Explore Canada’s immigrant history at Pier 21 with guided tours, personal stories, and unique exhibitions. Discover your roots and shop Canadian treasures.
Explore Canada’s immigrant history at Pier 21 with guided tours, personal stories, and unique exhibitions. Discover your roots and shop Canadian treasures.
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Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 - Canada Strong Pass is back: Dec 12–Jan 15, 2026, offering FREE or discounted entry for visitors aged 24 and under.
Discover why the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 is a must-visit attraction in Halifax. Delve into Canada’s rich immigration history through personal narratives.
CLOSING SOON - eat…
- Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 - Canada Strong Pass is back: Dec 12–Jan 15, 2026, offering FREE or discounted entry for visitors aged 24 and under.
Discover why the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 is a must-visit attraction in Halifax. Delve into Canada’s rich immigration history through personal narratives.
CLOSING SOON - eat make share: a taste of immigration. Uncover the fascinating stories behind beloved Canadian foods and much more!
The museum is situated on Halifax’s waterfront at the historic Pier 21 site. Travel back in time and experience the journey of immigrating to Canada. Participate in a guided tour of the Pier 21 Story Exhibition, available in English or French. Admission includes access to all exhibitions, films, a café, and a gift shop. Explore the evolution of immigration to Canada in the Canadian Immigration Story Exhibition. Expert researchers are available to assist in discovering your family’s history and journey at the Scotiabank Family History Centre.
Book ahead and enjoy flexible admission options!
- Access to all Museum’s exhibitions
- Guided tour
- Museum Boutique
- Scotiabank Family History Centre
- Access to all Museum’s exhibitions
- Guided tour
- Museum Boutique
- Scotiabank Family History Centre
Canada Strong Pass is back from December 12 to January 15, 2026, offering FREE or discounted entry for visitors aged 24 and under.
This is more than just a national museum and historic site. Our interactive exhibits cater to all ages, allowing visitors to dive into our history and explore the courage, hope, challenges, and resilience central to the…
Canada Strong Pass is back from December 12 to January 15, 2026, offering FREE or discounted entry for visitors aged 24 and under.
This is more than just a national museum and historic site. Our interactive exhibits cater to all ages, allowing visitors to dive into our history and explore the courage, hope, challenges, and resilience central to the immigrant experience. Situated on the Halifax waterfront.
THINGS TO DO
- STEP INTO THE PAST: Relive the experience of immigrating to Canada at historic Pier 21, where nearly one million immigrants arrived between 1928 and 1971, with guided tours available in English or French.
- DISCOVER OVER 400 YEARS OF HISTORY in our Canadian Immigration Story exhibition, featuring a 10-minute film highlighting the contributions of Canadian immigrants.
- UNCOVER YOUR FAMILY’S ROOTS at the Scotiabank Family History Centre.
- NEW EXHIBITION – eat make share: a taste of immigration from May 10, 2025, to January 18, 2026.
- SHOP Canadian treasures at our Museum Boutique.
- Café
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.