Experience life aboard a Tall Ship and leave with memories and friends that will last a lifetime... Join our vessel, The TS PLAYFAIR, for a 5-10 day voyage sailing the Great Lakes. Challenge yourself by taking the wheel, working sails, climbing the rigging and enjoying star filled nights. Build leadership and independence skills. No sailing experience required, we'll teach it all!

This Summer

1: Kingston to Port Colborne (June 27 - July 2) 2: Port Colborne to Goderich (July 4 - 12) 3: Goderich to Midland (July 14 - 21) 4: Midland to Parry Sound (July 23 - 29) 5: Parry Sound to Collingwood (Aug 2 - 11) 6: Collingwood to Kincardine (Aug 13 - 21) 7: Kincardine  to Sarnia (Aug 23 - 28)

The Our Kids review of Toronto Brigantine

Resiliency, teamwork, confidence, stewardship, empathetic leadership—time spent aboard a tall ship as part of crew is a means growing a range of skills and attributes. Certainly, the program was launched in 1962 with precisely those goals in mind, and they’ve been achieving them ever since. Participants join a 28-member crew, and travel to destinations within the Great Lakes. There’s a lot to see, and while Brigantine perhaps doesn’t lead with it, geography and history are always close to hand. It’s exciting and unique, to be sure. It’s also expertly managed, the product of more than five decades of experience running youth programs in the region.  

• July 25, 2020:  Summer Program
  Toronto Brigantine, 413 - 215 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, Ontario
  Register by Saturday, July 25 from

  Registration and fees must be taken care of 14 days before the start of the selected course.

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• Comments from Trainees (campers) after their Tall Ship Adventure

  "I thought all the staff were helpful and good natured. They demonstrated their knowledge in a clear fashion along with good leadership and organizational skills."

  "I liked my course very much. I liked the fact that I was able to help steer and maneuver the boat. I enjoyed the people I met along the way. I found that the ship's staff were very helpful and friendly. Their skills and combined efforts made it into a great trip."

  "I really loved the whole experience. I love sailing and thought that going aloft was really awesome! I also liked that we really helped crew the ship. I thought that the crew were all really amazing and helpful. Food was really good. I want to come back and will recommend it to a friend."

  "It was fun times and lots of work, I loved the people and going and doing something I'd never done before."

  "I think the course was great. Although challenging at times, it taught us about teamwork and trust. My favourite part was the staff, how funny and easy-going they were. Petty Officers were great at what they did, Watch Officers were great leaders. They taught us and prepared us rightfully for what was to be thrown at us."

  "I would DEFINITELY recommend Toronto Brigantine to friend."

  "Best trip ever! You guys shouldn't change a thing, good job, I'll miss you all!" "I would recommend the Toronto Brigantine to a friend because it's fun and always exciting."

  "It was amazing, I learned so much, can't wait for more. Everyone was super nice and awesome."

  "Officers were very good, funny, very knowledgeable and good at sailing."

  "The staff was always there to help out and willing to teach you things you didn't know. They all had great leadership skills and each one was respectful and enjoyable to be around. The crew made the trip a great and fun experience, the food was also great!"

  "I definitely would recommend this to a friend, it's a great experience and I would love to come back."

  "I have definitely become a stronger person and made a lot of friends, which was nice."