Halifax Counties Nova Scotia Canada

Deriving its name from George Montagu Dunk, second Earl of Halifax (1716-1771) Halifax County was established by Order in-Council on August 17, 1759. The boundaries of four other counties - Annapolis, Kings, Cumberland and Lunenburg -were specifically defined at that time, with Halifax County comprising all the part of peninsular Nova Scotia that was not within their limits. The dividing line between the Districts of Halifax and Colchester was confirmed and established on May 3, 1828. In 1835, Halifax County was divided and the Counties of Colchester and Pictou were created out of parts of what had hitherto been Halifax County. Eventually in 1880 the boundary between the Counties of Halifax and Colchester was fixed.

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• Pete's Frootique - Well known British greengrocer in Bedford and Halifax. Includes newsletter, produce guide and nutrition center.
  
• Halifax County GenWeb Project - Research available on Halifax surnames, ships bound for Halifax from the UK, cemetery records, and obituaries.
  
• Jeddore Nova Scotia - An omnibus history site for East and West Jeddore, Jeddore Oyster Pond and Head of Jeddore. Offers pictures of the fishing communities and Jeddore harbour.
  
• Halifax Public Libraries - Features library information, services and programs offered, online collection catalogue, resource lists, searchable database of area clubs and organizations, job postings, and branch information and contact details.
  
• DeBay Cove and Owl's Head GenWeb - Features history, stories, obituaries, photos, and newspaper clippings.
  
  

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