Canadian Passenger Lists 1891-1927
Passenger Lists from 1891-1927 available from the GG Archives from Canada. Organized by Date of Departure, Steamship Line, Steamship or Ocean Liner, Class of Passengers, Route, and the Ship's Captain.
1891-09-17 RMS Parisian Passenger List
Steamship Line: Allan Line Royal Mail Steamers
Class of Passengers: Saloon
Date of Departure: 17 September 1891
Route: Liverpool to Québec and Montréal
Commander: Captain J. Ritchie
1897-11-18 SS Parisian Passenger List
Steamship Line: Allan Line
Class of Passengers: Saloon
Date of Departure: 18 November 1897
Route: Liverpool to Halifax and Portland, ME
Commander: Captain R. Barrett, LT. R.N.R.
1900-08-09 SS Dominion Passenger List
Steamship Line: Dominion Line
Class of Passengers: Second Saloon
Date of Departure: 9 August 1900
Route: Liverpool to Québec and Montréal
Commander: Not Disclosed
1902-10-09 RMS Bavarian Passenger List
Steamship Line: Allan Line
Class of Passengers: Saloon
Date of Departure: 9 October 1902
Route: Liverpool to Québec and Montréal
Commander: Captain Angus MacNicol
1906-04-05 SS Kensington Passenger List
Steamship Line: Dominion Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 5 April 1906
Route: Liverpool to Halifax, NS and Portland, ME
Commander: Captain William Roberts
1906-09-14 RMS Virginian Passenger List
Steamship Line: Allan Line Royal Mail Steamers
Class of Passengers: Second Cabin
Date of Departure: 14 September 1906
Route: Liverpool to Québec and Montréal
Commander: Captain A. H. Vipond
1908-06-26 RMS Empress of Britain Passenger List
Steamship Line: Canadian Pacific Line
Class of Passengers: Second Cabin
Date of Departure: 26 June 1908
Route: Liverpool to Quebec
Commander: Captain J. A. Murray
1908-08-22 TSS Ionian Passenger List
Steamship Line: Allan Line
Class of Passengers: Second Class
Date of Departure: 22 August 1908
Route: Glasgow to Québec and Montréal
Commander: Captain John M. Johnston
1909-04-09 RMS Empress of Britain Passenger List
Steamship Line: Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR)
Class of Passengers: Saloon
Date of Departure: 9 April 1909
Route: Liverpool to St. John, NB (Landing Mails at Halifax)
Commander: Captain J. A. Murray
1909-08-19 SS Dominion Passenger List
Steamship Line: Dominion Line
Class of Passengers: Second Class
Date of Departure: 19 August 1909
Route: Liverpool for Québec and Montréal
Commander: Captain W. L. Mendus
1909-08-21 RMS Grampian Passenger List
Steamship Line: Allan Line Royal Mail Steamers
Class of Passengers: Saloon
Date of Departure: 21 August 1909
Route: Glasgow to Québec and Montréal, via Moville
Commander: Captain John M. Johnston
1910-10-28 RMS Victorian Passenger List
Steamship Line: Allan Line Royal Mail Steamers
Class of Passengers: Second Cabin
Date of Departure: 28 October 1910
Route: Liverpool to Québec and Montréal
Commander: Captain Edmund Outram
1911-04-28 RMS Virginian Passenger List
Steamship Line: Allan Line Royal Mail Steamers
Class of Passengers: Second Cabin
Date of Departure: 28 April 1911
Route: Liverpool to Québec and Montréal
Commander: Captain J. T. Gambell
1911-08-29 RMS Ascania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Second Cabin
Date of Departure: 29 August 1911
Route: Southampton to Québec and Montréal
Commander: Captain G. W. Melsom (Lt. R.N.R.)
1912-04-06 RMS Parisian Passenger List
Steamship Line: Allan Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 6 April 1912
Route: Glasgow to Halifax and Boston via Moville
Commander: Captain William P. Hains
Note: This passenger list from the RMS Parisian was 50 miles from the Titanic on April 14, 1912. The Parisian was near the Titanic when the disaster occurred, but it did not immediately respond to the distress signals.
1912-09-07 RMS Pretorian Passenger List
Steamship Line: Allan Line Royal Mail Steamers
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 7 September 1912
Route: Glasgow to Québec and Montréal
Commander: Captain Gavin Hamilton
1913-04-18 RMS Empress of Britain Passenger List
Steamship Line: Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR)
Class of Passengers: Second Saloon
Date of Departure: 18 April 1913
Route: St. John, NB to Liverpool
Commander: Captain Jas. A. Murray
1913-06-24 RMS Laurentic Passenger List
Steamship Line: White Star Line
Class of Passengers: Second Class
Date of Departure: 24 June 1913
Route: Liverpool to Québec and Montréal
Commander: Captain J. Mathias, Lt. R.N.R.
1913-07-03 TSS Ausonia Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 3 July 1913
Route: Southampton to Québec and Montréal
Commander: S. G. S. McNeil, R.D., R.N.R.
1913-09-10 RMS Victorian Passenger List
Steamship Line: Allan Line Royal Mail Steamers
Class of Passengers: Second Class
Date of Departure: 10 September 1913
Route: Liverpool to Québec and Montréal
Commander: Captain John Williams
1914-08-29 TSS Cassandra Passenger List
Steamship Line: Donaldson Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 29 August 1914
Route: Glasgow to Québec and Montréal
Commander: Captain Robert C. Brown
1919-08-16 SS Pretorian Passenger List
Steamship Line: Canadian Pacific Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 16 August 1919
Route: Liverpool to Québec and Montréal
Commander: Captain J. Hall
1920-05-08 SS Victorian Passenger List
Class of Passengers: Second Class
Steamship Line: Canadian Pacific Line
Date of Departure: 8 May 1920
Route: Quebec to Liverpool
Commander: Captain H. L. WAITE
1920-05-12 TSS Cassandra Passenger List
Steamship Line: Anchor-Donaldson Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 12 May 1920
Route: Glasgow to Québec and Montréal
Commander: Captain James Black
1920-07-28 SS Empress of France Passenger List
Steamship Line: Canadian Pacific Line
Class of Passengers: Second Cabin
Date of Departure: 28 July 1920
Route: Liverpool to Quebec
Commander: Captain E. Cook
1921-05-08 RMS Cassandra Passenger List
Steamship Line: Anchor-Donaldson Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 8 May 1921
Route: Montreal to Glasgow
Commander: Captain James Black
1921-05-28 SS Melita Passenger List
Steamship Line: Canadian Pacific Line
Class of Passengers: Second Cabin
Date of Departure: 28 May 1921
Route: Montreal to Liverpool
Commander: Captain H. Parry
1921-09-06 SS Metagama Passenger List
Steamship Line: Canadian Pacific Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 6 September 1921
Route: Liverpool to Québec and Montréal
Commander: Captain J. Turnbull
1922-02-24 RMS Cameronia Passenger List
Steamship Line: Anchor Steamship Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 24 February 1922
Route: Glasgow for New York via Moville, Liverpool, Queenstown (Cobh), and Halifax N.S
Commander: Captain James Blaikie
1922-06-24 SS Corsican Passenger List
Steamship Line: Canadian Pacific Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 24 June 1922
Route: Montreal to Glasgow
Commander: Captain W. Davidson
1923-03-28 TSS Cassandra Passenger List
Steamship Line: Anchor-Donaldson Line
Class of Passengers: Second Cabin
Date of Departure: 28 March 1923
Route: Glasgow to Halifax and Portland, ME
Commander: Captain W. E. Mitchell
1923-06-08 RMS Andania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 8 June 1923
Route: Southampton to Quebec & Montreal via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain E. T. Britten, R.D., R.N.R.
1923-06-22 SS Montrose Passenger List
Steamship Line: Canadian Pacific Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 22 June 1923
Route: Liverpool to Québec and Montréal via Greenock
Commander: Captain H. Parry
1923-06-29 SS Montcalm Passenger List
Steamship Line: Canadian Pacific Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 29 June 1923
Route: Montréal to Liverpool
Commander: Captain A. Rennie, O.B.E.
1923-07-13 SS Montcalm Passenger List
Steamship Line: Canadian Pacific Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 13 July 1923
Route: Liverpool to Québec and Montréal via Greenock
Commander: Captain A. Rennie
1923-07-13 Montlaurier Passenger List
Steamship Line: Canadian Pacific Line
Class of Passengers: Second Cabin
Date of Departure: 13 July 1923
Route: Quebec to Liverpool
Commander: Captain J. Turnbull
1924-04-15 TSS Rotterdam Passenger List
Steamship Line: Holland-America Line / Netherlands American Steam Navigation Company (NASM)
Class of Passengers: First and Second Cabin
Date of Departure: 15 April 1924
Route: Rotterdam to Halifax and New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer and Southampton
Commander: Commodore Van Den Heuvel
1924-05-15 SS United States Passenger List
Cruise Line: Scandinavian America Line / Skandinavien-Amerika Linie
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 15 May 1924
Route: Copenhagen to New York via Halifax NS
Commander: Captain V. Voldborg
1924-05-21 TSS Rotterdam Passenger List
Steamship Line: Holland-America Line / Netherlands American Steam Navigation Company (NASM)
Class of Passengers: First and Second Cabin
Date of Departure: 21 May 1924
Route: Rotterdam to New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer, Southampton, and Halifax
Commander: Commodore Van Den Heuvel
1924-05-22 SS Pittsburgh Passenger List
Steamship Line: White Star Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 22 May 1924
Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton, Cherbourg, and Halifax, N.S.
Commander: Captain W. A. Morehouse
1924-05-23 SS Marloch Passenger List
Steamship Line: Canadian Pacific Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 23 May 1924
Route: Glasgow to Québec and Montréal via Belfast
Commander: Captain G. Hamilton
1924-06-26 SS Zeeland Passenger List
Steamship Line: Red Star Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 26 June 1924
Route: New York to Antwerp via Plymouth and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain A. J. Thomas
1924-07-06 SS Orca Passenger List
Steamship Line: Royal Mail Steam Packet Company (R.M.S.P.)
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 6 July 1924
Route: Hamburg for Quebec and New York via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain J. E. P. Matthews
1924-07-10 RMS Antonia Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 10 July 1924
Route: Cherbourg to Quebec & Montreal via Southampton and Liverpool
Commander: Captain P. A. Murchie
Note: Koch and Trump are listed among the cabin passengers.
1924-08-01 RMS Andania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 1 August 1924
Route: Southampton to Quebec & Montreal via Cherbourg & Queenstown (Cobh)
Commander: Captain R. V. Peel., R.N.R.
1924-08-14 SS Empress of Scotland Passenger List
Steamship Line: Canadian Pacific Line
Class of Passengers: Second Class
Date of Departure: 14 August 1924
Route: Hamburg to Quebec via Southampton and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain J. Gillies
1924-08-23 RMS Caronia Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 23 August 1924
Route: Liverpool to Quebec via Belfast
Commander: Captain E. G. Diggle, R.D., R.N.R.
1924-09-04 RMS Carmania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 4 September 1924
Route: Liverpool to Québec via Belfast
Commander: Captain S. G. S. McNeil, R.D., R.N.R.
1924-09-04 SS Pittsburgh Passenger List
Steamship Line: White Star Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 4 September 1924
Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton, Cherbourg, and Halifax, N.S.
Commander: Captain W. A. Morehouse
1924-09-05 SS Montroyal Passenger List
Steamship Line: Canadian Pacific Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 5 September 1924
Route: Liverpool to Quebec
Commander: Captain R. G. Latta
1924-09-18 RMS Arabic Passenger List
Steamship Line: White Star Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 18 September 1924
Route: Hamburg to New York via Southampton, Cherbourg, and Halifax, NS
Commander: Captain V. W. Hickson (Lt. Cmdr., R.N.R., Retd.)
1925-05-06 RMS Andania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 6 May 1925
Route: Hamburg to Halifax NS and New York via Southampton, Cherbourg, and Queenstown (Cobh)
Commander: Captain E. G. Diggle
1925-05-08 SS Athenia Passenger List
Steamship Line: Anchor-Donaldson Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 8 May 1925
Route: Glasgow to Québec and Montréal
Commander: Captain James Black
1925-07-11 RMS Ascania Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 11 July 1925
Route: Montreal to London via Plymouth and Cherbourg
Commander: Captain R. B. Irving, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.
1925-07-30 SS Doric Passenger List
Steamship Line: White Star-Dominion Line
Class of Passengers: Third Class
Date of Departure: 30 July 1925
Route: Liverpool to Quebec via Queenstown (Cobh)
Commander: Captain S. Bolton
1925-08-15 RMS Ausonia Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Tourist
Date of Departure: 15 August 1925
Route: Southampton to Québec and Montréal via Cherbourg
Commander: Captain G. Gibbons, R.D., R.N.R.
1925-08-21 RMS Alaunia Passenger List
Steamship Line: Cunard Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 21 August 1925
Route: Liverpool to Québec and Montréal via Belfast
Commander: Captain J. G. Saunders
1925-09-11 SS Marburn Passenger List
Steamship Line: Canadian Pacific Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 11 September 1925
Route: Glasgow to Québec and Montréal via Belfast
Commander: Captain P. A. Stewart
1925-09-18 SS Canada Passenger List
Steamship Line: White Star-Dominion Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 18 September 1925
Route: Liverpool to Québec and Montréal via Queenstown (Cobh)
Commander: Captain T. Jones
1926-06-30 SS Melita Passenger List
Steamship Line: Canadian Pacific Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 30 June 1926
Route: Antwerp, Southampton, and Cherbourg to Québec and Montréal
Commander: Captain A. H. Notley
1926-08-27 SS Pennland Passenger List
Steamship Line: Red Star Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 27 August 1926
Route: Antwerp to Halifax and New York via Boulogne-sur-Mer and Southampton
Commander: Captain William A. Morehouse
1927-02-18 SS Montrose Passenger List
Steamship Line: Canadian Pacific Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 18 February 1927
Route: Liverpool to Saint John, N.B. via Belfast and Greenock
Commander: Captain E. Landy
1927-04-16 RMS Doric Passenger List
Steamship Line: White Star Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 16 April 1927
Route: Liverpool to Québec and Montréal via Belfast and Glasgow
Commander: Captain S. Bolton, D.S.C., R.D. (Cmdr. R.N.R., Retd.)
1927-05-18 SS Bremen Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
Date of Departure: 18 May 1927
Route: Bremen to New York via Halifax
Commander: Captain R. Wurpts
1927-07-29 SS Montclare Passenger List
Steamship Line: Canadian Pacific Line
Class of Passengers: Cabin
Date of Departure: 29 July 1927
Route: Liverpool to Québec and Montréal via Belfast and Greenock
Commander: Captain G. S. Webster
1927-09-09 RMS Albertic Passenger List
Steamship Line: White Star Line
Class of Passengers: Second Class
Date of Departure: 9 September 1927
Route: Liverpool to Québec and Montréal via Queenstown (Cobh)
Commander: Captain W. H. Parker, C.B.E., R.D. (Capt. R.N.R., Retd.)
1927-12-03 SS Stuttgart Passenger List
Steamship Line: North German Lloyd / Norddeutscher Lloyd
Class of Passengers: Tourist and Third Class
Date of Departure: 3 December 1927
Route: Bremen to New York via Queenstown (Cobh) and Halifax
Commander: Captain K. Grahn
Recap and Summary of the Canadian Passenger Lists (1891-1927)
The GG Archives’ Canadian Passenger Lists (1891-1927) provide a fascinating look into over three decades of transatlantic migration, trade, and tourism. These records document the movement of people between Europe and Canada, capturing the golden age of steamship travel when ocean liners served as the primary means of long-distance transportation.
This collection, organized by date of departure, steamship line, vessel name, passenger class, route, and commander, offers a window into the lives of immigrants, business travelers, and vacationers making the journey between the United Kingdom, continental Europe, and Canada.
Highlighting the Most Interesting Passenger Lists
Certain voyages stand out due to their historical significance, unique routes, or association with major events.
1. The 17 September 1891 Voyage – An Early Allan Line Transatlantic Service
- Ship: RMS Parisian (Allan Line Royal Mail Steamers)
- Route: Liverpool to Québec and Montréal
- Commander: Captain J. Ritchie
- Passenger Class: Saloon
🔹 Why It Stands Out:
This voyage is one of the earliest documented transatlantic sailings in the collection, representing the long-standing British-Canadian maritime link. The Allan Line was one of the most significant operators of the time, bringing immigrants, businesspeople, and government officials to Canada’s growing cities.
2. The 6 April 1912 Voyage – A Ship Close to the Titanic Disaster
- Ship: RMS Parisian (Allan Line)
- Route: Glasgow to Halifax and Boston via Moville
- Commander: Captain William P. Hains
- Passenger Class: Cabin
🔹 Why It Stands Out:
This voyage is historically notable because the RMS Parisian was near the Titanic on April 14, 1912 when the disaster occurred. While it did not immediately respond to distress signals, its proximity to the tragedy makes it an important part of Titanic-related maritime history.
3. The 26 June 1908 Voyage – A Prestigious Canadian Pacific Voyage
- Ship: RMS Empress of Britain (Canadian Pacific Line)
- Route: Liverpool to Québec
- Commander: Captain J. A. Murray
- Passenger Class: Second Cabin
🔹 Why It Stands Out:
The Empress liners of the Canadian Pacific Line were among the most luxurious vessels operating transatlantic routes. The Empress of Britain played a vital role in transporting wealthy travelers, officials, and immigrants seeking opportunities in Canada. This ship was part of the growing dominance of Canadian Pacific in global shipping.
4. The 28 April 1911 Voyage – A Key Immigration Ship
- Ship: RMS Virginian (Allan Line Royal Mail Steamers)
- Route: Liverpool to Québec and Montréal
- Commander: Captain J. T. Gambell
- Passenger Class: Second Cabin
🔹 Why It Stands Out:
By 1911, Canada was experiencing a major wave of European immigration, and this voyage likely carried thousands of new settlers to Canada’s prairies. The Allan Line played a key role in transporting immigrants during this period, with the Virginian being one of its most well-known vessels.
5. The 24 June 1913 Voyage – A White Star Line Luxury Crossing
- Ship: RMS Laurentic (White Star Line)
- Route: Liverpool to Québec and Montréal
- Commander: Captain J. Mathias, Lt. R.N.R.
- Passenger Class: Second Class
🔹 Why It Stands Out:
This was a prestigious voyage operated by the White Star Line, the company that also owned the Titanic. The Laurentic was a large, well-appointed liner, making this an example of how luxury and transatlantic migration coexisted during the pre-World War I era.
6. The 29 August 1914 Voyage – A Wartime Departure
- Ship: TSS Cassandra (Donaldson Line)
- Route: Glasgow to Québec and Montréal
- Commander: Captain Robert C. Brown
- Passenger Class: Cabin
🔹 Why It Stands Out:
Departing just weeks after the outbreak of World War I, this voyage occurred during a time of massive global uncertainty. It likely carried returning Canadians, European refugees, and wartime officials, making it a historically significant voyage.
7. The 11 July 1925 Voyage – A Prominent Cunard Sailing
- Ship: RMS Ascania (Cunard Line)
- Route: Montreal to London via Plymouth and Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain R. B. Irving, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.
- Passenger Class: Cabin Class
🔹 Why It Stands Out:
This voyage was part of Cunard’s expansion into the Canadian market, serving business elites, government officials, and returning European travelers. The post-World War I period saw increased luxury travel, making this an interesting voyage from a social history perspective.
8. The 16 April 1927 Voyage – A White Star Line Journey in the Last Years of its Dominance
- Ship: RMS Doric (White Star Line)
- Route: Liverpool to Québec and Montréal via Belfast and Glasgow
- Commander: Captain S. Bolton, D.S.C., R.D.
- Passenger Class: Cabin
🔹 Why It Stands Out:
By 1927, the White Star Line was beginning to decline, making this voyage one of its later transatlantic crossings before the company merged with Cunard in 1934. This represents a final glimpse at White Star's once-dominant role in transatlantic shipping.
The Value of These Passenger Lists
The GG Archives' collection of Canadian Passenger Lists (1891-1927) provides crucial documentation of migration, trade, and global movement during a period of major historical events, including the Titanic disaster, World War I, and the rise of luxury ocean liners.
What These Lists Reveal:
✔ European Migration to Canada – Many voyages reflect waves of immigrants from Britain, Ireland, and continental Europe, highlighting Canada's role as a destination for new settlers.
✔ Luxury Travel and Business Voyages – Ships like the Empress of Britain and Laurentic reveal how first-class travel was flourishing alongside large-scale migration.
✔ Historical Maritime Events – The RMS Parisian’s proximity to the Titanic disaster and wartime voyages in 1914 highlight how passenger liners played unexpected roles in world history.
✔ Economic and Political Changes – The decline of White Star Line, the growth of Canadian Pacific, and post-war recovery voyages reflect shifts in global trade and transportation.
Final Thoughts
The GG Archives’ Canadian Passenger Lists (1891-1927) are more than just shipping records—they are snapshots of human migration, economic change, and maritime history. These documents offer a treasure trove of information for historians, genealogists, and enthusiasts interested in the people and ships that shaped transatlantic travel.
