Pier 21
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Pier 21 is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia in the Halifax Ocean Terminals, near the South EndContainer Terminal. During its period of operation as a passenger terminal for trans-Atlantic ocean liners from 1928 to 1971, it was known as the 'Gateway to Canada'. It was the point of entry for a million immigrants and refugees as well as the departure point for Canadian troops during World War Two. The facility is often compared to Ellis Island.
A mostly dormant warehouse since the end of trans-Atlantic ocean liner service in the 1950s-1960s, Pier 21 was renovated and reopened as a Canadian National Historic Site in 1999. It now houses a museum dedicated to the millions of people who passed through its doors and an event venue, particularly for large conferences and corporate annual shareholder meetings. Both Prime Minister Paul Martin and US President, George W. Bush gave speeches at the pier during his first official visit to Canada in December, 2004, Martin spoke first, beginning his speech by mentioning Operation Yellow Ribbon.
Pier 21 was open from 1928 to 1971 and in that time many have come through “the gateway to Canada”.[link]
- 1,000,000 Immigrants
- 100,000 Refugees
- 50,000 War brides and their 22,000 children
- 3000 evacuated British children escaping World War II
External links
- [Pier 21]
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