Explore our rich Halifax history through postcards, vintage city guides, photographs, and more. Our virtual archive contains a treasure trove of collections:
Can only be accessed on a device connected to Halifax Public Libraries' WiFi or a Library computer.
When you visit any of our branches, you can access thousands of genealogical records from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and other countries around the world.
Available for in-library use only
FamilySearch is a non-profit family history organization that offers free online access to one of the world's largest collections of genealogical and historical records. This service is provided by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
This online collection of provincial records, from as early as 1864, includes more the 25,000 records of births, marriages, and deaths in Nova Scotia.
Explore this book commemorating the 1,360 men and women from Halifax County who gave their lives in the Great War.
Explore this book commemorating the 705 men and women from Halifax County who gave their lives in World War 2 and the Korean War.
Explore this book commemorating the members of Canada’s Armed Forces from Halifax Regional Municipality who have lost their lives while in service to Canada, from 1953-present.
Halifax Municipal Archives is the official repository for historical municipal government records from Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and the former County of Halifax, and also holds community records from the region. All researchers are welcome to view those records either online, or through requests and visits to the Archives. Their staff are ready to assist you. Halifax Municipal Archives also frequently writes guest blog posts for Halifax Public Libraries, which you can find here.
Explore our rich Halifax history through postcards, vintage city guides, photographs, and more. Our virtual archive contains a treasure trove of collections:
In creating this online treasury of cookery, the Nova Scotia Archives team found and digitized approximately 1,000 old handwritten or early printed recipes; they're presented here in the 'Collected Recipes' section.
