Local & Family History
Local & Family History
The Queen Hotel: Lost Gem of Hollis Street
Learn about the tumultuous history of the Queen Hotel which once graced downtown Halifax and was a popular place to stay and mingle.
The Innovator of Paper: Charles Fenerty
Explore the legacy of Charles Fenerty, the visionary who revolutionized papermaking with wood pulp in Nova Scotia.
Jane Austen at 250: The Halifax Connection
Uncover Jane Austen’s surprising Halifax connections and explore how to celebrate her legacy in true Regency style.
The Queen Hotel: Lost Gem of Hollis Street
Learn about the tumultuous history of the Queen Hotel which once graced downtown Halifax and was a popular place to stay and mingle.
The Innovator of Paper: Charles Fenerty
Explore the legacy of Charles Fenerty, the visionary who revolutionized papermaking with wood pulp in Nova Scotia.
Jane Austen at 250: The Halifax Connection
Uncover Jane Austen’s surprising Halifax connections and explore how to celebrate her legacy in true Regency style.
Nova Scotia Food Tour
Taste the local flavour with reads that celebrate Nova Scotia’s vibrant food scene and regional favourites.
Microhistories of Nova Scotia and Other Interesting Stories
Discover something unique with these niche histories of Nova Scotia.
Preston Area Black Communities
Explore the rich history and legacy of Preston’s Black communities with these insightful titles.
Nova Scotia in Bloom
Celebrate our native plants with reads about local gardens, flowers, and wild landscapes.
Nova Scotia Food Tour
Taste the local flavour with reads that celebrate Nova Scotia’s vibrant food scene and regional favourites.
Microhistories of Nova Scotia and Other Interesting Stories
Discover something unique with these niche histories of Nova Scotia.
Preston Area Black Communities
Explore the rich history and legacy of Preston’s Black communities with these insightful titles.
Nova Scotia in Bloom
Celebrate our native plants with reads about local gardens, flowers, and wild landscapes.
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.
Halifax Municipal Archives
The official repository for historical municipal government records from Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and the former County of Halifax.
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.
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.
Halifax Municipal Archives
The official repository for historical municipal government records from Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and the former County of Halifax.
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.
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 Nova Scotia Collection
Explore these recent releases on the people, places, and cultures of Nova Scotia.
Recent Arrivals in the Atlantic Canada Collection
Explore these recent releases about the people, places and culture of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland.
Recent Arrivals in the Gaelic Collection
Explore Nova Scotia's Gaelic language, music, history and storytelling in these recent releases.
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 Nova Scotia Collection
Explore these recent releases on the people, places, and cultures of Nova Scotia.
Recent Arrivals in the Atlantic Canada Collection
Explore these recent releases about the people, places and culture of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland.
Recent Arrivals in the Gaelic Collection
Explore Nova Scotia's Gaelic language, music, history and storytelling in these recent releases.