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July 7: A public presentation by Captain of the Canadian Coast Guard Icebreaker

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The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) icebreaker CCGS Sir Wilfrid Laurier will call at Wakamatsu Wharf in Hakodate Port in July 2026.

To mark this occasion, the vessel’s Commanding Officer, Captain Richard Marriott, will give a presentation at the Hakodate Cruise Terminal (Wakamatsu Wharf) on his experience in the Arctic. 

This is a unique opportunity to hear firsthand about Arctic navigation, support for scientific research, and engagement with Indigenous communities in the Canadian Arctic. We hope you will join us.

Following the presentation, there will also be an opportunity to view the vessel from the pier. (Please note that access to the pier may be restricted in the event of severe weather conditions.)

For more information, visit here.

Date
 Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Time
  15:00 – 16:00

You must bring a valid government-issued photo ID (such as a driver’s license, My Number card, passport, etc.).
You will not be granted access without presenting a photo ID.

Price
 Free

Languages
 Japanese & English (with consecutive interpretation)

Location

 Hakodate Cruise Terminal

 12-19 Wakamatsu-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido

Remarks

  1. We kindly ask you to use public transportation.
  2. Please apply for only one ticket slot per person. If duplicate bookings are identified, all but one reservation may be canceled. Thank you for your understanding.
  3. Children under 6 do not need a ticket.
  4. All personal information collected will be managed in accordance with the privacy policy of the Government of Canada.