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CBC
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CBC
Take a tour of one of Canada's largest tall ships
Toronto's Waterfront Festival kicked off on Friday with a parade of historic tall ships sailing along the waterfront. CBC's Michelle Song joined locals and tourists as they hopped on what's believed to be the biggest tall ship in Canada: Empire Sandy.
Hamilton Spectator
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Early bird tickets on sale: Empire Sandy cruises returning to Canal Days festival
The Empire Sandy cruise ship will again set sail from Port Colborne this summer. The 61-metre-long masted ship will return to the Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival running July 31 to Aug. 4, bringing with it a slate of cruises for passengers looking to experience Lake Erie and the Welland Canal . Early bird tickets are on sale to board the iconic topsail schooner during its festival run, with discounts available until June 30. Empire Sandy events will include two-hour cruises and full-day journeys. The city said cruise options include a daylong trip along the Welland Canal or shorter excursions through the waters of Lake Erie. Among highlights is a sunset cruise, for which passengers can 'experience the magic of Lake Erie at dusk,' and a fireworks cruise that promises 'a memorable evening sail under the stars complete with front-row views of Port Colborne's annual boat parade of lights and spectacular fireworks display,' the city said in a statement. Canal Days is Port Colborne's signature summer event, drawing tens of thousands of people to the city's waterfront eon the civic holiday long weekend for live entertainment, heritage programming and water attractions. For ticket pricing, schedule details and online booking, go to . Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
