The Rendez-vous naval de Québec 2026

This year, the Quebec Naval Rendezvous will take place on the docks of the Port of Quebec from

July 23 to 26, 2026

Since 2008, Quebec City has had the privilege of hosting an extraordinary naval gathering, the Rendez-vous naval de Québec, which is presenting its 7th edition this year. For this event, the public is invited to view and tour Canadian and international warships: an exceptional opportunity to explore the interiors of these vessels, which are usually inaccessible to the public.

As an official partner, the Naval Museum of Québec will be open throughout the event! Take this opportunity to immerse yourself in naval history by visiting our exhibitions, enjoying our guided tours, and experiencing our family activities.

Navires de défense côtières de classe Kingtson, au RDV naval de 2012.

The mission of the Rendez-vous naval de Québec (RVNQ) is to welcome Canadian and international sailors to Quebec City and foster interaction between them and the public in a festive atmosphere. This major international tourism event contributes to the prestige of the entire Quebec City region and spectacularly showcases the importance of the St. Lawrence River's naval and maritime heritage.

For more information on the program and confirmed ships for 2026, click the button below.

Rendez-vous naval Website

30 years of passion for naval history

A brief history of the Naval Museum of Quebec

The Naval Museum of Québec opened its doors to the public on May 20, 1995. Housed in a building that was used during the major event “Mer et Monde: Québec 1984,” it is one of the results of the Présence navale au Québec project, a National Defence program aimed at increasing the number of Francophones in the Navy. Today, the Museum is part of the Pointe-à-Carcy Naval Complex, an active military base in the heart of the Old Port of Québec. Completely free, the Museum gives the site a public character and, for 30 years, has offered everyone a unique place to learn more about naval history.

Over time, the Naval Museum has developed numerous exhibition projects, several of which have received prestigious awards. In 2003, the Impacts exhibition, developed in collaboration with the Musée de la Gaspésie, presented all aspects of the Battle of the St. Lawrence (1942-1944) and won the Canadian Museums Association (CMA) Award of Excellence. In 2007, the Naval Museum won the Télé-Québec Prize from the Société des Musées du Québec (SMQ) for its virtual exhibition Pirates or Privateers?

2008 was a big year for the Naval Museum. Travelling exhibitions were deployed at Pointe-à-Carcy, the Citadelle of Québec, the Musée des Voltigeurs (Québec City Armoury) and the Musée du Régiment de la Chaudière to mark the 400th anniversary of Québec City. In 2016, the Jeffy Jan II, one of the last historical witnesses of the Québec Conferences (1943 and 1944), was acquired by the museum before being fully restored. It now sits in the Parc de la Marine marchande in the Old Port of Québec. More recently, in 2023, the Naval Museum celebrated in style the 100th anniversary of the Naval Reserve of Canada, of which it is the official museum, by unveiling a huge historical and artistic fresco telling the entire history of the Naval Reserve, like a large comic strip.

For 30 years now, the Naval Museum of Quebec has been energetically involved in the community to showcase our local and national naval history. Acquiring and telling the story of the Naval Reserve’s heritage, surprising and captivating visitors with unusual facts, rethinking Quebec museology and entertaining families with dynamic and educational activities: this is the vocation of the Naval Museum of Québec, from yesterday to today.

Cérémonie de la bataille de l'Atlantique

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