The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 is located in a national historic site at the Halifax seaport. Nearly one million immigrants landed in Canada here from 1928 to 1971. Today, as a national museum, we share the ongoing story of immigration to Canada—past to present, and coast to coast. Our content onsite, online and in our podcast, immerses visitors in the immigration experience, allowing for a deeper understanding of how newcomers continue to shape our country. Countless Journeys. One Canada.
Millions of people entered Canada for the very first time through Halifax’s Pier 21. Today their ancestors remain all across the country living the new lives their ancestors afforded them.
This is a great museum to learn partly about the make up and history of Canada. You can have first hand experiences seeing how they traveled to Canada from what the boats were like to what they packed with them, the living conditions more.
Canada’s own version of Ellis Island in New York should definitely be explored and who knows you might find a connection to your own family tree!