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The Cunard Line
Samuel Cunard was born in Halifax on November 21st, 1787, to loyalist parents from the southern United States. During the war of 1812, Cunard became a merchant and ship owner, establishing 'A. Cunard & Son' with his father on Upper Water Street…
Theresa E. Connor
On December 14th, 1938, a crowd formed on the Lunenburg waterfront. It was launching day, and hundreds of spectators had gathered to witness the unveiling of the latest addition to Nova Scotia's offshore fishing fleet. As the new vessel slid into the…
The Legacy of Prince Edward in Halifax, 1794-1800
On May 10th, 1794, His Royal Highness, Prince Edward, future father of Queen Victoria, and Major General in the British army, arrived in Halifax from St. Kitts under a twenty-one-gun salute. His mistress, Madame Julie de Saint Laurent, left England…
Parsons Ocean Power Plant
"Clean Energy" is a term often used to describe wind and solar power. But in 1921, another method of "Clean Energy" called "wave power" was being talked about in Halifax. Newspapers reported that a local man, Osborne H. Parsons, had invented a method…
Clam Harbour United Church
Clam Harbour was settled in the last quarter of the 1700s. These early settlers built the community’s first church – a multi-purpose building used as a meeting house, school, and place of worship. The original church building was destroyed by a…
The Wrecking of the SS Graig
On Saturday, May 4th, 1940, at 11.00 pm local time, the British freighter SS Graig ran aground in dense fog on Flint Ledge, some 60 km east of Halifax on the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia. The vessel had left Halifax on route to the United Kingdom…
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The Halifax Skating Rink
In 1862, the Halifax Skating Club was formed by a winter-hardy group of 'fancy skating' enthusiasts. They first took to the ice to perform the Lancers on Griffin's Pond in the Horticultural Society's…
DeGarthe's Great Memorial
The area around the tiny village of Peggy's Cove has had a special fascination for artists and photographers for many years. Its fame dates from 1921, when renowned Nova Scotian photographer W.R.…
The Legacy of Prince Edward in Halifax, 1794-1800
On May 10th, 1794, His Royal Highness, Prince Edward, future father of Queen Victoria, and Major General in the British army, arrived in Halifax from St. Kitts under a twenty-one-gun salute. His…
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Historic Dalhousie Buildings
12 Locations ~ Curated by Historic Nova Scotia Team with research support from Dalhousie University ArchivesHistoric Nova Scotia
A project by Historic Nova Scotia projectHistoric Nova Scotia is a free app that allows you to explore Nova Scotia’s rich history. Developed by a number of cultural heritage organizations in Nova Scotia, Historic Nova Scotia is a mobile application that provides an interpretive view of many aspects of the region’s history. Each point on the interactive GPS-enabled map includes historical information about the site along with historic images and other digital resources from Nova Scotia’s cultural heritage organizations. Read more About Us