• Andrew Peller
    … When Andrew Peller stepped off the ship at Halifax’s Pier 21 in Spring 1927 from Hungary looking for a … in Canada and something he dearly missed. As he so passionately said, “it’s the simple things in life that bring us the greatest joy.” …
  • Operations After Opening
    Shed 21 immigration quarters as opened in 1928, excluding assembly and medical inspection area.  (Cropped extract from Halifax Port Authority #10882) …
  • Towards a Foreign Land
    … the 1920s. Drawing upon photographs and documents contained in the files of Yugoslav citizens who turned to their consulate in Montreal for …
  • You Have Always Been Part of the Story
    … these stories from around the world and across time. They will see how children like them have always been part of Canada’s … history. If you would like to book a virtual visit, please contact Saïd Allibou by email or by telephone 902-425-7770 ext. 251. Back to …
  • Where Are You Really From?
    … today. If you would like to book a virtual visit, please contact Saïd Allibou by email or by telephone 902-425-7770 ext. 251. Back to …
  • Jewish Immigration to Canada
    … prior knowledge of Jewish History Jewish immigrants to Canada have come for many reasons and been a part of the fabric of the country … History. If you would like to book a virtual visit, please contact Saïd Allibou by email or by telephone 902-425-7770 ext. 251. Back to …
  • Basilio and Antonette Serianni
    Basilio's Italian ID Photo Basilio's Passport Photo Portrait of Basilio …
  • Lesson Plans and Activities
    … Costs A Taste of Our Home Activity Book Ages 12 - 15 Free, downloadable activity book Refuge Canada Ages 12 - 18 Free, downloadable lesson plan The Suitcase Activity Ages 9 - 15 Free, downloadable … Lesson Plans and Activities …
  • Immigration Simulation - Online Version
    … role-playing experience that strives to detail immigration to Canada at the start of the 20th Century. Learners will build a … answer questions asked by the “Immigration Officer” to try to get into Canada, all while learning about Canada’s exclusionary policies. These … a classroom. If you would like to book a virtual visit, please contact Saïd Allibou by email or by telephone 902-425-7770 ext. 251. Back to …
  • Teddy Bear’s Journey – Online Version
    … Ages 4-8 In this interactive and fast-paced half-hour program, follow the journey of Fenton the Teddy Bear as he tells his story of immigrating to Canada with his small owner, Hendrik. Young participants connect with … a classroom. If you would like to book a virtual visit, please contact Saïd Allibou by email or by telephone 902-425-7770 ext. 251. Back to …