• Giuseppe and Regina Ortolan Family
    … - Giuseppe; April 14, 1951 - Regina and Julia Age on Arrival: 26 - Giuseppe; 22 - Regina; 11 months - Julia …
  • Laura Ogilvie Dunn
    … immigrants who arrived here August 28th, 1947 on the "Aquitania". We had sailed from Southampton, England, August 24th, 1947. She was to … than scheduled which meant that I had to stay in Halifax overnight in order to catch a flight the next day to Toronto. Flying was limited in those days. I remember going to the big C.N. Hotel which I believe is now the Westin Nova …
  • Maria Teresa Cartaginese
    … Alumni Type: Landed Immigrant Date of Arrival: October 26, 1957 Pier 21, Halifax, Nova Scotia …
  • Irene Ferguson McNeil
    … Clyde McNeil, on January 28, 1943. Irene Cecilia, was born October 26, 1943, at Ruskin College, Oxford, England. Canadian mother-in-law … in London, England and wanted her daughter-in-law and granddaughter to come to Canada. Arrived in Halifax on the ship, Ile de France (carrying … It took approximately 5 weeks to cross the ocean as the ship had to zig zag due to enemy subs in the north Atlantic. As there were …
  • Share Your Story Guide
    … shortages? How did this affect your daily activities? How was your community affected by the conflict? Do you remember the conflict coming … What was involved in the process of leaving? For example, was there official paperwork, interviews and/or examinations to complete? How did you organize your personal life? Were there any challenges with your application? Why? When …
  • Governance and Corporate Reports
    … at Pier 21 is to explore the theme of immigration to Canada in order to enhance public understanding of the experiences of immigrants …
  • Bill Shaw, wife Kaye and Family
    … arrived at Pier 21 in Halifax, Nova Scotia aboard the Georgic on April 26, 1952 on Kevin's first birthday. We sailed from Southampton on April … Mum was not sick then but seasoned sailors were. We saw food that we had never seen like corn on the cob and fruits not common in England …
  • Luigi Gemma Maria Giovanni Mattiuz
    … Country of Origin: Italy Date of Arrival: May 26, 1949 …
  • K. Shaw Family
    … arrived at Pier 21 in Halifax, Nova Scotia aboard the Georgic on April 26, 1952; Kevin's first birthday. We sailed from Southampton on April … Nursing sister couldn't understand why she was not sick on that day while all the seasoned sailors were. We saw food we had never seen, like corn on the cob and fruits that weren't very …
  • Sapper Tony Anton E. Vermeulen
    … of the journey, except my mother was seasick for most of the trip, as well as my baby sister. On the ship, we were in third class and the … from Halifax to Winnipeg. At the Immigration office in Winnipeg, in order to provide for my baby sister, my mother had to sell her pearl necklace to be able to purchase milk for her. We …