This online exhibit, A One Way Ticket: Red Lake’s Immigration Story, has been developed by the
Red Lake Regional Heritage Centre and was made possible with funding provided by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Culture through their Museums and Technology Fund.

It is the final phase of a multi-year immigration project which began in June 2009. The purpose of the project is to bring to life the physical and emotional journey traveled by many immigrants who found their way to live and work in the Red Lake District of Ontario. It also acknowledges the contributions these pioneers made in building the prosperous and vibrant community that Red Lake is today.

Conditions surrounding the immigrants' decisions to come to Canada, such as major world events and Canadian government strategies and policies, have also been explored and are presented on this website.

This collection of family histories and photos will continue to expand as more information is provided by the public, creating a free database on Red Lake immigration that is accessible to worldwide audiences and can be used as an educational tool.

For more information on this project Click Here

• 46 immigrant stories explaining their journeys to Canada and the circumstances which eventually led them to live and work in the Red Lake District.

• Over 750 photos of individuals and families, and related displays at the Heritage Centre.

• Immigration documents (passports, Canadian Citizenship Certificates, etc.) shared by current and former Red Lake residents.

• A history of Canadian immigration policies and programs to attract and exclude immigrants to the country, as well as a timeline of major world events that led to waves of immigration to Canada.

If you would like to contribute a story, photo, or information you think would be of interest, please Click Here