Immigration History

Immigration History traces the journey of the Portuguese to Canada, from the arrival of early newcomers at Pier 21 to the hard work, sacrifice, and resilience that helped build new lives across the country. It is a story of departure and arrival, of labour in farms and construction, of family reunification, and of the foundations of Portuguese-Canadian community life.

Illustration of Portuguese immigration to Canada showing the Saturnia at Pier 21, family reunification, and immigrant labour in construction and farming

EXPLORE THE PORTUGUESE CANADIAN IMMIGRATION HISTORY

Monuments to Emigrants: Canada in the Memory of Portuguese Emigration

In a piece written exclusively for LusoCanada, Historian Daniel Bastos explores the monuments to emigration established in Portugal and their particular relation to Canada.
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