Skip to main content
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Countless Journeys. One Canada.
  • Facility Rentals
  • Boutique
FR

Main Menu

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
  • Visit
    Visit +

    Visit

    • Plan Your Visit
    • Hours & Admission Prices
    • Location & Parking
    • Guided Tours
    • Group Reservations
    • Accessibility
  • Exhibitions
    Exhibitions +

    Exhibitions

    • Exhibitions
    • Travelling Exhibitions
  • Events
    Events +

    Events

    • Events & Programs
    • Artist in Residence
    • Perfect Pairings Call for Participants
  • Learn
    Learn +

    Learn

    • Education Groups
    • Virtual Field Trips
    • Lesson Plans and Activities
    • Discoveries for Everyone
  • Research
    Research +

    Research

    • Immigration Records
    • Immigration History
    • Historic Pier 21
    • Oral History
  • Collections
    Collections +

    Collections

    • Search the Collection
    • About the Collection
    • Reproductions, Use and Loans
    • Donations to the Collection
  • Support
    Support +

    Support

    • Your Donation
    • Ways to Give
    • Donor Impact
    • Search the Virtual Walls
    • Sobey Wall of Honour
    • Wall of Service
    • Wadih M. Fares Wall of Tribute
  • About
    About +

    About

    • About the Museum
    • Accessibility Plan & Feedback Process
    • Governance & Corporate Reports
    • Media Centre
    • Do Business With Us
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Welcome Home to Canada
    • Volunteer
    • Staff Directory
  • Facility Rentals
  • Boutique
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Countless Journeys. One Canada.
  • Facility Rentals
  • Boutique
FR
  1. Home

  • Quarantine at Pier 21 Made Coming to Canada feel like being put in Jail
    … itself been a trial. Under Nazi occupation, my father, Herman, had become involved in Resistance activities, a risk which was finally … Beer pull away from the dock, my mother cried. She had not chosen to come to Canada to be "put in jail." I think we can all relate to the … Quarantine at Pier 21 Made Coming to Canada feel like being put in Jail …
  • Arriving in Canada: Arepas in Mississauga - Monica Valencia
    … Leaving Home and Coming to Canada Time 1:08 Transcript So, we took a plane from Miami to … we liked that because we didn’t feel lonely so we feel that we had company. And his mother-in-law, his mo—yeah, his mother-in-law—she had … with cheese— like fresh cheese—also from Colombia. So we liked coming to the house and having that type of food. Oral History …
  • “When Mom saw the picture, it was very emotional”
    … and Maria Zampini, and his Uncle Michelino and Aunt Sylvia on the day of their arrival , July 25, 1961. “When we first saw the picture, …
  • Accessibility Plan and Feedback Process
    … using Facebook Messenger @Canadian Museum of Immigration/Musée canadien de l'immigration . Anonymous Feedback Anonymous feedback may be …
  • Alberto, Lucia, Francesco
    … summer to help the family budget. Like many immigrant children, I attended St. Ann's Elementary School and then went on to Cathedral Boys High … were establishing themselves in Canada. Italians certainly have come a long way from their humble beginnings in Canada. My only hope is …
  • Nigel Whiteley
    … My mother, Beatrice Whiteley , passed away at the age of 86. She loved her adopted country so much that a trial return to the UK to … in 1981. We came with the War Brides, but to join my father who had come as an immigrant. As an RAF aircrew trainee, he had been a member …
  • Datta and Pat Saungikar
    … up a squadron and embark on the Aircraft Carrier. They got married in Sheffield (without prior permission) then Datta joined I.N.S Vikrant in … courtship, (mostly writing letters) she was married in Sheffield at St. Joseph's Catholic Church where she, because Datta was Hindu and …
  • Choices by Phillippa
    … house. It was filled with family portraits and china that had come from England as well as her paintings of Nova Scotia. She served … she was walking in Hyde Park with her dog. A few handsome Canadian soldiers walked past, and she coyly unleashed her dog and yelled to the soldiers to catch him. That’s how she met my grandfather. I do not know if …
  • A Letter to Ify by Patricia
    … said that everyone has a story: How true! My immigration story is not complete without you! it is already 365 days since you left us. My … if I didn’t call you, you would call me. Suddenly there was a break in communication. Even when I called you, and asked, You said you were … about you Ify. IFY BAY... BAY... It’s been 365 days since I lost your companionship. I miss your advice, your input, your smile, your voice. …
  • The Story About Immigration by Mark
    … Canada had many different cultures, we could live freely and a less competitive life without pressure. I decided to go to Canada with my … my own business quickly to earn much money in Canada. Hoping summer is coming soon, and then I can have a fine beginning. Return to Moncton …

Pagination

  • « First First page
  • ‹ Previous Previous page
  • …
  • 131
  • 132
  • 133
  • 134
  • 135
  • 136
  • 137
  • 138
  • 139
  • …
  • Next › Next page
  • Last » Last page
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • TripAdvisor

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
© 2025 All Rights Reserved.
1055 Marginal Road, Halifax NS B3H 4P7
T: 902-425-7770 • F: 902-423-4045
Toll Free: 1-855-526-4721 • info@pier21.ca

  • Events and Weddings
  • Shop
  • Media Enquiries
  • Contact Us
  • Filming and Photography
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility at the Museum
  • Accessibility Plan
  • Take Down Policy

Symbol of the Canadian Government