The Tall Ships Grace Midland and Penetanguishene

Tall Ships in Midland

On the weekend of August 24-25, 2013 the Town of Midland on Southern Georgian Bay welcomed the TALL SHIPS  1812 Tour, presented by Redpath with the arrival of a fleet of magnificent vessels.  This exciting weekend was an outstanding celebration of marine heritage in the region with many other land based events, exhibits, entertainment and activities taking place.  The ships anchored for boarding both at the Midland Harbour as well as at Discovery Harbour in Penetanguishene.

www.1812bicentennial.com/tall-ship-1812-tour.html

Photos Courtesy of Midland Mirror and Terri Hodgson

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