George Wright was born in 1849 in Wright's Cove on the Dartmouthside ofBedford Basin. Wright became a millionaire as a housing developer and by publishing a worldwide trading directory and gazette called Wright's World Business Directory. Wright…

In 1787, the Nova Scotia House of Assembly passed an Act to erect a building dedicated to the legislative work of the colony. While the need for such a building was clear, it wasn’t until 1809 that a joint legislative committee was struck to procure…

Donald (Don) Reid was born to a coal mining family at Joggins, Nova Scotia, on May 29, 1922, overlooking the fossil cliffs that he would one day help to make world famous. Forced to leave school at a young age to take his place in the mines after…

Standing over six feet tall in Hillcrest Cemetery in Londonderry, Nova Scotia is a one-of-a-kind gravestone, which is a reminder of a different time in the history of the Province. Near the top of the gravestone on one side is a skull and…

The South End Tennis Club's land was originally owned by wealthy New York businessman, John S. MacLean.MacLean was the son of a Scottish immigrant preacher, who was the head of the Bank of Nova Scotia from 1874 until his death in 1889. John S.…

Established in 1890, the Dominion Chair Company, has a long history in Bass River. While the company endured many hardships, the Dominion Chair Company became one of Colchester County’s major industries. The company sold chairs across Canada and to…

Halifax’s Mayflower Curling Club has produced champion-quality curlers since its foundation in 1905. Notable among them were teams headed by Colleen Jones and Mark Dacey, both of whom cleaned-up competitions during their primes. But the Mayflower’s…

The game of quoits is recorded as having been played as early as 1762 on McNabs Island by British settlers – the earliest recorded use of the island for recreation. In addition to quoits, McNabs Island was also a gathering place for rowing clubs.…

Some of Nova Scotia's most prominent canoeing, kayak, and rowing athletes got their starts on Dartmouth's own Lake Banook. People of all ages enjoy paddling its waters, competing in regattas, and honing their skills. But the shining lake of…

The Halifax Public Gardens is surely one of the City of Halifax’s most recognizable historic places. The stunning sixteen acres bordered by Spring Garden Road, South Park Street, Summer Street and Sackville Street are right in the middle of city…