Pier 21:  Canada's Ellis Island

Southern Container Piers

Millions of Canadians can trace their family history back through Pier 21 in Halifax.  It is Canada's Ellis Island, the point of entry for the great immigrations of the 20th century; the immigration which took place from 1928 to 1971, in this case.  Between those years, one million immigrants first set foot on Canadian soil at Pier 21.  As well, half a million Canadian troops bound for Europe passed through Pier 21.

Pier 21 is located on Marginal Road, on the harbour front behind the Halifax train station.  Click here to visit the Pier 21 official website.  The museum at Pier 21 contains a great deal of information on the people and ships who arrived here, and a Wall of Honour, which celebrates the families who arrived in Canada at Pier 21.