List of royal tours of Canada (21st century)

Royal tours of Canada in the 21st century carry on the tradition of the previous 300 years, either as an official tour, a working tour, a vacation, or a period of military service by a member of the Royal Family. Originally, royal tours of Canada were events predominantly for Canadians to see and possibly meet members of their royal family, with the associated patriotic pomp and spectacle. However, nearing the end of the 20th century, such occasions took on the added dimension of a theme; for instance, the 2005 tour of Saskatchewan and Alberta by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was deemed to be a vehicle for the Queen and all other Canadians to honour "The Spirit of Nation Builders". Also, junior members of the Royal Family began to undertake unofficial "working" tours of Canada as well; in this method, royal figures are invited by provinces, municipalities, and other organizations to events which the latter fund without assistance from the federal government. King Charles III; Anne, Princess Royal; Prince Andrew, Duke of York; and Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, have all made several small tours in this fashion.

Canadian royal family

2000–2009 Year Dates Persons Locations Reasons 2000 4–6 June The Earl of Wessex Quebec: Montreal 25–27 June The Earl of Wessex British Columbia: Vancouver * 14–18 July The Earl and Countess of Wessex Nova Scotia: Halifax Newfoundland and Labrador: St. John's Prince Edward Island: Charlottetown, Fanningbank, Indian River, New Annan, Borden-Carleton, Cavendish Quebec: Montreal To attend events for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award – Young Canadians' Challenge, attend performance of Emily Confederation Centre of the Arts, visit Rodd Brudenell River Resort, attend concert at St. Mary's Church, visit Cavendish Farms processing plant, visit Gateway Village, attend federal dinner at Delta Prince Edward Hotel, visit to All Souls' Chapel, attend luncheon at Government House, visit Confederation Birthplace Commemorative Park, attend official opening of the 39th annual Canadian Branch Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, attend reception with delegates and families at Fanningbank. 28 September–3 October The Duke of York Ontario: Toronto Quebec: Montreal To be invested as Colonel-in-Chief of the Queen's York Rangers, attend events for Round Square, attend the state funeral of Pierre Trudeau. 23–26 November The Duke and Duchess of Kent British Columbia: Vancouver To attend the dedication ceremony of the Waveney lifeboat White Rose of Yorkshire. 2001 26–27 January The Duke of York Ontario: Toronto To visit a former Chaplain at Lakefield College School. 4–8 April The Duke of Kent British Columbia: Vancouver As President of the Royal National Lifeboat Association. 25–30 April The Prince of Wales (later Charles III) Ontario: Ottawa, Toronto Saskatchewan: Regina, Moose Jaw, Assiniboia, Saskatoon Yukon: Whitehorse, Mayo In addition to the nation's capital, the Prince visited the only two regions of the country not previously visited — Saskatchewan and Yukon — to complete "his Canadian journey". 2–5 August The Earl and Countess of Wessex Alberta: Edmonton To attend the 8th IAAF World Championships. 19–21 October The Duke of Edinburgh Ontario: Toronto To present Duke of Edinburgh's Awards, attend events for the World Wildlife Fund. 19–21 October The Duke and Duchess of Kent Ontario: Toronto 2002 13–24 March Prince Michael of Kent Alberta: Calgary, Edmonton British Columbia: Vancouver, Victoria Ontario: Toronto, Windsor To undertake duties as Colonel-in-Chief of the Essex and Kent Scottish. 21–25 June Prince and Princess Michael of Kent Ontario: Toronto To attend the Queen's Plate. 5–8 September The Earl and Countess of Wessex Ontario: Toronto To attend events for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. 20–24 September The Earl and Countess of Wessex Ontario: Toronto, Ottawa To attend events for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. 4–15 October The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh British Columbia: Victoria, Vancouver New Brunswick: Fredericton, Sussex, Moncton Manitoba: Winnipeg Ontario: Ottawa, Toronto, Oakville, Hamilton Quebec: Hull Nunavut: Iqaluit To celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee. 2003 6–12 May The Duke of York British Columbia: Vancouver Ontario: Toronto To visit with the Queen's York Rangers, meet with trustees at Lakefield College School, turn the sod for the new mental health building of the British Columbia's Children's Hospital, visit the Regent Park Duke of York Public School, present Duke of Edinburgh's Awards, attend the Children Circle of Care Conference. 12–17 June The Duke of York British Columbia: Victoria Ontario: Toronto To visit Lakefield College School, attend lunch with the Empire Club of Canada, visit the Greenwood School, visit Lester B. Pearson College. 18–25 June The Earl and Countess of Wessex Saskatchewan: Regina, Moose Jaw, Lloydminster, Prince Albert Centenaries of Regina, Moose Jaw and Lloydminster, open cultural centre, open the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College facility at the University of Regina. 31 July–6 August Prince and Princess Michael of Kent Ontario: Kenora Centenary and re-opening of the Lake of the Woods Yacht Club, opening of the Leo Mol garden. 29 August–1 September The Princess Royal Ontario: Kingston, Ottawa To visit with the Canadian Forces Communications and Electronics Branch, perform charity work. 2004 26–27 April The Duke of Edinburgh Ontario: Toronto To attend the 40th Anniversary Gala for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. 4–8 June The Princess Royal Ontario: Toronto Saskatchewan: Regina To attend ceremonies marking the 60th anniversary of D-Day, visit the Royal Regina Rifles, visit the Monarchist League of Canada, attend the Commonwealth Study Conference. 13–18 October Prince Michael of Kent Ontario: Windsor To open new joint Windsor Armoury and Police training facility. 2005 17–25 May The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh Alberta: Edmonton, Calgary Saskatchewan: Regina, Saskatoon, Lumsden Centenary of the entry of Saskatchewan and Alberta into Confederation. 2006 11 May The Duke of York Ontario: Toronto, Peterborough, Lakefield To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Canadian Canoe Museum. 1–9 June The Earl and Countess of Wessex Alberta: Calgary, Edmonton British Columbia: Vancouver, Victoria Ontario: Toronto, Peterborough Saskatchewan: Regina, Moose Jaw To visit the Monarchist League of Canada, attend events for the Ontario Heritage Trust. 22 November The Countess of Wessex Ontario: Toronto Visit Medical Discovery Tower at Toronto General Hospital and launch the Girls Programme at Verity Women's Club. 2007 30 April – 5 May The Duke of York Nova Scotia: Halifax Ontario: Cambridge, Toronto 1–4 June The Princess Royal Saskatchewan: Regina, Yorkton, Saltcoats Centenary of the Royal Regina Rifles, open the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Heritage Centre, attend a demonstration by the Parkland Therapeutic Riding Association, celebrate the 125th anniversary of the settlement of the Yorkton, attend Regina's Freedom of the City Parade, meet with First Nations elders, and attend Saskatchewan Youth Awards gala. 26 June Prince Harry Alberta: Calgary, Medicine Hat, CFB Suffield To train with Canadian Forces soldiers for a tour of duty in Afghanistan. 2008 10–11 May The Duke of York Ontario: Peterborough To open a display at the Canadian Canoe Museum. 5–9 June The Earl of Wessex Manitoba: Winnipeg Ontario: Toronto, Kingston, Aylmer, St. Thomas, Niagara-on-the-Lake To participate in a number of events on behalf of various charitable organizations. 2009 23–28 April The Duke of York Nova Scotia: Halifax Ontario: Lakefield, Toronto Quebec: Georgeville, Montreal To participate in a number of events relating to the Princess Louise Fusiliers. 4–8 June The Earl and Countess of Wessex Alberta: Calgary British Columbia: Victoria To undertake duties relating to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, South Alberta Light Horse, and open the Air Force Museum of Alberta. 6 September-3 October Prince Harry Alberta: Calgary, Medicine Hat, CFB Suffield Private working visit for the purpose of participating in a military exercise. 19 September Princess Beatrice of York and Princess Eugenie of York Ontario: Toronto To accompany their mother, Sarah, Duchess of York, at the premiere of The Young Victoria at the Toronto International Film Festival. 2–12 November The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall (later Charles III and Queen Camilla) British Columbia: Vancouver, Victoria Newfoundland and Labrador: St. John's, Cupids, Brigus Ontario: Ottawa, Toronto, Hamilton, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Petawawa Quebec: Montreal

2010–2019 Year Dates Persons Locations Reasons 2010 19–22 MarchPrince Edward to attend Games The Earl and Countess of Wessex British Columbia: Vancouver, Whistler Attend events at the 2010 Winter Paralympics, meet with First Nations leaders and officers of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and distribute The Duke of Edinburgh's Awards. 23–25 April The Princess Royal Newfoundland and Labrador: St. John's 18–22 April The Earl and Countess of Wessex British Columbia: Vancouver Attend paralympic games. 25 AprilThe Rifleman Online Princess Alexandra Ontario: Toronto Visit the Queen's Own Rifles of Canada 28 June–6 July2010 Royal Tour Official Website The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh Manitoba: Winnipeg Nova Scotia: Halifax Ontario: Toronto, Ottawa, WaterlooRoyal tour to hit five Canadian cities Celebrate the centenary of the Canadian navy, attend the Queen's Plate, open a new terminal at the Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport, and lay the cornerstone of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, amongst other events. 24 JulyLegacy Trail unveiled The Earl of Wessex Alberta: Banff 2011 30 June–8 JulyHis Royal Highness Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton to Undertake a Royal Tour of Canada The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Northwest Territories: Yellowknife Prince Edward Island: Charlottetown, Summerside Quebec: Quebec City, Montreal Ontario: Ottawa Alberta: Slave Lake, Calgary Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa, meeting Slave Lake wildfire firefighters, Calgary Stampede opening ceremonies; the first royal tour for the couple. 11–24 July The Duke of York, Princess Beatrice, and Princess Eugenie of York Northwest Territories: Norman Wells Private canoe trip and opening of North-Wright Airways float base and wilderness expedition support centre. 25–27 July The Earl of Wessex Ontario: Toronto Present the Duke of Edinburgh's Award as the trustee to recipients in Canada. 23–24 November The Countess of Wessex Ontario: Toronto Charitable work, attend Aboriginal culture celebration. 2012 20–23 May The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall New Brunswick: CFB Gagetown, Fredericton, Saint John Ontario: Toronto Saskatchewan: Regina Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II 11–18 September The Earl and Countess of Wessex Ontario: Toronto, Hamilton, St. Catharines, Midland Nunavut: Iqaluit Meet with the Royal Victorian Order Association of Canada, attend Toronto International Film Festival, present colours to and lunch with the Lincoln and Welland Regiment, view trooping of the colour by the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry, visit Niagara College, Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, and Market Lane School, attend 2015 Pan American Games briefing, distribute The Duke of Edinburgh's Awards, Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals, and Royal Canadian Police Long Service Medals. 14–19 September George and Sylvana Windsor, Earl and Countess of St Andrews Newfoundland: Placentia Attended a civic dinner and the launch of the Voices of Placentia Bay festival 19–21 October Princess Alexandra British Columbia: Victoria Centennial of the Canadian-Scottish Regiment. 2013 27 April The Duke of Edinburgh