Old Burying Ground

Old Burying Ground The old burying ground is Halifax's oldest cemetery. Surround yourself with the history of Halifax, and enjoy a beautiful example of 18th century grave art.

Free guided tours are offered daily.

04/16/2019

The Old Burying Ground will open for the season after grounds cleanup & some tree maintenance for public & stone safety. We expect to be open daily by June 1st (if not before) to the end of October.

Cemetery guides hard at work! Drop in to find out what was so interesting
06/27/2014

Cemetery guides hard at work! Drop in to find out what was so interesting

You're never too young for a good cemetery tour!
06/27/2014

You're never too young for a good cemetery tour!

06/12/2014

It's that time of year again! The gates are open and the guides are back it's a great time for a cemetery visit

10/29/2013

Don't forget! The Old Burrying Ground will only be open until the end of the month at which point we will close for the season, so don't miss out drop in to see one of our guides today!

This is a picture for Mr. Lon Peterson of Minnesota, USA who visited The Old Burying Ground, Halifax, NS on Monday, Sept...
10/25/2013

This is a picture for Mr. Lon Peterson of Minnesota, USA who visited The Old Burying Ground, Halifax, NS on Monday, Sept 9,2013

Alexander Morrison was not 16 yr old as we thought; he was 67 yr old! Your relative’s gravestone Alexander Morrison reads:
Sacred
To The Memory Of
Alexr. Morrison
Who Departed This Life
Jan 9 1814 Aged 67 Years

Pictures were taken on Sept 10, 2013 to illustrate the stone with sharp details. Please contact our website obgf2011@ hotmail.com for more pictures.

Did you drop by the Old Burrying Ground for Nocturne on Saturday? If not you have until the end of the month to see the ...
10/22/2013

Did you drop by the Old Burrying Ground for Nocturne on Saturday? If not you have until the end of the month to see the gravestone that inspired author Jessica Scott Kerrin

10/15/2013

Tuesday Trivia! when was the first person buried at the Old Burying Ground? If you don't know, drop by and chat with one of our helpful guides who will be available until the end of October

08/14/2012

Rainy Day Trivia Answer: Welsford and Parker! if you want to learn the story of these two Crimean war heroes drop by for a free tour!

Reasons to visit the Old Burying Ground #1- We have the man who burned the white house! (disclaimer, the presidential m...
08/01/2012

Reasons to visit the Old Burying Ground #1- We have the man who burned the white house! (disclaimer, the presidential mansion was originally more of a pink colour. It was the smoke damage caused by a british attack in 1814 that required the building to be white washed; which is why today we have the white house.

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1460 Barrington Street
Halifax, NS

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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