Local & Family History
Local & Family History
Back in the Day: Vintage Halifax Postcards
Step back into history with Halifax Public Libraries’ collection of vintage postcards featuring HRM locations, landmarks, and memories.
Thomas Burns, 2SLGBTQIA+ Trailblazer
A brief and not at all definitive history of Thomas Burns, whose advocacy helped shape Halifax's thriving 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About North Branch?
How much do you actually know about Halifax North Memorial Public Library? Take our quiz, and test your knowledge!
Back in the Day: Vintage Halifax Postcards
Step back into history with Halifax Public Libraries’ collection of vintage postcards featuring HRM locations, landmarks, and memories.
Thomas Burns, 2SLGBTQIA+ Trailblazer
A brief and not at all definitive history of Thomas Burns, whose advocacy helped shape Halifax's thriving 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About North Branch?
How much do you actually know about Halifax North Memorial Public Library? Take our quiz, and test your knowledge!
Canadian History: Beyond the Textbook
These are the topics you wished they had covered in history class. Learn about forgotten or overlooked histories of inspiring Canadians.
Staycation: A Nova Scotia Summer
Adventure awaits. From beaches to waterfalls, hiking trails to scenic drives, discover Nova Scotia's many attractions.
East Coast Cooking
From pies to chowders, jams to pancakes, there's something from the Atlantic provinces here, for every mood and occasion.
Mìos nan Gà idheal / Gaelic Nova Scotia Month
May is Mìos nan Gà idheal / Gaelic Nova Scotia Month. Celebrate the Gaelic language, music, stories, and culture that enrich this province.
Canadian History: Beyond the Textbook
These are the topics you wished they had covered in history class. Learn about forgotten or overlooked histories of inspiring Canadians.
Staycation: A Nova Scotia Summer
Adventure awaits. From beaches to waterfalls, hiking trails to scenic drives, discover Nova Scotia's many attractions.
East Coast Cooking
From pies to chowders, jams to pancakes, there's something from the Atlantic provinces here, for every mood and occasion.
Mìos nan Gà idheal / Gaelic Nova Scotia Month
May is Mìos nan Gà idheal / Gaelic Nova Scotia Month. Celebrate the Gaelic language, music, stories, and culture that enrich this province.
Online Resources
Nova Scotia Archives: What's Cooking?
This online treasury features approximately 1,000 old handwritten or early printed recipes from Nova Scotia's past.
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.
Books of Remembrance
These 3 commemorative books contain the names of local people whose lives were lost at war. View and remember in person or online.
Halifax Municipal Archives
The official repository for historical municipal government records from Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and the former County of Halifax.
Nova Scotia Archives: What's Cooking?
This online treasury features approximately 1,000 old handwritten or early printed recipes from Nova Scotia's past.
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.
Books of Remembrance
These 3 commemorative books contain the names of local people whose lives were lost at war. View and remember in person or online.
Halifax Municipal Archives
The official repository for historical municipal government records from Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and the former County of Halifax.
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.