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Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens — Attraction in Wolfville

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Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens
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The Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens is a botanical garden located in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada, on the Acadia University campus. The HIBG is a popular tourist destination in the Annapolis Valley.
Nearby attractions
Acadia University
15 University Ave, Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6, Canada
Wolfville Farmers' Market
24 Elm Ave, Wolfville, NS B4P 1Z9, Canada
Harvest Gallery
462 Main St, Wolfville, NS B4P 1E2, Canada
Wolfville Waterfront Park
Wolfville, NS, Canada
Nearby restaurants
Troy Restaurant & Grill
12D Elm Ave, Wolfville, NS B4P 1Z9, Canada
Joe's Food Emporium
434 Main St, Wolfville, NS B4P 1E2, Canada
Charts Café
16 Elm Ave, Wolfville, NS B4P 2S2, Canada
Kings Arms Commons
430 Main St, Wolfville, NS B4P 1E2, Canada
Pronto Pizza
467 Main St, Wolfville, NS B4P 1E2, Canada
Li's Wok & Grill
112 Front St, Wolfville, NS B4P 1A4, Canada
Juniper Food + Wine
389 Main St, Wolfville, NS B4P 1C9, Canada
T.A.N. Coffee - Wolfville
378 Main St, Wolfville, NS B4P 2B8, Canada
Subway
471 Main St #469, Wolfville, NS B4P 1E3, Canada
The Church Brewing Co
329 Main St, Wolfville, NS B4P 1C4, Canada
Nearby hotels
Gingerbread House Inn
8 Robie Tufts Dr, Wolfville, NS B4P 1X1, Canada
Stella Rose B & B
611 Main St, Wolfville, NS B4P 1G1, Canada
Tattingstone Inn
620 Main St, Wolfville, NS B4P 1E8, Canada
Locust & Starr Inn
14 Locust Ave, Wolfville, NS B4P 2E8, Canada
Micro Boutique Wolfville
336 Main St, Wolfville, NS B4P 1C4, Canada
Victoria's Historic Inn
600 Main St, Wolfville, NS B4P 1E8, Canada
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Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens

32 University Ave, Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6, Canada
4.8(203)
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The Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens is a botanical garden located in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada, on the Acadia University campus. The HIBG is a popular tourist destination in the Annapolis Valley.

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attractions: Acadia University, Wolfville Farmers' Market, Harvest Gallery, Wolfville Waterfront Park, restaurants: Troy Restaurant & Grill, Joe's Food Emporium, Charts Café, Kings Arms Commons, Pronto Pizza, Li's Wok & Grill, Juniper Food + Wine, T.A.N. Coffee - Wolfville, Subway, The Church Brewing Co
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Phone
+1 902-585-1917
Website
botanicalgardens.acadiau.ca
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Sat8:30 AM - 7 PMClosed

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Nearby attractions of Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens

Acadia University

Wolfville Farmers' Market

Harvest Gallery

Wolfville Waterfront Park

Acadia University

Acadia University

4.4

(100)

Open 24 hours
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Wolfville Farmers' Market

Wolfville Farmers' Market

4.7

(323)

Closed
Click for details
Harvest Gallery

Harvest Gallery

4.9

(13)

Open 24 hours
Click for details
Wolfville Waterfront Park

Wolfville Waterfront Park

4.6

(304)

Open 24 hours
Click for details

Nearby restaurants of Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens

Troy Restaurant & Grill

Joe's Food Emporium

Charts Café

Kings Arms Commons

Pronto Pizza

Li's Wok & Grill

Juniper Food + Wine

T.A.N. Coffee - Wolfville

Subway

The Church Brewing Co

Troy Restaurant & Grill

Troy Restaurant & Grill

4.5

(462)

Click for details
Joe's Food Emporium

Joe's Food Emporium

4.1

(500)

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Charts Café

Charts Café

4.5

(117)

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Kings Arms Commons

Kings Arms Commons

4.2

(133)

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Reviews of Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens

4.8
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5.0
1y

I recently visited the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens and was absolutely enchanted by the experience. The gardens are meticulously maintained and offer a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

The architecture of the buildings adds to the charm, creating a picturesque backdrop for photos. It's a perfect place for a leisurely walk, photography, or simply to relax and enjoy nature.

Overall, I highly recommend a visit to the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens. Whether you're a plant enthusiast or just looking for a peaceful retreat, this place will...

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5.0
2y

We arrived a little early in the season and so we're not able to see many of the flowers that were in bud but not yet bloom.

There's a really nice brook with a small waterfall that takes you down into a bog area, a must see for enthusiasts.

There's also a hot house where you can watch botanists work with plants, another interesting stop along the route.

Since we did arrive early in the season, there was no entrance fee, and can not comment on the cost of entry.

This is a great stop if you happen to be in the area, but not really a...

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5.0
5y

Probably one of, if not the nicest (architecturally/aesthetically) regularly open public buildings in Wolfville to come visit. Lots of space to work and the gardens are beautiful year-round. It's not technically a "quiet" building but the main room is often treated like a library - expect a few glares if you answer a phone call and start talking loudly (I don't mind this - it's nice to have a quiet space like this). That being said, they sometimes have musicians come in to use the space so don't be surprised if there are the odd...

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Teya BardakhTeya Bardakh
I recently visited the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens and was absolutely enchanted by the experience. The gardens are meticulously maintained and offer a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The architecture of the buildings adds to the charm, creating a picturesque backdrop for photos. It's a perfect place for a leisurely walk, photography, or simply to relax and enjoy nature. Overall, I highly recommend a visit to the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens. Whether you're a plant enthusiast or just looking for a peaceful retreat, this place will not disappoint.
P WP W
We arrived a little early in the season and so we're not able to see many of the flowers that were in bud but not yet bloom. There's a really nice brook with a small waterfall that takes you down into a bog area, a must see for enthusiasts. There's also a hot house where you can watch botanists work with plants, another interesting stop along the route. Since we did arrive early in the season, there was no entrance fee, and can not comment on the cost of entry. This is a great stop if you happen to be in the area, but not really a destination.
Zachary GoldsmithZachary Goldsmith
Probably one of, if not the nicest (architecturally/aesthetically) regularly open public buildings in Wolfville to come visit. Lots of space to work and the gardens are beautiful year-round. It's not technically a "quiet" building but the main room is often treated like a library - expect a few glares if you answer a phone call and start talking loudly (I don't mind this - it's nice to have a quiet space like this). That being said, they sometimes have musicians come in to use the space so don't be surprised if there are the odd interruptions!
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I recently visited the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens and was absolutely enchanted by the experience. The gardens are meticulously maintained and offer a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The architecture of the buildings adds to the charm, creating a picturesque backdrop for photos. It's a perfect place for a leisurely walk, photography, or simply to relax and enjoy nature. Overall, I highly recommend a visit to the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens. Whether you're a plant enthusiast or just looking for a peaceful retreat, this place will not disappoint.
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We arrived a little early in the season and so we're not able to see many of the flowers that were in bud but not yet bloom. There's a really nice brook with a small waterfall that takes you down into a bog area, a must see for enthusiasts. There's also a hot house where you can watch botanists work with plants, another interesting stop along the route. Since we did arrive early in the season, there was no entrance fee, and can not comment on the cost of entry. This is a great stop if you happen to be in the area, but not really a destination.
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Probably one of, if not the nicest (architecturally/aesthetically) regularly open public buildings in Wolfville to come visit. Lots of space to work and the gardens are beautiful year-round. It's not technically a "quiet" building but the main room is often treated like a library - expect a few glares if you answer a phone call and start talking loudly (I don't mind this - it's nice to have a quiet space like this). That being said, they sometimes have musicians come in to use the space so don't be surprised if there are the odd interruptions!
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