The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 is located in the national historic site at the Halifax seaport where nearly one million immigrants landed …
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Mar 2, 2025
We visited on a Saturday afternoon out of tourist season. Totally underwhelmed by the experience. The staff member at reception looked totally bored and was rude, there was another member of staff st…Full review by DayTrip823561
Dec 24, 2024
Pier 21 operated as an immigration station from 1928 through 1971 and was Canada's equivalent of Ellis Island. So it was appropriate for the Canadian Museum of Immigration to be based there. It is …Full review by Robert D
Nov 18, 2024
My wife and I really enjoyed this museum. We toured their slavery exhibit and then took their English- speaking tour @ 2:00. The tour was offered hourly when we visited. The tour was very good and…Full review by JMK-Pittsburgh
im curious if back100 years ago ,if these immigrants had any support agencies like we have now a days
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Jay: The simple answer is no. There were no government agencies. Church members and good-natured people assisted where they could, but many people feared an influx of …
Jay: The simple answer is no. There were no government agencies. Church members and good-natured people assisted where they could, but many people feared an influx of immigrants who would work for substandard wages--economic discrimination. My forbear Josephus Murphy at age 14 immigrated from Ireland in the 1840s. His parents died on the ship. It was a harsh beginning in a new world. This is what impressed me about Halifax and the Maritimes. Immigrants are welcomed, and there are agencies that assist the transition. I'm amazed by the generosity of Haligonians.
Yes you can! You go into the Immigration office and you can look up names of relatives. And for a fee, they will print out various family information for you.
Could you advise if there is a typical line up on a Saturday or Sunday morning ? Travelling with an elderly mother in law and line ups without place to sit is going to prove to be challenging. thank you
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I don’t think there are Line-ups and there are quite a few sitting areas also an elevator to the second floor. ...
We are planning a Nova Scotia cruise on Holland America in early August and would like to visit the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 to explore family history. I'm wondering how much time you might suggest be budgeted? Depending upon how much time is necessary, we might like to explore some of the other area historical and scenic attractions (Citadel, Maritime museum, Public Gardens, etc.). Thank you for any insights and advice you might offer.
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The guided tour is 30 min. The film is 30 minutes. By the time August rolls around our second museum will also be open. You can be there for a whole day if you want to. There is so …
The guided tour is 30 min. The film is 30 minutes. By the time August rolls around our second museum will also be open. You can be there for a whole day if you want to. There is so much to see and listen to. I give tours on Tuesday afternoon and Thursday morning. Hope we can connect. George.
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