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July & August, 10-6 daily
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Discovering, exploring, playing - that's what Toronto's new waterfront museum is all about. Situated in the heart of the harbourfront district in a 1930s shipping warehouse, The PIER invites visitors to discover the significance of the Toronto harbor and the city's history. This is your chance to explore a real working wooden boatshop at the water's edge. Opportunities to play with authentic ships' whistles, ship knots and miniature canal locks breathe life into maritime traditions. It's a stimulating experience for the whole family.
Among the permanent exhibits, the boats of leisure from the past are a delight to explore. From canoes and skiffs to disappearing propeller boats and model cruise ships, there's something to catch everyone's imagination. The second floor of the gallery features the popular iceboat Silver Heels. In the early 1900s, these boats, with three steel skates and an enormous sail, would 'ferry' visitors across the ice to the nearby islands. Also on exhibit are rare artifacts such as marine art, tools, photographs, and amazing ship models.
For the kids or the young at heart, the Discovery Zone promises a terrific adventure. Bumper-boat-style steamships create a splash. Visitors also can learn to send Morse code messages or have a family competition to see who can out-row Ned Hanlan, Toronto's 1880 champion rower. Kids enjoy dressing up in nautical or Edwardian dress while parents relax with a cup of coffee nearby.
Interactive displays allow you to experiment with windmills, steam, gears and pulleys to create wind and water power. For history buffs, the displays offer a momentary escape to the Naval War of 1812. Examine a model of a naval shipwreck, along with maps of the Great Lakes.
When your mind reaches overload leave The PIER and rent a handmade boat at the Livery. If dry land seems a safer bet, join a walking tour along Toronto's changing shoreline or simply look out into the harbor with new appreciation.
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