Nautical Centre
Open year-round!

Have you ever wanted to feel the breeze on your face as you trim sails and steer a sailboat into the sunset? Dreamed about the serenity of paddling through glassy waters in a canoe? Or the excitement of pushing a throttle and bringing a powerboat to speed? Make these dreams reality at Harbourfront Centre’s Nautical Centre!

Companies and organizations across our site offer activities for all ages, able or disabled persons, including those with vision impairment.

The Nautical Centre—located at 275 Queens Quay West, just west of the Radisson Plaza Hotel Admiral—offers a diverse range of interesting lessons and activities for beginners and enthusiasts of all skill levels and physical abilities, as well as rental opportunities.

For programme information, contact:

Harbourfront Centre Sailing and Power Boating is pleased to offer special programmes on board a stunning historical hand-built Gig (pictured below). This replica of an 18th-century vessel is an ideal forum for corporate team building, club or organization group events. This impressive 38-foot boat requires as many as 13 people to work in harmony to both row and sail the craft.

To book a corporate or club event with assistance from our team of trained staff, please contact Harbourfront Centre Sailing and Power Boating. To learn more about the Gig's historical significance and the associated local and international events surrounding its success, please visit Youth Boat Works, Atlantic Challenge Canada and Atlantic Challenge International.

Other Activities

There are several other activities located on the waterfront that are similar in nature to the above but are not located at the Nautical Centre. They do not have offices on site. These include: