Get Ready, Toronto
The Prescotont, a historic 1930s ice-breaking tugboat turned 3,000-square-foot luxury yacht, has a new owner. And that owner wants to dock her right here in Toronto next year. For now, she sits in Midland, Ontario. This massive 110-foot vessel survived a devastating fire in 1989. Since then, crews have completely rebuilt her into a floating mansion.
All Aboard
This isn’t just a cool old boat for people to look at from afar. In fact, the new owner is bringing it here specifically to integrate it into the city’s community. So here’s exactly why we’re excited about our newest neighbour.
A Boost for “Hollywood North”
If you love spotting Toronto landmarks on Netflix or the big screen, this ship may be your next favourite screen appearance. Plus, its stunning, vintage aesthetic is tailor-made for Toronto’s booming film industry.
Charities, and Local Business
The owner is also setting the ship up as a hub for charity events and specialized business operations.
The Flex
Crews built it to ferry heavy railroad cars across the freezing St. Lawrence River. Engineers also designed it to break through solid ice all winter long. It also holds the title of the first-ever diesel-electric vessel built in Canada. In short, it’s a rugged piece of Canadian history wrapped in pure luxury.
Keep your eyes on the horizon and stay locked to my-toronto. That way, you’ll find out exactly when she’ll make her grand entrance into the city.