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.
We Remember: Remembrance Day Resources
Lest we forget. Explore books, events, blog posts, and resources in memory of those who served.
Ask an Archivist with Halifax Municipal Archives
Multiple Dates
Get answers to your local history, family archives, property research, and archival career questions from local experts.
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.
We Remember: Remembrance Day Resources
Lest we forget. Explore books, events, blog posts, and resources in memory of those who served.
Ask an Archivist with Halifax Municipal Archives
Multiple Dates
Get answers to your local history, family archives, property research, and archival career questions from local experts.
Lest We Forget: Remembrance Day 2026
November 11 marks Remembrance Day. Here is a selection of recently published titles that will help us to always remember.
Wartime Fiction: Atlantic Canada
In honour of Remembrance Day, this collection of historical fiction brings to life the wartime experiences of Atlantic Canadians.
Remembrance Day: Children's Books
Honour Remembrance Day through a thoughtful children's books that pay tribute to our history and the importance of memory.
Mi'kmaw History Month: “Nepisulti’k - We Are Healing”
Explore different aspects of health, connection, and the healing journey with this collection of books for adults and children.
Lest We Forget: Remembrance Day 2026
November 11 marks Remembrance Day. Here is a selection of recently published titles that will help us to always remember.
Wartime Fiction: Atlantic Canada
In honour of Remembrance Day, this collection of historical fiction brings to life the wartime experiences of Atlantic Canadians.
Remembrance Day: Children's Books
Honour Remembrance Day through a thoughtful children's books that pay tribute to our history and the importance of memory.
Mi'kmaw History Month: “Nepisulti’k - We Are Healing”
Explore different aspects of health, connection, and the healing journey with this collection of books for adults and children.
Online Resources
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 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.
Ancestry Library Edition (In-Library Access Only)
When visiting any of our branches, you can access thousands of genealogical records from around the world.
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 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.
Ancestry Library Edition (In-Library Access Only)
When visiting any of our branches, you can access thousands of genealogical records from around the world.
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.