History of the Halifax Regional Municipality

The Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) was formed in 1996 by an amalgamation of the former City of Halifax, the City of Dartmouth, the Town of Bedford, and the separate Halifax County Municipality. Hence, the History of the Halifax Regional Municipality encompasses the following:

• History of Halifax (former city) (1749–1996)

Halifax's history began when it was first established by Edward Cornwallis who arrived in Halifax with 13 transports on June 21, 1749. Fortifications were built in 1749.

• History of Bedford, Nova Scotia (1749-1996)

Began with the construction of a road and Fort Sackville in 1749. Became a town in 1980 and was incorporated into HRM in 1996.

• History of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia (1750–1996)

Began with the construction of a road and a fort in 1750.

• History of Halifax County, Nova Scotia (1749-1996)
• History of the Halifax Regional Municipality (post-1996)