appreciates your patience and understanding.

The Visitor Information Centre has reopened in Willow Park after a complete re-build. The building now features accessibility upgrades, including new washrooms and shower facilities.

The Visitor Information Centre is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 6pm.

The temporary facility that was located at Waterfront Park has now closed.

James Skinner and Steve Wilsack have been named by Council as Wolfville's Volunteers of the Year.

At Council on July 23, Deputy Mayor Elliott provided a glimpse into the impactful work both men have undertaken in Wolfville and beyond with their on-going acts of care and compassion.

James Skinner purposely set out to aid the homeless in our community and the wider Province this past winter. Despite his own health issues, he met with the unhoused and sought tents to provide better shelter for two individuals wanting to be in Wolfville. To raise awareness, James documented the increasingly challenging situation with his camera in various encampments and quietly lobbied politicians and service providers.

James also provides support through his passion for electronics, helping with the electronic sign project at Acadia and recent tech upgrades at the Al Whittle.

Wolfville resident Steve Wilsack spent most of the winter in the Grand Parade in Halifax, satistying the needs of the unhoused who were sleeping in tents. Wilsack said he can still recall his reaction to seeing the summer tents set up in the mid-November cold. "Sheer horror," he said.

Steve chose to live in a tent himself in order to be on hand when needed. Wilsack helped fill the Grand Parade with warmer ice fishing shelters. He acted as a spokesperson for those who could not speak for themselves because he cares.

Since leaving the Grand Parade, Steve has started the Housing First Society of Nova Scotia. He is working with Dalhousie Architecture and others to explore micro-housing as a prototype for social housing and he is also an advocate for backyard suites.

"We can help," he said. "But the red tape is daunting.

The two volunteers were celebrated at Council on July 23 and presented with awards. They will also be considered as Wolfville's nominees for Provincial Volunteer of the Year.