Redpath Waterfront Festival Toronto
Dockside Toronto, ON, Canada

It’s week four of our 10th anniversary countdown! This week, we are going back to 2014 when our festival reached new heights by hosting both the North American Flyboard Championships & Dock Dogs Championships! From June 20-22, visitors enjoyed two-kilometres of waterfront programming such as:... North American Flyboard Championships Flyboarding enables humans to fly using a board that shoots out high pressurized water which comes from a jet ski. 32 pro Flyboard Pilots from across the continent and Europe went head-to-head and battled for a coveted spot on the podium. DockDogs World Qualifying Championships Presented by PortsToronto, this event featured the top canine record holders for distance jumping, height, and retrieving. Kids Zone HTO Park transformed into an adventure filled Kids Zone for families and children with lots of interactive activities including Parks Canada crafts, exploring the Toronto Brigantines, Voyager Canoes, AdventureMania Inflatables, and more! The EMERGE Artists Showcase Sugar Beach became the stage for emerging artists in Toronto to entertain the crowd and ‘Make it Funky.’ Toronto Wine & Spirits Festival Visitors enjoyed a bevy on the beach while listening to the Emerge stage. Sweetness Pride Beach Party To celebrate Pride month, visitors celebrated on the sand with a beach bar, food and splashy beats. Follow along each week as we count down our favourite festival memories from the past 10 years on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Visit our YouTube channel to watch our 10th anniversary video with behind-the-scenes content from the past decade and interviews from the festival’s co-producers, https://buff.ly/2IVOV3m Would you try flyboarding? Let us know in the comments!

Happy 10th Anniversary to us! In honour of our 10th anniversary, we have created a video to thank past partners and attendees and showcase the variety of programming we’ve had over the last decade! From tall ships to flying dogs and the World’s Largest Rubber Duck, we have transformed Toronto’s waterfront year after year. ... In addition to the video, we are taking a trip down memory lane for 10 weeks (starting November 3) on our social media channels. Follow along on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and share your favourite festival memories from the past decade using #towaterfrontfest! 2010: Tall Ships Challenge Great Lakes Series 2012: East Coast theme with Nova Scotia Tourism / Saltscapes 2013: Launch of the Tall Ships 1812 Tour 2014: Flyboard North American Championships & Dock Dogs 2015: Party on the Promenade celebrating the new Queens Quay 2016: Tall Ships Challenge and The Royal Canadian Navy 2017: World’s Largest Rubber Duck & the ONTARIO 150 Tour 2018: Aqua Cirque & HTO Pendulum Wave presented by Menkes 2019: Launch of the Tall Ships Challenge Ontario Tour We want to say a huge thank you to our past festival partners which include: Redpath Sugar PortsToronto The Waterfront BIA Menkes Developments RBC Hyundai Canada The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto Porter Airlines Waterfront Toronto Tall Ships America - Adventure and Education Under Sail Parks Canada CTV Comment below with your favourite festival memory!

It’s week three of 10th Anniversary Tuesday! We are heading back to 2013 when the Redpath Waterfront Festival launched the TALL SHIPS 1812 TOUR! From June 20-23 the festival welcomed 15 tall ships to Toronto’s waterfront to commemorate the bicentennial of the War of 1812 with a pan-provincial tour featuring ships from Europe and North America. ... Fun fact: The star of the show was the S.S. Sorlandet which sailed in to Toronto from Norway with the Norwegian Ambassador to Canada on board. Other on-water and on-land programming included: Cinema H20 A sensational sensory experience of sound, lights, lasers and video projection on a magnificent 100-foot wide water fountain screen! Flyboard Demos Visitors enjoyed demonstrations of the newest water sport! The Wharf at York An interactive and immersive theatre experience where the unexpected stories of men and women during 1813 unfolded - which was a year after the Americans declare war on the British and invaded Canada. Parade of Sail The festival finale included all tall ships sailing across the Toronto Harbour for a magnificent on-water parade. Follow along each week as we count down our favourite festival memories from the past 10 years on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Stay tuned later this week for a special 10th Anniversary video featuring some exclusive behind-the-scenes content and interviews from the festival team If you could sail around the world on a Tall Ship, which one would it be? Comment below

It’s 10th Anniversary Tuesday! This week we are throwing it back to the Redpath Waterfront Festival in 2012, presented by The Waterfront BIA, which celebrated all things East Coast in partnership with Saltscapes Magazine! The festival brought over 400,000 people to the waterfront from June 21 to 24 with a variety of maritime themed programming, such as:... Saltscapes An East Coast food experience with delicious maritime eats. Celebrity Chef Cook-off Ontario and East Coast chefs faced off against their maritime counterparts in a battle for the best dish. The Wharf at York Harbour Square Park transformed into an interactive old port settlement with weavers, sail makers, live music and more! The Redpath Water Theatre Visitors could enjoy a barbecue on Sugar Beach during the day and experience a unique light show with multimedia water elements at night. A huge thank you to the sponsors of our 2012 festival: Redpath Sugar, The Waterfront BIA, Visit Nova Scotia, New Brunswick / Nouveau-Brunswick, Saltscapes Magazine, CTV, The Toronto Star, PortsToronto, & Queens Quay Terminal. Follow along each week as we count down our favourite festival memories from the past 10 years on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Stay tuned later this month for a special 10th Anniversary video featuring some exclusive behind-the-scenes content and interviews from the festival team Give us a thumbs up below if you were there in 2012!

As we approach the end of the year, we wanted to do something special for the 10th anniversary of the Redpath Waterfront Festival! Unfortunately, our 2020 festival was postponed and then cancelled due to COVID-19, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still celebrate a decade on the waterfront virtually! For the next 10 Tuesdays, we are taking a trip down memory lane and revisiting each year of the festival starting with 2010!... From Tall Ships and flying dogs, to an Aqua Cirque and the World’s Largest Rubber Duck, see how the festival transformed Toronto’s waterfront year after year by following us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Stay tuned later this month for a special 10th Anniversary video featuring some exclusive behind-the-scenes content and interviews from the festival team. Join in on the fun and share your favourite memories from the past decade on social media using #towaterfrontfest! For week one, we’re going WAY back to 2010 when 13 ships sailed in to Toronto’s harbour to launch the inaugural festival as part of the TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE Great Lakes series Check out the festival’s first ever commercial! Comment below if you were there!

It's no Rubber Duck, but we loved seeing this float by on Thursday ;) https://www.blogto.com//giant-inflatable-borat-toronto-wa/ #Towaterfront blogTO Amazon Prime Video

Happy Happy Thanksgiving Toronto! Wishing everyone a safe and unbe-leaf-able day! by peter_papi

Red alert! Today is National Day of Visibility for the Live Events Community. Due to COVID-19, the live events industry has had to cancel a large majority of festivals and events indefinitely, not only in Canada but across the globe. Today, September 22, national venues and landmarks will light up their buildings and marquees in red to not only support the industry, but to send out a ‘red alert’ reminding Canadians that we are still here and ready to work when it is safe to... do so. Tonight, an hour after sundown, join CN Tower / La Tour CN, the City of Toronto - Your Local Government sign, Toronto Waterfront Festival and buildings across the country by lighting up in red to support an industry which remains in the dark. Share how you are lighting up in red today on social media using #LightUpLive & #EclaironsLesScenes https://lightuplive.ca/

It's a bitter sweet day folks. We are wrapping up our #TallShipTuesday Instagram series by looking back at some of our favourite ships that have sailed in to our festival over the past decade! Visit our Instagram page to join in the nautical reminiscing that we've been doing over the past few months. Stay tuned for more updates and throwbacks from our festival.

As we head into the long weekend, we wanted to send a big THANK YOU to some of our amazing partners who really float our boat! Although times have been challenging, they have continued to operate, create unique content, and promote Toronto’s beautiful waterfront! . Here’s what they’ve been up to: .... Redpath Sugar Redpath has been starting off their week on a sweet note with #MakeItSweetMondays. They select their favourite recipes created by you & repost them to their Instagram page. Share your creations with #MyRedpathRecipe on social media for your chance to be featured. A delicious way to spotlight talented bakers & businesses. . PortsToronto PortsToronto has been working hard to keep the Toronto Harbour safe and navigable. To stay updated on swimming, obtaining permission for marine events, and much more, visit their Boater’s Notice page If you like big boats and cannot lie, follow them on social! . The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto Summer is here & the Westin has offers available to provide you with a relaxing staycation! Bookings include breakfast, complimentary coffee, free parking, and a beautiful view on the waterfront. Follow them on Instagram & Twitter for updates! . Porter Airlines, Toronto City Airport Why is Peter Pan always flying? Because he Neverlands Although service is temporarily suspended until August 31, you can plan and book your trip with Porter Airlines without change or cancellation fees. Don’t give up on your daydream, you’ll be flying again soon! In the meantime, follow porter on Instagram & Twitter for #AviationFacts and #FlightDeckFridays which will fill your timeline with some pretty fly content! . Have a safe and happy long weekend & enjoy the sun everyone!

We are very excited for this drive-in movie and concert experience at Ontario Place! #TOwaterfront

It’s patio season, just in time for the hot weather! There are a ton of waterfront restaurants and cafes that have opened their patios, with the necessary safety precautions, for you to grab a drink and enjoy the view!... Here are some of the delicious places you can dine at: The Slip 235 Queens Quay West Pair a refreshing drink with their classic burgers and fries! No reservations needed, walk ins welcome! http://www.theslip.ca/menu The Goodman Pub and Kitchen 207 Queens Quay West (647) 341-2337 Features hand-crafted cocktails and good eats! Limited reservations & walk ins https://fabrestaurants.ca/restaurant/the-goodman/ Miku Restaurant Toronto 105-10 Bay Street (647) 347-7347 Go on a culinary journey with some gourmet Aburi Sushi & seafood! Reservations required https://mikutoronto.com/ Boxcar Social 235 Queens Quay West (844) 726-9227 Enjoy an array of coffee, beer, and wine, paired with a charcuterie or cheese board! Walk ins only www.boxcarsocial.ca For a detailed guide on all waterfront patios, visit: https://www.waterfrontbia.com/patios-on-the-waterfront/ created by The Waterfront BIA #SupportLocal! Let us know below which spot you’ll be visiting first!

WASS-SUP! What's the best way to deal with this heat? SUPing along the Toronto Islands of course! Toronto Island SUP offers unique Stand Up Paddle Board experiences as well as land based programs. All programs are also operating with increased safety measures. ... For more information and how to book, visit www.torontoislandsup.com

Enjoy the beautiful weather Toronto! But remember to stay hydrated!

Happy Canada Day duckies! Check out the below message we got this morning from World's Largest Rubber Duck! "Hello morning birds! ... Waddle you know!? It’s me, Mama Duck! I wanted to come on the web and take a quack at it to wish you all a HAPPY CANADA DAY! I am so sad I wasn’t able to float in to Toronto’s waterfront this year to celebrate the Redpath Waterfront Festival’s 10th anniversary. I was all ready to rustle up some feathers again and I was really looking forward to a ducking good time (pardon the fowl language). My ducklings and I are already working on a plan to get me beak to Toronto as soon as possible. See you soon and make sure to stay safe if you leave the nest!" Enjoy the firequackers tonight everyone and stay safe!

Happy Canada Day everyone! Check out these great virtual celebrations below!

Due to the current status of the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions on large gatherings, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the return of the World’s Largest Rubber Duck this fall. The Duck was scheduled to return to Toronto’s waterfront June 19-21, 2020, but was postponed to the fall due to restrictions on public gatherings. However, with the overwhelming success of Mama Duck’s visit in 2017, and the large crowds that flocked to the waterfront, festival orga...nizers believe the time is still not right to bring the Duck back, especially given the ongoing regulations on crowds as part of an effort to ensure the health and safety of Canadians. We will continue to work on ideas to celebrate our 10th Anniversary, in a socially distant manner, so please check back for more information. We will also continue to share content on our social channels from the waterfront community and our partners. A big THANK YOU to everyone for their continued support.