Canada Museum — Local services in Mihama

Very unique and amazing history of immigration from Mio to Canada here. From 1888 with the original fisherman, who went to Canada to get his fortune. He didn’t have a Canadian fishing license, so he applied and went to work for the fishing fleet of a salmon cannery in Steveston, British Columbia. He did so well that the cannery said “bring your friends”, and over the years 2,000+ immigrated and worked in Canada. Many made so much money, they returned, built nice homes in Mio. Just near this museum, there is also a Japanese-Canadian blended guesthouse and Restaurant too, in the registered NPO. Bravo!

There is a parking lot, and good signage leading into the totally interesting home, garden, various displays. Big thanks to Ms. Mio, and chance hear the story. Be careful of the opening hours, they might close at 4pm but I certainly stayed longer, with high recommendation and many...

We recently visited the Canada Museum the Director, Takae Mio was so kind, patient and very helpful in sharing with us information about our grandparents who came from Mio and travelled to Steveston, BC. Although, there was a language barrier using Google translate we communicated well. Mio is a charming seaside town, the air is fresh and the atmosphere calming. I recommend visiting, especially if you have a connection with...

As a Richmonder (Richmond, BC) myself I was absolutely thrilled to see the place for myself. Very small but authentic displays of how Wakayama prefecture people traveled to Canada. I enjoyed chatting with the ladies at the museum. Don't miss seeing the totem pole and the lighthouse...