- 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
- Bottled water provided for hydration
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- 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
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
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.