Local & Family History
Local & Family History
A Day in the Life of a Victoria General Nursing Student-1893
Step into 1893 Halifax and follow a fictional nursing student through a demanding day at the Victoria General Training School for Nurses.
Women in the Military
Mar 23rd | 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Women have played a key role in Canada's military efforts over the years, overcoming many barriers to serve. Learn about their history.
Remembering Local Activist, Eddie Carvery
Carvery, who protested the demolition of Africville and the displacement of its residents for 55 years, passed away February 14, 2026.
A Day in the Life of a Victoria General Nursing Student-1893
Step into 1893 Halifax and follow a fictional nursing student through a demanding day at the Victoria General Training School for Nurses.
Women in the Military
Mar 23rd | 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Women have played a key role in Canada's military efforts over the years, overcoming many barriers to serve. Learn about their history.
Remembering Local Activist, Eddie Carvery
Carvery, who protested the demolition of Africville and the displacement of its residents for 55 years, passed away February 14, 2026.
International Women's Day: Atlantic Canadian Experiences
Explore the history of feminism in the Atlantic Provinces: from the women's suffrage movement to individuals whose courage broke barriers.
African Heritage Month: Strength in Unity
Learn, reflect, and celebrate African Nova Scotian history, culture, and community voices.
Holiday Stories from Atlantic Canada
Cozy up with a hot beverage and read some classic holiday stories from Atlantic Canada.
Research Your Family History
Start your family history journey with guides that make exploring records, memories, and stories easier than ever.
International Women's Day: Atlantic Canadian Experiences
Explore the history of feminism in the Atlantic Provinces: from the women's suffrage movement to individuals whose courage broke barriers.
African Heritage Month: Strength in Unity
Learn, reflect, and celebrate African Nova Scotian history, culture, and community voices.
Holiday Stories from Atlantic Canada
Cozy up with a hot beverage and read some classic holiday stories from Atlantic Canada.
Research Your Family History
Start your family history journey with guides that make exploring records, memories, and stories easier than ever.
Online Resources
CBC Corner
Browse trusted news, local stories, TV shows, award-winning podcasts, free English/French language app, news in foreign languages and more.
Nova Scotia Archives: What's Cooking?
This online treasury features approximately 1,000 old handwritten or early printed recipes from Nova Scotia's past.
Ancestry Library Edition (In-Library Access Only)
When visiting any of our branches, you can access thousands of genealogical records from around the world.
Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics
This online collection of provincial records includes more the 25,000 records of births, marriages, and deaths in Nova Scotia.
CBC Corner
Browse trusted news, local stories, TV shows, award-winning podcasts, free English/French language app, news in foreign languages and more.
Nova Scotia Archives: What's Cooking?
This online treasury features approximately 1,000 old handwritten or early printed recipes from Nova Scotia's past.
Ancestry Library Edition (In-Library Access Only)
When visiting any of our branches, you can access thousands of genealogical records from around the world.
Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics
This online collection of provincial records includes more the 25,000 records of births, marriages, and deaths in Nova Scotia.
Recent Arrivals
Recent Arrivals in the HRM Collection
Have a look at these recent publications about the people, places and culture of Halifax Regional Municipality.
Recent Arrivals in the HRM Collection
Have a look at these recent publications about the people, places and culture of Halifax Regional Municipality.