Culture
Wolfville is considered by many to be one of the more vibrant cultural centres in Nova Scotia. The Acadia University Art Gallery and The Atlantic Theatre Festival are both located on Main Street along with many bistros and boutiques. The town's history is presented at the Randall House Museum, operated by the Wolfville Historical Society. Each year, the Annapolis Valley Music Festival is held on Acadia Campus, where many talented musicians from across the valley compete.
| Historical population | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1981 | 3,235 | — |
| 1991 | 3,475 | +7.4% |
| 1996 | 3,833 | +10.3% |
| 2001 | 3,658 | −4.6% |
| 2006 | 3,772 | +3.1% |
| 2011 | 4,269 | +13.2% |
Wolfville has a Farmers Market every Saturday morning year-round (8:30am–1:00pm), and on Wednesday evenings from June to December (4:00-7:00pm). The market is located at 24 Elm Ave in Wolfville in the DeWolfe building, a former apple packing warehouse.
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