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HMCS Regina Family Network

Connect with others going through the same experience, participate in social activities, and get the latest updates on deployments and work-related absences.

Preparing for Deployment & Absence Resources and Services

Ready for that upcoming deployment or work-related absence? We recommend that you go through the following information before the departure date arrives.
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Contact Information

Email:regina.family@esquimaltmfrc.com
Facebook Group:HMCS Regina Family Network 
HMCS Regina on Social Media:Facebook, Instagram


When you join the Family Network for HMCS Regina, you will receive important updates on deployments and work-related absences, information on social activities, and have the opportunity to connect with others going through the same experience.

Register with us to receive deployment and work-related absence support by becoming a part of your Family Network, connecting with the MFRC local to you, and/or receiving support in French.

HMCS Regina Departure Information

Fair Winds and Following Seas, HMCS REGINA! 
HMCS REGINA will be deploying on Monday, June 15th

For Dockyard (C Jetty):
*You must be listed by your onboard military member as a guest to enter Dockyard. Ensure you confirm with them that you are on the access list.

8:00 – 8:45 am: Shuttles from the Canteen Rd parking lot to C Jetty will run continuously for guests
9:30 am: HMCS REGINA departs C Jetty
Shuttles from C Jetty to Canteen Rd commence

  • Parking will be available at the small parking lot located on Canteen Road (see yellow star on map here). No special DND parking pass is required.
  • Government-issued photo ID is required for guests aged 18 and over to access Dockyard.
  • Dress for the weather – it’s colder than you think on the Jetty.
  • Light refreshments will be available.
  • Dogs/pets are not authorized to enter Dockyard.
  • Washrooms will be available in the Fleet Maintenance Facility (FMF) Cafeteria
  • Bring strollers for the smaller children; there will be room on the buses for these and people on hand to assist.

For the Esquimalt Lagoon:
*Please note that after they depart the jetty, HMCS Regina will be fueling before commencing their Lagoon sail past.
The MFRC will have a presence at the Esquimalt Lagoon starting at 1:00 pm. The MFRC will be set up near the middle of the lagoon, near the porta-potties, with information and helpful staff.  Feel free to pop by, say hello, and help wave the ship off. Watch for the MFRC flag!

Media Disclaimer
Photography will be taking place, and the images could appear on social media (no names will be attached). If you do not wish to be included in any images, please let us know, and we will do our best to notify any photographers. Please bear in mind that everyone has a phone/camera, and we can only control our own official photographers.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the MFRC at 250-363-2640 or info@emfrc.com.   

HMCS Regina Pre-Deployment Brief Recap (June 2026)

Here is the recording from the HMCS Regina Pre-Deployment Brief (minus operational security information) that was held on Tuesday, June 9th, 2026.

Programming at the MFRC

Programming for Children and Youth

Two children holding a small globe.

Supporting Children Through Absence

Help your child(ren) adjust to a parent being away on a deployment or work-related absence.
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Creative Learning for the Early Years

A semi-structured environment with a variety of activities and materials that give young children the opportunity to grow creatively.
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