Resources for Your Genealogy Research in Nova Scotia

Where to Look? How to Find It?

There are many places to search for answers to your Nova Scotia genealogy questions. If you know what is available, you can make much better use of your time and effort in finding out all you can about your Canadian ancestors in Nova Scotia. Here is where to start some of your searching.

We have gathered together lists of those resources we are aware of for the most common resources, and also some of the less common places to look for information about your family. So, help yourself to the information below, and go hunting.

Nova Scotia map

The Halifax Public Libraries system has some genealogy tips and materials for Nova Scotia family searching. Here is the link

The Nova Scotia Archives genealogy page is here.

The Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia makes available both links to other sites containing genealogical data and copies of some original works. It is well worth some time.

Information on Nova Scotia vital statistics is found here - both what is available online and what is still protected under privacy laws. There are fees associated with ordering either digital or paper copies.

Here is the LDS Wiki page for Nova Scotia genealogy information. Be aware that the Wiki pages for Canadian provinces are still very thin in information.

It Helps When You Know Where to Look!