Discover HMCS Haida National Historic Site in Hamilton, Ontario. Learn about the ship’s role in the Second World War, the Korean Conflict and more.

Designated a national historic site of Canada in 1984, she now serves as a museum ship berthed next to HMCS Star, an active Royal Canadian Naval Reserve Division, in Hamilton, Ontario. [7][8] In 2018, Haida was designated the ceremonial flagship of the RCN.

HMCS Haida National Historic Site is located at Pier 9 near Bayfront Park in Hamilton, Ontario. Less than 75km from Toronto and Niagara Falls, HMCS Haida is an easy day trip from the GTA and the Niagara region.

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Aug 27, 2023 · The HMCS Haida is one of the largest Canadian naval museum ships and served in late World War Two and the early Cold War. The HMCS Haida is the only Tribal-class destroyer remaining today and is now a National Historic Site in Hamilton, Ontario.

On May 26, 2018 Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Haida was designated flagship of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) to honour the courageous spirit of this legendary destroyer and all those who proudly served in her. Haida is the last remaining Second World War Tribal-class destroyer in the world.

HMCS Haida is now closed for the season. The site will be opened. September 6, 2025, until September 21, 2025. How do I get to the ship? How can I contact the Friends of HMCS HAIDA? Where can I buy some souvenirs?

HMCS Haida is a restored Tribal Class destroyer moored at Pier 9 in Hamilton harbour. Retired from active service, it is now open to the public.

Such a ship is Her Majesty’s Canadian Destroyer HAIDA, whose record in two wars has won her an honoured place in Canada’s naval history. HAIDA was the fourth [1] Tribal to join the Royal Canadian Navy. Launched at Newcastle, England, 25 August, 1942, the destroyer was sponsored by the Canadian-born Lady Laurie, Lady Mayoress of London [2].