From May 3rd to 5th, your Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is rolling out the red carpet at "The Shipyards" on the Burrard Dry Dock Pier, and we’re inviting you to meet the sailors of Canada’s Navy.
Waiting to greet you will be our ships, sailors, divers, and much more. We hope to see you there!
On the pier
World of Warships
Take command of legendary ships and conquer the seas at the World of Warships gaming booth! Meet the crew, play some games, and earn exciting rewards!
Firefighting equipment
Seize the chance to gear up in authentic naval firefighting equipment, also known as bunker gear and breathing apparatus, used by Canada’s highly trained sailors to combat any onboard fire.
Damage control simulation
Exciting damage control activities are also available, where you’ll have a chance to use pipe repair equipment to fix a ruptured pipe, simulating a real-life naval damage control situation!
Force Test
Try out the FORCE Evaluation, our Canadian Armed Forces fitness test! With guidance from experienced FORCE test evaluators, you can figure out if you can meet the minimum standard to serve in the Canadian Armed Forces. Try any of the test’s components – you’re stronger than you think! The four aspects of the FORCE test include:
- 20-metre rushes
- Sandbag lifts
- Intermittent loaded shuttles
- Sandbag drags
Schedule
Friday May 3
4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Ship tours
Come and tour our Halifax-class Patrol Frigates, Kingston-class Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels, and our Orca-class Training Vessels to see what life on ship is like.
Location: Burrard Dry Dock Pier, 15 Wallace Mews, North Vancouver, B.C.
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.
World of WarshipsTwitch Live Stream
Location: Twitch.tv
Join us as Commander Royal Canadian Navy Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee tries his hand at command in World of Warships. Tune in and ask your questions in the chat!
Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat rides
*signed waiver needed*
Location: St. Roch dock, Wallace Mews, North Vancouver, B.C.
Note: To take part in a rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) ride, you need 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 taking part in riding in a RHIB.
Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Armed Forces booths
We have equipment and interactive displays to come check out and experience!
Location: Wallace Mews/The Shipyards, North Vancouver, B.C.
Saturday May 4
12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Ship tours
Come and tour our Halifax-class Patrol Frigates, Kingston-class Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels, and our Orca-class Training Vessels to see what life on ship is like.
Location: Burrard Dry Dock Pier, 15 Wallace Mews, North Vancouver, B.C.
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.
Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat rides
*signed waiver needed*
Location: St. Roch dock, Wallace Mews, North Vancouver, B.C.
Note: To take part in a rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) ride, you need 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 taking part in riding in a RHIB.
Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Armed Forces booths
Another day of equipment and interactive displays to come check out and experience!
Location: Wallace Mews/The Shipyards, North Vancouver, B.C.
Sunday May 5
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Ship tours
Come and tour our Halifax-class Patrol Frigates, Kingston-class Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels, and our Orca-class Training Vessels to see what life on ship is like.
Location: Burrard Dry Dock Pier, 15 Wallace Mews, North Vancouver, B.C.
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.
Battle of the Atlantic Commemoration Ceremony 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Sailor’s Point Memorial, Waterfront Park, 200 Esplanade W, North Vancouver B.C.
A solemn commemoration will take place to honour the Canadian sailors and aviators who served during the Battle of the Atlantic, as well as the Royal Canadian Navy and Merchant Marine ships that were lost to sea, during the longest single campaign of the Second World War.
This event includes service members of the Royal Canadian Navy, naval veterans, members of the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets, and the Navy League.