Find Your Connection
For many, the journey to Pictou County is a walk through their own history.
A Homecoming Generations in the Making
The Stories and Secrets Waiting to be Discovered
Pictou County has long been part of Nova Scotia’s arrival story, including the Scottish settlers who came ashore in Pictou in 1773. Today, many visitors come looking for the same thing: a clear link between family names and real places on the map.
Whether you are researching Ship Hector history, tracing Gaelic or Acadian roots, or learning about the working lives that shaped our towns, you will find strong local genealogy resources here. Start with groups like the Pictou County Roots Society, then explore museums, archives, and research centres where records, local knowledge, and lived stories can help you connect the dots across generations.
Genealogy & Research Centres
River John Historical Museum
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1851 Highway 6, River John
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902-351-2403
River John Library
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2725 West Branch Road, River John
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902-351-2599
Stellarton Library
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248 Foord Street, Stellarton
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902-755-1638
Trenton Library
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122 Main Street, Trenton
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902-752-5181
Westville Library
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2042 Queen Street, Westville
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902-396-5022
McCulloch Genealogy Centre
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86 Haliburton Road, Pictou
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902-485-4563
New Glasgow Library
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610 East River Rd. New Glasgow
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902-752-8233
Pictou County Roots Society
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610 East River Rd. New Glasgow
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902-752-9543
Pictou Library
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99 Water Street, Pictou
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902-485-5021
Pro Tip
Know Before You Go
Genealogy is a labor of love that often takes time. We recommend contacting our genealogy centres in advance of your visit to confirm hours and, if possible, share a few details about the ancestors you are researching. This allows our local experts to have records ready for you, making your “homecoming” as productive and emotional as possible.
