Since Champlain arrived in 1604, Nova Scotia has welcomed people from all over the world. As a result, our roots have grown deep and diverse. Our founding cultures include Mi'kmaq, Acadians, English, Germans, Swiss, Scottish, Irish, and yes, even Americans. 25 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, use the 'Start Searching Now' on the right. Then make plans to visit your hometown, explore the villages and countryside where your ancestors lived, walk where they walked, and re-live their history. It's never too late to learn more about your past, and yourself.