Halifax Municipal Archives is the official repository for historical municipal government records from Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and the former County of Halifax, and also holds community records from the region. All researchers are welcome to view those records either here on-line, or through requests and visits to the Archives. Our staff are ready to assist you. Learn about the Archives' origins.
Buildings & Property Guide
Municipal sources to research your home
Hours and location
Plan your visit
Search the Archives
Database of holdings and digitized content
Search historical Council minutes
1841-1996
Donate
How to donate your historical records to the Municipal Archives
Genealogical sources
Research your family history
Feature photographs
Browse Flickr Albums of popular historic images
Halifax Explosion
A guide to Municipal Archives records about the Halifax Explosion
Elected officials
Listing of mayors, councillors, aldermen - 1841 to present
Remembering Africville
A guide to records about Africville and its relocation