Local municipal records are a relatively untapped source for family history research.  This guide provides a brief description of the types of records, found at the Halifax Regional Municipality Archives, which document individual lives lived in the former municipalities of:

     Town of Bedford

     Town/City of Dartmouth

     City of Halifax
     County of Halifax

Other Genealogy Links

If you’re just starting your genealogical research, before turning to the HRM Municipal Archives, check out these links which provide guidance on researching family history as well as other sources in Nova Scotia.