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Editor's Note: The following memoir is based on an interview that was conducted by Elinor Maher and Beverly MacLellan for the Colchester Historical Society Museum & Archives as part of the museums Year of the War Bride research and exhibit of 2006. The Pier 21 Society would like to thank Ms. Maher, …
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November to April 30 Open: Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm May to October 31 Open: Seven days a week, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm From November 26, 2025, to March 31, 2026, you can buy your tickets at the Boutique. The Museum elevator will be temporarily out of service. Accommodations will be …
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May 10, 2025–January 18, 2026 Recipes eat make share Taste Canada Perfect Pairings Canada’s food is as diverse as its people. How and what we eat is shaped by over 400 years of immigration and relationships between newcomers and Indigenous Peoples. Food connects us to the past, to place, and to …
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Passages is a twice-yearly newsletter for donors and supporters of the Museum. Winter 2026 Download the most recent edition to discover what your support has made possible …
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Passages The Passages newsletter highlights activities and programs that are made possible by the donations and support you provide. From new and travelling exhibitions to personal commemorations to free admission on Canada Day, your support is crucial. Passages shows why. The Winter 2026 edition …
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Luncheon with a Fascinating Canadian Date: Friday, May 8, 2026 Time: 11:30am Location: Fairmont Royal York, 100 Front St. W. Toronto, ON In support of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21. For event information, sponsorships or ticket sales, contact: Ellen Sikorski or visit our Canadahelps …
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When ordering a ship photograph, be sure to include the ship name and accession number (i.e. DI2012.1.1). …
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Search passenger ships calling at Pier 21 in Halifax from 1928-1971. Dates are scheduled arrival dates, so they are occasionally off by a day or two if the ship arrived early or late. Please note, the database is incomplete . The source material for 1960 and 1962-1966 was damaged or missing. Some …
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Every visitor who enters the Scotiabank Family History Centre is greeted by a knowledgeable and experienced staff member ready to help them with their research. But responses staff often hear run the gamut from “oh, I was just curious, but I don’t think I have enough information” to “they arrived …
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Trace Your Roots Just as Pier 21 was a new start for nearly one million immigrants, a journey into your family history could also begin here at the Scotiabank Family History Centre. Visit In Person: Every visitor who enters the Scotiabank Family History Centre is greeted by a knowledgeable and …