Toronto Waterfront Festival, presented by Redpath
28 Jun - 29 Jun 2025 Starts in 85 day(s)
Event Description
LAND-HO TORONTO!
The Tall Ships return to the Toronto Waterfront Festival, presented by Redpath. From June 28-29, 2025, a fleet of historic schooners will dock along Sugar Beach for two days of nautical fun.
Festival highlights include:
· Tour the decks of visiting ships Lettie G. Howard, Liberty Clipper and Pride of Baltimore II, presented by Menkes.
· Sail aboard Empire Sandy, Canada’s largest tall ship, with four sail-aways per day including a coveted sunset sail each evening.
· Live entertainment on the George Brown Stage, and interactive activities from partners.
· Enjoy delicious local food vendors in the Billy Bishop Airport Picnic Lounge.
· On-land activations from the Canadian Armed Forces, Canadian Coast Guard, Live Green Toronto, and Moccasin Identifier.
General admission is free, but tickets are required for ship deck tours and Empire Sandy sail-aways. Don’t miss the boat, tickets are sailing out the door!
Visit www.towaterfrontfest.com for more information or @towaterfrontfest on social media.
The 2025 festival is proudly presented by Redpath Sugar, with support from The Waterfront BIA, City of Toronto, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, Menkes Developments, George Brown College, Waterfront Toronto, Porter Airlines, Westin Harbour Castle, Tall Ships America and the City of Toronto.
Mark your calendars and step aboard, sail awhile, and kick off your summer with the Toronto Waterfront Festival.
Venue Information - Sugar Beach
Key Features:
- Whimsical Design: The park is designed to be playful and unique, with elements like candy-striped granite rock outcroppings and a dynamic water feature shaped like a maple leaf.
- Sandy Beach: A triangular, sandy beach area provides a space for visitors to relax and enjoy the waterfront.
- Pink Umbrellas: Dozens of pink umbrellas, which also double as light fixtures, are scattered across the beach, adding to the whimsical atmosphere.
- Muskoka Chairs: Movable Muskoka chairs are available for visitors to sit and relax.
- Rocky Amphitheater: A rocky amphitheater provides seating and an elevated vantage point.
- Granite Pavers: Pedestrian areas are paved with granite setts in three colors, arranged in a stylized maple leaf motif.
- Water Feature: A dynamic water feature embedded in a granite maple leaf provides a fun way for children (and adults) to cool off.
- Plaza: A plaza adjacent to the park offers a dynamic space for public events.
- Industrial Heritage: The park draws upon the industrial heritage of the area and its relationship to the nearby Redpath Sugar Refinery Museum.
- No Water Access: While it's a "beach" in name, Sugar Beach does not have direct access to the water for swimming or other water activities.
- Location: Located at the foot of Lower Jarvis Street, adjacent to the Redpath Sugar Factory.