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1 hr
Relaxing 1-hour narrated boat cruise past Toronto's skyline, CN Tower, and the Toronto Islands.
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1 hr
60-minute narrated cruise along Toronto's inner harbour with skyline views and a cash bar on board.
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45 min
Sail past Toronto's skyline and through island passages on this narrated 45-minute lake cruise.
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The landmarks, rooms, and views travelers on this tour remember — all visible on a single visit.
A historic 165-foot, three-masted schooner that has sailed around the world before serving as the flagship for toronto boat tours tall ships.
The crew fires the ship's cannon midway through the cruise, providing a memorable moment for all passengers.
Enjoy a cold beverage from the fully licensed bar while sailing the harbor during your toronto boat tours tall ships excursion.
Capture unique photos of the iconic CN Tower and downtown architecture from the open water.
Participants on toronto boat tours tall ships can help the crew raise the sails for an interactive maritime experience.
They complement each other; most visitors who do both find the sailing vessel offers a meditative connection to maritime tradition, while motorized options provide speed and efficiency for covering Toronto landmarks.
| Feature | Top pick Tall Ships | Motorized Cruises |
|---|---|---|
Vessel type |
Traditional sailing ship | Motorized passenger vessel |
Pace and atmosphere |
Leisurely and quiet | Fast and high-energy |
Engine noise level |
Minimal (wind-powered) | Constant mechanical hum |
Sailing interactivity |
Help hoist sails | None (stationary seating) |
Historical significance |
Authentic rigging style | Modern steel architecture |
Viewing perspective |
Low water-level views | Elevated observation deck |
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235 Queens Quay West
Located on the South wall between the two piers
Take the TTC streetcar to Queens Quay West or walk 15 minutes south from Union Station
Dress in layers to account for temperature changes on the water. Comfortable shoes with non-slip soles are recommended for safety on the deck of toronto boat tours tall ships.
Small bags are permitted but must remain with you at all times. All items brought aboard toronto boat tours tall ships may be subject to inspection by crew members.
Photography is highly encouraged during toronto boat tours tall ships. Please be mindful of other guests and crew when capturing the scenic harbor views.
While the vessel is accessible, please note that washrooms are located on the lower deck via stairs. Contact our office if you have specific accessibility questions regarding toronto boat tours tall ships.
Mobile phones are permitted for photos and navigation. Please be considerate of others if using your device for extended calls during toronto boat tours tall ships.
Families are welcome aboard toronto boat tours tall ships. Children under 12 must be supervised by an adult at all times for safety.
An onboard restaurant and fully licensed bar are available for purchasing refreshments during your cruise. Outside food and beverages are not permitted on toronto boat tours tall ships.
Dogs are welcome onboard the vessel. Please ensure your pet remains well-behaved and under control throughout the duration of your toronto boat tours tall ships experience.
Cruises operate rain or shine, with canopy covers available on the deck for inclement weather. In the rare event that the Kajama is unavailable, you may sail on the Challenge.
235 Queens Quay West
Located on the South wall between the two piers
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Crisp autumn air and beautiful fall colors along the shoreline. Ideal lighting for sunset photography on toronto boat tours tall ships.
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Non-bookable sights within a short walk — free to visit, easy to pair.
Contemporary art gallery featuring rotating exhibits.
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A working topsail schooner can carry well over a thousand square metres of canvas, and still move on a breeze a pedestrian on Queens Quay West would barely register. That arithmetic explains the durable appeal of Toronto Boat Tours Tall Ships on an inner harbour barely two kilometres across. Wind here funnels between the mainland and the Toronto Islands. Sail handling becomes visible labour rather than decoration. Toronto Harbour was a working port long before it was a promenade. Grain elevators, coal docks and lake schooners defined this shoreline into the twentieth century. The Islands, cut free from a sand spit by the storm of 1858, closed the harbour into a sheltered basin. That shelter is why square-rigged vessels still trade here commercially while exposed lake ports cannot. Modern departures cluster along the Harbourfront Centre waterfront, between the ferry terminal and the slips at 235 Queens Quay West. The present fleet matters because it keeps a vanishing trade legible. Blocks, halyards, ratlines and belaying pins are not stage dressing; crews work them on every circuit. Toronto Boat Tours Tall Ships tours move at six or seven knots under canvas, slow enough that the CN Tower shifts angle gradually instead of sweeping past. Billy Bishop Airport sits off the starboard quarter on the westward leg, Dash 8s crossing low over the Western Gap. Cormorants work the breakwall. Beyond the Eastern Gap, Lake Ontario opens in a flat grey line with no far shore. Hull and rig repay attention. Draughts are cut shallow for a basin that averages under ten metres; rigs vary across the fleet — gaff, topsail, Bermudan — and each answers the lake's sudden squalls differently. A Toronto Harbour boat tour under sail is therefore never quite the same twice, since the route bends to whatever the wind allows that afternoon. Evening sailings add a second subject entirely: the financial district's glass curtain walls holding west light for twenty minutes before the harbour goes blue. Among Toronto waterfront landmarks, very few are mobile. Toronto Boat Tours Tall Ships tickets buy passage on a working deck rather than a seat at a viewing platform, which is the whole distinction.
"Among Toronto's waterfront landmarks, very few are mobile."
A step-by-step walkthrough of the visit — what you'll see, how long each stage takes, and the details that matter.
You come down to the water and find 235 Queens Quay West by its masts rather than its street number. Thirty minutes before departure, boarding opens; you hand over your voucher, step across the gangway, and choose between the open foredeck and the bench seating aft. Crew coil lines around your feet. A bosun explains where not to stand when the mainsail goes up. The engine pushes you clear of the slip, then cuts. Canvas rises by hand, and you can take a halyard if you want the rope burn to prove it. The hull heels maybe five degrees. For the next two hours the city rearranges itself: the condo wall of the central waterfront, then the gap off Hanlan's Point, then the Islands' tree line low and dark on the water. A Toronto Boat Tours Tall Ships tour saves its best twenty minutes for last. On an evening departure you run back east with the sun behind the Western Gap and the bank towers lit copper, passing the ferry on its Ward's Island crossing. Conversation on deck drops away. You tie up, step off, and the pavement feels briefly unstable underfoot.
The attraction is open daily from 11:30–21:30.
The entrance fee for a 2-hour cruise is 42 CAD.
You should arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled departure for boarding.
The ship has some design limitations regarding accessibility, though wheelchair access is permitted.
Food and drinks are available for purchase onboard, so outside refreshments are not permitted.
Casual clothing with non-slip footwear is recommended for safety on the deck.
You can receive a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled departure.
You will see the Toronto Islands and the downtown skyline.
Yes, families are welcome, provided children are supervised by an adult at all times.