The Festival kicks off with the Tall Ships® all gathering in Halifax Harbour for a weekend of activities highlighted by the Parade of Sail. And then you have even more chances to see these magnificent ships!

 

After the Tall Ships® leave Halifax, they will be visiting ports around Nova Scotia. One group of ships will sail along the coast to Cape Breton. Another group will sail the South Shore of the province. While another group will visit North Coast Mainland Ports.

 

These ports with their strong connections to the sea provide a spectacular background to these sailing vessels. From ship building, to fishing, to privateers, you’ll see it this summer in Nova Scotia!

 

The particpating ports and dates are as follows:

 

Halifax & Dartmouth July 12 - 16

 

Lunenburg July 17 & 18

Shelburne July 18 & 19

Yarmouth July 20 & 21

 

Port Hawkesbury July 18 & 19

Louisbourg July 18 & 19

Sydney July 21 & 22

 

Pictou July 24 & 25