HMCS Griffon / NCSM Griffon

HMCS Griffon / NCSM Griffon Naval Reserve Division | Unité de Réserve navale The military instituted a policy where by all "stone frigates" were to be commissioned.

"Prima In Lacubus"

Her Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Griffon was established at the beginning of the Second World War. Naval Reservists needed a location from which to operate so they decided to lease a garage in Port Arthur, now Thunder Bay, Ontario. That first leased garage became HMCS Griffon in 1941. A new barracks was constructed in 1943. Throughout the Second World War, Griffon recruited a

nd trained volunteers enlisted in the Canadian Navy. The facility had its own drill deck, parade square, rifle range and accommodation for up to 130 new recruits. Griffon even had its own tennis courts. Shipyards in the city would build thirty corvettes and minesweepers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Royal Navy over the course of the war and Griffon became home to the commissioning crews for these ships. More than 2400 officers and non-commissioned members enlisted into the Canadian Navy through Griffon. Le Navire canadien de Sa Majesté (NCSM) GRIFFON est formé au début de la Deuxième Guerre mondiale. Les réservistes navals ayant besoin d'un endroit pour travailler, ils décident alors de louer un garage à Port Arthur, maintenant Thunder Bay, en Ontario. Les Forces canadiennes ont mis en place une politique voulant que toute frégate en béton soit mise en service. Ce premier garage loué devient le NCSM GRIFFON en 1941. Une nouvelle caserne est construite en 1943. Tout au long de la Deuxième Guerre mondiale, le GRIFFON recrute et forme des volontaires enrôlés dans la Marine canadienne. L'édifice comporte ses propres ponts d'exercice, terrain de parade, champ de tir et logement pour plus de 130 nouvelles recrues. Le GRIFFON compte même son terrain de tennis. Les chantiers navals de la ville construisent trente corvettes et dragueurs de mines pour la Marine royale canadienne et la Royal Navy au cours de la guerre et le GRIFFON devient l'unité d'appartenance de l'équipage de mise en service de ces navires. Plus de 2 400 officiers et membres du rang se sont enrôlés dans la Marine royale canadienne par le biais du GRIFFON.

12/13/2025

We have awesome neighbours. Our friends around the corner at the HMCS Griffon / NCSM Griffon hosted an Army and Navy Hockey Game and had requested donations for the Dew Drop Inn which were dropped off on Friday afternoon. Community support throughout the year provides the Dew Drop Inn the opportunity to serve a good meal daily. We really could not do this without you. Thanks for that! #

Hello Thunder Bay! We are getting super excited for this weekend and we hope you are too! HMCS Margaret Brooke is coming...
09/17/2025

Hello Thunder Bay! We are getting super excited for this weekend and we hope you are too! HMCS Margaret Brooke is coming to town and will be open for tours. Can't wait to see you there! Click thr link for more info! https://www.canada.ca/en/navy/campaigns/events/visit-a-ship.html
Bonjour Thunder Bay! Nous sommes très excités par cette fin de semaine et nous espérons que vous l'êtes aussi! Le NCSM Margaret Brooke arrive en ville et sera ouvert aux visites. Nous avons hâte de vous y voir!

Hey Thunder Bay, Ontario! Come join us and become a sailor for the day. Follow the link on the post below and let us kno...
09/05/2025

Hey Thunder Bay, Ontario! Come join us and become a sailor for the day. Follow the link on the post below and let us know your interested!

This is your chance to be a Sailor…for a DAY!

Here is your official invitation to join us aboard HMCS Margaret Brooke while it is in Ontario and Québec! That’s right - our giant Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel will be in your urban city with the red carpet rolled out for you to step up and experience life at sea, meet our sailors, and explore a Canadian warship up close.

📍 Join us in:
Thunder Bay (18 Sept.)
Sault Ste. Marie (26 Sept.)
Owen Sound (5 Oct.)
Windsor (10 Oct.)
Toronto (17 Oct.)
Montréal (25-26 Oct.)

🎟️ Reserve your spot now:

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Whether you're curious about a naval career or just want a great outing experience, we’ll see you there!

We hosted 7 riders for the 2025 Navy Bike Ride, and 6 of them pedaled their way to victory, completing the epic Battle o...
06/02/2025

We hosted 7 riders for the 2025 Navy Bike Ride, and 6 of them pedaled their way to victory, completing the epic Battle of the Atlantic Challenge—that’s a grueling 80km in a single ride! 💪
Bravo Zulu to our crew—may your tires stay full and your spirits even fuller!
Nous avons accueilli 7 cyclistes pour la 2025 Navy Bike Ride, et 6 d'entre eux ont pédalé jusqu'à la victoire, en complétant le défi épique de la bataille de l'Atlantique - c'est une distance exténuante de 80 km en une seule randonnée ! 💪
Bravo Zulu à notre équipe - que vos pneus restent pleins et que vos esprits le soient encore plus !

05/05/2025
Members of HMCS Griffon and sailors from across Canada took part in Orca-class patrol boat training at Canadian Forces B...
02/08/2025

Members of HMCS Griffon and sailors from across Canada took part in Orca-class patrol boat training at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Esquimalt, British Columbia, during the month of January. This training is essential to improving the operational readiness of the Royal Canadian Navy's reserve personnel.
Des membres du NCSM Griffon et des marins de partout au Canada ont participé à un entraînement sur les patrouilleurs de classe Orca à la base des Forces canadiennes (BFC) Esquimalt, en Colombie-Britannique, au cours du mois de janvier. Cet entraînement est essentiel à l'amélioration de l'état de préparation opérationnelle du personnel de réserve de la Marine royale canadienne.


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Today, we honour the brave men and women who served and sacrificed for our freedom. Their courage and dedication remind ...
11/11/2024

Today, we honour the brave men and women who served and sacrificed for our freedom. Their courage and dedication remind us of the cost of peace and the strength of resilience. May we remember their legacy not just today, but every day. 🌺
Aujourd'hui, nous rendons hommage aux hommes et aux femmes courageux qui ont servi et se sont sacrifiés pour notre liberté. Leur courage et leur dévouement nous rappellent le coût de la paix et la force de la résilience. Puissions-nous nous souvenir de leur héritage non seulement aujourd'hui, mais chaque jour. 🌺

Ahoy Thunder Bay! 🚢 Today, we   three new legends to the crew of HMCS Griffon. Here’s to making waves and memories—welco...
09/11/2024

Ahoy Thunder Bay! 🚢 Today, we three new legends to the crew of HMCS Griffon. Here’s to making waves and memories—welcome aboard!
S3 Bak
S3 Burchat
S3 Caza
Ohé Thunder Bay ! 🚢 Aujourd'hui, nous trois nouvelles légendes à l'équipage du NCSM Griffon. À nous de faire des vagues et de créer des souvenirs - bienvenue à bord !
S3 Bak
S3 Burchat
S3 Caza

⚓️ Passing the torch with pride! On Saturday, July 13th, 2024, we celebrated a momentous change of command at HMCS Griff...
07/17/2024

⚓️ Passing the torch with pride! On Saturday, July 13th, 2024, we celebrated a momentous change of command at HMCS Griffon. As we bid a heartfelt farewell to Commander Nathanael Moulson and warmly welcome Lieutenant Commander Roger Farn, the spirit of leadership and dedication continues to thrive. Here's to new beginnings and steadfast journeys ahead! 🌊
⚓️ Passer le flambeau avec fierté ! Le samedi 13 juillet 2024, nous avons célébré un changement de commandement important au NCSM Griffon. Alors que nous disons adieu au commandant Nathanael Moulson et que nous accueillons chaleureusement le capitaine de corvette Roger Farn, l'esprit de leadership et de dévouement continue de s'épanouir. Vivement les nouveaux départs et les voyages inébranlables à venir ! 🌊

🇨🇦⚔️🇺🇸 Honing our skills with the Lake Superior Scottish Regiment and Minnesota National Guard at Camp Ripley! Training ...
03/19/2024

🇨🇦⚔️🇺🇸 Honing our skills with the Lake Superior Scottish Regiment and Minnesota National Guard at Camp Ripley! Training side by side for strength, unity, and readiness.
🇨🇦⚔️🇺🇸 Nous perfectionnons nos compétences avec le Lake Superior Scottish Regiment et la Minnesota National Guard au Camp Ripley ! S'entraîner côte à côte pour la force, l'unité et la préparation.


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125 N. Algoma Street
Thunder Bay, ON
P7A4Z5

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