Flying to Canada in the 1940s and 1950s
Air travel was very expensive in the early days and Danish immigrants seldom arrived at Canadian airports. But when time was a critical factor, possessions were sold to finance the journey. For some, the trip was their first flight.
The Adelborg Family (1957)
"My mum and dad ... had just bought new furniture for their home but had to sell it all for ticket money. In July, 1957 my dad flew to Victoria, B.C. Our sponsor picked him up and took him to Duncan."
Annette Tarasoff
Excerpt from the 2007 Heritage Book, reprinted with permission
from the Federation of Danish Associations in Canada
Lilly Christensen (1955)
"She arrived at Calgary airport where Per greeted her and picked her up in his new car, a panel station wagon. Lilly observed that the airport had a meager shed for a building."
Kirsten Marie
Excerpt from the 2007 Heritage Book, reprinted with permission
from the Federation of Danish Associations in Canada
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