The Russian four masted barque Kruzenshtern
Nova Scotia Government Photo by Learning Resources Technology

Halifax is one of the top port cities in the world for Tall Ship gatherings and the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic has enjoyed a front-row seat for their arrivals. These pages will help you enjoy and learn about these majestic contemporary vessels. The next major gathering of these majestic vessels is set for July 2009, with a Parade of Sail taking place in Halifax on July 20.

The Official Tall Ships Nova Scotia Festival 2009 Web Site
Visit this link for profiles of the ships that will be coming to Halifax in 2009 with details of the event.

Maritime Museum - Tall Ships 2009 Identi-kit
Looking for a sneak peak at who's sailing into town in 2009? Or wanting to identify a tall ship on the water? The Museum's well illustrated "Identikit" sorts out the tall ships in three easy steps.

Maritime Museum - Tall Ships 2007 Identi-kit
Looking for a sneak peak at who's sailing into town? Or wanting to identify a tall ship on the water? The Museum's well illustrated "Identikit" sorts out the tall ships in three easy steps.

Maritime Museum - Tall Ships 2004 Identi-kit
Trying to identify all those Tall Ships photos you took in 2004? Or identify a tall ship on the water? The Museum's well illustrated "Identikit" sorts out the tall ships in three easy steps.

Tall Ships 2000 Indenti-kit
Identify and learn about the ships that visited Halifax during the impressive event in 2000.

Tall Ships of Atlantic Canada
An interactive site at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia exploring tall ship portraits and the Age of Sail with children in mind.

Tall Ships Sailing Challenge A fun, interactive site from the CBC for young mariners.

Frequently Asked Questions Just what is a tall ship anyway? Find out about Tall Ships and their history.

Guide to Sailing Rigs: How to tell a brig from a barque, a schooner from a ship.

The Ship William D. Lawrence: The Largest Wooden Tall Ship Ever Built in Canada

Sources: Links and Recommended Reading