2026 dates to be announced

Name: Toronto Waterfront Festival
Start: 2025-06-28T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-06-29T18:00:00-04:00
Location: Sugar Beach

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In 2025, the Tall Ships Returned to the
Toronto Waterfront Festival, presented by

From June 28-29, 2025, a fleet of historic Tall Ships visited Sugar Beach. Thank you to everyone who attended! We look forward to welcoming you back in 2026. Stay tuned for updates and announcements.

The 2025 fleet

A fleet of historic tall ships sailed into Toronto to celebrate the start of summer. Visitors got to tour the decks of visiting ships as well as sail aboard Canada’s Largest Tall Ship, Empire Sandy.

Click on the below images to learn more about each ship that visited the festival.

Vessels

Empire Sandy

Sail on Canada’s largest tall ship. Empire Sandy is the only ship in the fleet that will have sail-aways. Book your unique sailing experience today before she sells out.*NOT PART OF BOARDING PASSES. Click for more info.

SV Fair Jeanne

Over the past 20 years, SV Fair Jeanne has gone from a private yacht to a sail-training vessel, training over 2,000 young people. Discover the story behind this beautiful ship. Click for more info.

TS Playfair

The TS Playfair is operated by Brigs Youth Sail Training, a Hamilton, ON based youth charity. Her mission is to provide experiential learning adventures for 13-18 year olds, regardless of financial circumstances. Click here to learn more.

Liberty Clipper

Step aboard the Liberty Clipper, a stunning steel-hulled replica of the historic Baltimore Clipper schooners that once ruled the seas during early American conflicts. Discover maritime heritage firsthand as you explore this beautiful ship that blends historical design with modern comforts. Click for more info.

Lettie G. Howard

Step aboard the Lettie G. Howard, the sole surviving example of a Georges Bank fishing schooner. Explore this historic landmark that fished the treacherous Georges Bank, spent decades in the Gulf of Mexico, and was later restored to her original 1893 appearance. Click for more info.

Pride of Baltimore II

Tour Pride of Baltimore II, a symbol of Maryland’s rich natural resources and its beautiful Chesapeake Bay region and find out why they call her America’s Star-Spangled Ambassador! Click for more info.

Festival Map & Entertainment

There was no shortage of nautical entertainment at this year’s festival which happened on the George Brown Stage.
Entertainment included: Tap Dancing Sailors, Fire Dancers, the HMCS York Navy Band, Envirodrum band made from recycled materials, roaming stilt walkers, jugglers, and the incredible Captain Finn & The Salty Sea Dogs sea shanty singers.

Detailed Entertainment Schedule HERE

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Activities for the whole family

Nautical Market

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Obstacle Course

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2026 dates to be announced

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The 2025 fleet

Vessels

Sail on Canada’s largest tall ship. Empire Sandy is the only ship in the fleet that will have sail-aways. Book your unique sailing experience today before she sells out.*NOT PART OF BOARDING PASSES. Click for more info.

Over the past 20 years, SV Fair Jeanne has gone from a private yacht to a sail-training vessel, training over 2,000 young people. Discover the story behind this beautiful ship. Click for more info.

The TS Playfair is operated by Brigs Youth Sail Training, a Hamilton, ON based youth charity. Her mission is to provide experiential learning adventures for 13-18 year olds, regardless of financial circumstances. Click here to learn more.

Step aboard the Lettie G. Howard, the sole surviving example of a Georges Bank fishing schooner. Explore this historic landmark that fished the treacherous Georges Bank, spent decades in the Gulf of Mexico, and was later restored to her original 1893 appearance. Click for more info.

Tour Pride of Baltimore II, a symbol of Maryland’s rich natural resources and its beautiful Chesapeake Bay region and find out why they call her America’s Star-Spangled Ambassador! Click for more info.

Festival Map & Entertainment

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Nautical Market

Obstacle Course

Activity #3

Thanks to the crew that made this possible.

Our Partners

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