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Canadian Olympic pairs figure skaters Dylan Moscovitch and Kirsten Moore-Towers on an indoor ice surface. “February 2014” is written in the top right-hand corner

“Representing Canada at the Olympics is really a dream come true…”

Dylan Moscovitch learned to skate when he was 13 months old. At age five, he decided he wanted to go to the Olympics. This month, he and pairs figure skating partner Kirsten Moore-Towers will represent Canada on the world stage at the Olympic Games in Sochi. Find out how Dylan’s mother’s immigration experience led to his love for skating—or at least his first taste of it! 

Read his story >

Join Us for Breakfast in Toronto

Headshot of Gordon Nixon with text “keynote speaker, Gordon Nixon, President and CEO, RBC Royal Bank”

You are invited to our first Breakfast with a Fascinating Canadian ‘On the Road,’ in Toronto on March 27 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Hear keynote speaker Gordon Nixon, President and CEO of RBC Royal Bank share his perspectives on the role immigration plays in developing an innovative economy.  

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Visit Us

You can explore the Museum by donation all day Saturday, February 15—our way of welcoming you back after our temporary closure. Plan your visit now >

Share Your Story

Every newcomer to Canada has a story. Add yours to our national collection today >

Donate to the Museum

Ensure that your family’s connection to Canada is not forgotten. Dedicate a brick today >

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Discover Stories of Canadian Muslim Youth

Graphic text reading “Neglected Voices: Stories of Canadian Muslim Youth and Identity”

Join the lively conversation and watch a series of short personal films on Canadian Muslim Youth and Identity on February 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Saint Mary’s University. Engage with Canadian Muslim youth who will share their personal experiences of belonging during the panel discussion following the screening.

Find out more >

Honour African Heritage

Archival image of young African Canadian man from Fields of Endless Day documentary with text “NFB Documentary: Fields of Endless Day”

Don’t miss the free screening of influential NFB documentary Fields of Endless Day on February 26 at 7 p.m. The film explores the "roots" of Canada's diverse Black populations, tracing the history of individual and collective struggles and triumphs over a period of almost 375 years.

Learn more >

Travel Back in Time through Pictures

Black and white archival image of a young immigrant boy asleep on a pair of suitcases at Pier 21

Explore the Wetmore Collection of photographs and get transported back in time at Pier 21! These images show new immigrants during their first hours in Canada.


Explore the collection >

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