Societies

Local Nova Scotia Heritage Societies

H.R. Banks Collection of Heritage Trust Documents - At the Western Counties Regional Library. Available through inter-library loan.

Nova Scotia Tourism, Culture & Heritage - Heritage Division

Nova Scotia Tourism, Culture & Heritage - Heritage Division Promotion & Development

Heritage Directory of Nova Scotia - Archives, Museums, and other Heritage Resources Compiled by the NSTCH Heritage Division, through the Community Museum Assistance Program.

Nova Scotia Historic Places Initiative - Online database of registered heritage properties in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia Heritage Property Act - Nova Scotia Heritage Property Act

Heritage Conservation District Regulations - Nova Scotia Heritage Property Act

Heritage Property Act Forms Regulations

Nova Scotia Museum - Describes the 25 Provincial Museums plus a list of local museums (some with websites)

Nova Scotia Archives and Record Management - Excellent virtual exhibit, "Halifax and its Peoples, 1749-1999"

Provincial Societies

Provincial Heritage Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia
Represents and promotes the preservation of heritage properties throughout Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia Lighthouse Preservation Society
Excellent information including Lighthouse list, maps, photos, events and tours.

Nova Scotia Association of Unique Country Inns
Country and bed & breakfast inns in properties that are historical in architecture, character or setting.

Nova Scotia Archaeology Society
A site dedicated to the study and promotion of archaeology in Nova Scotia.

Archaeological Land Trust of Nova Scotia
Works with stakeholders to protect lands containing significant archaeological resources