HMCS Sackville is a Second World War Flower-class corvette and Canada’s Naval Memorial, berthed on Halifax’s waterfront in summer. You can explore its restored wartime configuration, see exhibits and artifacts, and take a tour tailored to your visit.
- Location: Sackville Landing, 1675 Lower Water Street, Halifax.
- Summer berth: Beside the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic; the ship moves to HMC Dockyard from November to mid-June.
- Tour length: 15 to 60 minutes or longer.
- Opening pattern: Open daily
What is HMCS Sackville, and where is it moored?
HMCS Sackville is the only surviving corvette of the 269 Allied corvettes built during the Second World War. Commissioned in Saint John, New Brunswick, on December 29, 1941, it escorted convoys between St. John’s, Newfoundland, and Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
The Government of Canada designated the ship as Canada’s Naval Memorial in 1985, and it is also a National Historic Site of Canada. Its summer berth is Sackville Landing on Halifax’s waterfront, beside the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.
From November to mid-June, the ship is berthed at HMC Dockyard instead. The visitor address at Sackville Landing is 1675 Lower Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1S3.
What can you see aboard HMCS Sackville?
Visitors can see exhibits and artifacts aboard a ship restored to its wartime configuration. Tours are tailored to visitors’ circumstances and last from 15 to 60 minutes or longer. You can also rent a handheld audio device for a self-directed tour in a variety of languages.
The ship has multiple levels connected by ladders, and its uneven decks can make exploring challenging for visitors with mobility issues. Wheelchairs, walkers and baby strollers cannot be accommodated aboard.
When is HMCS Sackville open, and what should you check?
HMCS Sackville is open daily in July and August, while hours may vary from September until November. Self-guided tours during that later period are weather permitting.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 10:00–16:00
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Admission information differs between the ship’s visitor pages, so check the official site before you go for current hours and admission details. If you’re planning a visit outside the core summer months, confirm that the ship is at its visitor berth and open on your chosen day.
How do you get from Dartmouth to HMCS Sackville?
From Lake City Motel in Dartmouth, HMCS Sackville is about a 17-minute drive. In summer, head to Sackville Landing on the Halifax waterfront; the ship is not berthed in Dartmouth.
The ship’s waterfront location is beside the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. You can also combine a visit with time around Grand Parade in Halifax, a central public square.
FAQs
Are there washrooms aboard HMCS Sackville?
No. Public washrooms are located nearby on the waterfront.
Can you bring food or drinks aboard?
Only water bottles are allowed aboard.
Are pets allowed on the ship?
Pets are not allowed aboard, except service animals with proper documentation.