The boat was built in 2000 as a life-sized replica of Theodore Tugboat, the title character of a CBC children’s TV show that aired from 1993 to 2001.

Theodore has spent 20 years cruising the Great Lakes and seaboard in U.S. and Canada, promoting Nova Scotian tourism.

It's only been in Saint John for a couple of days, but a Haligonian tugboat is already a big hit in New Brunswick.

Theodore is expected to arrive in Saint John in early June. 

"We have awesome chemistry, it just works out," said John Higby, who is part of Yo-Yo People.

When tourists arrive in Halifax this summer, Theodore Tugboat will be waiting to welcome them with a smile.