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Nova Scotia Archives The Google rating is 4.7

Halifax Metro, Halifax

Address:

6016 University Avenue
Halifax

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Contact:

902-424-6060
archives@novascotia.ca

Overview

Archival holdings include inactive records of NS government departments and corporate bodies (churches, businesses, organizations, etc.); papers of families and individuals; a 50,000-title library; historical newspapers; genealogical sources; documentary art and photographs; maps and architectural plans; sound recordings and moving images. Research room gives access to online Archival resources including Ancestry.ca.


Date Details/Hours of Operation

Mon-Sat (Wed to 9pm); closed holidays.Hours are subject to potential Covid changes. Please refer to website.

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    • Accessibility*

      Wheelchair accessible

      *Please contact for specific accessibility access

    • Government Level

      Provincial

    • Museum/Historic Site Type

      Archive

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