HMCS Haida National Historic Site
HMCS Haida National Historic Site
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The last Tribal Destroyer in the world, HMCS HAIDA is Canada’s most famous warship. She inspires countless adults and children and draw visitors from Ontario, across North America and from around the globe. This WWII Tribal Class destroyer is now a floating memorial and naval museum.
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- lgueretteSarnia, Canada9 contributionsWorth a visit!Great tour - we were able to explore most areas on the ship, the few roped off areas were still viewable. Information signs were plentiful and easy to understand, made our self guided tour a great experience. Be aware, lots of climbing ladders, a few tight spaces - would be a challenge for someone with mobility issues. We went for the 79th birthday celebration, got to see the big gun fired and talked with a number of former servicemen (including one who actually served on the HMCS Haida!) Admission cost was very reasonable - go see this one!Visited August 2022Written August 29, 2022
- John H5 contributionsNicely preserved museum shipVisited the HMCS Haifa today and really enjoyed it. The staff is knowledgeable and it’s easy to spend a couple of hours exploring. One thing to note is that the ship is not handicapped accessible. Many ladders, low overhead, raised and uneven surfaces, etc. my mother sat this one out on a bench in the area next to the ship. There were several kids when I was there and they all seemed to be having a good time exploring. A great spot for families, not so great for the elderly or disabled.Visited August 2023Travelled with friendsWritten August 19, 2023
- Gordon BAncaster, Canada3 contributionsProud of our HistoryIt is a hands on experience were you can feel part of Canadian History. The Haida is the most famous Corvette in WW2 History. I was proud to visit this ship. She is a live history to touch and feel, and experience what it was to be able to get a glimpse of life on a hunter killer with successful enemy sinkings' inWW2.Visited July 2020Written July 28, 2020
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John H
5 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Friends
Visited the HMCS Haifa today and really enjoyed it. The staff is knowledgeable and it’s easy to spend a couple of hours exploring. One thing to note is that the ship is not handicapped accessible. Many ladders, low overhead, raised and uneven surfaces, etc. my mother sat this one out on a bench in the area next to the ship. There were several kids when I was there and they all seemed to be having a good time exploring. A great spot for families, not so great for the elderly or disabled.
Written August 19, 2023
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Teammilitello
Des Moines, IA733 contributions
Jul. 2023 • Family
What a gem. This ship is not like the others. It’s smaller & more easily assessable to all areas of the ship. We left feeling like we knew everything about the ship. There are a lot of guides throughout. Cannot believe how little it cost. No trip to Hamilton is complete without a visit here.
Written July 23, 2023
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Inspire21430552102
8 contributions
Jun. 2023 • Friends
It was a very interesting relic only remember it is only open certain days. We went Tuesday but it wasn’t open til Wednesday.We took pictures of the outside. They are doing a lot of work on the harbourfront.,starting to look good, but a lot of yellow tape around when we went.
Written July 1, 2023
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NottmFoody
Arnold, UK664 contributions
Jun. 2023 • Solo
Very enjoyable visit. Only $4.50.
Max 2 hours needed.
A living history ship. Most of it is accessible to view, with only small portions cordoned off. You can get a real feel of what it must have been like living on board, from the cramped quarters to the narrow gantry’s etc.
It was a very brave breed of men that took these ships to war. Upmost respect to them.
Great family day out, but be aware there are ladders to climb up and down and small spaces.
Max 2 hours needed.
A living history ship. Most of it is accessible to view, with only small portions cordoned off. You can get a real feel of what it must have been like living on board, from the cramped quarters to the narrow gantry’s etc.
It was a very brave breed of men that took these ships to war. Upmost respect to them.
Great family day out, but be aware there are ladders to climb up and down and small spaces.
Written June 10, 2023
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lguerette
Sarnia, Canada9 contributions
Aug. 2022
Great tour - we were able to explore most areas on the ship, the few roped off areas were still viewable. Information signs were plentiful and easy to understand, made our self guided tour a great experience. Be aware, lots of climbing ladders, a few tight spaces - would be a challenge for someone with mobility issues.
We went for the 79th birthday celebration, got to see the big gun fired and talked with a number of former servicemen (including one who actually served on the HMCS Haida!)
Admission cost was very reasonable - go see this one!
We went for the 79th birthday celebration, got to see the big gun fired and talked with a number of former servicemen (including one who actually served on the HMCS Haida!)
Admission cost was very reasonable - go see this one!
Written August 29, 2022
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Gordon B
Ancaster, Canada3 contributions
Jul. 2020
It is a hands on experience were you can feel part of Canadian History. The Haida is the most famous Corvette in WW2 History. I was proud to visit this ship. She is a live history to touch and feel, and experience what it was to be able to get a glimpse of life on a hunter killer with successful enemy sinkings' inWW2.
Written July 28, 2020
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georgepavel
4 contributions
Jul. 2019
There is an unique experience to see a real ship and to walk on board like a real seaman. A quite experience
Written June 9, 2020
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lilly350
Kitchener, Canada8 contributions
Sep. 2019 • Family
It was so much fun, kids enjoyed filling out the booklets. Kids were so amazed with all the interested in the different flags and meanings. It was nice to meet some of the retired sailors. All in all very interesting and exciting stories about the old days.
Written March 5, 2020
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Colin F
Toronto, Canada979 contributions
Aug. 2019
She was too good for the Toronto waterfront but has found a welcome home happily in Hamilton. A nice reminder of the incredible job the RCN did during the war in keeping the convoy lanes open. Some folks want to forget Canada has a worthy history but you can find some here.
Written February 12, 2020
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118josephm
Hamilton, Canada4 contributions
Jul. 2019 • Family
Fantastic tour of a Ww11 navy Corvette.Very informative. Highly recommended.Toured all parts of the ship.
Written February 12, 2020
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Nicholas S
London, Canada
Where does one park for a haida tour?
trey71
Hamilton, Canada42 contributions
lots of free parking at Pier 8.
Andrea Carolina H
Bogota2 contributions
Se permiten mascotas dentro del buque?
Doglover
Hamilton, Canada113 contributions
Hola. No veo por qué no los permiten, pero es posible que desee llamarlos. Probablemente estén permitidos, pero solo para estar seguros, deberías llamarlos. Aquí está su número de teléfono. Espero poder ayudar !!
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wwwonder
Toronto15 contributions
Hi there, I'd like to know if visiting the warship in May would be too cold. were you mostly inside or outside on the deck?
thanks a lot!
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BShackleton
Kitchener, Canada26 contributions
Hi - it depends on the weather but end of May should be warmer and we will be open on the weekends by then. The ship visit includes both inside and outside. Dress for the weather and remember that since we are on Lake Ontario, it's always a bit cooler. Hope this help!
Ashlynne G
Drayton, Canada2 contributions
Would touring of this ship be possible with a small infant wore in a carrier?
BazRasty
Hamilton, Canada433 contributions
I would say no because there are a few places where you have to climb or descend metal “ladders” the term used by the navy to describe steep stairs.
Julie P
Thornhill, Canada
Is there parking near the ship dock?
KathleenR_28
Port Dover, Canada6,357 contributions
Yes, there is a small parking area close to the ship, and outside the fences. It gets pretty busy, though.
manalshtiwie
Wilhelmshaven, Germany
Hello Are there cruises from Germany to Canada? Please give me some information about these trips. thank you
theanna987123456
Ontario, Canada9 contributions
The HMSC Haida national historical site is not for cruises, it is a historic site for touring an old military ship. Hope that helped :)
Mileidys G
Mississauga, Canada
Are dogs allowed into the ship?
Douglas A
Hamilton, Canada210 contributions
as the Haida is a Parks Canada site and a war memorial no dogs are allowed on board.
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- Hotels near HMCS Haida National Historic Site:
- (2.51 km) Homewood Suites by Hilton Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- (2.33 km) Sheraton Hamilton Hotel
- (10.86 km) The Barracks Inn
- (2.53 km) Staybridge Suites Hamilton - Downtown, an IHG Hotel
- (3.67 km) Visitors Inn
- Restaurants near HMCS Haida National Historic Site:
- (0.43 km) William's Fresh Café
- (0.56 km) Grandad's Donuts
- (0.47 km) Pier 57
- (0.66 km) Fisher's Pier 4 Pub & Grub
- (1.61 km) Charred Rotisserie House