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Acadia Campus Guide: Tidal Transit, Shuttle and Parking
Acadia University's campus is in the town of Wolfville, Nova Scotia. Tidal Transit buses link Wolfville with New Minas, Kentville and Port Williams: a monthly pass costs $65 and a cash fare $2.25. A free Campus Shuttle runs Sunday to Thursday evenings in fall and winter. A yearly parking permit costs $140, and the Maritime Bus to Halifax stops behind Meal Hall.
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Buses
- Tidal Transit: buy passes at McQuarries Pharmasave in downtown Wolfville. A book of 10 costs $20 and a monthly pass $65; cash fare is $2.25.
- Common routes are 1W, 1E, 2W and 2E. The TransLoc app shows schedules and live bus locations.
- Campus Shuttle: free on Sunday to Thursday evenings during fall and winter, with stops on campus and at large apartment complexes nearby.
- Maritime Bus to Halifax: the stop is behind Meal Hall.
Parking permits
| Permit | Price |
|---|---|
| Daily | $6 |
| Weekly | $20 |
| Monthly | $40 |
| Yearly | $140 |
- Permits are virtual: your licence plate is your permit. Buy one in the HotSpot app or at the Safety and Security operations desk.
- Permits aren't valid at meters, which cost $1.50 an hour.
- Permits aren't refundable.
- A few free spaces are in the Crowell Tower lot.
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