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About Pier 21

Pier 21 is a historical landmark for Canadian Immigration. From 1928 to 1971, almost one million immigrants started their Canadian journey at Pier 21.
 

Pier 21 Immigration pays homage to Pier 21's history and is dedicated to helping immigrants begin their Canadian journey.

Pier 21 Immigration is a co-operative comprising some of Canada's most dedicated professionals, where you can find experienced immigration consultants that have a wide range of skills, languages and cultural diversity, offering personalized services and one-on-one guidance to provide you with the highest quality service for helping you obtain a path to Canada.
 

Pier 21's full range of Canadian immigration services includes workers, employers, individuals and their families. Whether you are coming to Canada to study, work, join your family, or seek new opportunities, Pier 21 can help you today.

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Immigrants waiting to be processed

Timeline

  • 1928: Pier 21 Opens, Nieuw Amsterdam landed with 51 immigrants

  • 1931-1938: Welcomes 16,000 new immigrants per year

  • 1944: Fire forces Pier 21 to relocate offices to Pickford and Black’s Wharf

  • 1944: Pier 21's Annex is built, relocating offices back to Pier 21

  • 1946: Pier 21's second storey immigration quarters opens

  • 1953: Expansion of Office space allowing social services to relocate closer to the Pier

  • 1968: Only 12,000 immigrants arrive by sea at Pier 21

  • 1971: Pier 21 Closes due to decrease influx of immigrants by sea

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