Since Champlain first arrived in 1604, Nova Scotia has welcomed people from all over the world. As a result, Nova Scotia genealogy is deep and diverse. As well as our native Mi'kmaq ancestry, Nova Scotia's founding cultures include Acadian, English, German, African Nova Scotian, Scottish, Irish, and yes, even Americans. Twenty-five million people in North America can trace their families back to Nova Scotia during the past 400 years. Are you one of them?

To find out if your roots started growing in Nova Scotia, click the 'Research Your Roots' button. This will re-direct your search to the Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics website www.novascotiagenealogy.com