HMCS Haida
HMCS Haida is a preserved watercraft and a national historic site of Canada. This destroyer is operated by the Royal Canadian Navy and serves as a museum ship in Hamilton.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of about 26 °C to 27 °C. The coldest months are January and February, when lows reach -8 °C. Rainfall is relatively consistent throughout the year, ranging from about 65 mm in February to 93 mm in July.
Visitors can reach the site via the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, which is 13 km away. The site is about 408 km from Ottawa. Nearby locations include Albion Falls, about 9 km away, and Absolute World, about 40 km away. Admission is $3.90, $3.40 for seniors, and free for youth aged 17 and under.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 27 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 0 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 15 | 9 | 2 |
| Average low, °C | -8 | -7 | -3 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 2 | -3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 67 | 65 | 67 | 78 | 82 | 82 | 93 | 85 | 89 | 74 | 86 | 70 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
