Annual RCN Great Lakes Tour (merged)

[jollyjacktar]

Sadder still, that VDQ is less broken than MON at the moment.  And VDQ is hurting.  Bad refit.

 

[Halifax Tar]

Sadder still, that VDQ is less broken than MON at the moment.  And VDQ is hurting.  Bad refit.

Wait, hold the bus.  You mean a refit in done by Irving was 100% up to par ?

 

[jollyjacktar]

Wait, hold the bus.  You mean a refit in done by Irving was 100% up to par ?

My son works there, he was disgusted at the MLR refit done to VDQ.  One of the old timers said it was the worst job he'd ever seen in all his years at ISI.  If it's unacceptable by even Irving standards, then it must have been shit.

 

[Halifax Tar]

My son works there, he was disgusted at the MLR refit done to VDQ.  One of the old timers said it was the worst job he'd ever seen in all his years at ISI.  If it's unacceptable by even Irving standards, then it must have been crap.

Good thing they are building our new AOPS!

 

[jollyjacktar]

Good thing I'll never sail on one.

 

[BlueAngels14]

So could someone please advise me where exactly in Toronto can I visit HMCS Ville de Quebec? The post only says that the ship will be visiting at Canadian port cities along the St. Lawrence Seaway and the Great Lakes and the Toronto date is September 13th to 18th.

 

[Occam]

From http://torontoist.com/2016/09/what-to-check-out-in-toronto-september-12-18/

The Toronto International Film Festival brings all sorts of guests to our city. This year, that includes the Royal Canadian Navy. Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship Ville de Québec, or the VDQ as the Canadian Patrol Frigate is affectionately known, is docking here this week on its first Great Lakes tour since 2012. A news release is expected on Tuesday detailing the ship’s full schedule; part of its visit includes day sails with dignitaries and VIPs. But Torontoist has learned that the ship will definitely be open for public tours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, September 15, and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 17, so you’ll have an opportunity to snap a selfie of yourself in the captain’s chair, just like the stars might. Sugar Beach (25 Dockside drive), September 13 to 18, FREE.

They seem to have the days/dates messed up, but at least you have the location.

 

[Oldgateboatdriver]

Yep.

Bottom of Lower Jarvis is pretty much where they always go of official visits.

 

[BlueAngels14]

From http://torontoist.com/2016/09/what-to-check-out-in-toronto-september-12-18/

They seem to have the days/dates messed up, but at least you have the location.

Yea the dates are a little confusing but thank you for your help on the location Occam! [

 

[BlueAngels14]

"HMCS Ville de Québec docks in Toronto
Tour the ship this Thursday, Saturday

City Centre Mirror
The HMCS Ville de Québec is due to arrive in Toronto on Tuesday, Sept. 13.

The Canadian ship will be docked this week at Corus Quay Dock, 25 Dockside Dr., between Lower Jarvis and Lower Sherbourne streets.

The Royal Canadian Navy frigate is on a two-week tour of Canadian port cities along the St. Lawrence Seaway and the Great Lakes from Sept. 9 to 24.

The public is invited to tour the Halifax-class warship Thursday, Sept. 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 17 from 1 to 4 p.m."

http://www.insidetoronto.com/news-story/6853175-hmcs-ville-de-qu-bec-docks-in-toronto/

 

[The Bread Guy]

This year's itinerary so far ...

Royal Canadian Navy ships visit St. Lawrence Seaway-Great Lakes communities in 2019

The Royal Canadian Navy is visiting communities along the St. Lawrence Seaway and Great Lakes as part of the annual Great Lakes Deployment.

Her Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS) Oriole (June to September) and St. John’s (October to November) are this year’s GLD ambassadors.

GLD provides Canadians with a unique opportunity to tour one of Canada’s naval ships and to learn about life in the Royal Canadian Navy from our sailors. Stop by, say hello and speak to our sailors about their experiences on operations at home and around the world.

You can also speak to our sailors to find out more about a career full of adventure, opportunities, and professional challenges.

HMCS Oriole is a tall ship, used by the Royal Canadian Navy for training and public outreach.

Visit HMCS Oriole, the Royal Canadian Navy’s longest-serving vessel, in one of the following cities:*

    Summerside, PE (June 7 to 10)
    Rimouski, QC (June 14 to 17)
    Montreal, QC (June 20 to 23)
    Toronto, ON (June 27 to July 3)
    Buffalo, NY (July 4 to 8 )
    Cleveland, OH (July 11 to 15)
    Windsor, ON (July 19 to 22)
    Goderich, ON (July 26 to 29)
    Port Colbourne, ON (August 2 to 5)
    Midland, ON (August 9 to 12)
    Kingsville, ON (August 16 to 19)
    Kingston, ON (August 22 to 26)
    Brockville, ON (August 30 to September 2)
    Montreal, QC (September 4 to 5)
    Trois-Rivières, QC (September 6 to 8 )
    Sept-Isle, QC (September 10 to 13)

HMCS Oriole is also participating it the annual Tall Ships Challenge in the following cities at the above dates: Toronto, ON, Buffalo, NY, Cleveland, OH, Midland, ON, Kingsville, ON, Brockville, ON.

Note: *Port dates and locations subject to change ...