Royal Canadian Navy participates in Canada Day 150 celebrations from coast to coast

News Release

June 29, 2017 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), in honour of Canada’s 150th anniversary, will participate in Canada Day celebrations throughout the country and overseas on July 1, 2017.

RCN vessels from the Atlantic and Pacific fleets will visit several coastal and inland communities throughout Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Ontario, and British Columbia, allowing people to come aboard to meet sailors from across Canada and learn about the responsibilities and work of the Royal Canadian Navy.

Quotes

“This year, Canadians from coast to coast to coast, and indeed around the world, will celebrate the sesquicentennial of this great country of ours. I am extremely proud of the men and women of your Royal Canadian Navy who are spending this important anniversary serving Canada aboard our ships at home and abroad. Today, RCN ships are deployed around the world, including HMCS St. John’s with our NATO Allies in the North Atlantic, HMC Ships Winnipeg and Ottawa in the Indo-Asia Pacific, and the many ships visiting ports here in Canada. I invite all Canadians to take the opportunity to visit our exceptionally capable ships and to speak with our extraordinarily professional sailors to hear how proud they are to serve Canada at sea.”

Vice-Admiral Ron Lloyd, Commander Royal Canadian Navy

"The sailors and defence employees who serve in the warships and shore establishments of Maritime Forces Atlantic hoist our national flag just a bit higher on this glorious Canada 150 day. We are thrilled to carry on the traditions of excellence at sea, at home, and internationally. We salute the Royal Canadian Navy veterans who made this navy great, and we hold out our hand to all Canadians with the pledge to do our part making the navy a more inclusive and diverse force, representative of all Canadians wherever we deploy. Happy Canada Day."

Rear-Admiral John Newton, Commander Maritime Forces Atlantic

“Canada Day is a wonderful opportunity for the public to meet members of the Royal Canadian Navy and the Canadian Armed Forces and learn about the important work they do on behalf of all Canadians at home and around the world. During Canada’s sesquicentennial we must not forget our sailors, soldiers, and airmen and women who are away from their families and friends on overseas operations, deployments, and exercises. They continue the important job of keeping Canadians safe while proudly and honourably representing our country and the very values and fundamentals on which it is built. Happy birthday, Canada.”

Rear-Admiral Art McDonald, Commander Maritime Forces Pacific

Quick Facts

  • Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Moncton, a Maritime Coastal Defence Vessel, will visit Shediac, NB, for Canada Day 150 weekend. The ship will be open for public tours from June 30th to July 2nd, 2017, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

  • Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Charlottetown, one of the RCN’s newly modernized Canadian Patrol Frigates, will conduct a namesake visit to Charlottetown, PEI. The ship will be open for public tours on June 30th between 2:00 p.m. and 7:00p.m., July 1st between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., and July 2nd between 10:a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

  • HMCS Regina, a Canadian Patrol Frigate, will visit Vancouver for Canada Day 150. The ship will be open for public tours from July 1st to 3rd, 2017, between 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

  • HMCS Nanaimo, a Maritime Coastal Defence Vessel, will conduct a namesake visit to Nanaimo, BC. The ship will be open for public tours between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

  • HMCS Edmonton, a Maritime Coastal Defence Vessel, will visit Port Alberni for Canada Day 150. The ship will be open for public tours between 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

  • HMCS Toronto, a Canadian Patrol Frigate, will conduct a namesake visit to Toronto, ON for Canada Day 150 as a part of the 2017 Great Lakes Deployment. The ship will be open for public tours between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

  • HMCS Ottawa and Winnipeg celebrate Canada Day 150 in Incheon and Busan, South Korea, respectively, as both ships are currently deployed on Poseidon Cutlass 17, where they are engaging in numerous opportunities to exercise with regional partner navies at sea, as well as in key events and engagements in ports across the region.

  • HMCS St. John’s will also mark Canada’s 150th anniversary abroad. The ship and its crew are currently deployed on Operation REASSURANCE in support of NATO’s assurance and deterrence measures promoting security and stability in Central and Eastern Europe.

  • Naval Reserve Divisions from across Canada will participate in and support Canada Day 150 celebrations in their local communities. The Naval Reserve is composed of 24 Naval Reserve divisions across Canada, from St. John’s, Newfoundland, to Victoria, British Columbia, and is headquartered in Quebec City.

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