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Tall Ships Brockville

Information about the Brockville Tall Ships Festival that happens every 3 years, and the Big River Festival which is on every summer

Playfair

Flag – Canadian

Type of Ship – Brigantine

Home Port – Hamilton, ON

Length of Hull – 59.8 feet

Rig height – 57 feet

History –Brigs Youth Sail Training owns and operates the sail training vessel TS Playfair. Playfair was purpose built for youth sail training by Francis A. McLachlan in Kingston, Ontario. Playfair now operates out of Hamilton, Ontario and heads up the Great Lakes each summer giving hundreds of youth the opportunity to flourish onboard.

Website – https://www.brigs.ca/

Festival Location – Blockhouse Island

Visitors will need a festival passport to go on board for a deck tour. Children 5 and under are free.