The colonial history of Nova Scotia includes the present-day Maritime Provinces and the northern part of Maine (Sunbury County, Nova Scotia), all of which were at one time part of Nova Scotia. In 1763, Cape Breton Island and St. John's Island (now Prince Edward Island ) became part of Nova Scotia.

This category includes Nova Scotia's attacks on New England and Newfoundland, as well as the conflicts within the historic boundaries of Nova Scotia and Acadia (i.e., the Maritimes and much of Maine.).

The colonial history of Nova Scotia includes the present-day Maritime Provinces and the northern part of Maine (Sunbury County, Nova Scotia), all of which were at one time part of Nova Scotia. In 1763, Cape Breton Island and St. John's Island (now Prince Edward Island) became part of Nova Scotia. In 1769, St. John's Island became a separate colony.

Since 1953, the Army Museum Halifax Citadel has fascinated and inspired thousands of visitors from around the world. Housed in an actual military fortress, the museum tells the powerful and compelling stories of the soldiers of Nova Scotia. From munitions to medals, and from service to sacrifice, no detail is spared.

Find documents from the British colonial regime about Canada’s military history. The British military and naval forces were active in Canada from the end of the French colonial period (New France) in 1759 to the forces’ departure in 1871.