Toronto 
Events Description
North America’s largest indoor boat show docks at the Enercare Centre with an impressive array of 1,200 new boats on display, educational seminars, and lifestyle programming.
2024 Toronto International Boat Show Highlights:
First Look Friday (January 19): A preview opportunity for the boating community to come together, and for industry and exhibitors to celebrate new product launches and special announcements on the show floor which will be live streamed and hosted by Water Ways television personality, Steve Bull. A portion of ticket sales from First Look Friday will be donated to the show’s partner charities. Stay tuned for the official schedule of product launches, special guests, and exhibitor events taking place on First Look Friday.
NEW – Glow in the Dark Boating: Boating enjoyment doesn’t have to be limited to daylight, in fact it’s even more fun for all ages when it’s glow in the dark! The Toronto International Boat Show is debuting a new immersive experience that offers visitors to enjoy boating activities such as kayaking and pedal boating – in the dark – guided by colourful LED lights on the vessels and surrounding The Lake.
New Products Showcase: In addition to First Look Friday where some of the most exciting new products for 2024 will be unveiled, the Toronto International Boat Show is Canada’s BIGGEST and ONLY event with thousands of boats and accessories from the industry’s top manufacturers and dealers. More new products are launched than anywhere in Canada; and expect more electric boats, surfboards, motors and NEW green technologies than ever before!
The Great Canadian Fish Tank – A 40ft aquarium stocked with native Ontario marine species, where fishing enthusiasts and novices can gain tips and techniques to cast, lure, and catch the big one. New seminars include product reviews for anglers, bass fishing topics, and electronics for your fishing boat.
Celebrate Antique and Vintage Boats: 2024 marks the 43rd year that the Antique and Classic Boat Society-Toronto has been celebrating the magic of antique, vintage, and classic watercraft with an in-water boat show. Canada’s rich boating history spans over 100 years; and Ontario is home to an amazing array of antique mahogany launches, cedar strips, classic fiberglass runabouts, and ski boats. Get up close to the craftsmanship of these beautiful boats and learn about the history behind them.
Get Into Sailing: Join Ontario Sailing and some of the most innovative and exciting companies, products, technologies, activities, and programs to get into sailing from hands-on virtual sailing to the world’s first robotic sailing mark, and information sessions and seminars. North Sails is proud to partner with Ontario Sailing to bring the latest in wing foiling to clubs across Ontario. Discover a new generation of high-performance products featuring the most advanced materials and technology including the latest products in kiteboarding, windfoiling, and windsurfing that will be on display.
NEW Traeger Grills Flavour Stage: More than your average BBQ, Traeger Wood-Fired Grills will have you BBQing, baking, roasting, braising, grilling and smoking with the confidence of a true pitmaster. Impress family and friends with flavourful creations at the cottage, or on a boat, with recipes and grilling tips. Come see daily cooking seminars (G267 in Mariners Marketplace) such as how to grill fish four ways – and stay to enjoy some of the delicious prepared samples!
440 New Seminars – The most ever! Boating experts from around the world will be on stage to educate, inspire, and entertain audiences by sharing their spellbinding adventures, advice and expertise on a variety of boating subjects and interests. As boats evolve, trends emerge, and lifestyles change, so do the seminars: from learning about electric boats electric motors, navigation technology, discovering new adventures and boating destinations, and new watersports such windfoiling. Newly added speakers include record-breaking Canadian kayaker Mark Ervin Fuhrmann who just completed his 11,000km solo adventure at 65 years young.
Boaters Resource Centre. Various boating authorities and recreational organizations including Parks Canada, Canadian Power and Sail Squadron, Transport Canada, and Boating Ontario to name a few, will be on hand to provide unbiased answers and information to empower safe boating, confidence, and preparation to get out on the water and discover the boating lifestyle. The Show offers plenty of educational resources from licenses to boat insurance and boat-handling for boaters of all skill levels.
The World’s Largest Indoor Lake for Boaters: Put some summer in your winter at the world’s largest indoor lake for boaters; the only place in Canada to get out on the water in January and enjoy FREE boat rides in a kayak or pedal boat. Sign up for wakeboard lessons and learn from the experts! And so much more!!
PLUS – Grab a seat on shore to watch professional wakeboarders at Winter Wake Fest Slam Dunk, or catch the Mad Scientist Water Ski Show, and some of the world’s top riders who will make your jaw drop as they compete during the Indoor Wakeboard Canadian Championships on opening weekend. The competitive spirit continues with Indoor Seaflea Races and Stand-Up Paddleboard Races taking place daily throughout the show.
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets :
First Look Friday – Adult 1-Day Admission (ages 17+)
$40
One-Day Ticket
Kids 16 and under FREE admission to the Show!
One-Day Ticket
Adult 1-day Admission (ages 17 – 64)
$25.00
Senior 1-Day Admission (ages 65+)
$22.00
Two-Day Tickets
Adult 2-Day Admission (ages 17-64)
$33.00
Senior 2-Day Admission (ages 65+)
$30.00
Other Options
9-Day Show Admission (ages 17+)
$55.00
$5 After 4pm
Valid for entry AFTER 4pm (ages 17+)
$5.00
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date: January 19 to 28, 2024
Weekdays (22 – 26): 11am to 7pm
Saturdays (20 & 27): 10am to 6pm
Sunday, January 21:10am to 6pm
Sunday, January 28: 10am to 5pm
INDOOR WAKEBOARD Canadian Championship: Friday Jan. 19 – Pro Practice
Saturday Jan. 20 – Pro Qualifiers
Sunday Jan. 21 – Pro Finals
Venue & Address
Enercare Centre, 100 Princes Blvd Suite 1, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3
Wheelchair accessible
Free Parking
Accessible by Public Transport
