Since Champlain arrived in 1604, Nova Scotia has welcomed people from all over the world. As a result, Nova Scotia genealogy is deep and diverse. Far beyond our native Mi’kmaq ancestry and popular Acadian history, Nova Scotia's founding cultures include Acadian, English, German, African Nova Scotian, Scottish, Irish, and yes, even Americans. Twenty-five million people in North America - Canadians, Americans, Acadians, Cajuns - can trace their family tree back to Nova Scotia during the past 400 years. Are you one of them?
Tracing Your Family Tree
To find out if your family tree started growing in Nova Scotia, use the 'Start Searching Now' field on the right. Then make plans to really get to know your Nova Scotia genealogy: visit your ancestors hometown, explore the villages and countryside where your ancestors lived, walk where they walked, and re-live their history. It's never too late to learn more about your past, and yourself.
Acadian Genealogy
While Nova Scotia has been home to a rich tapestry of people’s, Acadian genealogy researchers have a special tie to the province. Nova Scotia was in fact, originally the French colony of Acadia, but renamed by the British, and the Acadian flag can be seen on homes throughout Nova Scotia.