Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, Immigration museum in Halifax, Canada.
The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 is a museum in Halifax dedicated to the immigration experience, displaying personal belongings, photographs, and documents. The building itself was an actual immigration terminal from 1928 to 1971 and sits at this historic waterfront location.
The pier was the arrival gateway between 1928 and 1971 for over one million people coming to Canada. This period marked a significant chapter in Halifax's role as an entry point for immigrants from Europe and other regions.
The pier holds the stories of people who began their new lives here and shows how immigrants shaped the city and country. Visitors can connect with personal accounts from families who arrived through this gateway.
The museum sits on the waterfront and is easily accessible on foot from downtown. Plan for at least two hours to visit, as there are several floors with exhibits to explore.
The Scotiabank Family History Centre within the museum lets visitors research their own immigration story and find out if their grandparents or great-grandparents came through this pier. Many people discover unexpected connections to this place in their family's past.
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