January 26, 2022
Limestone shows new model at Chesapeake and TIBS virtual
Collingwood, Ontario-based The Limestone Boat Company debuted the all-new Limestone L-200R runabout at the Chesapeake Bay Boat Show January 21st-23. The L-200R is the second 20-foot model to be debuted in the Limestone lineup, following the L-200CC Center Console.
January 12, 2022
FREE Admission to attend the Virtual Toronto Boat Show!
It’s so simple to register, once you visit the Boat Show’s website click “Register” and you will be prompted to enter your name and email address…that’s it! No access code this year will be required to be admitted to the show, only name and email.
January 11, 2022
Show news: boot Düsseldorf will not take place in 2022
When we learned that the Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver boat shows were canceled as in-person events, it wasn’t surprising that the biggest show in Europe, boot Dusseldorf got called off too.
December 21, 2021
Halifax International Boat Show returns in February
After a hiatus in ’21, Atlantic Canada’s largest boating event is set to return to the Halifax Exhibition Centre, February 3-6, 2022. HIBS has been Atlantic Canada’s premiere boating show for over 40 years.
October 12, 2021
Southampton International Boat Show in the UK draws 88,000
Southampton International Boat Show closed on Sunday 19 September with organisers, exhibitors, sponsors and visitors all hailing the show as one of the best yet.
August 24, 2021
The Moncton Boat Show will be returning March 25 – 27, 2022!
Mark your Calendars! The 2022 Moncton Boat Show will be returning to Moncton Friday, March 25 – Sunday, March 27, 2022! The last few years were like no other but we are optimistic about moving forward to live events once again and the return of the Moncton Boat Show.
August 11, 2021
News: Toronto Boat Show planning for 2022
The Toronto International Boat Show, the largest in Canada, is planning for show in January 2022, resuming the schedule we have all learned to love. It’s summer now, but when it’s cold and bleak outside, getting together with boats and boaters is an important antidote.
August 10, 2021
It’s a go! The West Coast’s largest in-the-water boat show is back
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the BC Boat Show returns September 23 – 26, 2021 at Port Sidney Marina in Sidney, BC. The BC Yacht Brokers Association (BCYBA), hosts of the BC Boat Show, are proud to announce that in celebration of the 30th, this year’s show will be better than ever.
July 20, 2021
Annapolis Boat Shows return this October
A fall mini-vacay coinciding with Canadian Thanksgiving might be in the cards for many boat-minded lockdown escapees. The Annapolis shows are going ahead at full speed, but will we be able to get there by car? Let us hope the situation warrants cross-border travel by then.
July 7, 2021
Halifax boat show returns LIVE for 2022
The Halifax International Boat Show has become an event that boaters have looked forward to for decades, becoming THE event for boaters & dealers annually. Master Promotions Ltd., the show’s promoter, is pleased to confirm that planning has begun for the 2022 event that will take place February 3 – 6 at the Halifax Exhibition Centre.
June 22, 2021
NMMA plans the return of their entire show lineup
While Canada anxiously awaits the second shots and eventual re-opening, America seems to be speeding towards a full return to pre-COVID days. The NMMA has announced that it is planning for the return of their entire show lineup in September.
April 16, 2021
Open now! Nova Scotia & New Brunswick Boat Shows Unite for New Maritime Boating & Outdoor Digital Marketplace
Many businesses have had to be creative and find new ways to offer their services because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Halifax International Boat Show, Moncton Boat Show, and NB Sportsmen & Fly Fishing Show normally take place each winter, but the 2021 editions of these events have been postponed to 2022.
March 9, 2021
Halifax postponed; three Boat and Sportsmen’s Shows go digital
Last week, Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin and Dr. Robert Strang, Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced tighter COVID-19 restrictions in the province. As of Saturday, March 6, special events, including trade shows, are not permitted until at least the end of March, and residents are being asked to avoid non-essential travel in and out of HRM during this period.
February 23, 2021
Take advantage of deals, seminars, and more on the Ottawa Boat Show Digital Marketplace!
For the past 45 years, the Ottawa Boat Show has been the unofficial launch of boating season in the Ottawa Region, welcoming hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of visitors annually. Unfortunately, due to the ongoing concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the organizers decided to postpone.
February 19, 2021
Vancouver International Boat Show Goes Virtual February 24-27
Visitors to the 59th Vancouver International Boat Show will be introduced to the very latest boats and boating-related products on the market, but this year they can do so from the comfort of their own home because the event will be virtual – taking place February 24 – 27, 2021.
February 10, 2021
Free Registration for the 2021 Virtual Vancouver International Boat Show
The 59th Vancouver International Boat Show will take place virtually from February 24 – 27, 2021. Enthusiasts will be able to browse the newest boat models from top brands and boating-related products and services on the market – all from the comfort of home.
January 27, 2021
Canada’s First-ever Virtual Boat Show Delivers Successful Event To Connect Consumers With Boating Industry During Pandemic
Exhibitors and consumers alike embraced a new digital way of shopping and boat show experience at the 2021 Virtual Toronto International Boat Show.
January 27, 2021
59th Vancouver International Boat Show Goes Virtual
Visitors to the 59th Vancouver International Boat Show will be introduced to the very latest boats and boating-related products on the market, but this year they can do so from the comfort of their own home because the event will be virtual – taking place February 24 – 27, 2021.
January 27, 2021
COVID Catch-up Dusseldorf off, Heineken on, Miami looking ahead
Messe Düsseldorf decided to cancel boot (the organizers love lower case) Düsseldorf 2021, the world’s leading international water sports trade fair, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the associated worldwide lockdown measures.
January 13, 2021
News: CY will be at TIBS next week!
Canadian Yachting Media and PORTS will be at Toronto International Boat Show Virtual! We’re committed to making this show fun and informational for all the visitors – CY Media is TIBS Virtual Official Media Sponsor!
January 13, 2021
VIBS is virtual this year
Boating BC and Canadian Boat Shows announced on December 28th, that the Vancouver International Boat Show has finalized plans for its 2021 Virtual Show to be held February 24 – 27, 2021.
January 13, 2021
News: TIBS, Canada’s first virtual boat show, launches online on Monday
The 2021 Virtual Toronto International Boat Show officially goes live on Monday, January 18 – Sunday, January 24, to offer a whole new way to get ready for the boating season.
January 13, 2021
Annapolis Shows Announce Five-Year Fall Shows Schedule
While 2020 has been difficult for maritime shows everywhere, the Annapolis Boat Shows are alive and well and ready to take on 2021 with gusto and determination. The Annapolis Boat Shows have announced the next five-year dates for their fall shows.
December 15, 2020
Show news: Dusseldorf’s boot re-scheduled to April
With Germany currently under lockdown, Messe Düsseldorf, the operator of Dusseldorf’s huge facility where its internationally celebrated boat show is held, has decided with its partners and exhibitors to re-schedule boot 2021 to the 17 to 25 April! The original dates from 23 to 31 January could not be maintained due to the ongoing high infection numbers across all of Europe.
December 2, 2020
Toronto Boat Show goes Virtual
Live events are a casualty of lockdowns and as previously reported the Toronto International Boat Show is not going to happen in person this year. But, the show is on.
November 17, 2020
Shows on and not
Halifax is on! Show producer, Master Promotions, has announce that the Halifax Boat Show will return for its scheduled 2021 date at the Halifax Exhibition Centre. After working diligently with the Province of Nova Scotia, the Chief Medical Officer, Boating Atlantic and the facility, new safety measures have been put in place that will allow the show to return February 4-7, 2021.
October 21, 2020
Ottawa Boat Show Postponed to 2022
For the past 45 years, the Ottawa Boat Show has been the unofficial launch of boating season in the Ottawa Region, welcoming hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of visitors annually. Unfortunately, due to the ongoing concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers have decided to postpone this year’s Ottawa Boat Show, which was scheduled to take place February 25-28, 2021…
October 7, 2020
Nautisme Quebec Cancels the 2021 Montreal Boat Show
Since mid-march, the Alliance de l’industrie nautique du Québec – Nautisme Québec has been devoting time and energy in order to present its main annual event, the Montreal Boat Show.
October 7, 2020
2021 Ontario Regional Boat Shows Cancelled
Due to the on-going issues and concerns focused around the Covid-19 pandemic, Continuum Productions Inc. has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 Barrie, London & Hamilton Boat Fishing & Outdoor Shows for the first time in their history.
October 7, 2020
VIBS 2021 postponed a year
For the past 58 years the Vancouver International Boat Show has signaled the upcoming boating season in British Columbia, a region known as one of the premier boating locations in the world.
August 25, 2020
Update: VIBS status hopeful
On behalf of the team at Canadian Boat Shows, I genuinely hope you and your family are healthy and continuing to remain safe during these unprecedented times of COVID-19.
August 25, 2020
Shows: Boat Shows galore in Québec
To the delight of the industry, the two Bateau à flot events will be back this year in Montreal and Quebec City in September.
August 25, 2020
News: Cannes and Annapolis shows cancel last minute
Boat shows are a special event for boaters all around the world, including here in Canada. Organizers are being diligent to recognize the issues brought by COVID while keeping potential visitors and exhibitors safe.
July 7, 2020
News: Cannes boat show is on
Pack your beret in your duffel and book your flight! The ticket office for the 43rd Yachting Festival is now open as of July 2! The show looks forward to welcoming you in September!
July 7, 2020
Brunswick Virtual Boat Show: More Than 30 Brands During Two-Day On-Line Event – July 21-22
Brunswick will host a two-day virtual boat show on July 21-22, showcasing its boat group portfolio, Mercury Marine engine lineup and the largest global parts and accessories businesses in the marine industry.
June 10, 2020
Annapolis Boat Shows Set to Launch on Schedule in October
Boat shows that plan to take place as originally scheduled are the Annapolis Boat Shows. In a statement on their website posted on May 21, 2020, organizers stated: The iconic maritime events that have become Annapolis institutions over the past half century are slated to return to City Dock this October.
May 26, 2020
Ooo-la-la Cannes Boat Show is on
Looking to check that new megayacht? Organizers of one of Europe’s largest in-water shows, the Cannes Yachting Festival, announced that they are going forward with the 43 iteration of the event, slated for Sept. 8-13. Let’s hope we can fly to Europe by then!
March 23, 2020
Sneak Peak – Seven newbies from the 2019 US Sailboat Show in Annapolis
Celebrating their 50th year – the boat show was 10% bigger this year with larger boats and construction finished to help ease flooding with the city dock raised. Unfortunately, this was not enough, as the show had to close on Saturday due to excessive winds and a higher tide which caused flooding.
March 10, 2020
Ottawa show wrap
Ottawa Boat Show is the largest boat show in the Ottawa/Rideau Region, with a selection ranging from powerboats, fishing boats and cruisers, to pontoons, canoes, and kayaks. In February the Show filled the EY Centre for its 45th edition this past weekend, with hundreds of products on display for boating season 2020.