In 2025 the Tall Ship St. Lawrence II will sail from one end of the great lakes to the other, from Kingston to duluth, on an exciting voyage that combines outdoor adventure programming, withan immersive cultural, heritage, community, and environmental focused project visiting ports throughout the great lakes region!
If this sounds like the sort of adventure that you’d like to be part of, we encourage you to apply!
18+ Adventure Sails
2025 Schedule:
Sail # 1: Kingston - PEC - Cobourg - Toronto
May 25th - 30th 2025 - Ages 18+
Experience the best open water sailing Lake Ontario has to offer! Departing Kingston, the “Freshwater Sailing Capital of the World” head out into Lake Ontario. Sail past Main Duck Island (maybe even stop!) and then onwards toward PEC, with its sandy beaches and laid back country living.
Group rate: $7500 for 5-10 people & $500 for each additional person to 15.
Sail #2: Toronto - Welland Canal - Pelee Island - Detroit
June 1st - 8th - Ages 18+
Starting in downtown Toronto, sail across Lake Ontario to the historic Welland Canal. Transiting upbound the canal is a great way to experience this engineering marvel first hand. Entering Lake Erie at Port Colborne, sail the open water of Erie, passing Long Point, see the Fish Tugs of the Lake Erie fishery plying their trade as they have for centuries before visiting Port Stanley’ first class beach.
Departing Port Stanley make way for Pelee Island - home the richest array of Carolinian Canada, the winery, rare bird, reptile and mammal species, and the friendliest people you’ll encounter anywhere! Leaving Pelee Island behind, travel into the Detroit River ending your adventure in Detroit, or Motown, home to a rich blend of cultural heritage.
Group rate: $7500 for 5-10 people & $500 for each additional person to 15.
sail #3: detroit - Bruce PENINSULA - Fathom Five - tobermory
JuNe 9th - 14th - Ages 18+
Sailing from Motown, on the Detroit River, travel through Lake St. Clair and the St. Clair river and out into the blue waters of Lake Huron after a stop in picturesque Port Huron. A stop in Goderich will give you time to stretch your legs, explore their lovely beach and historic town centre.
Departing Goderich, sail toward Kincardine and Southampton on route to the picturesque shorelines and anchorages of the Bruce Peninsula, home to the The Bruce Peninsula National Park - a wonderful opportunity for shore excursions from our ships’ boat.
Making our way up the Bruce, we will enter the Fathom Five Marine National marine Park, which will provide an opportunity to snorkel and explore the many wrecks and underwater features of the park.
Group rate: $7500 for 5-10 people & $500 for each additional person to 15.
Sail #4: Tobermory - Killarney - MANITOULIN Island & The North Channel - Sault Ste. Marie
June 16th - 21st - Ages 18+
After exploring Fathom Five National Marine Park by snorkel, depart The Bruce Peninsula for the quani village of Killarney - a former outport with classic charm set on a narrow natural granite waterway cutting between the mainland and an island. After exploring the natural splendor and sights of Killarney, depart toward Little Current and Manitoulin Island, located on the fabled North Channel - one of the finest sailing and natural regions anywhere on earth!
Make your way up the North Channel, visiting Bridal Veil Falls in Kagawong, Lake Topaz, named for its azure blue water, and take in the unspoiled wilderness of the shorelines. Shore expeditions to enjoy crackling fires and friendly conversation before heading back to the ship for a good night's rest and anchor watch under the star filled sky!
Arriving in Sault Ste Marie, we will moor in the city centre, close to a variety of galleries, museums, breweries, and cafes.
Group rate: $7500 for 5-10 people & $500 for each additional person to 15.
Sail #5: Sault Ste. marie - Lake Superior - Slate Islands - thunder bay
June 22nd - July 1st - Ages 18+
Boarding in Sault Ste Marie, spend a day learning the ropes before exploring the city. Heading out of The Sault into Whitefish Bay, you’ll be struck by the sheer power and elegance of Lake Superior.
Sailing the open water of Lake Superior aboard a Tall Ship is an experience very few will have the privilege of having these days. It truly is an inland sea, with long swells rising and falling as the ship perches like a seabird atop them, propelled by nothing more than the wind and canvas.
Sailing toward Old Woman Bay, Michipicoten Island, and north toward the Slate Islands, take some time to enjoy the wood fired hot tub on the island, before relaxing with a campfire and a night of conversation and music in this pristine and idyllic location. Pointing westward, sail along the north shore of Lake Superior and past The Sleeping Giant, before heading into Thunder Bay. Spend your last evening aboard checking out the amazing restaurants and nightlife of this northern Ontario city, and don’t forget to check out the many bakeries and cafes before bidding a bittersweet farewell to the ship and the city the following morning!
