Ships from around the world will join many of Canada's finest sailing vessels to form the international gathering of world-class Tall Ships in Halifax from July 16 to 20, 2009.

Having hosted Tall Ships gatherings four times in more than two decades, Nova Scotia is no stranger to the hundreds of thousands of people who come to see these grand ships in Halifax Harbour and in other ports across Nova Scotia.

Bring your family and friends home and plan your vacation now to experience Tall Ships Nova Scotia Festival 2009. You can cross the gangways of these majestic vessels and enjoy the view from the bow. Or relax, have a bite to eat and listen to the finest entertainment in Nova Scotia.

The Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge 2009 is a spectacular race around the North Atlantic Ocean of more than 7,000 nautical miles. Ships will leave Halifax in a grand Parade of Sail on Monday, July 20 to begin the final leg of the race to Belfast, Northern Ireland.

For more information on Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge and other host ports please click here.

Don’t miss Tall Ships Nova Scotia 2009!