Rendez-vous naval de Québec 2024
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From July 4th to 7th, the Marine Careers Expo is in Québec, QC and rolling out the red carpet in this year’s Rendez-vous naval de Québec. Come meet sailors from the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) and Canadian Coast Guard before touring ships from Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. You can even try your hand at being a Sailor for a Day! After enjoying what our ships have to offer you can spend the rest of your day enjoying the family-friendly activities in La Cité-Limoilou.
We hope to see you there!
Featuring
- Royal Canadian Navy
- Canadian Coast Guard
- Transport Canada
- Société des traversiers du Québec
- Canadian Steamship Lines
Schedule
Thursday July 4
Ship arrivals | 10:00 am to 11:00 am
His Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS) Fredericton and William Hall arrive in Québec City.
Timing subject to change
Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Armed Forces booths | 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
We have equipment and interactive displays to come check out and experience!
Location: Port de Québec, Quai 21, Québec, QC, G1K 8M7
Sailor for a Day | 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Learn about the military way of life aboard a Royal Canadian Navy vessel as well as the opportunities and challenges of a career in Canada’s navy. Sign-up for a chance to get an in-depth tour of the Harry DeWolf-class Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel HMCS William Hall.
Participants must be 16 and over. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Event is in English and French.
Location: Port de Québec, Quai 21, Québec, QC, G1K 8M7
Friday July 5
Marine Careers Expo | 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
The second day to experience our equipment and interactive displays, come by and say hi!
Location: Port de Québec, Quai 21, Québec, QC, G1K 8M7
Ship tours | 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Come and tour HMCS Fredericton, a Halifax-class Patrol Frigate, and HMCS William Hall our latest commissioned Harry DeWolf-class Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel to see what life on ship is like!
Location: Port de Québec, Quai 21, Québec, QC, G1K 8M7
Note: To tour one of our ships, you must 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 touring a ship. The decks (floors) of ships may move, be uneven, or have tripping hazards on them.
Saturday July 6
Parade
Come see our sailors as they conduct formation marching as they celebrate our attendance at this wonderful event.
Ship tours | 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Another chance to come and tour HMCS Fredericton, a Halifax-class Patrol Frigate, and HMCS William Hall our latest commissioned Harry DeWolf-class Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel!
Location: Port de Québec, Quai 21, Québec, QC, G1K 8M7
Note: To tour one of our ships, 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 touring a ship. The decks (floors) of ships may move, be uneven, or have tripping hazards on them.
Marine Careers Expo | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Your second last chance to touch and experience our equipment and interactive displays, don’t miss it!
Location: Port de Québec, Quai 21, Québec, QC, G1K 8M7
Sunday July 7
Sailor for a Day | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Learn about the military way of life aboard a Royal Canadian Navy warship as well as the opportunities and challenges of a career in Canada’s navy. Sign-up for a chance to get an in-depth tour of the Halifax-class Patrol Frigate HMCS Fredericton.
Participants must be 16 and over. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Event is in English and French.
Ship tours | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Your last chance to come and tour HMCS Fredericton, a Halifax-class Patrol Frigate, and HMCS William Hall our latest commissioned Harry DeWolf-class Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel. Come visit before we cast off!
Location: Port de Québec, Quai 21, Québec, QC, G1K 8M7
Note: To tour one of our ships, 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 touring a ship. The decks (floors) of ships may move, be uneven, or have tripping hazards on them.
Marine Careers Expo | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Your last chance to touch and experience our equipment and interactive displays. Come say hi before we have to say goodbye to your beautiful city!
Location: Port de Québec, Quai 21, Québec, QC, G1K 8M7