Businesses Prepare for Tall Ship Tourists

Canal Park restaurants are expecting a busy weekend, with Tall Ships en route.

“This is definitely where much of the business is going to be done in this city this weekend,” said Justin Wood, Manager at Northern Waters Smokehaus.

Down in canal park, Lake Superior is ready for the seven tall ships that will sail through starting Thursday and businesses are trying to get ready for the crowds that are coming to catch a glimpse of them.

“Definitely more staff, definitely stocking up on all of our food. Beer would have been prepared a few weeks ago, so definitely making sure we have plenty of beer,” said Jillian Maki, a Manager at Canal Park Brewery.

The Tall Ships Fest runs from Thursday to Sunday and everyday a flux of people will gather around the waters edge, with that restaurants in the area plan to be packed.

“Our smokers are running 24/7, so that means that a lot of employees are picking up some added shifts,” said Wood.