Welcome to The Danish Canadian National Museum & Gardens

Enhancing the understanding of the Danish Canadian heritage

Immigrant Travel Anecdotes

Danish immigrants to Canada were typically skilled, practical people, well equipped to start a new life in Canada. But despite all their preparations, getting to their destination was often the most memorable part of their adventure.

What was it like to travel from Denmark to Canada?

1 To Canada by Ship
2 Arrival at Pier 21 (Port of Halifax)
3 Crossing Canada by Train
4 Flying to Canada in the 1940s and 1950s
5 Submit Your Travel Anecdote
PLAN YOUR VISIT

Museum Hours: Monday to Saturday: 10:00am - 5:30pm, Sunday: 12:30pm - 5:30pm

Open Victoria Day through Labour Day

How To Get Here: Take Hwy 54 West of Innisfail, AB - Turn Left (South) at Spruce View flashing light - Straight through the 4 way stop in Dickson, AB. 0.8km south on the right.

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