Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, Halifax

An interesting place with a huge number of historical artifacts. Each exhibit has proof and explanation. Lots of multimedia screens for self-study of the exhibition. The premises are clean, spacious, with soft lighting, plenty of seating. Guided exhibitions are held at certain hours. There are places where you can leave outerwear. Most of the exhibits can be interacted with. A wonderful place that keeps the history of Canadian immigrants. I advise you to visit.

Stopped here while visiting the farmers market next door. They give yours every hour in French or English. I don’t typically enjoy guided tours, preferring to explore on my own but decided to give it a shot. The tour guide was extremely well versed in the history of Pier 21 and kept the tour interactive. Very well done. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to learn about Canada and how immigration shaped the country.

One of my favorite places in all of Nova Scotia. Less than an hour drive from Halifax. We were in port for a cruise rented a care and drive to Peggy’s Cove and the surrounding area. So charming. The lighthouse is one of the most dramatic. However the Cove area is my favorite.

We went here somewhat on a whim, and we were very pleasantly surprised. Such a moving experience. The displays are pretty interactive and interesting. Probably one of the best museum Canadian experiences I've had. So much to learn about Canadian immigration history. The most incredible parts were the places where people hand wrote notes about their personal or family experiences of immigration (e.g., parents, grandparents) and posted them on boards for others to read. Had me tearing up reading about generational struggles, poverty, war, persecution, and how much Canadian citizenship has changed the lives of so many people the past century. Helps you realize how much those born here (including myself) take so much for granted.

As an immigrant, I had to go here. The museum is wonderfully curated and beautifully designed. At first, when I went to one hall, I thought it was just about European immigrants. But the other hall is where the history of immigration from all parts of the world was located and it did not disappoint. I wish it wasn't separated and I wanted more content on Indigenous relations. Take your time and also spend time at the video stations. The museum has a good mix of items, showcases, and interactive elements. I felt enriched and fulfilled after visiting.