Pier 21 is a National Historic Site which was the gateway to Canada for one million immigrants between 1928 and 1971. It also served as the departure point for 368,000 Canadian Military personnel during the Second World War. Today, Pier 21 hosts the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21—Atlantic Canada’s only national museum!

Le Quai 21 est un lieu historique national qui a servi de porte d’entrée au Canada pour un million d’immigrants entre 1928 et 1971. Il a aussi servi de point de départ pour 368 000 membres des forces armées canadiennes durant la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Aujourd’hui, le Quai 21 abrite l’unique musée national du Canada atlantique !


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