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 …See more
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Sep 9, 2024
This museum attempts to tell the story of Candian immigration throughout the years and does it well. No punches are held back, the good, and more often the bad, are presented. Canada's early immigrat… Full review by Howard B
Aug 23, 2024
Very interesting place to visit. They have a place you can go and staff will help you find your ancestors and they can print you documents for a fee and tell you details about your family members fro… Full review by GrandTour14737006394
Aug 15, 2024
This is a well designed museum with interesting exhibits and a free guided tour with admission. We appreciated the honesty and information offered about the history of immigration in Canada. We learn… Full review by tweedybird26
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.
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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Sorry we were there mid week, but do call the staff there. They were so incredibly helpful and perhaps they have a wheelchair. There are places to sit but there can be a fair amount of …
Sorry we were there mid week, but do call the staff there. They were so incredibly helpful and perhaps they have a wheelchair. There are places to sit but there can be a fair amount of walking as well. Enjoy
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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