Show Info
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have a question about the show? You may find your answer here!
Show Info
Do you have a question about the show? You may find your answer here!
See our directions page for transportation information.
Please note there will not be Shuttle Bus service between the Hotels and Venue for the 2026 Show. We want to explain Why!
The reasons are to help you with the lowest hotel rates possible in the City and eliminate lengthy waiting times to get between the show and hotels required to operate shuttle buses in the city.
The Special Boat Show Rates are incredible, especially for downtown Toronto and allow the attendees to use the savings for Uber/Lift/Taxi services; or drive their own vehicle between the hotels and venue.
Yes, there will be a full day of boating seminars designed to educate and inspire on Sunday, January 18.
No registration or separate ticket required.
Free Admission to all seminars including the Women’s Day event with purchase of your general admission show ticket. Seminars held in Salon 107, located at the Hall B Entrance to the show.
Yes, there is a full day of Sailors seminars on Saturday, January 24, located in the Boathouse. These seminars are included in your General Admission ticket.
Yes, Wednesday, January 21 and Thursday, January 22 have extended show hours until 9pm!! Great opportunity to enjoy the show and shop later and longer!
The Will Call booth is in the Show Office - Salon 103, Hall A, off Galleria Lobby.
Yes! There will be a printed show guide available at all show entrances and information booths. It is FREE. Also a Digital Show Guide will be distributed in advance of the show to Captain’s Club members and available on the Toronto Boat Show website.
New this year, a link will be provided (check back here shortly for link) and QR codes will be on signage throughout the show to scan on your phone or tablet to search for boats, products, and services.
There are information kiosks near the main entrances. See the show map in the show guide for locations.
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! Check out these exhibitors:
New this year, you must purchase your ticket online. There will be onsite self service ticket kiosks located at each of the 4 show entrances: Hall A, Hall B, Hall C and Heritage Court. Each will accept Cash, VISA, MasterCard, Amex, and debit cards.
The Enercare Centre has now become a cashless facility. No cash will be accepted for parking or at any food outlet. Credit cards, debit, Apple Pay and Google Pay are accepted methods of payment.
Yes. There are bank machines located throughout the show, however, note the Enercare Centre is cashless for services such as parking and food & beverage purchases. See the show map in the show guide for locations.
No. Your admission ticket includes all show attractions including over 300 free seminars.
Yes, there is a coat check located in the Galleria Lobby between Hall A entrance and Hall B entrance, open all days of the show. See the show map in the show guide for location. Cost per coat is $4.50
No, we do not have supervised childcare services at the show. Note: there is FREE admission to the show for Kids 5 & Under.
Is there a Kids Play Area?
Yes, Toronto International Boat Show (TIBS) TIBS Kids Camp. Fun activities for kids 6 – 12 to take part in. Crafts, jumping castle and more…
Located in Cottage Country.
No additional fee, all included with price of entry ticket to the show.
Yes, food outlets are located on the perimeter of each building. In addition, look for the Food Trucks!! This year we have two great food locations offering a variety of great food items!!! Trucks located in the north end of Mariners Marketplace in the Industry Building.
We also have food in the Water’s Edge Pub in north end of Cottage Country, East Annex! All great places to meet up with friends and enjoy good food with plenty of seating!
Bars in each location featuring - Muskoka Brewery the Official Beer & Spirits of the Show! See the show map in the show guide for locations and seating areas.
All outlets will not accept cash. Credit cards, debit, Apple Pay and Google Pay are accepted methods of payment.
Yes, there is a complimentary water fill station located in Heritage Court before entering Cottage Country.
OVG Hospitality, the exclusive caterer for the Enercare Centre, decides what food will be offered during the boat show, as well as staffing and hours of food services.
Access to the boats at the show is by the discretion of the broker, dealer, and/or manufacturer. Due to the retail environment of the show, some boats on display may not be open for public boarding. We appreciate everyone’s understand of this.
Each exhibitor who reserves space at the boat show decides which boats they want to bring to the show to display.
All exhibitors are invited to forward information and photos on the boats they will be displaying at the show. Unfortunately, not all do so. Everything we receive is posted on Boat Finder.
The lost and found is in the show office - Salon 103, Hall A, off the Galleria Lobby.
Enter to win the Grand Prize at all entrances to the show. Ballot bins are located at Entrance Hall A, B, C and Heritage Court.
Wheelchair and scooter accessibility varies depending on the location within the show. The facility is wheelchair accessible, however, some exhibitor platforms used to board boats have limited access. A limited number of wheelchairs are available at the Show Office Salon 103 enter of Galleria Lobby by Hall A entrance.
Payments will be processed on site on the day of the rental. Please bring a valid ID and credit card.
Yes, the discounted price for persons with disabilities is $7.50.
Support persons
Complimentary admission is offered for the support person of a person with a disability. Persons with disabilities should visit any box office at one of the show’s three entrances to purchase their admission ticket and receive the complimentary support person’s admission access.
Dogs are not allowed in the building for public safety reasons. (Seeing eye or service dogs are welcome.)
We will do our best to assist you in locating the exhibitor who provided your PCOC so that you might get a replacement card. Contact Katya Sundukova at (905) 951-4050 or katya@canadianboatshows.com
Yes, we have a private area for breastfeeding at the show. Please come to the show office (it's located in Salon 103, close to the Hall A entrance, near the Galleria Lobby). One of the show office staff will be pleased to direct you from there.
Visit www.DiscoverBoating.ca for all your boating questions.
Yes, there is Free Wifi in the Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place.
