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Events: Montreal In-water Boat Show

September 25, 2025

Montreal’s Bateau à flot (Float Boat) is a four-day event open from September 25 to 28, 2025, at the Jacques-Cartier Basin – Old Port of Montreal, take part in this nautical experience!  Come and discover a variety of motorboats, cruisers, pontoon boats, electric boats and luxury yachts. Take the opportunity to explore, test and buy your next boat.

What’s in store for 2025

  • Free boat tours: Explore an impressive selection of boats.
  • Boating products and services kiosks: Discover innovative products and services.
  • End-of-season discounts: Take advantage of exceptional offers on numerous boats.
  • Boat trials: Test different types of boats before you buy, to find the one that’s right for you.
  • Dealers and manufacturers will be offering demonstrations and trials on the river, an ideal opportunity to climb aboard and try out new models.

Are you a member of Nautisme Québec? The event is free for you upon presentation of proof of membership.

Schedule:

Thursday, September 25 – VIP and Media Day: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, September 26 : 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, September 27 : 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday, September 28 : 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.


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