Warm up from Winter at the Halifax Boat Show!

Halifax Boat Show 2013

The Halifax International Boat Show returns February 21 – 24, 2013 at Exhibition Park in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This event encompasses the largest and most sought after brands of boats and boating equipment in Eastern Canada and it’s all under one roof.

Visit our Canadian Yachting staff at Exhibitor Booth #406.  Stop by to say hi and pick up a free edition.

The Halifax International Boat Show is the largest boat show in Eastern Canada. Exhibited boats range in size from 6' to over 30' and include runabouts, cruisers, motor yachts, sail boats, sailing dinghies, pontoon boats, bass boats, inflatables, RIBS and personal water craft.

“For nearly four decades this show has not disappointed,” says Show Manager Scott Sprague. “This high caliber event will draw boating enthusiasts from all over the Maritimes and has become the must-attend event for industry in Eastern Canada,” says Sprague.

“We are very excited for 2013 and will be presenting a show with one of the most extensive and diverse lines of boats that the region has seen in quite some time,” says Sprague.

There is also a great new opportunity to avoid line-ups at the door. For the first time ever, the Halifax International Boat Show is offering on-line ticketing! Buy and print your tickets from the comfort of your PC! Visit our website for more details.

There are exhibits of marine equipment, marine engines, diesel, gas, outboard and inboard, of marine electronics and accessories, of docks and dock builders. Seminars and Panel Discussions about boating are on-going during the show and The Bluenose Coastal Action Foundation is bringing their touch tank and talking about the coastal environment.

The show is a place for boaters to SHOP! Marine chandleries bring their stores to this show, and there are great deals as well as all the latest gear backed up by product manufacturers and distributors Its also aa great time to buy a boat as Dealers and Manufacturers offer super show specials.

Some highlights for 2013include:
WIN A BOAT AT THE BOAT SHOW
Win a New Carolina Skiff j1250 with a 9.9 Mercury Motor!
 Presented by Quartermaster Marine, Carolina Skiff & Mercury and Q104

•    Visit the Discover Boating Centre and find out why life is better with a boat!

•    Take Your PCOC Test at the show with Boat Smart Canada!

•    Exciting guest speakers on the main stage

•    Visit the Bluenose Coastal Action Foundation Salt Water Touch Tank

That is just a sampling of what is available at the 2013 edition of the Halifax International Boat Show!

For complete information please visit www.halifaxboatshow.com

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