Tall Ships Midland
Get ready for a weekend packed with memorable experiences, live performances, and non-stop family fun.
Don't miss out on this highly anticipated event – it only happens every three years! Tall Ships Midland takes place at the Town of Midland Harbour on the shores of beautiful Georgian Bay August 15 to 17, 2025 and tickets are officially on sale.
The weekend includes opportunities to tour elegant tall ships as well as boarding a tall ship for a scenic evening sail out. Festival visitors will also enjoy live music and entertainment, a vendor area, and more all within a few steps from our delightful and quaint downtown.
Happening alongside Tall Ships Midland is the Northern Heat Rib Series and Beer Fest, as well as a Midway Carnival with fun amusement rides!
Tall Ships Visiting Midland in 2025
Empire Sandy
| Empire Sandy Vessel Information |
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Full Name of Vessel: Empire Sandy Homeport: Toronto Year launched: 1943 Country of Registration: Canada Gross Registered Tonnage: 338 Sparred Length: 200’ Freeboard: 8’ Draft: 14’ Beam: 30’ Rig Height Above Water: 116’ Engine Type: Single Screw Aux Diesel 340hp |
St. Lawrence II
| St. Lawrence II Vessel Information |
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Full Name of Vessel: St. Lawrence II Homeport: Kingston Year launched: 1953 Country of Registration: Canada Gross Registered Tonnage: 34.3 Sparred Length: 72’ Freeboard: 4’ Draft: 8’ 6” Beam: 14’ Rig Height Above Water: 57’ Engine Type: Caterpillar 3056, 125hp |
Ernestina-Morrissey
| Ernestina-Morrissey Vessel Information |
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Full Name of Vessel: Ernestina-Morrissey Homeport: New Bedford MA Year launched: 1894 Country of Registration: USA Gross Registered Tonnage: 156’ Sparred Length: 156’ Freeboard: 5’ Draft: 12’ Beam: 26’ Rig Height Above Water: 110’ Engine Type: Information not available. |
Circe
| Circe Vessel Information |
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Full Name of Vessel: Circe of Toronto Homeport: Parry Sound, Ontario Year launched: 1966 Country of Registration: Canada Gross Registered Tonnage: 30.9 Sparred Length: 65’ Freeboard: 4’ Draft: 6’ Beam: 16’ Rig Height Above Water: 65’ Engine Type: Cummins Diesel 220hp |
| Purchase Tickets |
| Purchase tickets through TicketPro website |
| Vendor Application |
| Vendor applications closed on June 27, 2025. Late submissions will not be considered. |
| Volunteer Opportunity |
| Coming soon! |
| Sponsorship |
| Please visit our event sponsorship page to learn more about how you can sponsor our event. |
Ships and Sales
The Tall Ships are coming! Some of our local businesses are participating in "Ships and Sales," offering sales, specials, or promotions to customers during the weekend of August 15-17. Participating businesses will be included in the dropdown list below and will also have a sign posted in their window during Tall Ships weekend.
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Check back soon! |
Are you a local business owner interested in participating?
Access the application form here.
Applications are due by July 31 at 4:30 p.m.Sponsorship
Partner Sponsor
Please Note: We will never solicit payments over social media. All communication regarding the festival will be from the Town of Midland staff either by phone, verified email, or through our booking platform Perfect Mind.
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and any other social media platform are not secure for payments. Anyone requesting payment via Paypal or e-transfer should be assumed fraudulent and reported to festival staff immediately via email.