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Toronto Waterfront Festival

Saturday, June 28, 2025 - Sunday, June 29, 2025
Free

LAND-HO TORONTO!

The Tall Ships return to the Toronto Waterfront Festival, presented by Redpath. From June 28-29, 2025, a fleet of historic ships will dock along Sugar Beach for two days of nautical fun.

Festival highlights include:

  • Tour the decks of visiting ships Lettie G. Howard, Liberty Clipper, Pride of Baltimore II, presented by Menkes and Fair Jeanne.
  • Sail aboard Empire Sandy, Canada’s largest tall ship, with four sail-aways per day including a coveted sunset sail each evening.
  • Live entertainment on the George Brown Stage, and interactive activities from partners.
  • Enjoy delicious local food vendors in the Billy Bishop Airport Picnic Lounge.
  • On-land activations from the Canadian Armed Forces, Canadian Coast Guard, Live Green Toronto, and Moccasin Identifier.

General admission is free, but tickets are required for ship deck tours and Empire Sandy sail-aways. Don’t miss the boat, tickets are sailing out the door!

Visit www.towaterfrontfest.com for more information or @towaterfrontfest on social media.

The 2025 festival is proudly presented by Redpath Sugar, with support from The Waterfront BIA, City of Toronto, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, Menkes Developments, George Brown College, Waterfront Toronto, Porter Airlines, Westin Harbour Castle, Tall Ships America and the City of Toronto.

Mark your calendars and step aboard, sail awhile, and kick off your summer with the Toronto Waterfront Festival.

Date & Time:

Saturday, June 28, 2025 - Sunday, June 29, 2025

Cost:

Free

VENUE:

Sugar Beach, 11 Dockside Drive.

Sugar Beach, 11 Dockside Drive
Toronto, Ontario M5A 0S1 Canada
Please Note: Child’s Life makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in our guides. However, we do recommend visiting event websites or calling event venues/organizers to confirm details such as location, dates, fees and other details that affect your outing.

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