Highland Village Museum – Roots Cape Breton Genealogy & Family History Located in the Visitor Centre at the Highland Village Museum, Roots Cape Breton is a computer-assisted research service for those in search of their Cape Breton roots. Through data extracted from census, cemetery, birth, marriage and death records, as well as other sources of information, the database will provide researchers with information that will assist them in their work. Click here to explore your roots.
The Beaton Institute – Cape Breton University is the official repository for historically significant records of Cape Breton University. Additionally, the Institute is a cultural heritage archive mandated to preserve the social, economic, political and cultural history of Cape Breton Island. It is a centre for local, regional, national and international research and strives to promote inquiry through innovative public programming and community based initiatives. www.cbu.ca/beaton
In the Nova Scotia Archives – Routes to Your Roots The best way to begin exploring your Nova Scotian connections is by visiting Routes to Your Roots. This free online tool has been built around a database containing 50,000 unique family names in Nova Scotia, dating going back 200 years. Simply input a surname into the search box and you’ll discover where people with matching family names have lived in the province. Provincial archives, museums, libraries and historical societies appearing on the map will help you on your genealogical journey as well as providing information on places to stay, nearby attractions, upcoming events and much more. www.novascotia.com
