Museum Gallery of the Portuguese Pioneers
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About the museum
The Portuguese Pioneer Museum was inaugurated in 2003 to honour Portuguese immigrants who arrived in Canada predominantly in 1953, 1954 and 1955. It is currently located at 960 St. Clair Ave West, West of Oakwood Ave. in the city of Toronto, not far from where many of the immigrants arrived. These pioneers, who scattered all across the country, created a path for many future immigrants.
In the museum you will find stories and memorabilia that provide a snapshot of the lives of those who were truly pioneers of their time.
Plan your visit


- Gallery of the Portuguese Pioneers, St. Clair Avenue West, Corso Italia-Davenport, Davenport, Toronto, Golden Horseshoe, Ontario, M6E 1A3, Canada
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- Today:
- 09:00 - 17:00
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue
- 15:00 - 19:00
- Wed
- Closed
- Thu
- 15:00 - 19:00
- Fri
- 11:00 - 16:00
- Sat
- 12:00 - 15:00
- Sun
- Closed
- http://galleryoftheportuguesepioneers.com/
Exhibits
Exhibits featured with audio
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Settling in Toronto (the Pereiras)
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The First Portuguese Canadian Club
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Immigrant women
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Homeland politics
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Protesting police violence against immigrants
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St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Senhor Santo Cristo procession
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St. Christopher House's Older Adult Centre
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Education
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Football clubs
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Ranchos Folclóricos (folk dances)
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Portugal Day celebrations
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The Portuguese Vote
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Making wine
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Stage arts
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Home cooking and ethnic food
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Music lovers and makers
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Pool halls
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"Cleaning ladies" and their labour organization
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Soccer and ethnic pride
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Casa dos Açores and the Azorean Diaspora
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Acácio Vieira Januário's poetry
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António Sousa's cameras
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Dina Maria's fado dress
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Emigration documents
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Clarêncio de Melo's barber shop
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Guilherme Lebre's bycicle shop
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Football club banners (galhardetes)
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Portugal's Honorary Consul's chair
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Manuel da Silva's wine-making utensils
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Mariano Rego's instruments
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Portugal Day
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Marching bands
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Óscar Pereira's items
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