Canadian Coast Guard begins 2026 Arctic Summer Season

The Canadian Coast Guard’s (CCG) annual Arctic season is now underway. Through its presence and operations, the CCG’s Arctic operations continue to demonstrate and reinforce Canada’s long-standing, well-established sovereignty and security in the North.

June 23, 2026 – Yellowknife, Northwest Territories – National Defence / Canadian Coast Guard

The Canadian Coast Guard’s (CCG) annual Arctic season is now underway. Through its presence and operations, the CCG’s Arctic operations continue to demonstrate and reinforce Canada’s long-standing, well-established sovereignty and security in the North.

Nine CCG icebreakers will deploy and operate in the Arctic from June to November 2026 to support Northern communities, carry out services, and support Government of Canada Arctic missions.

Canada’s icebreakers are among the most capable and powerful in the world, and our icebreaking services are crucial to Northern community resupply, enabling the safe delivery of essential goods and materials across the Arctic. All CCG vessels are available to respond to search and rescue, and marine pollution incidents, if required. This year, CCG icebreakers are deploying on the following dates: