Whether they came from overseas or from the North American
continent, immigrants to Canada had to overcome numerous challenges and obstacles
before establishing a foothold on Canadian soil. A variety of documents -- from
the advertisements that encouraged them to make a new life in a new land, to the
land grants that were offered to them upon their arrival -- created a trail that
followed immigrants throughout their tumultuous voyage. The content of these documents
reveals much about past events, but what is the nature, history and role of these
items? In this section you will find all of this information and more about selected
documents created during the Canadian immigration process.
