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Maps & Directions
Getting to and around Nova Scotia is easy. Use our interactive map to plan your itinerary with driving directions, accommodations and things to do.

Research Your Roots »

 

Research Your Roots

Millions of North Americans can trace their heritage back to Nova Scotia. Are you one of them? Enter your family name to find out.

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29-Mar-2011 5:04 AM
Our 2 faithful old dogs are dead now, gone in the past 2 years. We'll never forget their happiness ...

(Source: Favourite Places in Nova Scotia)
22-Nov-2010 4:06 AM
Just wanted to let people know about my favourite, little-visited, corner of the province, near St. ...

(Source: Favourite Places in Nova Scotia)
08-Nov-2010 6:17 PM
The high winds and heavy rain have pretty much put an end to the colour show in this area. Oak ...

(Source: Nova Scotia Leaf Watch)
30-Oct-2010 12:35 PM
The trees are sprinkled with every shade of yellow from the pale yellow of the birch and poplar, ...

(Source: Nova Scotia Leaf Watch)
28-Oct-2010 3:20 PM
In July, 2001, I was on my way to NS from Florida and totalled my motorcycle in western Mass. I ...

(Source: Favourite Places in Nova Scotia)
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21-Apr-2011 10:54 AM
It was over a year ago when I started filming the Routes to Your Roots video for the Nova Scotia Archives. The Archives is located at the corner of University Ave. and Robie St., just on the edge of Dalhousie campus. The NS Archives is the largest archives in the province boasting more than 1.8 Km of textual records. It's also a fascinating building with vault after vault of historical treasures.
21-Apr-2011 10:50 AM
The loss of the White Star Liner RMS Titanic needs no introduction for anyone alive today. On its maiden voyage in 1912 the great vessel suffered irreversible damage, after a glancing blow from an iceberg at 11:40 p.m. on 14 April 1912 opened five water-tight compartments to the in-rushing sea. At 2:20 a.m. the following day, 15 April, the technological marvel of the Edwardian Age sank.
14-Apr-2011 2:11 PM
You can find the Irish among the first settlers in almost any community in this province
14-Apr-2011 2:03 PM
The Nova Scotia Audition Bus is pulling in to a town or city near you. We are reaching out to Nova Scotians across the province to join the My Nova Scotia fun! We want to make sure we hear from people from all areas, so we're coming to you.
31-Mar-2011 2:51 PM
Nova Scotia is known for its rich storytelling tradition.
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