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BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC PARADE
Battle of the Atlantic Municipal Memorial Parade
- Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026 (Mandatory Attendance)
- Location: HMCS Tecumseh (1820 24 Street SW Calgary, AB)
- Cadet Meeting Point: HMCS Tecumseh, east side of the Naval Training Centre (NTC) (first building on the right)
- Cadet Drop-Off Time: 0930 hrs (no later)
- Cadet Pick-Up Time: 1215 hrs (pick up location is the same meeting point)
- Uniform: Full Cadet Uniform, water bottle
Schedule
- 0930 hrs: Cadets arrive
- 0945 hrs: All cadets must be present
- 1030 hrs: Parade begins
- 1200 hrs: Parade concludes
- 1215 hrs: Cadet pick-up
Important Information
- This is a mandatory training activity for all cadets.
- Cadet drop-off and pick-up will take place on the east side of the Naval Training Centre (NTC).
- Parking will be available within the surrounding community.
- The parade will be held at the upper parking lot.
Cadets must be dressed in the proper uniform with no missing kit. Media will be on site for this event, and it is vital that the cadets dress and deportment is representative of the Navy League of Canada. We hope to see many families there to cheer on the cadets and share in this memorable event. Your support truly makes a difference and adds to the spirit of the day.
The Battle of the Atlantic
The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) played a crucial role in the Battle of the Atlantic during World War II, which lasted from 1939 to 1945. This battle was the longest continuous military campaign of the war and was vital for securing the shipping routes between North America and Europe.
At the start of the war, the RCN was relatively small and ill-equipped, but it quickly expanded to become one of the largest navies in the world. The RCN's primary role was to escort convoys of merchant ships across the Atlantic, protecting them from German U-boat attacks. These convoys were essential for delivering food, oil, equipment, and other supplies to the Allied forces in Europe.
The RCN's efforts were instrumental in overcoming the U-boat threat and ensuring the safe passage of these vital supplies. The battle transformed the RCN, increasing its personnel and fleet size significantly. However, victory came at a high cost, with approximately 4,600 Canadian lives lost, including sailors, merchant mariners, airmen, and members of the Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service.
The courage and dedication of the RCN during the Battle of the Atlantic are commemorated annually on the first Sunday in May.
For more information regarding the history of the Battle of the Atlantic: Canada.ca, Wikipedia