The 68th Annual Toronto International Boat Show, North America’s largest indoor boat show, starts in two weeks. With more than 1,000 boats on display, hundreds of new products and marine accessories to shop for, and 200+ free seminars available to attend, the Toronto Boat Show can’t be missed.
Stop by the North South Yacht Sales booth 1739, along the North Wall, to check out our wall of boating dreams. Meet one of the professional NSYS yacht brokers to see how you and your family can be paired with the boat of your dreams!
THIS YEAR’S SPECIAL EVENTS!
- Wed. Jan 21 & Thurs. Jan. 22 – Late Night: Shopping hours extended until 9pm
- Jan. 17 to 21 – NEW! Sign-Up for Indoor Pickleball on The Lake! Serving up fun, the Toronto Boat Show is the only place to play pickleball on the world’s first full-sized floating pickleball court on the largest indoor lake for boaters. Smash, dink, or rally with provided paddles, or bring your own paddles for some friendly competition. Come experience what all the
hype is about and why pickleball is North America’s fastest growing sport. - Sun. Jan. 18 – Women’s Day Seminars: Get ready for a great day of women empowering women with panels moderated by Megan Medlock of Ontario Sailing. Salon 107. Seminars cover Inflatable Life Jackets; Anchoring Strategies; Staying Fit while boating and more.
- Jan. 23 & 24: The 7th Annual Indoor Wakeboard Canadian Championships (Closing Weekend): This sanctioned, worldclass competition sees the top professional and amateur wakeboarders across Canada compete for cash prizes. Meet proriders and watch them perform spectacular grinds, tricks, and flips in The Lake. Men’s and Women’s Qualifying Rounds take
place Friday, Jan. 23 with Finals and Awards ceremonies on Saturday, Jan. 24. - Sat. Jan. 24 – Sailor’s Day: Celebrating the thrills, skills, and sailing community! Connect with fellow sailors, learn from industry experts, and be inspired by worldclass skippers including Shannon Thibodeau on “Become an Ocean Racer,” and Magnus Clarke & Heather Kosa Clarke sharing the history of “The Sinking of Red Herring 15 NM from Lake Michigan’s
Shore.” PLUS – join an exclusive LIVE virtual event with Melodie Schafer and her Canadian co-skipper, Colin Campbell, from her Class 40 boat, Whiskey Jack. Check in on their progress and adventure as they race Leg 4 (Sydney, Australia to Valparaiso, Chile) of the Globe 40 Round the World Race, as the only Canadian entry.
The Toronto Boat Show has something for every boater.
Whether power or sail | novice or seasoned, the boat show is the place to be in January.–
RETURNING FEATURES!
- Discover Camping & Boating – A dedicated destination for outdoor-loving adventurers to learn more about the increasingly popular lifestyle of Camping & Boating. Find resources and chat with experts oon everything from where to find camping grounds to pitching a tent and portaging.
- Full 2026 Seminar Schedule is now posted online! The Toronto Boat Show offers the most comprehensive line up of education and free seminars for boaters of all interests and skill levels. There are more than 200 hourly seminars across four locations featuring industry experts, avid boaters and professional sailors. Plenty of seminars covering practical tips, advice and know-how related to boating such as understanding batterypowered devices, boat trailer safety, becoming weather-wise, and more!
- Must-Sees & Must Try on The Lake (Daily): One of the marquee features of the of the Toronto Boat Show is transforming the ice rink inside Coca-Cola Coliseum into a massive indoor lake for visitors to enjoy FREE boating activities and see all that is cool and trending on the water.
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