. . . Your first and best Internet destination for information about "the most comprehensive collection of Nova Scotia historical evidence anywhere."
Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM) acquires, preserves and makes available the province's documentary heritage — recorded information of provincial significance created or accumulated by government and the private sector over the last 300 years.
One of Canada's oldest archival institutions, we maintain a strong tradition of client service. Each year we assist thousands of researchers and general-interest visitors, both onsite and online, in finding out more about themselves, their families, their communities and their province. We look forward to helping you!
Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management
6016 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia CANADA B3H 1W4
tel: (902) 424-6060 fax: (902) 424-0628 email: nsarm@gov.ns.ca
Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Wednesday Evening 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

. . . Your first and best Internet destination for information about "the most comprehensive collection of Nova Scotia historical evidence anywhere."
Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM) acquires, preserves and makes available the province's documentary heritage — recorded information of provincial significance created or accumulated by government and the private sector over the last 300 years.
One of Canada's oldest archival institutions, we maintain a strong tradition of client service. Each year we assist thousands of researchers and general-interest visitors, both onsite and online, in finding out more about themselves, their families, their communities and their province. We look forward to helping you!
New Content Available on Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics
An additional 26,693 historical vital statistics are waiting for you on www.novascotiagenealogy.com! These records were released on 31 December 2009 and include births (1909), marriages (1934) and deaths (1959), plus 'delayed' registrations for individuals born in 1909 but not registered at the time of birth. The delayed registrations are especially interesting — most include several pages of supporting documentation (keep scrolling down....). Happy searching!
The Royal Canadian Navy: First Half Century, 1910-1967
The year 2010 marks the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Navy, formally established in 1910 at Halifax on the East Coast, and at Esquimalt on Vancouver Island, on the West Coast. We are pleased to celebrate this year's landmark occasion by presenting 100 images that collectively tell the story of the navy's first half-century — from its earliest and formative years to Canada's Centennial Celebrations in 1967.
Chipman Family Papers: Planters of Cornwallis
The year 2010 marks the 250th anniversary of the arrival of the New England Planters in Nova Scotia. To celebrate this milestone, we are pleased to present an online resource built around the Chipman family papers, one of the largest and most significant document collections surviving from the Planter period.
Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management
6016 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia CANADA B3H 1W4
tel: (902) 424-6060 fax: (902) 424-0628 email: nsarm@gov.ns.ca
Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Wednesday Evening 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
see Holiday schedule