HMCS Haida National Historic Site, Parks Canada

HMCS Haida National Historic Site, Parks Canada An official Parks Canada page. Français: http://ow.ly/n7i950M2w1N
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HMCS Haida, a Tribal Class destroyer built in England, was commissioned into the Royal Canadian Navy in 1943, serving in many theatres of operation through the Second World War. After a post-war refit, HMCS Haida continued in service through Korean War and Cold War situations, until being decommissioned in 1963. The

ship was acquired by the Province of Ontario and moved to Ontario Place (Toronto) in 1971. The ship was designated as a National Historic Site of Canada in 1984 by the federal government, and ownership was transferred to Parks Canada in 2002. HMCS Haida arrived at Pier 9 in Hamilton Harbour on August 30, 2003, the 60th anniversary of the ship's commissioning.

Happy 83rd Birthday, ! 🎉Commissioned on August 30, 1943, Haida served with distinction during the Second World War an...
08/30/2026

Happy 83rd Birthday, ! 🎉

Commissioned on August 30, 1943, Haida served with distinction during the Second World War and the Korean War before becoming the National Historic Site visitors know today.

Thank you to everyone who joined us this weekend to celebrate Canada's Fightingest Ship and help keep its remarkable story alive.

Here's to another year of preserving and sharing Haida's legacy.

Every door...or hatch...leads to another adventure.Find your way to the engine room aboard and you'll discover a whole...
08/26/2026

Every door...or hatch...leads to another adventure.

Find your way to the engine room aboard and you'll discover a whole new part of the ship to explore – visit on the weekend and you may find a Friends of HMCS Haida volunteer ready to share their stories.

Have you made it to this part of the ship yet?

Choose your own adventure! POV: You've just climbed the gangway and stepped aboard the ship – where are you exploring ...
08/21/2026

Choose your own adventure!

POV: You've just climbed the gangway and stepped aboard the ship – where are you exploring first?

1. The Mess Decks – I want to see where 200+ sailors ate, slept and spent their time off-duty.

2. Radio 1 – I want to decode and deliver messages like HMCS Haida’s radio operators.

3. The Captain’s Day Cabin – I want to step into the captain’s world.

4. At the Boffins – I want to imagine what it was like to fire at targets!

Plan your visit: https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/haida

Happy World Photography Day!Whether it's the towering guns, views of Hamilton Harbour, or the intricate spaces throughou...
08/19/2026

Happy World Photography Day!

Whether it's the towering guns, views of Hamilton Harbour, or the intricate spaces throughout the ship, there's no shortage of incredible photo opportunities aboard .

Share your favourite photo in the comments - we'd love to see your perspective!

Have you experienced the Main Deck Tour yet this summer? Tickets are still available for August 28 and September 4. Led ...
08/18/2026

Have you experienced the Main Deck Tour yet this summer?

Tickets are still available for August 28 and September 4.

Led by a knowledgeable interpreter, this 45-minute experience takes you across the ship’s main deck, including crew living quarters, galley, and a radio room.

Get your tickets today: https://thepointofsale.com/tickets/maindecktour?lang=en

Even sailors need a sweet treat sometimes.Life at sea wasn't all drills and duties. The galley was the heart of the ship...
08/14/2026

Even sailors need a sweet treat sometimes.

Life at sea wasn't all drills and duties. The galley was the heart of the ship, where meals - and the occasional baked treat - helped keep morale high during long deployments.

What treat do you think would have been most popular aboard ?

Address

658 Catharine Street N
Hamilton, ON
L8L8K4

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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