The Stadacona Band

The Stadacona Band of the Royal Canadian Navy, based in Halifax, is a full-time professional military band with a proud tradition of musical excellence spanning more than 75 years. This distinguished military institution provides complete musical service for ceremonial requirements of the Canadian Forces and represents Canada’s East Coast Navy. This world-renowned band consists of some of Canada’s finest musicians. As a result, it is in constant international demand. The band also assists non-profit civilian organizations across the Atlantic Provinces. The 30-member group uses a variety of configurations from parade and concert band, to Big Band and Jazz/Dixie combos, as well as brass and woodwind ensembles. This enables the band to cover a wide range of engagements. The Stadacona Band appears courtesy of the Commander of Maritime Forces Atlantic.

The Stadacona Band of the Royal Canadian Navy
P.O. Box 99000 Station Forces
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3K 5X5

General Inquiries:
Tel: (902) 722-4250
Fax: (902) 722 – 4270

Stadacona Band Public Relations:
Tel: (902) 722-4240

Request the Stadacona Band:

To inquire about a performance by the Stadacona Band, please send a detailed request to the Operations Department at:

Internal: +Stad Band Bookings@MARLANT Band@Halifax

External: StadBandBookings@forces.gc.ca