• William Hutcheson McArthur
    Alumni Type: Immigrant Country of Origin: Scotland Ship Name: Sylvania Port of Entry: Halifax, Pier 21 Date of Arrival: March 13, 1964 Age on Arrival: 21 My Immigration Voyage from Scotland to Canada At the age of 21, I made the decision to leave Scotland to get away from the religious conflict and …
  • Who was Yousuf Karsh?
    Karsh soon after his arrival in Canada, photographed in 1929 by his mentor, photographer John Garo. Credit: Yousuf Karsh wearing a turban/Library and Archives Canada/Yousuf Karsh fonds/e010752090 What does one of the 20 th Century’s greatest portrait photographers have to do with the Canadian …
  • Teddy Bear's Journey Program
    Exploring Immigration Through Play and Imagination Ideal For: Ages 3 - 8 Maximum number of participants: 30 This play-based experiential program gives preschool and early elementary students an introduction to the theme of immigration in an enjoyable, interactive, inquiry-based learning …
  • Special Lectures
    The Topic You Want, The Expertise You Need Ideal For: Ages 10+ Maximum number of participants: 50 Looking for the ultimate customization? We have a number of experts available to talk your group when you visit. Contact us to find out if the theme or topic you would like a presentation on is …
  • Where Are You Really From?
    Virtual Field Trip: Where Are You Really From? Ideal For: Ages 12+ This is a question that some Canadians are confronted with daily, which others never have to face. In this half-hour tour of the Canadian Immigration Hall, we will explore some stories of Asian immigration to Canada to reveal how …
  • Complete Your Donation to the SFHC
    Donation - Step 2 of 2 (Payment) To complete your donation by credit card, click the "Donate" button below. Our credit card payments are handled at PayPal, a secure online financial service. You can pay with a credit card without signing up for a PayPal account. For a donation of $20.00 or more, an …
  • 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 …
  • Between 1865 and 1935
    Between 1865 and 1935 …
  • UK Before 1960 or War Bride
    UK Before 1960 or War Bride …
  • Dutch Arrival
    Dutch Arrival …