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Special Events

 

Special Events at the Museum

S.S. Keewatin Launch Party

May 25, 2024, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

You are cordially invited to S.S. Keewatin Launch Party!

Last October the S.S. Keewatin took an historic journey from Hamilton to Kingston. Over the fall and winter, we have continued extensive preservation and restoration work on the ship to prepare for her inaugural season. We are pleased to launch the S.S. Keewatin’s first season at the Kingston Dry Dock national historic site with public tours of this historic ship.

The official ceremony will begin at 11:15am followed by a day full of engaging family-friendly activities along with a sneak peek of the ship to celebrate this important milestone in the ship’s 117 year history.

We will have:

  • Family Activities
  • Food and Music
  • Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
    and more!
S.S. Keewatin Launch Party

Kingston Waters Cleanup – Action and Awareness

June 8, 2024

Now in its 5th year, this family-friendly event is an opportunity for the public to take action in the protection of our Great Lakes freshwater resource, to celebrate our waterways, and to engage with community organisations working to protect and advocate for the health and wellbeing of our local ecosystem. Demonstrations and performances are just of the engaging activities planned for this year’s event – scroll down for a full line-up!

At its core remains the community action shoreline cleanup known as PADI AWARE – Dive Against Debris®* that sees Kingston participate in an international initiative supporting water conservation efforts and take part in World Ocean Day (June 8th) initiatives. But, just because ‘dive’ is in the name, doesn’t mean this event is restricted to volunteer divers.

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