The Battle of the Atlantic was Canada's longest military engagement of the Second World War, lasting from September 1939 to May 1945. This battle was bravely fought by the men and women of the Canadian Merchant Navy, the Royal Canadian Navy and the Royal Canadian Air Force. More than 4,600 courageous service men and women lost their lives at sea.

The Naval Officers Association of British Columbia and the Vancouver Naval Veterans Association will be conducting the Battle of Atlantic Memorial parade at the Sailors’ Memorial in North Vancouver, on Sunday 6 May 2018 commencing at 1000AM.

This parade will feature veterans, sailors of the Royal Canadian Navy, Navy League and Sea Cadets, and the Naval Veterans Band.

Members of the public are welcome and encouraged to attend.