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A Welcome Sign?

Cartoon of an old man and a young boy in front of the word Pier 21 in large letters, The man says You see Elio it's Canadian for Welcome. — What this 25-year-old cartoon about Pier 21 does and doesn’t say.

Shopping made easy on our new online boutique. Find a special gift or keepsake.

A glass shelf with various Pier 21 merchandise on it, including a hat, play bricks, mugs, and books.

August 1, 2024 to January 5, 2025

A History Exposed: The Enslavement of Black People in Canada

Little-known by Canadians is what happened before the Underground Railroad when, for over two centuries, the majority of Black people in Canada were slaves. Slavery played a significant role in the early settlement of Canada and its legacy can be seen and felt today.

Created with guest curator Dr. Afua Cooper and in partnership with the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia.

An old newspaper advertisement with black type on yellowed paper describing a girl to be sold. — *Royal Gazette*, June 24, 1800, Nova Scotia Archives

Discoveries for everyone

Countless Journeys Podcast

Listen in on these original interviews where guests share the obstacles—and the fun—they experienced on their way to building lives in Canada.

Discover all five seasons →

A spotlight shines down on a microphone and stool in front of a brick wall. A red sign on the wall reads Countless Journeys Podcast 5.