Canada’s Official Boating Event of the Year
66th Annual Toronto International Boat Show Returns to the Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place Jan. 19 & 28.
Cast your sights on North America’s largest indoor boat show coming to Toronto’s Enercare Centre next month! The 66th edition of the Toronto International Boat Show officially launches January 19th to 28th, 2024, connecting consumers and the boating community with the industry’s top boat dealers, manufacturers, retailers, services, and experts over a million sq.ft. of showroom space at Exhibition Place.
No other show in Canada can boast the most product launches from the marine industry, the most comprehensive offering of educational resources for new boaters, and the most seminars and hands-on demonstrations for a wide array of boating interests and lifestyles (more than 400 free seminars!).
The annual 10-day show kicks off on First Look Friday (Jan. 19) when organizers anticipate dozens of product unveilings across the show floor among 500 exhibitors; and welcomes the boating public to rendez-vous, re-connect, and rev up for the upcoming season.
Returning highlights include the Great Canadian Fish Tank, Antique & Classic Boats, Boating Resource Centre, Cottage Country for accessories, and the Ontario Sailing Booth where visitors can try virtual sailing, and learn about sailing programs for women, sustainable initiatives, and the newest in sail technology and sports including kiteboarding and windsurfing.
NEW this year – Glow in the Dark Boating! …on the world’s largest indoor lake for boaters. Transforming the ice rink in Coca-Cola Coliseum with over a million gallons of water, The Lake will also offer free boat rides and demonstrations, stand up paddleboard races, seaflea races, and exhilarating wakeboarding and waterskiing shows.
The world’s largest indoor lake for boating (and wakeboarding) is back!
The Indoor Wakeboard Canadian Championship takes over on Opening Weekend (Jan. 19 – 21) when the best riders from across the country converge to compete, including reigning Canadian champions Riley Dillon (Men) and Kelsey Chiappa (Women).
Visitors can whet their appetites aprés-boating at the NEW Traeger Grills Flavour Stage featuring cooking demonstrations, bbq recipes, and sampling!
2024 Toronto International Boat Show Hours Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place
First Look Friday (Preview) ~ January 19, 2024
1pm – 7pm
January 20 ﾐ 28, 2024
Weekdays (22 – 26) ~ 11am – 7pm
Saturdays (20 & 27) ~ 10am – 6pm
Sunday, January 21 ~ 10am – 6pm
Sunday, January 28 ~ 10am – 5pm
Ticket prices range from $5 to multi-day passes;
General Admission tickets are $25.
Kids 16 and under attend for FREE
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For programming and seminar schedules, and
more information about the 2024 Toronto International
Boat Show, go to www.TorontoBoatShow.com
ABOUT THE TORONTO INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW:
The Toronto International Boat Show is owned and produced by Canadian Boat Shows. In generating more than $354 million
in economic impact to the region, it is the Largest Indoor Boat Show in North America. More boats are purchased at the Toronto International Boat Show than at any other place or event in Canada. About 43% of Canadians (12.4 million people) participate in boating and 20% (6 million) own a boat. Direct revenues across Canada’s core recreational boating industry total nearly $5 billion per year, and directly employ approximately 45,000 Canadians. (NMMA Canada – The Economic Impact of Recreational Boating in Canada).
It is the largest indoor boat show in North America and is the go to show for all your boating requirements.
It is the best place to see what is new in boats , pwc’s , kayaks and boating accessories. From Pontoon Boats to Wakeboard Boats to Fishing boats and Cruisers they have it all . There is also a wide selection of docks , water related toys and accessories. With over 450 vendors there is very little you can’t find that is boating and cottage related.
The attendance is always good and the people come away from the show with any of their questions answered.
Look forward to seeing you at the show . We are in Boat G155.
Rick Hickson – R&J Machine
