Le Boat pairs live music with Trent-Severn cruises in September

Le Boat is tying a week of free live performances to boating trips along Ontario’s Trent-Severn Waterway from Sept. 11-17, 2026. The event is designed to draw travelers into waterfront communities while showcasing houseboating routes that require no boating license.

Why it matters: - Music on the Water gives visitors another reason to travel the Trent-Severn Waterway beyond boating, with free performances staged in waterfront communities across Ontario. - The event adds a cultural draw to a route that already markets historic locks, scenic lakes, local restaurants, markets and attractions. - Le Boat is using the event to promote houseboating as an easy way for first-time boaters to explore the region.

What happened: - Le Boat is highlighting Music on the Water, a series of free performances running Sept. 11-17, 2026 along Ontario’s Trent-Severn Waterway. - Ontario singer-songwriter and producer Jordan Holman, performing as Kentucky, will play across the region aboard a Le Boat Horizon 4. - Holman’s sound blends rock, folk, blues, pop and singer-songwriter influences, which he describes as “Northern Americana.” - The schedule includes performances at Peterborough Visitor Centre at the Lift Lock on Friday, Sept. 11 at 5 p.m.; Canoe & Paddle in Lakefield on Saturday, Sept. 12; a livestream from Lovesick Island on Sunday, Sept. 13; Beachwood Resort on Monday, Sept. 14 at 5:30 p.m.; Tankhouse On Trent on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 6 p.m.; and Lakefield Farmers’ Market on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 9 a.m. - The Lakeside stops are positioned in Trent-Severn Trail Town communities, including Lakefield and Buckhorn.

The details: - The Peterborough Visitor Centre performance will be presented by the City of Peterborough and takes place at one of Canada’s best-known lock sites. - Canoe & Paddle is located at 18 Bridge St. in Lakefield. - Beachwood Resort is located at 3043 Beachwood Dr. in Lakefield, Ont. - Tankhouse On Trent is located at 1926 Lakehurst Rd. in Buckhorn. - The Lakefield Farmers’ Market stop will be at Lakefield Arena Parking Lot, 20 Concession Street, Lakefield. - All performances are free to attend. - The Trent-Severn Waterway stretches 386 kilometers from Lake Ontario to Georgian Bay. - Le Boat’s Peterborough base gives travelers access to routes through the Kawartha Lakes and along the Trent-Severn Waterway from Trenton to Kirkfield. - Suggested destinations on those routes include Peterborough, Lakefield, Burleigh Falls, Buckhorn and Bobcaygeon. - Le Boat vacations do not require a boating license. - Guests receive instruction before departure, allowing first-time boaters to captain their own holiday. - For more information, Le Boat directs travelers to Le Boat – Music on the Water for the complete performance schedule and suggested cruising routes.

Between the lines: - The promotion links tourism, local business traffic and live entertainment, with performances placed at venues that can funnel visitors into nearby waterfront communities. - The itinerary appears built to encourage multi-stop travel, not just single-event attendance, by pairing concerts with boating routes and local destinations. - The livestream broadens the audience beyond travelers already on the waterway. - Le Boat’s messaging centers on accessibility, with no license required and training provided before departure.

What's next: - Travelers can follow the scheduled performances through Sept. 17 and use the music stops as anchors for cruising the Trent-Severn. - Le Boat is steering interested travelers to the full schedule and route suggestions online. - The company is also promoting its social channels for updates and trip inspiration.