Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

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9 / 10

6 expert reviews

“Pier 21 terminal is now a fascinating museum devoted to immigration, flanked by tourist, cultural and shopping attractions.”

– Michelin Guide

Frommer's Frommer's
"Between 1928 and 1971 more than one million immigrants arrived in Canada at Pier 21, Canada's version of America's Ellis Island." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"Named by CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Company) as one of the Seven Wonders of Canada, Pier 21 was to Canada what Ellis Island was to the USA." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Affectionately dubbed "Canada's Front Door," Pier 21 served as the entry point for nearly a million immigrants." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 (also known as simply 'Pier 21') is the location where over one million immigrants entered Canada for the first time from 1928-1971." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The Canadian Museum of Immigration is housed in Terminal 21, through which over a million refugees, immigrants and war spouses passed between 1928 and 1971." Full review