Throughout the St. Lawrence Valley, the St. Lawrence sailing schooner or ketch typically carried goods, families and stories between riverside villages, evolving over centuries to master the river’s varied navigation conditions. With their flat bottoms and adapted rigging, these sailboats became symbols of community and ingenuity, embodying the spirit of a maritime culture that shaped both Quebec’s identity and Canada’s broader nautical heritage. GST/HST exempt. 

The Design:
Crafted in 99.99% pure gold, the fifth Tall Ships coin features two views of a ketch: under sail in the distance, and aground at low tide in the foreground.