In one pavilion, you will find the people, tools, and resources to answer your boating questions. Boating experts, authorities & recreational organizations will be available to provide unbiased answers and information to empower safe boating, confidence, and preparation to get out on the water safely and discover the boating lifestyle!
Located in Mariner’s Marketplace Aisle G500
The Largest Indoor Boat Show, and the Premiere Event in Canada for Boating, Cottaging & Outdoor Lovers presents the optimal destination for consumers to learn more about the increasingly popular lifestyle of Camping & Boating.
Over 60,000 attendees annually come to Learn, Browse, Compare, and Shop! This event is THE Go-To for planning summer activities & outdoor adventures, in and around the water.
This year’s Show will highlight the growing interest from outdoor minded, active consumers, who are combining their love of Camping & Boating.
Take in some seminars, relax watching outdoor videos, enjoy some food & drink and find out which exhibitors are carrying the products you need to enjoy your summer boating, start your visit in Space 150.
Featured on the Main Stage, Opening Weekend (Saturday, January 18 & Sunday, January 19)
How To Be A Happy Camper
Author, Kevin Callan (a.k.a. The Happy Camper) shares some tips and tricks on how to be a "Happy Camper" on your next canoe trip, from planning a route to dealing with bugs, bears and bad weather. This is an informative and very entertaining presentation that shouldn't be missed.
Kevin (aka The Happy Camper) is the author of 19 books; his latest being Another Bend in the River: The Happy Camper’s Memoir. He is an award-winning writer and a keynote speaker at outdoor events across North America. Kevin is also a regular guest on several television morning shows and CBC Radio. He has won several film awards, writes a column for Paddling Magazine and Explore Magazine. Kevin was listed one of the top 100 modern day explorers by the Canadian Geographical Society. He was also made Patron Paddler for Paddle Canada. Check out his web site at www.kevincallan.com and YouTube channel KCHappyCamper.
Also speaking on the opening weekend:
Chad Buchner: Unlock the Trent-Severn Waterway
Mark Forrest: Exploring Ontario By PWC
Steven Bull: Big Backyard: Ontario’s Hidden Gems
New this year, Educational Hub to learn about the many opportunities and pathways to becoming a tech in the Marine Industry!
Throughout the week stop by and “Try the Trade” a hands-on experience working on electrical and engine components.
Check out these events during the week:
Georgian College Skills Competition - Qualifier for Skills Ontario
BREAK
High school day at the Show – Explore the Marine Trades Day
Located in Space 800
Providing a fish-eye's view of how fish react to different lures and techniques, our 40-foot long aquarium is filled with 5,000 gallons of water and stocked with native Ontario marine life.
Daily seminars demonstrate how different fish react to different types of bait, step-by-step casting methods, and the latest tips on how to catch "the big one"!
Click here for the 2025 Fish Tank Schedule.
Click here to view the Full Seminar Schedule
Search by Day, Location, Speaker Name or by Topics
The Dockside Lounge is in the World’s Largest Indoor Lake for Boaters. Come sit dockside, relax and enjoy the Lake events!
The Dockside Lounge is open all hours of the show except during the Indoor Wakeboard Championships, Winter Wakefest Wakeboard & Water Ski Spectacular Shows. Click here for the 2025 Lake Schedule.
Dockside Lounge bar is open for beer, wine, soft drinks & snacks during the following hours:
Depending on wait times, seatings may be limited to 20 minutes maximum
Please be respectful of others waiting
CJ’s SKATEPARK has been a staple in Southern Ontario for over 15 years. At our current facility which opened in 2008, CJ’s SKATEPARK expanded its operation from 25,000 ft2 to a massive space of over 59,000 ft2. CJ’s SKATEPARK is a national skateboard development center for street & park, recognized by Canada Skateboards.
SBC Wake is back!! We are proud to be relaunching SBC Wake back to Canada in digital form. Both website and social media. SBC Wake will once again the voice and go to spot for all things Canadian Wakeboarding. See you on the water.
Something for the Kids at the Show! Drop by and Learn how to skateboard from the experts in a safe and learning environment.
| Opening weekend (Saturday & Sunday) | 10am – 6pm |
| Monday – Thursday | 3pm – 7pm |
| Friday | 11am – 7pm |
| Closing Weekend Saturday | 10am – 6pm |
| Sunday (last day!) | 10am – 5pm |
Safety equipment and boards provided.
Waivers to be filled out on site.
CJ’s Skatepark Development Centre for Street and Park recognized by Canada Skateboard.
Click here to learn more about CJ’s Skatepark
CTV National News Segment - 2 minute interview with “Jay from CJ’s”
Click here for video of the skatepark.
Free Seminars throughout the 9-days!
6 Locations within the Show!
And Mark Your Calendar: Women’s Day! Sunday, January 19 in Salon 107
Full day of boating seminars and guest speakers designed to educate and inspire!
Check Back for the 2025 Seminar Schedule
This is a full day of boating seminars and guest speakers designed to educate and inspire! No registration required.
Get ready for a great day of women empowering women in so many ways both on & off the water! Stay for a few hours, stay for the day!
Keynote: Melodie Schaffer: Setting Goals, Overcoming Challenges: My Race Around the World in a 40' Boat
We all have dreams and sometimes they get dashed. As a youth and young adult, Melodie had dreams of competing internationally in sailing, but those dreams did not materialize. Scroll forward 30 years and today she is the first Canadian woman to have raced around the world, winner of the 2023 Rolex Sailor of the Year, and the 2024 Woman in Sport from the Universal Women’s network Women of Inspiration. But it wasn’t easy.
From biomedical engineer, to stay at home mom for 20 years, to offshore racer, come hear her story of how she seized her lifelong dream, overcoming unimaginable roadblocks to race around the world.
Click here to read more about Melodie Shaffer.
Click here for the Full Seminar Schedule and more detail on Women’s Day Schedule.
If there is a new product on the market, one of the first places you'll find it is at the Toronto International Boat Show. The latest and most innovative products from eye-catching boats to handy new boating accessories will be featured at individual exhibitor booths. Just look for the "New Product" balloon!
Click here for the 2025 New Products & check back frequently as new products added daily!
An all-new show that celebrates the best of the boat life, from destinations to the latest and greatest watercraft to incredible stories from those who make their lives in, on and around the water!
Stop by and meet the show’s host, the award-winning broadcaster and comedian, Steven J. Bull.
WATER WAYS is an entirely fresh boating and lifestyle program designed specifically with boaters in mind.
On the show, you'll travel to incredible locations, get exclusive looks at fantastic boats, and meet some amazing people along the journey. Anything from kayaks to yachts - if you're floating, you're boating!
Space 741
Check here for the Full Seminar Schedule to see when Steve is presenting!
Canada has a rich boating history spanning over 100 years and the mission of the Antique and Classic Boat Society-Toronto is to protect, preserve and promote Antique and Vintage boats. Stop by the ACBS display and learn more about ACBS-Toronto and view several watercraft that tell the story.
With Ontario being home to an amazing array of antique mahogany launches, cedar strips, classic fibreglass runabouts and ski boats, ACBS-Toronto organizes one of the largest vintage boat shows in North America. 2025 marks the 44th 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.
Plan on attending the show on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the Muskoka Wharf in Gravenhurst Ontario.
The Kids & Classics Boatshops Museum is a charitable, volunteer boatshop in Glen Williams (near Georgetown), where donated antique boats are being restored, and kids-at-risk boatbuilding programs take place several times a season.
Check out "4 kids build a 12-foot rowboat in two days" learn to row and then go sailing and seafleaing as follow-up to the boatbuilding. The goal is to infect them with "Wooden Boat Disease"! This year you can carve a miniature paddle and try other hands-on activities in the booth - visit us, buy a raffle ticket on a sea flea or skiff or just chat old boats!
For more information visit: https://kidsandclassics.com/
Stop by and visit us at the Show!
A world-class offshore powerboat race is coming to Toronto!
Taking place along the stunning shores of Lake Ontario, 50 elite teams from Canada and the U.S.A will compete in thrilling races throughout the weekend. This prestigious event is organized in partnership with Race World Offshore, a professional offshore powerboat racing organization based in Florida, known for hosting events in premier destinations such as Key West, Clearwater, and Michigan City.
The Toronto Offshore Grand Prix offers fans an adrenaline-filled experience, showcasing high-performance boats with engines pushing over 2,000 horsepower and reaching top speeds of 135 mph. Alongside the exhilarating races, visitors can enjoy a street festival featuring entertainment, food vendors, and interactive opportunities to get up close and personal with these incredible machines. Spectators will have free public viewing along Lakeshore Boulevard, from west of the CNE Grounds to Humber Bay Parks (East and West).
Stop by booth #1149 to learn more about this exciting new event!
Meet the organizers, discover details about the race, and get ready to experience offshore powerboat racing like never before.
For more Information https://raceworldoffshore.com/
