Experience a boat building yard as crews work to restore the Ship Hector replica for its 2025 launch into Pictou Harbour.
The full-scale replica of the ship was originally built in the 1990s, but 30 years later it needed major repairs. The vessel was lifted out of the water in June 2020. Since then a major fundraising campaign and extensive work on the ship has taken place.
Once fully restored, the Ship Hector will offer tours in Pictou Harbour powered by solar energy, making it the only tall ship in Canada with this eco-friendly feature.
Nova Scotia master ship builders are onsite throughout the week as they continue restoration work on the ship.
Witness the craftsmanship and feel the history! Deck tours of the Ship Hector are currently available on weekends throughout the summer.