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HMCS Starin-person Doors Open Hamilton Region

  • In-person
  • 2024 theme: Adaptive reuse
  • French services available
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Washrooms
HMCS Star

Come and discover Canada’s naval past, present and future. The HMCS Star, home to Hamilton’s naval reserves, also houses a unique collection of historical naval artifacts. You are also invited to the mess on the afternoon of May 5 for a military reception honouring The Battle of the Atlantic (ceremony in Burlington). The HMCS Haida is permanently moored alongside.

Contact info

650 Catharine Street North
Hamilton, Ontario

https://www.facebook.com/HMCSNCSMStar

Architecture

Year built: 1996
Building type:MilitaryMuseum
Architect: Griffiths Rankin Cook, Ottawa (design/build); Shoalts and Zaback, Kingston (consulting)

Dates/hours open

May 04, 10:00am - May 05, 04:00pm

Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.