Canalside will host Tall Ship as part of the weekend of activities on July 6 and 7

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Buffalo Waterfront announced it will welcome Tall Ship, Lettie G. Howard, to Canalside as part of a weekend of free activities July 6-7.

According to the Buffalo Waterfront, Lettie G. Howard is the only surviving example of a fishing schooner on Georges Bank. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1989 and has been completely restored.

Buffalo Waterfront

There will be free tours of the Tall Ship throughout the weekend and you can also book private tours.

In addition to tall ships, the weekend will also offer:

• The rescheduled Fit Fest for July 7, with free back-to-back fitness classes, giveaways and healthy snack samples, attendees can try various local fitness studios and classes.
• The I Love NY activation experience on the Great Lawn, with interactive exhibits highlighting New York City landmarks
• Indigenous cultural educational and sporting experiences, with dynamic stories about the history of lacrosse as well as basic skills workshops, hosted by Kakekalanicks
• BuffaLove clothing available for purchase
• A patriotic sand sculpture by Eric Jones
• Food and drink specials at Resurgence at Canalside

Below you will find the schedule for the weekend:
Saturday July 6
Tall ships

• 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Private sails available
• 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at FREE public tours available
• 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Private cruises available

I love the New York activation experience

Kevin Shandy’s Creator’s Roots of Play: Lacrosse Workshop and Play Activity

• 10:30 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Sunday July 7
Tall ships

• 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at FREE public tours
• 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Private sails available
• 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at FREE public tours

I love the New York activation experience

Perry Ground, master Haudenosaunee storyteller, explains how lacrosse came to the people, followed by a lacrosse workshop

Fit Fest, presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield