Nova Scotia Research Tour
Discover the wealth of family history resources in the Nova Scotia Archives. Delve into church records, published genealogies, and much more at during a tour to the Nova Scotia Archives, with day trips to the Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia and the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 1.
Program includes:
- Seven-night hotel stay at the Westin Nova Scotian
- Tour and orientation to collections at the Nova Scotia Archives and the Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia
- Guided tour of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 1
- Lectures presented by American Ancestors genealogists
- Three, thirty-minute consultations with expert genealogists (one virtual pre-tour consultation, two on-tour consultations)
- Group meals (opening and closing dinner)
- Pre-program preparatory webinar and resources
Member Pricing: American Ancestors members receive a $150 discount on all research tours. Member discount will be applied to items in your cart at check-out. Be sure you are logged in to see the applied member pricing. If you are not yet a member, join today to waive this surcharge.
Cancellation Policy: Written cancellations received before March 20, 2027 will be subject to a $100 per person cancellation fee. No refund is possible after this date. Fees are based on group participation. There is no refund for services or portions of the tour not taken, or for participants who do not complete the tour.
Travel Insurance: We encourage participants to purchase travel insurance tailored to their individual needs to protect against unanticipated disruptions to their plans. American Ancestors does not endorse or recommend any travel insurance company, but the following is a partial list of possible agents:
Allianz Travel Insurance 1-866-672-9580
GeoBlue Travel Insurance 610-263-0308
Travel Guard 844-600-4914
USI Travel Insurance Services 1-800-937-1387
SCHEDULE
Subject to change
Sunday, June 20
After 3:00 p.m. Check-in at Westin Nova Scotian
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Introductions and Your Guide to the Week, Westin Nova Scotian
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner, Westin Nova Scotian
Monday, June 21
8:15 a.m. Depart for Nova Scotia Archives (open 8:30-4:30 p.m.)
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Orientation and tour, Nova Scotia Archives staff
9:30 – 4:30 p.m. Personal research and consultations
4:30 p.m. Depart Nova Scotia Archives
Tuesday, June 22
8:15 a.m. Depart for Nova Scotia Archives (open 8:30-4:30 p.m.)
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 a.m. Personal research and consultations
4:30 p.m. Depart Nova Scotia Archives
5:00 p.m. Lecture: They Came to Nova Scotia: A History of the Settlement of the Province, presented by Judy Lucey, Westin Nova Scotian
Wednesday, June 23
9:00 a.m. Depart for Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia (open 9:30-3:30 p.m.)
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Orientation and tour
10:30 – 3:30 p.m. Personal research
3:30 p.m. Depart Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Optional: evening research at Nova Scotia Archives (return to hotel on your own)
Thursday, June 24
8:15 a.m. Depart for Nova Scotia Archives (open 8:30-4:30 p.m.)
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 a.m. Personal research and consultations
4:30 p.m. Depart Nova Scotia Archives
Friday, June 25
8:15 a.m. Depart for Nova Scotia Archives (open 8:30-4:30 p.m.)
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 a.m. Personal research and consultations
4:30 p.m. Depart Nova Scotia Archives
Saturday, June 26
9:15 a.m. Depart for the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Guided tour and exploration time: Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
11:00 a.m. Visit to Scotiabank Family History Center
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lunch at the Gateway Cafe (not included, located inside the Canaian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21)
2:00 p.m. Depart the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
6:00 p.m. Closing dinner, the Westin Nova Scotian
Saturday, June 26
Before 12:00 p.m. Check out of Westin Nova Scotian
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