Here’s where you can watch two Canadian Armed Forces vessels sail past Victoria this Monday

Two Canadian Armed Forces vessels will conduct a sail past of Victoria’s shoreline early next week prior to departing on Operation Caribbe.

Her Majesty’s Canadian Ships Saskatoon and Yellowknife will conduct a sail past of Clover Point, Ogden Point, and Esquimalt Lagoon on Monday, February 21st before departing on their next mission.

Operation Caribbe is the Canadian Armed Forces contribution to the elimination of illegal trafficking in the Caribbean Sea and the eastern Pacific Ocean by organized crime. The US led operation began in 2006 and its mandate has been altered twice since then.

“Under this operation, HMC Ships and aircraft deployed to the region will conduct operations to support the US mission to suppress trafficking in international waters,” the Cana

The ships will depart Clover Point at 3:07 p.m., be near Ogden Point Breakwater at 3:22 p.m., and near Esquimalt Lagoon at 3:37 p.m. for anyone who would like to catch a glimpse of the vessels.

The public is invited to come, spectate, and take photos.