The Sail past season schedule for the Bluenose II is out and locals will get a chance to see the well-known vessel.
During its trek around the province, local spots on the tour include Canso on June 23,

Bluenose II (bluenose.novascotia.ca)
Whitehead June 24-25, Sheet Harbour August 27, Picotu August 28, Port Hood September 2, Arichat September 4-5, Liscomb September 6, Sheet Harbour September 7.
Bluenose 2 won’t be taking visitors as it is a sail past tour. The crew will sail by communities around Nova Scotia, as well as parts of New Brunswick and PEI. The full schedule can be found at bluenose.novascotia.ca