Toronto Brigantine

Prices are in $ CND and include food and transportation. No extra fees or taxes apply.

* Toronto Brigantine provides transportation from Mississauga to the departure port listed for each course, and then back from the arrival port returning to Mississauga. Parents are also welcome to meet the ships in port for drop-off/pick-up if that is more convenient.

COURSE 1 – Eastern Lake Ontario and the Thousand Islands

Depart: Toronto, Fri. June 29^th   Arrive: Kingston, Fri. July 6^th   Duration: 8 days   Cost: $792

Depart Toronto for eastern Lake Ontario, which has some of the best cruising grounds the Great Lakes have to offer. Between tacking back and forth up the beautiful Bay of Quinte, catching fine breezes around the false duck islands outside of Kingston, and exploring the islands in the mouth of the St. Lawrence River, there will certainly be lots to do on this expedition! Join us for the first course of the season and spend time getting to know our Great Lake Ontario.

COURSE 2 – 1000 Islands & Navy Festival of 1812

Depart: Kingston, Sat. July 7^th   Arrive: Windsor, Fri. July 20^th   Duration: 14 days   Cost: $1,498     

This course has a little bit of everything, from naval history to modern engineering. Starting in the eastern end of Lake Ontario, the crew has four days to get acquainted with the ship before sailing to Niagara-on-the-Lake to participate in the Navy Festival of 1812, where they will re-enact battles with other Tall Ships. This will be a truly unique experience and is perfect for history buffs and pirating adventurers alike! After the 1812 event, the ships head up the Welland Canal, one of the largest lock systems in the world, and head west to the Detroit river to finish in Windsor, at the mouth of Lake St Clair.

COURSE 3 – Lake Huron to Georgian Bay

Depart: Sarnia, Sun. July 22^nd   Arrive: Parry Sound, Sun. July 29^th   Duration: 8 days   Cost: $920

This course starts at the mouth of Lake Huron, a welcome sight for any sailor! Take in the fresh breeze and beautiful blue water as you make your way around the Bruce Peninsula and pass through Fathom Five National Marine Park, Canada’s first underwater natural marine conservation area. The course finishes in the picturesque Parry Sound, a place with enough interesting geography to keep adventurers busy for a week all by itself.

COURSE 4 – Discover Georgian Bay

Depart: Parry Sound, Sun. July 29^th   Arrive: Collingwood, Fri. August 10^th   Duration: 13 days   Cost: $1,391

Georgian Bay is considered one of the best freshwater cruising grounds in the world, and this course offers ample time to truly explore and appreciate the sailing here. After taking some time to explore Parry Sound and Killbear National Park, head out into the open bay, taking in all the sights and sounds that Georgian Bay has to offer. From Baie Fine at the north end of the bay, to The Watchers at the south end, there is a huge amount to see on this expedition and the waters will be yours to discover!

COURSE 5 – The North Channel & Georgian Bay

Depart: Collingwood, Sun. August 12^th   Arrive: Kincardine, Sat. August 25^th   Duration: 14 days   Cost: $1,498

Leaving from Collingwood, head north for two weeks of adventure and fun while discovering the world class North Channel, with its pristine waters and unforgettable scenery. Whether you enjoy swimming in waterfalls, sitting around campfires, or sailing through unbelievably narrow channels, this course has the perfect balance of serious sailing and land-based activities to satisfy everybody.

COURSE 6 – Explore the 30,000 Islands

Depart: Collingwood, Sun. August 12^th   Arrive: Owen Sound, Sat. August 18^th   Duration: 7 days   Cost: $840

The southern shore of Georgian Bay is made up of a seemingly endless number of tiny islands, channels and anchorages, offering magnificent vistas and great exploring grounds. With this many islands, you could sail these waters for years and never anchor in the same inlet or bay twice!

COURSE 7 – Lake Huron & The Bruce Peninsula

Depart: Owen Sound, Sun. Aug. 19^th   Arrive: Kincardine, Sat. August 25^th   Duration: 7 days   Cost: $840

Summer is not over yet! Late August offers some of the best sailing weather of the season, and this trip up and around the Bruce peninsula will allow you to enjoy it, while seeing the striking rock formations that make the Bruce so unique. After getting a chance to explore south-eastern Georgian Bay and the Bruce Peninsula, the ships will hit the sparkling blue waters of the Great Lake Huron and finish off our 2012 summer program in Kincardine.

Ask about our bursary program if you require financial assistance.

PLEASE NOTE:

1. Payment Terms: 50% due upon booking and 50% due 30 days prior to departure date.
2. A full refund (less a $100 Administration Fee) will be provided for cancellations received prior to May 1^st.
3. After May 1^st, a full refund (less a $100 Administration Fee) will only be provided for cancellations due to health or medical reasons (a physician’s certificate is required).
4. If Toronto Brigantine should cancel a course for any reason a full refund will be provided.

For more information on Toronto Brigantine Inc. and our Summer Programs, contact our office at: 416-596-7117 or office@torontobrigantine.org