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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Tall Ships®?
There is not a true definition of a tall ship. Typically, the term describes a large, traditionally rigged sailing vessel. Tall Ships® come in many forms, such as barque, barquentine, brig, brigantine, ketch, schooner and sloop.
There is not a true definition of a tall ship. Typically, the term describes a large, traditionally rigged sailing vessel. Tall Ships® come in many forms, such as barque, barquentine, brig, brigantine, ketch, schooner and sloop.
When will the Tall Ships® be in Nova Scotia and what ports will they be visiting?
The dates for the Tall Ships® Nova Scotia Festival are from Thursday, July 12 to Wednesday, July 25, 2007. The ships will be visiting several ports around Nova Scotia. The ships will be in Halifax from Thursday, July 12 until Monday, July 16. Check our list of ports for more information.
The dates for the Tall Ships® Nova Scotia Festival are from Thursday, July 12 to Wednesday, July 25, 2007. The ships will be visiting several ports around Nova Scotia. The ships will be in Halifax from Thursday, July 12 until Monday, July 16. Check our list of ports for more information.
How many ships will be coming to Nova Scotia?
There will be up to 25 vessels participating in the Tall Ships® Nova Scotia Festival.
There will be up to 25 vessels participating in the Tall Ships® Nova Scotia Festival.
Where will the ships be docked in Halifax?
The ships will be docked all along the Halifax Boardwalk, from Casino Nova Scotia all the way down to Piers 23 & 24.
The ships will be docked all along the Halifax Boardwalk, from Casino Nova Scotia all the way down to Piers 23 & 24.
Can I go aboard the ships?
Yes, Festival Passes are now available and will allow you to board the ships.
Yes, Festival Passes are now available and will allow you to board the ships.
Do I have to pay to see the ships?
No, you can see the ships as you walk along the Boardwalk. To board the ships, please purchase a Festival Pass.
No, you can see the ships as you walk along the Boardwalk. To board the ships, please purchase a Festival Pass.
Where can I purchase passes?
Get event & concert tickets online by clicking here! To purchase tickets locally, through particpating Atlantic Superstore Outlets or call Ticket Atlantic at 451-1221.
Does the Festival Pass include entrance to the evening concerts?
No. Admission to the evening concerts is separate from the Festival Pass. If you've purchased a Festival Pass for the Halifax events, you may be eligible for discounts.
No. Admission to the evening concerts is separate from the Festival Pass. If you've purchased a Festival Pass for the Halifax events, you may be eligible for discounts.
Does my Concert Pass include boarding the ships?
No. The Concert Pass only includes admission to the concert. To board the ships, please purchase a Festival Pass.
No. The Concert Pass only includes admission to the concert. To board the ships, please purchase a Festival Pass.
Where can I park?
Parking is limited in the downtown core. The easiest and most efficient way to get to the Tall Ships® Festival is to park at one of the many Metro Transit Park n' Ride lots and take the bus or ferry into downtown (details to follow).
Parking is limited in the downtown core. The easiest and most efficient way to get to the Tall Ships® Festival is to park at one of the many Metro Transit Park n' Ride lots and take the bus or ferry into downtown (details to follow).
What is the Parade of Sail?
The Parade of Sail is your best opportunity to see all the ships with their rigging out and crews onboard. The ships move from their dockside positions, past the reviewing station, and out to sea through the mouth of the Halifax harbour.
The Parade of Sail is your best opportunity to see all the ships with their rigging out and crews onboard. The ships move from their dockside positions, past the reviewing station, and out to sea through the mouth of the Halifax harbour.
When is the Parade of Sail?
The Parade of Sail in Halifax will take place from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Monday, July 16, 2007.
The Parade of Sail in Halifax will take place from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Monday, July 16, 2007.
Where is the best location to view the Parade of Sail?
Anywhere along the harbour front that's open to the public will offer amazing views of the Parade of Sail: in Halifax, from the Macdonald Bridge south (including the downtown boardwalk) to Point Pleasant Park; in Dartmouth, from Alderney Landing to Woodside.
Anywhere along the harbour front that's open to the public will offer amazing views of the Parade of Sail: in Halifax, from the Macdonald Bridge south (including the downtown boardwalk) to Point Pleasant Park; in Dartmouth, from Alderney Landing to Woodside.
What other events will take place while the ships are in port?
There will be a variety of events taking place in each port. Musical performances, nautical displays and exhibits, children’s activities, pirate camp, arts & crafts, crew games, re-enactors, cannon battles, and tours of vessels are just some of the activities taking place.
There will be a variety of events taking place in each port. Musical performances, nautical displays and exhibits, children’s activities, pirate camp, arts & crafts, crew games, re-enactors, cannon battles, and tours of vessels are just some of the activities taking place.