Movies will be shown under the open skies on a two-sided screen in Toronto Harbour.
You’ll be able to watch movies from Sugar Beach or the harbour.
If you’ve got your sea legs, you can come by boat and drop anchor.
If you’re a landlubber, bring a chair, a cushion or a picnic blanket. You’ll also need a ticket.
Choose your Movie
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Thursday August 18, 2011
Runtime: 127 min.
Rating: G
The Disney version of Jules Verne’s
sci-fi classic sees a crew setting sail to investigate a wave of mysterious sinkings. The epic features everything from a giant squid to Captain Nemo
Jaws Friday August 19, 2011
Runtime: 124 min.
Rating: PG
A great white shark begins menacing the small island community of Amity and a police chief, a marine scientist and a group of fisherman set out to stop it.
Finding Nemo Saturday August 20, 2011
Runtime: 100 min.
Rating: G
The story of finding a very small fish in a very large ocean, Finding Nemo follows a clownfish (Marlin) searching for his son after they are separated near the Great Barrier Reef en route to Nemo's first day of fish school.
Get Your Tickets
TICKETING INFORMATION
Landlubbers
Tickets for movie screenings are required to watch from the land-side. Tickets are free.
You can order up to FOUR (4) tickets per person.
Access to the movie is on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early to make sure you get a seat. Having a ticket does not guarantee access.
You must bring your printed ticket with you, display an electronic version of your ticket (on your smartphone for example). In the event that you do not have your ticket, you may be granted access if you have Government issued ID with names that match those on your ticket order.
Boaters
Boaters do not require tickets for movie screenings. However, with limited space available in the harbour, space on the waterside is available on a
first-come, first-served basis.
What's Showing
All movies will start after dusk (approximately 8:45 p.m.) Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Thursday August 18, 2011
Runtime: 127 min.
Rating: G
The Disney version of Jules Verne’s
sci-fi classic sees a crew setting sail to investigate a wave of mysterious sinkings. The epic features everything from a giant squid to Captain Nemo
Jaws Friday August 19, 2011
Runtime: 124 min.
Rating: PG
A great white shark begins menacing the small island community of Amity and a police chief, a marine scientist and a group of fisherman set out to stop it.
Finding Nemo Saturday August 20, 2011
Runtime: 100 min.
Rating: G
The story of finding a very small fish in a very large ocean, Finding Nemo follows a clownfish (Marlin) searching for his son after they are separated near the Great Barrier Reef en route to Nemo's first day of fish school.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What time do movies start?
The movies will start after dusk (approximately 8:45 p.m.)
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What time do the doors open?
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
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Does my ticket guarantee me access?
NO. Access is on a first-come, first-served basis. Admittance is subject to availability of space.
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Can I get tickets to all three shows?
YES, but you have to make separate bookings for each.
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Where are the movies showing?
SAIL-IN CINEMA will take place at Corus Quay. It’s located at 25 Dockside Drive, just east of the foot of Jarvis Street, Sugar Beach.
If you’re taking public transit, take the subway to Union Station and then hop on the 509 Harbourfront or 510 Spadina Southbound streetcar. Get off at Queen’s Quay Station – Toronto Island Ferry Docks (adjacent to the Westin Harbour Castle hotel and the Ferry to Centre Island).
Walk east about two (2) blocks on Queen’s Quay. Just after Redpath Sugar, you will find the entrance to Corus Quay/Sugar Beach. To find the best TTC route for you,
click here to use the TTC Trip Planner.
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Is SAIL-IN CINEMA accessible?
Landside access at Corus Quay is fully accessible.
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Do I need a ticket if I’m in a boat?
No. You just sail in. However, space is limited. Boats will be allowed to drop anchor on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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How will I know where to anchor my boat?
The Toronto Police Services Marine Unit will be on site. Markers will be placed on the screen’s south side to mark the line boaters must anchor behind. Smaller vessels will be anchored closest to the markers whilst large vessels will anchor behind them (
see map). Boaters are advised to use caution in the area and to take direction from the Marine Unit.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL BOAT OPERATORS MUST HAVE A
POWERED VESSEL OPERATOR’S PERMIT and a
Pleasure Craft Operator Card.
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Is there a limit on the number of boats?
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What if I have a rowboat, kayak or canoe?
We recommend that you watch from land or use a powered vessel. The screen will be set on a barge and smaller, manpowered vessels may have their sightlines obstructed by the barge.
For questions regarding your craft*, please contact Michael Riehl at the Toronto Port Authority directly at 416-462-1227.
*please note that only human-powered craft outfitted with night-time navigation, as per the Canada Shipping Act are permitted on water after dark.
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How will we hear the movie?
Those on land will hear the movie via outdoor speakers set up on the movie barge. Boaters will be able to listen to the movie’s audio by tuning a standard radio to 107.3 FM or 107.5 FM.
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What should I bring?
For those on land, please bring a chair, cushion, or picnic blanket to sit on as seating is not provided.
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Who can come to SAIL-IN CINEMA?
EVERYONE! The event is open to people of all ages. All children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
