The Special Places Protection Act provides the Province of Nova Scotia with a mandate to protect important archaeological, historical and palaeontological sites and remains, including those underwater. The Culture and Heritage Development division of the Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage administers and enforces the Act by overseeing the protection of all sites and remains in the Province, managing the Heritage Research Permit system, and designating outstanding heritage sites as "Protected Sites".
No one may carry out activities anywhere in the Province, including underwater, that may disturb fossils or artifacts without an approved Heritage Research Permit. Information and permit applications are available online.
Contact
Special Places Protection
1747 Summer Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 3A6
902-424-6450
[email protected]