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EPISODE · Jun 8, 2025 · 12 MIN

A Halifax Immigration Museum Experience

from Over the Hill and Far Away: Seniors Who Travel · host Travelling In My 70s

This online travel blog post from "Wanderlust Over 70" recounts a personal experience visiting the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 in Halifax. The author details their visit, including a poignant connection to the museum's display of ships that brought immigrants to Canada, one of which carried their own family. They also discuss the historical context of immigration through Pier 21, highlighting the challenges and mixed emotions of the journey and the museum's focus on individual stories and broader Canadian history, including past injustices and present-day multiculturalism. The post concludes with a strong recommendation to visit the museum. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to read more, please visit my SubStack page.

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This online travel blog post from "Wanderlust Over 70" recounts a personal experience visiting the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 in Halifax. The author details their visit, including a poignant connection to the museum's display of ships...

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