Fleet Weekend North Vancouver

People with eyes on Burrard Inlet Friday morning (April 29) saw several big ships from the Royal Canadian Navy cruise into North Vancouver.

The general public is being welcomed this weekend to view and tour several active naval vessels from the RCN and Maritime Forces Pacific.

Starting at 9 a.m. on Friday, seven ships sailed into North Vancouver’s Burrard Dry Dock Pier, located just east of Lonsdale Quay.

The vessels entering the harbour kicked off Fleet Weekend, a three-day event to raise awareness of the navy’s capabilities as well as job opportunities.

Beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, people will be able to tour the ships and view several related displays. The tours and displays close at 4 p.m.

From 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, there will be a ceremony commemorating the Battle of the Atlantic, held at the Sailor’s Point Memorial in Waterfront Park. The battle was the longest continuous military campaign of the Second World War, and one in which Canada played a vital role.

All the weekend’s events are free. See you there!