May 05
Canadian Naval Centennial
This year Canadian Navy is celebrating 100 years of service.
Throughout the year various activities are arranged nationwide, including parades, dinners, exhibitions, a cross-country run along the Canada Trail and other projects in cooperation with local municipalities and local naval service groups.
On May 4, 1910, the Department of Naval Service was authorized under the Minister of Marine and Fisheries. A naval college is founded in Halifax to provide training in naval science for the prospective officers.
Being one of the participating cities, Toronto will host several events for the Centennial. On the occasion of the Canadian Naval Centennial on 4 May 2010, the CN Tower will be illuminated in the Navy colours. In August Naval Warships will also be visiting the Canadian National Exhibition.
National Canadian Naval Centennial Travelling Road Show will stop in St. Catharines, Hamilton, and Barrie on May 12, 16, and 17 correspondingly.
The official website of Canadian Naval Centennial is listing a complete schedule of all events devoted to such significant page of our history.