Become a member and sail with The Ship's Company.....Traditional Seamanship.....Boat Building.....And Fun!

 
Schedule
Schedule

These planned activities and events are available for all Ship’s Company with current membership. For further information or updates, just email us at shipscompany.ca@gmail.com.

 

Schedule of Events for 2023:
Friday January 27th, 2023 - Check out our Facebook page!
The Ship's Company has been moving more of our day to day activities to our Facebook page, and that includes our schedule of events. Head over to our events page there to see what we are up to!

Schedule of Events for 2022:
Saturday May 14th, 2022 - Badger Rig Day
It's been 2 years, but Badger is finally back in the water! I hope you remember how she goes together, cuz now is the time we need your skills. After we rig the boat, we will head to the Simpson residence to celebrate the upcoming successful season. BYOB and a side dish. Burgers provided.

Friday June 24th, 2022 - Figurehead Christening
Have you met the most handsome member of the Ship's Company? Well now is the best time! Join us as we celebrate the new sailing season and christen Badger's new figurehead. It wouldn't be a true celebration without a tot of rum and some cannon fire. C'mon out for some kind words and good times. Starts at 11 am. Hip hip, huzza!

Saturday July 23rd, 2022 - All Things Canadian
All Things Canadian is an outdoor festival that will celebrate our heritage and culture and our homecoming, gathering local residents, surrounding communities and visitors from across Ontario to celebrate who we are as Canadians. The event will focus on various activities, live music, food and entertainment that will bring together our local cultures of Francophone, Anglophone and Indigenous, celebrating years of history in Penetanguishene, Ontario and Canada. Planning for the 2022 All Things Canadian Event has begun! Updates will be posted on the Facebook page below once confirmed

Saturday July 23rd, 2022 to Sunday July 24th, 2022 - Skirmishes at Discovery Harbour
Time for a naval battle! Join us at Discovery Harbour for a fun filled day of history and swashbuckling! The beautiful historical site will be open to explore with the added bonus of US! The Ship's Co, doing our best to show off on the water as we battle fellow reenactors and their beautiful ships for your enjoyment. Time will tell if we make it out in one piece!

Friday September 2nd, 2022 to Monday September 5th, 2022 - Orillia Pirate Weekend
Yarrrr! I hope ye be ready to pillage the Orillian Seas, cuz we be on our way! Join us for a fun event for the family and the best part, its free! Thanks to the Orillia District Chamber of Commerce for hosting us ne'er-do-wells and vermin.

Saturday September 10th, 2022 - Fort Willow
The wonderful and historical Fort Willow will be hosting students as well as interested adults to learn and experience history. Friday will be for school groups only, but Saturday we encourage all to come out and get a taste for how early settlers lived their lives in Upper Canada.

Saturday October 1st, 2022 - Badger De-Rigging and Haulout
Bring your pressure washer and a scrub brush, Badger is coming out of the water.