Defence on the Dock
Defence on the Dock is Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Esquimalt’s signature event, bringing the Navy to the community. Come down to Ogden Point Breakwater District in Victoria on Sunday, October 5, 2025 and meet those who serve your Canadian Armed Forces while experiencing a variety of exciting dynamic displays and demonstrations drawn from Maritime Forces Pacific and beyond! There will be ship tours of a Halifax-class Canadian Patrol Frigate, opportunities to interact with the Advanced Naval Capabilities Unit and Fleet Diving Unit (Pacific), Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) rides and so much more. Come check out our Sport Zone, listen to music performed by the Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy, and stop by to talk to everyone at the Marine Career Expo. We're excited and cannot wait to see you there!
Register
In order to participate in a Ship Tour, you need to be able to climb stairs and ladders under your own power, stand for moderate amounts of time, and not have a medical condition that would prevent you from participating in touring a ship. The decks (floors) of ships may move, be uneven or have tripping hazards on them.
In order to participate in a rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) ride, you need to be able to climb onto an unsteady platform, sit on a rubber pontoon, wear a properly fitting personal flotation device (PFD) and hold on safely. You must not have a medical condition that prevents you from safely participating in riding in a RHIB.
Schedule
Sunday, October 5, 2025
| Defence on the Dock Opening Ceremonies featuring Lekwungen Traditional Dancers and Naden Parade Band |
10:00am |
| Naden Band – Pop Set | 10:15am |
| Vessel tours/RHIB rides begin | 10:30am |
| Navy Bike Ride Spin Class presented by Spinco |
11:00am |
| Naden Band – Rock Set | 11:40am |
| Naden Band – Tsunami Brass | 12:10pm |
| Navy Bike Ride Spin Class presented by Spinco |
12:30pm |
| The Band of the 5th (BC) Field Regiment Royal Canadian Artillery |
1:10pm |
| The Canadian Scottish Pipes and Drums | 1:40pm |
| Navy Bike Ride Spin Class presented by Spinco |
2:00pm |
| Vessel tours/RHIB rides end | 2:30pm |
| Defence on the Dock event ends | 3:00pm |
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