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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.

11/01/2026

Discover the mysteries of Woodside National Historic Site, Parks Canada in Waterloo, Ontario as you uncover the murderer inside the historic home during this year’s Murder Mystery event.

Join on November 6 and 7 for an experience filled with clues, riddles, and surprises!

Tickets are limited so book yours today: https://thepointofsale.com/venues/woodsidenationalhistoricsite

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from !

Are you wearing a historical or nautical themed costume this year?

We would love to see it!

10/27/2026

In July of this year, the Normandy beaches involved in the D-Day Landings were named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

played an important support role during the allied invasion of Normandy.

Notably, in the Battle of Ushant on June 9, 1944, HMCS Haida helped stop enemy attempts to sever supply lines between British and Canadian Forces in France. During the battle, HMCS Haida and HMCS Huron sank the German destroyer Z-32 and assisted in the sinking of ZH-1.

Learn more about the designation: https://www.junobeach.org/the-d-day-landing-beaches-inscribed-on-the-unesco-world-heritage-list/

10/20/2026

Bridget Ann Knockwood was a Mi’kmaw woman who helped to build Canada’s naval fleet during the Second World War.

Approximately 4,000 women took up work in shipbuilding, working side by side with their male counterparts at shipyards along both East and West coasts and the St Lawrence River.

In 1943, women made up roughly one-third of the employees at the Pictou, Nova Scotia shipyard where Knockwood worked. The yard built 24 Park-class cargo ships for Canada’s Merchant Navy.

Knockwood is an example of one the countless women who contributed to the Allies’ victory.

Learn more about Mrs. Knockwood: https://www.parks.canada.ca/en/lhn-nhs/on/haida/culture/femmes-women/knockwood

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10/19/2026

Have you visited Fort George National Historic Site, Parks Canada?

Located in Niagara-on-the-Lake, you can explore eight restored buildings, including the barracks and historic kitchen, while costumed interpreters talk about life during the War of 1812.

They close for the season on November 1, so plan your visit soon!

Learn more about the you can take to nearby locations: https://parks.canada.ca/voyage-travel/experiences/historique-experiences-historic/rue-road

10/16/2026

Elsie MacGill, often referred to as the "Queen of the Hurricanes," was the world's first female aeronautical engineer and the first woman to earn an electrical engineering degree in Canada.

During World War II, she worked as an aeronautical engineer and played a crucial role in supervising the production of Hawker Hurricane fighter planes at the Canadian Car and Foundry Company.

Learn more: https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/elizabeth-muriel-gregory-macgill

10/14/2026

Don’t forget!

Oktoberfest in Berlin at Woodside National Historic Site, Parks Canada in Kitchener, Ontario is this weekend on October 17 from 11 am to 4 pm!

Join the fun and enjoy food, drinks, games and history!

Learn more: https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/woodside/activ/calendrier-calendar

10/12/2026

It’s , and we want to take a moment to thank the wonderful staff, the passionate Friends of HMCS HAIDA , the enthusiastic re-enactors, the amazing volunteers, and the curious visitors that come to explore and discover.

continues to exist because of you, and we are grateful to have such an incredible community.

10/09/2026

The 2026 season might be over at , but we made memories that will last forever!

What was your favourite event at the ship this year?

10/08/2026

Inspired by ads encouraging women to contribute to the war effort, Iolanda “Vi” Connolly quit her job as a telephone operator and took up factory work. She had various jobs, including manufacturing gun mounts used on Tribal Class Destroyers, the class of ship her husband served on. She became known as Hamilton’s “Rosie the Riveter”, appearing on a magazine cover and poster to encourage women to follow in her footsteps.

Vi sadly passed away at the age of 99. She is fondly remembered as an iconic symbol of women’s contributions to the WWII war effort. She was an important member of the Friends of HMCS HAIDA and was honoured in person at the Women of War celebration in 2018.

Learn more about Vi’s story here: https://www.parks.canada.ca/en/lhn-nhs/on/haida/culture/femmes-women/connolly

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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

Telephone

+19055266742

Website

https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/on/haida

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