Located on the St. Lawrence River in the world famous 1000 Islands region; the Brockville Arts Centre is recognized as one of the finest medium size historic theatres in Canada. Year after year we welcome thousands of theatregoers to an experience that makes them feel close and connected to the performers on stage.

During the festival, the Brockville Arts Centre will be the host of a number of performances and productions:

• Friday, June 20 at 7:30pm "Beach Party Boys", a Tribute to The Beach Boys. Tickets $46.25+HST

• Saturday, June 21 at 7:30pm "SOS - The ABBA Experience". Tickets $43.36 +HST

Tall ShipsCAN represents Canadian Sail Training operators, Canadian maritime heritage organizations, and partners who support our pursuit of: advancement of education and training, youth development, marine career opportunities, supportive regulatory frameworks, best practices in the sailing and marine industry and the promotion of Canadian heritage, culture and values.

Stop by their booth (find them outside of the Aquatarium on Broad Street) during the festival and complete a learning activity in order to check in and earn points for this challenge.

• Friday, June 20th: 1pm - 5pm

• Saturday, June 21st: 9am - 5pm

• Sunday, June 22nd: 9am - 4pm

Enjoy a sightseeing "Jewels of the St. Lawrence" cruise, as well as the new Tiki Cruises during your visit to Brockville.

An informative and convenient introductory cruise, with the most frequent departures, featuring the Eastern Group of the 1000 Islands, the St. Lawrence Seaway, Millionaire’s Row and Brockville’s historic waterfront. Revel in your view of palatial waterfront mansions, quaint island cottages and the many natural wonders of the 1000 Islands as you pass in the shadows of ships plying the main shipping channel of the St. Lawrence Seaway. Relax with a beverage and snack from our licensed snack bar and get close to nature, as you glide through narrow, scenic channels not available to larger tour boats, while our bi-lingual Captain’s commentary provides an accurate account of the Islands history, its legends and its people. 

1.5 Hour "Jewels of the St. Lawrence" sightseeing cruises of the 1000 islands will be running frequently during the festival. Don't miss your chance to get out on the water and see the festival from this unique perspective!

• Friday, June 20:

  • 11:30 am

  • 2:00 pm

  • 4:30 pm

  • 7:00 pm

• Saturday, June 21:

  • 11:00 am

  • 1:00 pm

  • 2:00 pm

  • 3:00 pm

  • 4:00 pm

  • 5:00 pm

  • 7:00 pm

• Sunday, June 22:

  • 10:30 am

  • 12:30 pm

  • 1:30 pm

  • 2:30 pm

  • 3:30 pm

  • 4:30 pm

  • 6:30 pm

1.5 hour Tiki Tours will be running during the festival weekend on Saturday and Sunday. Tiki Tours offer a unique and fun way to explore the 1000 Islands with family, friends, or colleagues. Whether you’re seeking a leisurely cruise, a lively party, or a relaxing sunset tour, our 12 passenger Tiki boats appeal to everyone. Cast off aboard a public cruise or charter a tiki boat for a private, personalized experience, complete with certified crew, licensed bar, music and washrooms.

• Saturday, June 21:

  • 12:00 pm

  • 2:00 pm

  • 4:00 pm

• Sunday, June 22:

  • 12:00 pm

  • 2:00 pm

  • 4:00 pm

Invitation to the 2025 River Art Show at Arts Hub Brockville:

This June, as majestic tall ships sail into Brockville’s historic harbour, a different kind of beauty will be anchoring just steps away—on the walls of the Arts Hub Brockville gallery. The River Art Show taking place June 21 & 22, 2025, offers a captivating counterpoint to the Tall Ships Festival, showcasing the newest works of 12 exceptional Canadian visual artists, all inspired by the landscapes, waterscapes, nature and rhythms of the Thousand Islands region and beyond.

Free Admission

River Art Show at Arts Hub Brockville, 32 Park Street, use King Street entrance

• Saturday, June 21: 10:00am - 4:00pm

• Sunday, June 22: 10:00am – 3:00pm

For more info: artshubbrockville.com/river

Art and products will be available for sale at the show and there will be nautical themed coasters and other products for sale.

Welcome to Cosies Tea Room! Cosies is an authentic British Tea Room serving delicious all day breakfast, lunch, and British-themed goodies. We are family run and family friendly. Everything at Cosies is made from scratch.

During the festival, Cosies will be offering nautical-themed decorated cookies in addition to their regular menu. Available for purchase while supplies last!

The Dive Brockville Adventure Centre is your stop for information on local scuba diving adventures, charters, gear, and information. They also have kayaks and SUPs available to rent.

Take a selfie with their underwater themed mural, check out their fun, themed merchandise, and pick up a tall ship themed mug or magnet that they have for sale in their shop.

Right next to the festival grounds, you can't miss them! Show your festival ticket and enjoy 10% off your purchase of any regular priced item, and 10% off a private 1 hour river cruise (pre-booking required)

Fulford Place Museum is excited to welcome Tall Ships visitors to explore our 20,000 square foot mansion on the scenic St. Lawrence River. Visitors can expect to discover the lavish history of Brockville from one of the most important homes along millionaires' row. Use our interactive digital tour for a self-guided experience or chat with our knowledgeable docents to learn more about the tragic story of the Fulford family.

Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and youths, and $25 for a family. Children 6 and under are free. All admission prices include applicable taxes.

More information about Fulford Place: https://www.heritagetrust.on.ca/properties/fulford-place

Serving freshly battered Haddock and Cod & Shrimp. We also serve items like Sweet Potato fries, Poutines, Scallops and Calamari. Stop in and check our menu out.

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O'Mally Kourt Fudgery has been in the heart of Brockville for over 10 years! We make our Fudge, Popcorn, Sea Salt Caramels, and Brittles right in the store!

During the Tall Ships Festival weekend, we will be offering:

• Gift basket draw for kids

• Pirate-themed photo booth

• Pirate and mermaid items for kids for sale

• Themed fudge: "Mermaid" (aka cotton candy flavour) and and "yo ho ho & a bottle of rum" (aka dark chocolate rum flavoured" 

• Pirate cookies from Flour Cloud Bakery and Mermaid cocoa bombs and candy smashers from Darcie's Bombs. 

Workshop on Sunday morning at 9am and 10:30 am in conjunction with Brockville's own Flour Cloud Bakery. See offer for details.

Come visit STUDIO EVEN and try our Pirate Punch that will be added to our beverage menu exclusively for the Tall Ships Festival.

STUDIO EVEN is a gift and coffee shop located in the heart of downtown Brockville. Shop a variety of locally made products including homeware, skincare, jewelry, and greeting cards from over 25 Canadian makers.

Earn bonus points by completing our festival feedback survey!

Go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TallShipsFest2025 and complete the survey. Once the survey is complete, you will receive a pin number. Enter the pin number to "check in" and earn your bonus points!

The Aquatarium offers a full range of interactions and activities for kids, teens and adults, as guests are encouraged to experience life in the 1000 Islands region. Guests participate in hands-on interactive exhibits as well as seeing many species of fish and animals, such as otters, native to the St. Lawrence River.

Starting Friday June 20th, the Aquatarium will be open daily from 10am - 5pm.

During the Tall Ships Festival, we will have sailboat racing out front of the Aquatarium. This will be a station where people get to build their own sailboat and race it down our raingutter regatta. Fun for all ages, and participants get to keep their creation afterwards. The sailboat racing station schedule will be as follows:

• Friday, June 20th: 1pm - 5pm

• Saturday, June 21st: 9am - 5pm

• Sunday, June 22nd: 9am - 4pm

PLUS: Keep an eye out for Crash, our mini sailboat, roaming around the festival! He talks, squirts water, and loves to say "Hi!"

The Cottage Witch will be part of the Tall Ships Festival Scavenger Hunt! We will have an exciting window display, and will be offering 10% off all jewelry and crystals.

Check out our stock of Nautical and Mermaid themed merchandise including jewelry, accessories, apothecary supplies, spell jars, bath products, home decor, cards and souveniers!

The Cottage Witch gift shop is a truly magical place for unique and eclectic handmade or carefully selected items to enhance your sacred spaces and hone your craft.