International Fleet Review

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Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

The Canadian Navy’s Pacific Fleet will mark the Canadian Navy Centennial with an International Fleet Review June 9 to 14, 2010. Thirteen ships from the Indo-Pacific Region are expected to gather at the Royal Roads anchorage in the approaches to Esquimalt Harbour.

It is expected that the ships will bring 8,000 sailors to Victoria. The fleet review will be supported by activities to entertain and engage residents and visitors. There will be a fireworks display, military air show, naval parade of visiting nations, sporting activities, and sightseeing tours. Also, there will be grand concert (“The Navy Rocks”) for Canadian and Visiting Sailors.

Viewing of ships arrival, Fireworks, Fleet Review and Air Demonstrations is possible at Fort Rodd Hill, Esquimalt Lagoon and Saxe Point Park.


Wed, June 9:

Visiting Navy ships arrive
8:45am Japan
9:45am France
10:45am Australia
11:00am New Zealand
12:45pm United States Navy
3:45pm United States Coast Guard

Thurs, June 10

7pm-9pm The Canadian Navy hosts visiting sailors at “meet and greet” social events where contingents representing each ship’s company will be treated to Canadian hospitality at our Fleet Messes.

Fri, June 11
9:30am Executive Curl unveiling (Homecoming Statue Plaza)
9:45am Welcome Centre ribbon cutting
10:30-11am Naval Parade of Nations through downtown Victoria ... from Ships Point to the BC Legislature and back to Ships Point
11:45am-12:45pm Snowbirds Air Demonstration Team practice
1pm-6pm In preparation for the International Fleet Review, ships of the Canadian Navy and visiting foreign navies will move to the Royal Roads Anchorage Area.
10pm Evening fireworks display

Sat, June 12:
10am International Fleet Review - (Royal Roads anchorage)
11:30am-11:50am Skyhawks Parachute show
12-12:30pm Military aircraft fly past
12:30pm-1pm Snowbirds Air Demonstration Team show
7:00pm Navy Rocks Concert

Sun, June 13
9am-1pm A programmed sports competition where each nation will offer up their best athletes to compete in a series of sporting events.
10am-4pm The Victoria Model Shipbuilding Society will host a "Salute to the Navy" at Harrison Model Boat Pond on Dallas Road

Throughout the day, there will also be a variety of recreational activities offered including golf, sailing, hiking, cycling and more. Local sports recreation groups will offer an opportunity to play a friendly game of cricket (Beacon Hill Park), rugby (Bullen Park, Esquimalt), soccer, and beach volleyball.

Mon, June 14
8am-3pm The first of the visiting ships will depart from Esquimalt Harbour as the International Fleet disperses to carry on their individual programmes


For more information, and the schedule of events, please visit www.navy.forces.gc.ca/marpac/13/13-w_eng.asp