This section presents the history of Canada's navy since its creation in 1910 and its impact on the country. Each thematic topic uses artifacts, photographs, artworks, and documents to help tell this story and highlight the experiences of the men and women associated with the navy's history. Choose from the topics listed below or from the menu on the left.

Birth of the Navy (1909-1914)

First World War (1914-1918)

Between the Wars (1919-1939)

Second World War (1939-1945)

Early Cold War (1945-1968)

Later Cold War (1969-1990)

The Navy Today (1990-2010)