• Private Herman Wallace Murray
    Pte. Herman Wallace Murray Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry Born: Truro, NS, May 2, 1923 Died: Calgary, AB, March 14, 1979 aged 55 years Son of Gordon Murray, North River, Colchester County and Alma Murray, Ashcroft, Alberta Raised in North River, Colchester County and attended school …
  • David Robina Robert Cormack
    … Mother and I began our venture to Canada in October, 1953 where we left on board the TSS Olympia on its maiden voyage, covering a route … in the process. One stop was to cross over to Ireland. In this case we hit a very rough sea, which the Irish Sea is noted for, creating a …
  • Take Down Policy
    … to content held within the permanent collection. Where possible, we secure rights to use works that are in copyright. In cases where the … Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 1055 Marginal Road Halifax, NS  B3H 4P7 T: (902) 425-7770 ext. 265 F: (902) 423-4045 With all … locate the material. Providing URLs in your communication is the best way to help us locate content quickly. The Museum will respond to all …
  • N. Peerboom
    … Single Men and Women June 6, 1952 – Waterman I well remember the day that I disembarked from the MS Waterman in … officials processed the 900 Dutch arrivals smoothly, after which we proceeded to the train that would take us on our trans Canada … separated into a family section and a bachelors’ car up front, where we, that is some fifteen single males would open the leather strapped …
  • Private Arthur Fisher
    … My father, Arthur Fisher (Pte. #M105058), was born in Hay Lakes, Alberta, November 11, 1922. His … father enlisted in the army on November 26, 1942 in Edmonton, Alberta. Pte. Fisher underwent basic training in Camrose as well as various arms …
  • Plan Your Visit
    … Parking We are located on the Halifax waterfront at the Halifax Seaport. Parking is free evenings, weekends, and holidays. Rates for other time periods.  → Accessibility … impairments. Learn about the free Navilens app and how it works.  → We are working to improve everyone's visit. Description of all services …
  • Nazary Kiperczuk
    Alumni Type: Immigrant Country of Origin: Ukraine via Poland Ship Name: Estonia Port of Entry: Pier 21, Halifax Date of Arrival: August 28, 1928 Age of Arrival: 5 The Kiperczuks (mother Darja, father Lukjan, sisters Matrona and Natalja, and brother Nazary) began their Canadian journey on August 14, …
  • Adolfo Di Mambro
    … June 29, 1959. Adolph said he first learnt of the trip when he went into his mother’s bedroom and she was sewing. She hugged him and told him we are going to America. His story: I recollect it was like a big trip, …