Local & Family History

Local & Family History

Local & Family History

Halifax Forum: A Stage, Rink, and So Much More

From hockey and concerts to markets and fairs, discover the rich history and enduring legacy of the Halifax Forum.

Meet Gus: Halifax’s Centenarian Tortoise

Learn all about Gus, the centenarian tortoise who’s been a star at the Museum of Natural History (and a Halifax mascot) for over 70 years.

May Virtue, Halifax's Forgotten Female Police Officer

Learn about the life and contributions of Halifax's Forgotten Female Police Officer, May Virtue.

Envision More: Nova Scotia in Pictures

See home with fresh eyes. These reads showcase Nova Scotia through striking photos and local landmarks.

Life & Water: Memoir and Biography

From rivers and harbours to ocean swells, these reads chart Atlantic lives lived by, and with, the water.

Halifax County Exhibition: Farm Life in Nova Scotia

Learn about Nova Scotia’s farming heritage and modern agriculture before the Halifax County Exhibition and explore life on the farm.

Acadian Heritage Month: Fiction

Celebrate Acadian Heritage Month with fiction honouring Acadian culture, history and community—discover stories rooted in tradition.

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.

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 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.

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.
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