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
FrançaisFR

Main Menu

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
  • Visit
    Visit +

    An interpreter, a man and a woman are discussing the table-sized model of historic Pier 21.

    Visit

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

    A floor to ceiling photograph of immigrants waiting in the Assembly Hall.

    Exhibitions

    • Exhibitions
    • Travelling Exhibitions
  • Events
    Events +

    A mosaic of a blue bear with a yellow background made of glass pieces glued to the round plate.

    Events

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

    An interpretor holds up a yellow stuff bear while streaming to a classroom.

    Learn

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

    TBD

    Research

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

    Genealogy Research Tools
    Ship Arrival Database
    Passenger Lists
    Timeline: Immigration and Impact

  • Collections
    Collections +

    Welcome home to Canada says the sign on the ocean side of the building.

    Collections

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

    An older man holds up a ship photo in front of the Wall of Honour plaques.

    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 +

    Visitors walk towards the front entrance to the Museum.

    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
FrançaisFR
  1. Home

  • Education Groups
    … university groups and other organizations dedicated to education. Each visit includes a choice of one program . These fully facilitated programs allow students to … and chaperones are admitted free of charge. Book an education group visit → Questions? Contact us by email at learn@pier21.ca or (902) …
  • Alonzi Beniamino, Liberata e Family
    … I was born in a small city of Sora (Province) Frosinone, Italy in 1940. I have one brother and two sisters. My parents were … We were brought up as a very close lovable family. My father was an ice cream man by trade and our city all knew him as Il Gelataio and … oldest sister Pierina was born in 1939 and she was learning how to become a seamstress. My brother Joe was born in 1943 and he was learning …
  • Journey of Wawel Treasures to Canada
    … for safekeeping. Travelling by peasant’s carts, by trucks and by commandeered barge through the war-torn countryside of Poland, the … of the war : the priceless Polish treasures were traveling in the company of one of the early groups of British children evacuated from … classified Polish wireless equipment to the cases containing original compositions of Chopin, this was definitely a unique occasion for the …
  • Perfect Pairings Lobster Dip with Ka’ak Al-Quds
    … food traditions.  This unique recipe was a collaboration between Comfort Foodies owner Keisha Carter and Ghada Shuli, founder of Chef …
  • History
    … immigration because Italians were considered ill-suited to the pioneering lifestyle. Official immigration policy was aimed at settling … of these sojourning labourers came with the intention of working for one season and making money to send home to their families. Labour agents assisted those …
  • Contact Us
    … We are available Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can expect our team to get back to you within 2 business days. Museum …
  • Mario Chiarvesio
    … Alumni Type: Immigrant Country of Origin: Italy Ship Name: MS Vulcania Port of Entry: Halifax Date of Arrival: October 21, 1951 … travelled by train across northern Italy to Genoa and boarded the MS Vulcania on October 10, 1951. With a suitcase containing a few of … work, sacrifices and perseverance – they made a better life for themselves, their children and their grandchildren. They set an excellent …
  • Conrad, Joanne Cats
    … size of the packing crate. There was much crying as family and friends wished them well. The departure day arrived and Mother's family took us … were often seasick. My father would walk us on the deck. During one of these walks my brother Casey let go of Dad's hand and with the …
  • Siegfried Mehlitz Sr.
    … ages of 18 to 25. The bus went on the Autobahn through the Russian Zone (later East Germany or DDR). The Russian checkpoint was … were more than 100 immigrants or dependents which went to New York, USA which included women and children. We were segregated from this … employment office which gave you the opportunity to work wherever you wished. I chose to pay in advance because in the first 3 months, I …
  • Quinto Odorizzi and Rita Leonardi
    … to Edmonton Alberta. When he arrived he tried to find a job. At one point he became quite discouraged as someone asked him how he … new home. A year and a half later, Quinto went back to Tuenno for a visit. This is when he met Rita Leonardi. Rita was also from Tuenno, she grew up in a house not far from Quinto's. She had a very large family of 8 brothers …

Pagination

  • « First First page
  • ‹ Previous Previous page
  • …
  • 55
  • 56
  • 57
  • 58
  • 59
  • 60
  • 61
  • 62
  • 63
  • …
  • 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