• Maria G. Tomsich
    Maria G. Tomsich …
  • LCdr Richard L. Johnson
    Richard (Dick) Johnson served in the RCN from 1939 to 1972. He began his naval career at 17 as an Ordinary Seaman and finished his service as a Lt Commander, the Commanding Officer of the 726 Communications Squadron in Halifax. During the Second World War years he served his country in convoys that …
  • Locating Authorities: Public Expertise, Heritage Institutions and the Recent Past
    by Steven Schwinghamer, Historian Historian Steven Schwinghamer maintains that public expertise operates in historic sites, including Pier 21, in deep and important ways, whether it is engaged by the institution or not. Creating an open exchange between visitors and the institution will enable the …
  • Pte. Charles Joseph Lutton
    CHARLES JOSEPH LUTTON/"C" COMPANY THE IRISH REGIMENT OF CANADA 23/09/1939 - Militia 20/06/1940 - Active 22/06/1945 - Repatriation Draft (Joure, Holland) 07/08/1945 - Draft #1/Train #153 (Toronto, Canada) - Reunited with wife & two young daughters The Irish Regiment of Canada Veterans Association …
  • Charles J. Lutton
    Country of Origin: Northern Ireland Ship Name: Metagama Canadian Pacific Port of Entry: Saint John, New Brunswick Date of Arrival: February 26, 1928 Age on Arrival: 24 CHARLES JOSEPH LUTTON/"C" COMPANY THE IRISH REGIMENT OF CANADA 23/09/1939 - Militia 20/06/1940 - Active 22/06/1945 - Repatriation …
  • Destination: Canada
    May 4 to October 4, 2023 In 2022, the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands published a graphic novel called "Destination: Canada”, telling the story of ten Dutch immigrants, illustrated by ten comic book artists. The Museum has adapted two of these stories for a special exhibit, …
  • Hours and Admission Prices
    May to October Open: Seven days a week , 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. November to April Open: Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Open: Holidays 2023 Heritage Day, February 20 March Break, March 13, 14 Victoria Day, May 22 Canada Day, July 1 Natal Day, August 7 Labour Day, September 4 Truth and …
  • Recommended Resources
    Books and Articles Abucar, Mohamed H. “Italians.” People of the Maritimes . Four East, 1991. Acharya, Madhaui and Tom Yew. “Martin Makes Amends for ‘dark chapter in our History'.” Toronto Star , November 13, 2005: pA02. Boyd, Monica and Michael Vickers, “100 years of Immigration in Canada”, as in …
  • Life In Italy
    … Life In Italy …
  • Leaving Italy
    … Leaving Italy …