HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA--(Marketwire - Aug. 27, 2012) - The commander and crew of Her Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Ville de Québec are pleased to invite media and the general public to visit their ship August 29 through to September 3, 2012.
HMCS Ville de Québec will arrive in Toronto on Wednesday, August 29th, at approximately 8 a.m. as part of the Great Lakes Deployment (GLD). Arriving with HMCS Ville de Québec will be the American ship USCGC Biscayne Bay. Both ships will be berthed at Corus Quay/Sugar Beach at the foot of Jarvis.
Schedule:
| Visit Dates and Times | Activities |
| 29 August - 8 a.m. (approx.) | Arrival in Toronto |
| 30 August- 1 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. | Open to public (no charge) |
| 31 August - 2 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. | |
| 2 September - 1 to 5 p.m. | |
| 3 September - 9 a.m. | Departure for Windsor |
Please note that all guests, media included, must be in possession of valid photo identification in order to gain access to the ship.
Note to Editors / News Directors:
For further information about the ships arrival in Toronto and/or to set up media opportunities with the ship and crew, please contact Jeri Grychowski at 902-441-3789 or at Jeri.Grychowski@forces.gc.ca.
For information about participating American ships, please contact Lieutenant-Commander Ron Flesvig at 757-513-3426 or at Ron.Flesvig@gmail.com.
For more information on the GLD go to www.forces.ca/en/gld/gld2012-209.
Contact Information:
902-427-3766
902-427-2218 (FAX)