Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21vsArt Gallery of Nova Scotia
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 and Art Gallery of Nova Scotia are both highly recommended by writers. Overall, Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 ranks significantly higher than Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 is ranked #2 in Halifax with endorsements from 6 sources such as Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
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1055 Marginal Rd, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Frommer's "Between 1928 and 1971 more than one million immigrants arrived in Canada at Pier 21, Canada's version of America's Ellis Island." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Named by CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Company) as one of the Seven Wonders of Canada, Pier 21 was to Canada what Ellis Island was to the USA." Full review
Fodor's "Affectionately dubbed "Canada's Front Door," Pier 21 served as the entry point for nearly a million immigrants." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Pier 21 terminal is now a fascinating museum devoted to immigration, flanked by tourist, cultural and shopping attractions." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 (also known as simply 'Pier 21') is the location where over one million immigrants entered Canada for the first time from 1928-1971." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The Canadian Museum of Immigration is housed in Terminal 21, through which over a million refugees, immigrants and war spouses passed between 1928 and 1971." Full review
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Lonely Planet Fodor's Michelin Guide Afar Magazine Frommer's
1741 Hollis St., Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3C8, Canada
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Lonely Planet "The main exhibit in the lower hall changes regularly, featuring anything from ancient art to the avant-garde." Full review
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Don't miss the permanent, tear-jerking Maud Lewis Painted House exhibit that includes the 3m-by-4m house that Lewis lived in
Fodor's "This provincial art gallery has an extensive permanent collection of more than 14,000 works." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Housed in the stately Dominion Building and, as of 1998, the adjacent Provincial Building, this modern museum boasts a collection of some 9,000 holdings." Full review
Afar Magazine "A varied collection, from historic Inuit stone carvings to Nova Scotian folk art, nautical paintings, classical portraits." Full review
Frommer's "The province’s art gallery, perhaps the best in the Maritimes with 17,000 works in the permanent collection, is situated two blocks south of the Grand Parade" Full review
