78th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic
2025-05-01 | Ontario

Battle of the Atlantic
2025-05-04 | Ontario
Ceremony conducted under Gantry Crane led by HMCS STAR 2-3 PM.
VE will dress ship and possibly fire A-Gun
Jetty area will be open incl. FOH gift shop – would 10 AM work for Friends?
Standard guided tour to be offered at specific time slots (11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM, 3:15 PM) to public

Battle of the Atlantic (ship not open to visitors)
2025-05-04 | Ontario
On May 4, HMCS Haida in Hamilton remembers the Battle of the Atlantic, celebrating naval bravery that maintained Allied supply lines in WWII.

HMCS HAIDA departs convoy RA.66
2025-05-07 | Ontario

Convoy RA.66 arrives Clyde
2025-05-08 | Ontario

Yang do, Korea. HAIDA pays her “final dues” in membership to the Trainbusters Club. That is HMCS HAIDA's second train and becomes # 2 Trainbuster after HMCS CRUSADER.
2025-05-26 | Ontario

HMCS HAIDA was designated flagship of the Royal Canadian Navy
2025-05-26 | Ontario

31 Signal Regiment Change of Command Parade and Dinner
2025-05-31 | Ontario
Line truck and VST Display have been requested.

Anniversary of D-Day/Operation Neptune at HMCS Haida
2025-05-31 10:00 - 2025-06-01 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Ontario
Join us as we commemorate the 81st anniversary of a pivotal moment in Canadian history that combined all aspects of the Canadian military in their efforts to bring an end to the Second World War.
This 2-day event will feature enhanced programing including re-enactors, demonstrations, specialized presentations, and much, much more.
Schedule for May 31 and June 1:
• 10:30 a.m. – Guided Tour (Sunday only)
• 11:00 a.m. – Moment of Silence
• 11:30 a.m. – Historic Weapons Demo
• 12:00 p.m. – Noon Day Gun
• 1:00 p.m. – Ship’s Siren
• 1:30 p.m. – Historic Weapons Demo
• 2:00 p.m. – Guided Tour
• 2:30 p.m. – Enigma Communication (15 mins, Sunday only) presented by the Vintage Signals Team
• 3:00 p.m. – Guided Tour
• 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Re-enactors
• 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Naval Communication (display on jetty with Vintage Signals Team)

Start date: May 31, 2025
End date: June 01, 2025
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
Location(s): HMCS Haida National Historic Site
Cost: Included with admission

HMCS HAIDA departs Greenock.
2025-06-02 | Ontario

HMCS HAIDA present at D Day
2025-06-06 | Ontario

D Day 50th Anniversary Plaque presentation by Lt Gov Lincoln Alexander.
2025-06-06 | Ontario

RED (Remember Everyone Deployed) Display and "Hope" Museum.
2025-06-06 | Ontario
Branch 551 in Waterdownnt . Line Truck and VST Display with Friends of HMCS HAIDA requested.

HAIDA Returns to the Airwaves for the Museum Ships On-The-Air Weekend
2025-06-07 10:00 - 2025-06-08 13:00 | HMCS Haida National Historic Site, Pier 9-658 Catharine St N, Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 8K4, Canada
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June 7–8, 2025
Radio Room 1 aboard HMCS HAIDA
Welcome Aboard!
We’re delighted to announce that HMCS HAIDA will once again light up the airwaves for this year’s Museum Ships On-The-Air Weekend—a global celebration that unites maritime heritage with amateur radio—sponsored by the USS New Jersey Radio Club (NJ2BB). Proudly, our volunteer crew from Friends of HMCS HAIDA (FOH) is gearing up to showcase a living piece of naval history, where past and present converge in every radio contact. Parks Canada has generously granted us permission to operate an amateur radio station in Radio Room 1 aboard HMCS HAIDA, ensuring that our activation remains authentic and respectful of the vessel’s storied past.
A Nostalgic Radio Resurrection
For those who cherish the crossroads of history and technology, this event offers a rare and mesmerizing glimpse into the past. In the early 1960s, when HMCS HAIDA’s amateur radio station operated under the historic call sign VE0NV, it functioned much like the “Internet of the 1960s.” Back then, amateur radio was the vital connection that allowed sailors on deployment to reach out to family members across the globe—an indispensable lifeline in a pre-digital era. In keeping with common Royal Canadian Navy practice, many of our navy ships using a VE0 prefix call sign reached out to the world on the amateur bands. Al Goodwin, who served aboard HAIDA as the POTEL (senior radio operator) from May 1960 until the ship was paid off in October 1963, fondly recalls those vibrant days. He remembers, for instance, operating VE0NV from early 1962 with up to five operators on duty—a record staffing that brought in a flood of worldwide contacts. Remembering this period was during the tense days of the Cold War, one unforgettable moment was when the Commanding Officer, marveling at the QSL cards proudly displayed in Radio 1, noticing a QSL card from Russia once queried, “What would you talk to him about?” to which Al replied, “Crypto codes—of course,”
Honoring a Historic Legacy
Today, as modern equipment stands side by side with time-tested techniques, HMCS HAIDA’s amateur radio activation for Museum Ships On-The-Air Weekend is a tribute to that pioneering spirit. By revisiting the golden era of VE0NV, we celebrate not only a historical milestone in naval communications but also the enduring legacy of connecting people across vast distances—decades before email or cell phones transformed our world.
Bringing Radio Room 1 to Life
Under the guidance of Rick Bialachowski and Chris Cuthbert Radio Room 1 is buzzing with preparations. Utilizing the decades-old dipole antenna alongside the forward starboard whip antenna, our early low-power tests reached across the Atlantic. This rigorous pre-event setup not only pays homage to HAIDA’s technical heritage but also lays the groundwork for an exhilarating on-the-air weekend.
HMCS HAIDA’s Museum Ships On-the-Air Call Sign
HMCS HAIDA will be using VA3WWV as its call sign during the Museum Ships On-The-Air Weekend. We also remain hopeful of securing special event approvals to use VB3HAIDA and CF3HAIDA as additional call signs for the weekend.
What to Expect
Join us from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday as we broadcast from Radio Room 1. Over 100 museum ships from all over the world registered for the event this year! Over approximately three hours each day, our licensed amateur radio operators will make radio contacts with fellow amateur radio enthusiasts from museum ships around the globe—reconnecting historical traditions with modern excitement. Find HMCS HAIDA in the list of participating ships and the radio frequencies for the event at: https://www.nj2bb.org/museum
Join Us on This Voyage
Museum Ships On-The-Air Weekend is far more than a contest—it’s an immersive, educational celebration of our shared heritage. With the dedicated efforts of FOH volunteers, expert operators, and invaluable support from Parks Canada, HMCS HAIDA’s radio room transforms into a beacon of history and technology. We warmly invite radio enthusiasts, history buffs, and curious visitors to join us on board or on the air as we honor the pioneering spirit of maritime adventure and communication.
73, and see you on the air!

Decoration Day
2025-06-08 | Ontario
at Dundurn Castle in Hamilton Museums. Line truck and VST Display with Friends of HMCS HAIDA requested.

Battle of Ushant. Night action, Normandy. HMCS HAIDA and HMCS HURON destroy the German Narvik class destroyer Z 32 in a gun duel off Ile de Bas. (Captain DeWolf’s 2nd DSC.)
2025-06-09 | Ontario

HMCS HAIDA arrives Halifax and begins tropicalization refit.
2025-06-10 | Ontario

HMCS HAIDA departs Korea for Halifax
2025-06-12 | Ontario

Murder Mystery
2025-06-13 08:00 - 2025-06-14 17:00 | Ontario
Back by popular demand is a brand-new Murder Mystery at HMCS Haida! How popular you ask? So popular we have added an extra night! Commander Martin is looking for some keen detectives to help uncover a murderer in a classic “who done it?” with a historical twist. Explore the ship to uncover clues and interview suspects with hopes of finding the guilty party. Prizes to be given to some, and fun to be had by all.
This is a show with adult themes, as such the recommended age limit is 12 and up.

Purchase your tickets for Murder Mystery at HMCS Haida.
Please arrive by 6:30 p.m. to allow time for payment onsite prior to the event.
Limited parking is available at HMCS Haida; free parking is available by Williams Fresh Café, a short walk from the ship.
Tickets for sale soon. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the start time is 7:00 p.m.
Dates: June 13 and June 14
Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, doors open 6:30 pm

Location(s): HMCS Haida National Historic Site
Cost: Adults: $ 31.79, Seniors: $31.27, Youth: $ 27.12

A burial at sea took place from HMCS HAIDA for Lt (A), Nigel Douglas Fisher, Royal Navy, who died when his Sea Hornet crashed into the sea off Halifax.
2025-06-16 | Ontario

Anniversary of the Korean War
2025-06-21 10:00 - 2025-06-22 17:00 | Ontario
Join us as we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the beginning of the Korean War. Learn about HMCS Haida’s role, the Canadians who served, and participation in the Train Busters Club. The ship will be dressed with flags, firing the ship’s guns, and other demonstrations.
This event will be hosted on June 21 and 22. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
There will be a commemorative ceremony on June 22 at 2:00 p.m.
Start date: June 21, 2025
End date: June 22, 2025
Location(s): HMCS Haida National Historic Site
Cost: Included with admission

Plan your visit

HMCS HAIDA and HMS ESKIMO sink U 971 off Land’s End.
2025-06-24 | Ontario

75th comm. Beginning of Korean War
2025-06-25 | Ontario
The 75th commemoration of the Korean War (June 25, 2025) honours those who served and highlights the enduring Korean Peninsula division.

Ceremony aboard HMCS HAIDA to complete the twinning of HMCS HAIDA and ORP Blyskawica.
2025-06-28 | Ontario

At Government House in Nova Scotia, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, presented to representatives of HMCS HAIDA the World Ship Trust Certificate.
2025-06-29 | Ontario

Canada Day at HMCS Haida
2025-07-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Ontario
Celebrate Canada Day at HMCS Haida! Explore the legendary Tribal-class destroyer, learn about brave sailors who served abord the ship, and enjoy stunning views of Lake Ontario. Join us on July 1 to honour Canada’s rich naval history. PLUS – admission is FREE! Don’t miss this opportunity to create lasting memories on Canada’s birthday at HMCS Haida!
Please note: regularly scheduled programs will not be running on Canada Day.
Start date: July 01, 2025
End date: July 01, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Location(s): HMCS Haida National Historic Site
Cost: FREE

Spanish Language Day
2025-07-18 14:00 - 16:30 | Ontario
On Spanish Language Day, Language Ambassadors from Mohawk College and Parks Canada staff will be available to deliver 1-hour pre-booked guided tours.
Purchase your timed ticket for Spanish Language Day.
Canoo Profile Verification
If you are eligible for Canoo benefits, please click on the Canoo rate at the online ticketing website. Also note that you’ll need to show your Canoo profile when you arrive to your Language Day. To make things easier, please have your profile open on your phone so we can check your membership quickly.
Language day tour numbers are limited, so to be sure book early to reserve your space!

Learn more about the Language Ambassador Program at HMCS Haida

Date: July 19, 2025 @ 2:0 pm – 4:30 pm
Location(s): HMCS Haida National Historic Site
Cost: Adults: $5.82, Seniors: $5.30, Youth: Free

Women of War
2025-07-26 10:00 - 2025-07-27 17:00 | Ontario
Women of War Weekend at HMCS Haida will commemorate and celebrate the many ways that women contributed to Canada’s war effort during the Second World War. Special programming will provide a look at how women made important contributions on the homefront, in industrial settings, and as active members of the Women’s Royal Canadian Navy Service (WRCNS).
Come aboard and learn about the important contribution women made towards the Allied victory!

Plan your visit

Start date: July 26, 2025
End date: July 27, 2025
Location(s): HMCS Haida National Historic Site
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
Cost: Included with admission

HMCS HAIDA sinks German minesweeper M486 off Ile d’Yeu, Bay of Biscay. LS R.H. Betts, and AB G.J. Rowe, both killed in action Aug 6, 1944. A/S Kerwin awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal. (This was the second CGM awarded to the RCN. The first was Max Bernay’s on August 6, 1942).
2025-08-06 | Ontario
