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Maritime Museum of the AtlanticvsCanadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Both Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 are praised by professional reviewers. Overall, Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 ranks slightly better than Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 scores 92 with accolades from 6 publications such as Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Frommer's Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Atlas Obscura
Afar Magazine Frommer's
1675 Lower Water St., Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1S3, Canada
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Frommer's "The Acadia was used by the Canadian government to chart the ocean bottom for 56 years until its retirement...much of the ship is now open for self-guided tours, including the captain's quarters " Full review
Frommer's "All visitors to Nova Scotia with even a passing interest in local history owe themselves a stop at this standout museum, situated on a prime piece of waterfront." Full review
Fodor's "The most memorable ones... are devoted to the Titanic and the Halifax Explosion." Full review
Lonely Planet "The last WWII corvette HMCS Sackville is docked nearby and staffed by the Canadian Navy." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Located on the waterfront with a view of Halifax Harbour, this museum exhibits a variety of small craft, ship models, photographs and displays on maritime history." Full review
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Don't miss the major exhibition devoted to the Titanic and a recounting of the "Halifax explosion".
Atlas Obscura "A morbid piece of memorabilia from the most famous shipwreck in current history is just one of the many poignant artifacts in this Canadian collection. " Full review
Afar Magazine "Halifax's identity is tied to the sea, and its rich maritime history is the central theme of this eclectic museum." Full review
Frommer's "Visitors are greeted by a cool 3m (10-ft.) lighthouse lens from 1906, then proceed through a series of shipbuilding and seagoing displays...this is a fascinating place for adult and teens to visit." Full review
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Frommer's Lonely Planet Fodor's Michelin Guide Afar Magazine Michelin Guide
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
