Concise and filled with plenty of illustrations, each twopage spread also includes extra history bites and personal remembrances from some of the people who entered canada through pier 21. Mar 19, 2015 the contents of pier 21 are a mustread for any canadian history student. Youll find unique design styles and a variety of furniture collections along with triedandtrue foundation staples like sofas, dining room tables and home office furniture. Connect with canadas immigration history in the very gateway that inspired the production pier 21. The story of grosse ile, awardwinning childrens author, anne renaud, delivers another important chapter of canadas history to young readers. Norwood akerlund, interview with steven schwinghamer, 8 july 2000, canadian museum of immigration at pier 21, oral history collection, 00. This extraordinary collection of historical photographs and informative text tells the story of one of canadas most important national historic sites. This canadian history for kids exclusive, looks at pier 21, the gateway to canada. With the exception of the lackluster cover, the contents of pier 21 are a mustread for any canadian history student. From the time i entered pier 21 through the front entrance this time as opposed to entering dockside in 1948 i was welcomed by the staff, who upon hearing my story, they gave me an alumni tag to wear that welcomed me back to my canadian beginnings. To learn more about the fascinating history of pier 21, visit the canadian museum of immigration in downtown halifax.
Explore stories of how quarantine in the 20th century altered the lives of new canadians. During the pier 21 years 19281971 dutch immigrants were the fifth largest ethnic group to arrive in canada. Finding your history or not at the pier 21 museum an. Pier 21 opened on march 8, 1928, and the holland america liner ss nieuw amsterdam 1905 became the first ship to bring immigrants to canada through the new terminal. Well, that didnt prevent me from appreciating my visit to the canadian museum of immigration at pier 21 in halifax the museum is relevantly located in the original pier 21 building wherein one in. Find out what it was like to immigrate though pier 21, and see how immigrants have contributed to the countrys culture up to the present day. The contents of pier 21 are a mustread for any canadian history student. In may this year, a big change came for the library and archives canada lac halifax team when we moved into the canadian museum of immigration at pier 21 in beautiful downtown halifax. Canadian history for kids has learned that in 1996, the canadian government recognized pier 21s important role in the lives of so many immigrants and their descendants by naming it a national historic site of canada. Pier 1 is the place for everything from a full room refresh to finding that perfect reading chair. We recommend booking canadian museum of immigration at pier 21 tours ahead of time to secure your spot. European immigrants finding my history at pier 21 out.
Rcr is proud to be the exclusive caterer for the museum. Between 1928 and 1971, pier 21 was the gateway of canada. The japanese canadian history website is a companion to resource books developed with a networks grant from the bc ministry of education on the internment of japanese canadians from 1942 to 1949 and the attainment of redress in 1988. Exploring canadian immigration at the canadian museum of. This canadian history for kids exclusive, looks at pier 21, the gateway to canada located on the halifax harbour front, pier 21 has long been called the gateway to canada and with excellent reason. Visit canadian museum of immigration at pier 21 on your trip. Pier 21 an illustrated history of canadas gateway pier 21. Download our app to experience what it was like to arrive at pier 21. The canadian immigration hall showcases the benefits immigrants have brought to canadas culture and economy, while other areas cover the history. The museum is relevantly located in the original pier 21 building wherein one in five canadians who immigrated to the country from 1928 to 1971 was required to visit in the process. From 1928 to 1971, more than one million people entered canada via pier 21, a humblelooking building on the waterfront of halifax. Pier 21 book fraser valley regional library bibliocommons.
Pier 21 in 1952 courtesy of library and archives canada in 1997, pier 21 was designated as a national historic site and has since been carefully restored and converted into a museum. Interactive exhibits highlight the rich tapestry of immigration stories that have helped shape canadas identity, and flexible function spaces create a timeless atmosphere anchored in history. May 22, 2019 connect with canadas immigration history in the very gateway that inspired the production pier 21. Stories from near and far captures this history with grace and attention to detail. Dubbed by some as the ellis island of canada, port 21 at the halifax seaport was the point of entry for an estimated one million immigrants between. Connect with researchers that can help you discover your familys journey.
Filled with historic photos and educational sidebars, pier 21 is a perfect lens through which to view canadas evolving identity in the 20th century, and to understand the people who helped define it. Aug 23, 2019 canadian museum of immigration at pier 21. Canadian museum of immigration at pier 21 halifax 2020. History of social change, a project of see change magazine 332 views. From 1928 to 1971, more than one million people entered canada via pier 21 and it is estimated that today, oneinfive canadians has a direct link to pier 21. From 1928 to 1971, the immigration shed at pier 21 welcomed over one million newcomers to canada and saw half a million canadian soldiers off to war during world war ii. Between 1928 and 1971, nearly one million immigrants landed in canada at pier 21 in halifax, nova scotia. Pier 21 currently holds 2,000 stories, 500 oral history interviews, 700 donated books, 300 films, and thousands of archival images and scans of immigration and wwii documents. Dont judge this book by its cover because pier 21 has played a monumental role in welcoming new immigrants to our shores.
While i knew a bit about pier 21 before reading this, having visited there a few years ago, i certainly learned more from this book. Canadian museum of immigration at pier 21 the canadian museum of immigration at pier 21 was built to inspire and enable canadians to explore their relationships with immigration. History during the pier 21 years 19281971 dutch immigrants were the fifth largest ethnic group to arrive in canada. Due to the unique nature of this store, can not accept store pick up orders to this store. The core of the collection, originally established by the pier 21 historical. Understand how a country can change and benefit through multiculturalism at canadian museum of immigration at pier 21, a museum raising awareness of immigration in canada. Over 2,000 stories, 500 oral interviews, 700 donated books, and over 300 films weave the stories in stunning detail. First rate visit to the canadian museum of immigration at. Marie chapman, ceo of the canadian museum of immigration at pier 21, joins the balancing act to share her knowledge and enthusiasm for this very special educationvacationdestination.
Located on the halifax harbour front, pier 21 has long been called the. Ya and adults for schools and libraries by the canadian childrens book centres. As part of pier 21s initiative to increase customer engagement and web traffic, the museum wanted to create a broader and deeper user experience. The pier 21 museum is located at the quiet end of the halifax boardwalk, near the farmers market. It is canadas only surviving immigration shed, and in 1999 it reopened as a museum and research centre. Pier 21 concentrates the narrative from 1867, the year of canadian confederation, all the way to the present immigrant experience. It was through this gateway of hope that over one million new canadians passed on their way to a new life in canada. Canadian museum of immigration at pier 21 halifax book. The story collection is divided into ten major categories. Pier 21 stories from near and far canadian immigration.
Pier 21 was used as an eastern seaboard immigration processing facility from 1928 to 1971. Amazing museum about the canadian history canadian museum. Visit canadian museum of immigration at pier 21 on your. This online story collection includes pdf copies of stories from immigrants and veterans who passed through pier 21. Canadian museum of immigration at pier 21 halifax all you. The government of canada has established a new crown corporation, the canadian museum of immigration at pier 21. Apr 15, 2008 while i knew a bit about pier 21 before reading this, having visited there a few years ago, i certainly learned more from this book. It also was the last view of home seen by close to 500,000 canadian service personnel, as they sailed off to battle during world war ii. First rate visit to the canadian museum of immigration at pier 21. Bookmastersdiscover some of the most important moments of canadas history by. The canadian immigration hall showcases the benefits immigrants have brought to canadas culture and economy, while other areas cover the history of immigration in general terms and the role pier. After half a million soldiers depart from pier 21 to fight in the second world war, war brides and a new generation of immigrants arrive to take their first steps on canadian soil through the pier.
Library and archives canada docks at pier 21 in halifax. Canadian history for kids has learned that in 1996, the canadian government recognized pier 21 s important role in the lives of so many immigrants and their descendants by naming it a national historic site of canada. Canadaemigration and immigrationhistory20th centuryjuvenile literature. Amazing museum about the canadian history canadian. The musical canadian immigration historical society. It catches the imagination of the young reader about how newcomers, perhaps their own families arrived to this great land,canada. It presents a history of this important canadian ocean immigration facility during its years of operation and later. More specifically the canadian museum of immigration at pier 21. From 1928 to 1971, a cavernous shedlike building stood in halifax harbor, welcoming more than one million newcomers to canada. European immigrants finding my history at pier 21 out of. Today, it is a museum dedicated to the history of immigration in canada. Canadian history for kids chugger mugger book description travel with jake, jo and. The sidewalks were mostly clear but had a few icy patches. Pier 21 opened for business at the same time that canada launched a fleet of ocean liners called the lady boats based at pier 21 and operated by the canadian national steamship line, introduced to the public at a special lunch.
My ancestors were french canadians with early immigrants being all of france, except for two who were from the 17 th centurys england. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. They trickled in through the depression 3,200 but immigration largely halted with the onset of wwii. In the pre second world war years most dutch immigrants settled in ontario 15,000 between 1918 and 1939. Specific resources for teaching canadian history the. Well, that didnt prevent me from appreciating my visit to the canadian museum of immigration at pier 21 in halifax. Canadian museum of immigration at pier 21 halifax all. The canadian museum of immigration at pier 21 is also home to the scotiabank family history centre. The time has flown since then, and we have already passed our first summer at our new location. After half a million soldiers depart from pier 21 to fight in the second world war, war brides and a new generation of immigrants arrive to take their first steps on canadian soil through the. These interviews were recorded across canada by the museums oral history team. Mar 30, 2018 from the time i entered pier 21 through the front entrance this time as opposed to entering dockside in 1948 i was welcomed by the staff, who upon hearing my story, they gave me an alumni tag to wear that welcomed me back to my canadian beginnings. See all 1 canadian museum of immigration at pier 21 tours on tripadvisor.
From 1928 to 1971, more than one million people entered canada via pier 21, a. Canadian museum of immigration at pier 21 halifax 2020 all you. It examines the importance of canadas ellis island and its role today as a historical center. Pier 21 currently holds 2,000 stories, 500 oral history interviews, 700 donated books, 300 films, and thousands of archival images and scans of. At pier 21 though i ended up learning less about my family and more about the canadian privacy legislation than i would have liked, but more about that later.
Following up the critically acclaimed island of hope and sorrow. Pier 21 is canadas immigration museum, and tells the stories of countless migrants who travelled across the atlantic to help build this nation of immigrants. From 1928 to 1971, a cavernous shedlike building stood in halifax harbor, welcoming more. During world war ii, 3,000 british evacuee children, 50,000 war brides and their 22,000 children, over 100,000 refugees and 368,000 canadian troops bound for europe passed through pier 21. In this pictorial, factfilled book for young readers, author christine welldon shares the true stories of nine children who remember well their voyages over and their first experiences in a new place. The canadian museum of immigration at pier 21 has both a physical artifact collection and a vast oral history collection. Canadian museum of immigration at pier 21 wikipedia. Events at the canadian museum of immigration at pier 21. If you would like to learn more about your familys arrival in canada, this fascinating genealogical resource is available free of charge. It is also the last immigration building still standing in the country, making its protection even more important.
Stories from near and far by author anne renaud, written for children 8 through 12, it tells of pier 21 s history, spiked with real personal stories of people from afar. Carefully written and researched, anne renaud offers a fascinating narrative of canadian history supported by accounts of specific families, soldiers, and children. Refugees and immigrants flee europe as war breaks out in 1939. It is canada s only surviving immigration shed, and in 1999 it reopened as a museum and research centre. Between 19281971, at pier 21 on the halifax waterfront, 1. If only all accounts of our rich history could be presented in such an excellent, informative arrangement, canadians would have a greater appreciation for our colourful past. Fascinating for all canadians or all with an interest in the history of. Ports of entrynova scotiahalifaxhistory20th centuryjuvenile literature. This extraordinary collection of historical photographs and informative text tells the story of one of canadas most important historic sites.