Celebrate Canada 150 at Pier 21
Celebrate our country’s 150th anniversary with the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 – home to a world of stories honouring the immigrants who helped shape the Canada we know today. From welcoming home the Museum’s Canada: Day 1 exhibit, to hands-on workshops and lively performances, join us for special Canada 150 events and programs at Pier 21 throughout 2017.
In addition to the Museum’s programming, we will also host a variety of partner events. Check back regularly to see how you can celebrate Canada 150 at Pier 21.
March
Event: Canada: Day 1 Exhibit Returns to Pier 21
Date: March 18 to November 12, 2017
Where: Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Cost: Included with Museum Admission
Discover the wide range of newcomers’ experiences on their first day of arrival in Canada spanning from confederation to present day. To celebrate Canada’s 150th, our curators and exhibition teams have created a very special version of this travelling exhibit, supported by RBC Foundation, that is larger, features eight distinctive artworks and includes compelling objects such as a Syrian Welcome kit, a Head tax certificate, moving War Bride correspondence and more.
May
Event: Walrus Talks Conversations about Canada: We Desire a Better Country
Date: May 13, 2017
Where: Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Cost: Tickets from The Walrus Foundation required
The Walrus Foundation, in partnership with the Order of Canada and Canada 150, presents a national tour focusing on Canada’s future, featuring fifty members of the Order of Canada and fifty youth leaders. The tour will visit every province and territory, and each event will feature eight speakers: four youth leaders and four members of the Order of Canada.
Event: Experiences Canada 150&Me
Date: May 16, 2017
Where: Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Cost: Application through Experiences Canada required
Experiences Canada 150&Me is a unique multi-destination youth event and series of regional forums for young people between the ages of 14 and 19, to be held across Canada over a three-month period. The events will engage thousands of young Canadians in a conversation about Canada’s future, encouraging young people to take a leadership role in celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday. Pier 21 will host the Canada 150&Me Youth Forum on Diversity and Immigration.
July
Event: Canada Day at Pier 21
Date: July 1, 2017
Where: Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Cost: Free
Celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday with us, for a full day of free cultural and musical performances, activities, and more. Plan to spend Canada Day 2017 at Pier 21 – home to a world of stories honouring the immigrants who helped shape the Canada we celebrate on July 1st.
September
Event: Colonist Car Exhibit and Play
Dates: September 13 - 25, 2017
Where: Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Cost: Included with Museum Admission
Heritage Park Historical Village in Calgary has the oldest colonist train car in Canada and has produced a play and an exhibit to celebrate Canada’s Sesquicentennial. The play and exhibit share the stories of people and their colonist car journeys from dockside to their new homes across Canada. Until the 1960s, these special train cars populated the country, facilitated war efforts and helped unite Canadians in peace time. This special event begins its nation-wide tour at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21.
