First Canadian navy vessel to visit Antarctica returns to its home port in Halifax

The HMCS Margaret Brooke returned to Halifax after a four-month deployment.

HALIFAX — A Halifax-based warship has returned to its home port after becoming the first Royal Canadian Navy vessel to visit Antarctica.

HMCS Margaret Brooke, an Arctic and offshore patrol ship, left Halifax on Jan. 10.

During its visit to Antarctica, the ship supported the first all-Canadian scientific research expedition to the world’s southernmost continent.

Officials say the research was aimed at improving the understanding of the effects of climate change, especially for those living in polar environments.

The science team conducted marine and geoscience research.

The team included academics and scientists from Natural Resources Canada, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and Environment and Climate Change Canada.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 9, 2025.