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Over 330,000 pages and counting …

Since 2003 we have transcribed and/or digitized more than 330,000 pages of material from original historical and genealogical documents. Here you will find the largest collection of Cape Breton genealogy information available anywhere in the world. This collection is large and varied, and continually growing, so please take the time necessary to familiarize yourself with the site.

Our Mission

Preserving the Family History of Cape Breton Island

The mission of the CBGHA is to preserve the family history of Cape Breton through the records of individuals, churches, communities, and other agencies/organizations.  CBGHA is actively engaged in acquiring, recording and making available local family records to its members.

The CBGHA is 100% privately funded by your membership fees. Please subscribe for access to our premium content. Your support will help us continue our research and preservation efforts.

Featured Content

Research Articles

Researching and Preserving the history of family and community connections is a challenging endeavour. We have assembled this collection of articles to help you find what you’re looking for.

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Daily Obituaries

Over 100 years of Cape Breton Obituaries updated daily from various sources including the Cape Breton Post, Halifax Herald (Chronicle Herald), Antigonish Casket, Inverness Oran, and various other publications.

Census Records

Dating back to 1671, our Census Records chart the history of Cape Breton family lines from early immigrations to the most recent official census data.

Interview with CBGHA President, Norman MacDonald

The Cape Breton Genealogy and Historical Association (CBGHA) is a Nova Scotia registered not-for-profit society located in Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. It was formed in 2003 and is operated by a board of directors and staff who are all volunteers.