Discover Your Nova Scotia Roots
Pictou County • Birthplace of New Scotland
When the Ship Hector arrived in Pictou Harbour in 1773, it carried the first wave of Scottish settlers to Nova Scotia. Explore our archive of historical documents, photographs, and family records from the founding families of Pictou County and Northern Nova Scotia.
Featured Collections
Curated collections preserving Maritime heritage and Scottish-Nova Scotian history
Popular Documents
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Complete List of Those Who Came on the "Hector"
List from the 1923 Hector Celebrations of the passengers on the Hector
The Frasers (Lovat) of Middle River, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Genealogy of Alexander Fraser, Senior and Marion Campbell
MacAulay Family of Lewis
Genealogy of MacAulays of Lewis to Pictou
Megumaage, a map of Nova Scotia
Mi'kmaq map of Nova Scotia
Recent Additions
Latest documents added to our archive
Eastern Chronical Vital Stats 8 June 1906
Marriages and death column from The Eastern Chronicle newspaper, 8 June 1906
Pictou Academy Class A 1926
Composite photo of Pictou Academy Class A for 1926
Pictou Academy Class A 1925
Composite photo of Pictou Academy Class A for 1925
WWI Soldiers Comfort Box
cardboard box
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