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Calendar of Events
A variety of activities have been planned to engage Canadians, our partners and our stakeholders from across the country to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the CCG. Browse through the calendar to find out how we are celebrating this milestone near you. Come join the fun and discover the Canadian Coast Guard! Visit regularly as additional events will be added.
May 2012
May 6, 2012 – Burnaby Association of Marine Modellers (BAMM)
A kiosk and a display of CCG vessels will be in place to raise awareness about the Canadian Coast Guard and its 50th Anniversary.
Location: 9 - 4pm at Central Park in Burnaby (off Imperial Street), BC
OPEN TO PUBLIC
Host region – PACIFIC REGION
Until May 9, 2012 – Frontier Sentinel at Sydney Harbour, Nova Scotia
A joint-multi-agency exercise involving Canada and United-States scheduled to be played out in the Sydney harbour and surrounding area.
Location: Sydney harbour, Sydney, NS
OPEN TO PUBLIC
Host region – CCG COLLEGE
May 12, 2012 - Open House at the Canadian Coast Guard College
The College will be hosting an open house promoting the 50th Anniversary of the Canadian Coast Guard.
Location: 1190 Westmount road, Sydney, Nova Scotia
OPEN TO PUBLIC
Host region – CCG COLLEGE
May 15, 2012 – 50th Anniversary Photo Exhibit
This exhibition will highlight some of the iconic images, themes and important events associated with the Canadian Coast Guard. Will be displayed from May to October 2012.
Location: Plaza Bridge, Wellington Street, Ottawa, ON
OPEN TO PUBLIC
Host region – NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
May 21, 2012 – A Float for Victoria Day Parade
A float for the Canadian Coast Guard in honour of its 50th Anniversary will participate in the Victoria Day Parade this year.
Location: Victoria, BC
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Host region – PACIFIC REGION
May 29, 2012 – CCG Day on the Hill
This event is to provide parliamentarians and stakeholders an opportunity to become more acquainted with CCG programs and services. There are three events associated with this day: a pinning ceremony for Members of Parliament, a demonstration of CCG equipment and, an evening reception for Parliamentarians and stakeholders focusing on services offered by the CCG.
Location: Parliament Hill, 1 Wellington Street, Ottawa, ON
OPEN TO GUESTS ONLY
Host region – NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
Spring – Summer 2012 – CCG 50th Anniversary Flower Bed
Each year, the Halifax-Dartmouth Bridge Commission donates two prominent flower gardens off the A. Murray MacKay Bridge to charitable and non-profit organizations to help promote upcoming events and milestones. For 2012, one of the flower beds will feature the CCG 50th Anniversary Logo. The logo will be in place for the entire spring/summer and will be seen by an estimated 52,000 vehicles a day.
Location: Halifax Side of the A. Murray MacKay Bridge, Halifax, NS
OPEN TO PUBLIC
Host region – MARITIMES REGION
May 2012 – Now & Then Display in partnership with the CCG Alumni at Geo Centre
Equipment from past and present and re-enactment of the Titanic message received at Cape Race, Newfoundland. Will be displayed from March to October 2012.
Location: Geo Centre, 175 Signal Hill Rd, St. John's, NL
OPEN TO PUBLIC
Host region – NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR REGION
June 2012
June 2, 2012 – Graduation ceremonies at the CCG College
Location: 1190 Westmount road, Sydney, NS
OPEN TO PUBLIC
Host region – CCG COLLEGE
June 5, 2012 – The Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference
The Governor General's Canadian Leadership Conference brings together Canada's future leaders from business, labour, government, non-government organizations, education and the cultural sector for a unique two-week experience. As part of this exercise, they will tour the Canadian Coast Guard College.
Location: 1190 Westmount road, Sydney, NS
OPEN TO PUBLIC
Host region – CCG COLLEGE
June 8 – 10, 2012 – Rendez-vous Naval du Québec
This event will welcome vessels from Canadian and foreign fleets. Over 100,000 people will attend this event. The Canadian Coast Guard will be present with a few vessels to represent our organization’s activities.
Location: Port de Québec, Quebec City, QC
OPEN TO PUBLIC
Host region – QUEBEC REGION
June 2012 – Prince Rupert Seafest
Pacific Region will participate in the Seafest parade as well as activities at city’s waterfront. Information booth will also be on site throughout the weekend.
Location: Downtown Prince Rupert and on the city’s waterfront, BC
OPEN TO PUBLIC
Host region – PACIFIC REGION
June 2012 – CCG Model Ship Display at Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
CCG exhibit at the Museum of the Atlantic will display some of the numerous model ships of the CCG fleet, past and present. A short history of some of the vessels and historic events will be displayed.
Location: Museum of the Atlantic, 1675 Lower Water Street, Halifax, NS
OPEN TO PUBLIC
Host region – MARITIMES REGION
July 2012
July 1, 2012 – Steveston Salmon Festival
Pacific Region will be participating at the festival parade. An information booth will also be on site.
Location: Steveston, BC
OPEN TO PUBLIC
Host region – PACIFIC REGION
July 7, 2012 – Regional Open House Day at CCG
Open House Day at the following lifeboat stations in Maritimes: Saint John, NB; Shippagan, NB; Clark’s Harbour, NS; Louisbourg, NS; Port Bickerton, NS; Sambro, NS; Westport, NS; Souris, PEI; Summerside, PEI; and Canso, NS at the Canso Canal.
OPEN TO PUBLIC
Host Region – MARITIMES REGION
July 22, 2012 – Transat 2012
The Transat is a sail boat race between Québec and St-Malo from France. The Coast Guard will have the opportunity to have a kiosk on site to promote its services and to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Canadian Coast Guard.
Location: Old Québec – Old Port District, Quebec Region, QC
OPEN TO PUBLIC
Host region – QUEBEC REGION
September 2012
September 9, 2012 – Coast Guard Day, Open House at the Southside Base
The CCG Auxiliary’s “Bobby the Boat” will be present for the children and all are welcomed to come down to the base and learn more about the Canadian Coast Guard.
Location: Southside Base, St John, NL
OPEN TO PUBLIC
Host region - NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR REGION
September 22, 2012 – Coast Guard Cup at Sydney Harbour
A sailing regatta will be hosted by the Canadian Coast Guard College in the Sydney Harbour on a volunteer/not-for-profit basis.
Location: Sydney Harbour, Sydney, NS
OPEN TO PUBLIC
Host region – CCG COLLEGE
September 27, 2012 – Mission to Seafarers dinner
CCG Pacific Region has been invited by the Vancouver Branch of the Mission to Seafarers to celebrate CCG’s 50th anniversary with a dinner for the guests. The Assistant Commissioner of Pacific Region will be a guest speaker at this event.
Location: Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, Vancouver, BC
OPEN TO GUESTS ONLY
Host region – PACIFIC REGION
September 2012 – Commemorative Issue of Coastlines to celebrate the Canadian Coast Guard’s 50th Anniversary
OPEN TO PUBLIC
Host region – NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR REGION
September 2012 – Open House at the New CCG Regional Headquarters Building
Building dedication ceremony to celebrate the opening of CCG Maritimes Regional Headquarters building at the Bedford Institute of Technology campus. An open house event will be open to CCG/DFO staff, alumni, retirees, partners, invited guests and members of the public.
Location: Coast Guard Maritimes Regional Headquarters building, 50 Discovery Drive, Dartmouth, NS
OPEN TO PUBLIC
Host region – MARITIMES REGION
October 2012
October 21, 2012 – Fleet Sailpast in Victoria
Pacific Region is organizing a fleet sailpast in Victoria off Ogden Point to Trial Island involving CCG vessels.
Location: Victoria, BC
OPEN TO PUBLIC
Host region – PACIFIC REGION
October 2012 – Cabot Trail Relay Race
The 50th Anniversary will be promoted through the Officer Cadets traditional relay race around the Cabot Trail.
Location: Sydney, NS
OPEN TO PUBLIC
Host region – CCG COLLEGE
December 2012
December 3, 2012 – Christmas Parade at Cape Breton Regional Municipality
The College will be participating again this year at the Christmas parade to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Coast Guard.
Location: Sydney, NS
OPEN TO PUBLIC
Host region – CCG COLLEGE
December 2012 – Christmas Lights on Parliament Hill
The Canadian Coast Guard will be participating at the opening night of Christmas Lights on the Hill.
Location: Parliament Hill, Ottawa, ON
OPEN TO PUBLIC
Host region : NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
