Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
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We went to Pier 21 during our visit to Halifax and loved it. The history there is just amazing. Our visit there was extra special because I was also with my parents who had both immigrated to Canada via Peir 21. They were given Alumni stickers to put on their shirts so staff and others knew and they got treated extra special. Going through the timeline of Canadian immigration set out on the 2nd floor will amaze you. You will feel angry when reading some periods in history and happy during others. You have to do the tour and if you can and if he is working I highly recommend NICO NICO NICO. He has a gift of story telling and actually making you able to visualize the stories he shares. Not to say the other guides are not good but I did see some and they are just what you expect from a tour guide. NICO brings it to a different level. The stories shared were touching and to hear my parent share their stories with the group which were also similar to the ones NICO shared made it all feel so much more real. Again NICO has a gift and when he explained his favorite part of Peir 21 which was the one single door way which all the immigrants went through when all disembarked their boats after many days at sea to a new country to start a new life as they leave their life and sometimes loved ones from their home country. How he made that door way feel so special and filled with so much history and he asked as we walk through to touch the frame and bricks around the door and "feel" the history. It actually gave me goosebumps and to look of and see my Fathers eyes well up made me.feel it even more. Peir 21 is very special to Canadian history and after experiencing it I would highly recommend it to anyone. And again I can't say it enough. Get NICO for the tour. As much as I enjoyed it I would have to say NICO made the experience from great to absolutely amazing. I am glad I got to see him before leaving Pier 21for the day and letting him know what an amazing job he did and that he made it that much more special. Canada rocks!
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Located right in the heart of Halifax with parking just across the street.As the name suggests it's on Pier 21 - Pier 22 is just next to it and if you are lucky will get to see those big cruise ships docked. Yes we saw one of the biggest Royal Caribbean ships docked there. Now back to Pier 21 - it is more pertinent to immigrants who have come to Canada via Pier 21. Downstairs a room is dedicated to the famous photographer Yousuf Karsh - he has taken pictures of all famous people over the years. Needless to say they are beautiful photos. Then you go up and are transported back in time - shows you how people traveled back then and the conditions they endured to reach here. It was amazing the way it was set up - seeing is believing and you get the feeling that you are frozen in that time. At the far end of the room is a wall of gratitude and happiness. People over the years have scribbled things and hung it up. Paper and a pen is provided and you can write whatever you like. Then on the other side of the hall is another room which is beautifully done. It shows Canada over the years and all the different communities and people that have formed it. Hats of to the person who thought of this idea - for those who have no idea what it was like back then. If you are ever in Halifax pay them a visit - family of 4 cost 35 dollars to get it.
Nigel PetersNigel Peters
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The Missus and I along with our Maritimes travelling group found the museum very informative and educational as we were first and second generation Canadians. The museum is spread over two floors covering the immigration into Canada of peoples from throughout the world starting from the 1800's and to date. The exhibits were well displayed with artifacts, photographs and digital presentations. On the first floor, there was a resource centre that can trace your ancestor's history entering into Canada prior to 1935. We were able to find information relating to a grandfather. It was a very humbling feeling to be standing in the same building where people with difficult backgrounds in their homelands who immigrated to Canada to start a new life. There is an admission fee along with guided tours for those who wish. Highly recommend for a learning experience.
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1055 Marginal Rd, Halifax, NS B3H 4P7, Canada
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pier21.ca
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The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is Canada's national museum of immigration. The museum occupies part of Pier 21, the former ocean liner terminal and immigration shed from 1928 to 1971. Pier 21 is Canada's last remaining ocean immigration shed.
attractions: Halifax Waterfront, Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market, Four Points by Sheraton Halifax, Harbour Hopper Tours, Halifax Central Library, Alexander Keith's, Discovery Centre, Saint Mary's Cathedral Basilica, Peace and Friendship Park, The Harbour Watercraft Tours & Adventure, restaurants: The Bicycle Thief, Darrell's Restaurant, Ristorante a Mano, Sea Smoke Restaurant & Bar, Waterfront Warehouse, Henry House, The Board Room Game Cafe, Black Sheep Restaurant, 2 Doors Down Food & Wine Halifax, Trattoria Vesso
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