February 21, 2018
HIBS – That’s a Wrap
Another Halifax International Boat show goes in the book. This time without any blizzard or other weather event.
February 7, 2018
Toronto Boat Show ups attendance
The 60th annual Toronto International Boat Show, North America’s largest indoor boat show, wrapped up Sunday, January 21, with impressive results.
February 7, 2018
Dusseldorf: Canadian favorites and lots more
As enjoyable as our shows are here at home, a trip over to Dusseldorf, Germany for the biggest European boat exhibition, boot, really adds some perspective. Besides the comprehensive array of power and sail boats that make your eyes pop and heart beat you’ll get up close to some boats that simply are too grand for us…
February 7, 2018
The 56th annual Vancouver International Boat Show points to another strong year for the boating industry in BC
Western Canada’s largest boat show’s attendance numbers at both the indoor show at BC Place and the Floating Show at Granville Island are reported at 28,739 at the 2018 show, compared to 30,435 from the previous year.
February 6, 2018
Boston Whaler Conquest 315 at Halifax International Boat Show
Boston Whaler dealers since 2009, Charlottetown based Quartermaster Marine will have their largest Whaler, a Conquest 315, on display at the Halifax Boat Show, which opens today.
February 6, 2018
Get to the Ottawa Boat Show Feb 22-25
The largest boat show in the Ottawa region, the Ottawa Boat Show, is sailing into the EY Centre February 22-25 with hundreds of exhibitors and a jam-packed schedule of features in tow.
January 24, 2018
Toronto Boat Show – Lots Of Fun As Usual
After what seemed like a deep freeze eternity, it was a delight to see some boats and summer friends at this year’s Toronto Boat Show.
January 24, 2018
New Flex Fold Combination Trap And Pro Line Hauler For Prawns And Crabs Draws Large Crowds At The Vancouver International Boat Show
If you own the sailboat or a power boat in British Columbia’s West Coast, then most likely you fish for prawns and crab.
January 24, 2018
A New Product At The Vancouver International Boat Show Has A Solution For “boater’s Anxiety”
Here’s a solution for people who suffer from “Boater’s Anxiety” who need to know the health and status of their boat while they’re away.
January 10, 2018
Women’s Day
Join the Vancouver International Boat Show on Sunday, January 21, 2018 for Women’s Day.
January 10, 2018
Women’s Day at the 2018 Vancouver Boat Show – Keynote Speaker Pamela Bendall
Melissa Gervais of Pacific Yacht Systems spoke of meeting Keynote Speaker Pamela Bendall “One of the things I love about boating is the people you meet on any given day.
January 10, 2018
New Year, New Boats, New Products
The Toronto International Boat Show celebrates its 60th anniversary from January 12 -21, 2018 at the Enercare Centre.
January 10, 2018
Mercy Ships’ #IJust bought a boat at Toronto Show
This year at the Toronto International Boat Show, Mercy Ships Canada will give visitors the chance to buy a boat through a digital experience.
January 10, 2018
LOOR at TIBS: Offshore Racing – Making it to the FINISH Line
Lake Ontario Offshore Racing announces that Brent Hughes, lifelong sailor from Frenchman’s Bay Yacht Club in Pickering ON, is presenting Offshore Racing – Making it to the FINISH Line at the 2018 Toronto International Boat Show.
December 19, 2017
HIBS 2018 preview
It’s hard to believe but the Halifax Boat Show is less than 2 months away. That being the case let’s take a look a couple of the larger boats which you can check out.
December 12, 2017
British Columbia boat builder Crescent Custom Yachts makes it big at the 2017 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show
The Crescent Custom Yachts workforce represents some of the best talent from across the globe with exceptional naval architects, innovative designers, engineers with leading-edge technology experience and a group of specialty journeymen and craftspeople.
November 21, 2017
Toronto Boat Show 50% Discount: Black Friday to Cyber Monday
Heads-up! TIBS is distributing an exclusive 4-Day ticket discount to the Toronto Boat Show’s 70,000+ Captain’s Club members!
October 24, 2017
Western Marine Trade Show
The Western Marine Trade Show held at the Olympic Oval in Richmond BC is a must-see event for the Canadian Marine industry.
October 24, 2017
Beneteau’s Oceanis 51.1 Makes Her Debut
Many Canadians make an annual pilgrimage to Annapolis for the United States Sailboat Show each October to dream as much as to shop
October 24, 2017
Canadian Yachting Note from US Sail Show
The Bitter End Yacht Club in Virgin Gorda has long been a favourite destination for Canadians cruisers and charterers in the British Virgin Islands. recently this famous resort sustained significant damages from Hurricane Irma.
October 11, 2017
Opening of the 48th Annapolis boat show
Attracting over 50,000 visitors every year, the 48th United States sailboat show opens today and runs through October 9th.
September 12, 2017
Victoria Classic Boat Festival
This year’s event was a very special celebration of Classic Boats and marine heritage for The Victoria Classic Boat Festival’s 40th anniversary along with Canada’s 150th Birthday.
August 22, 2017
Port Credit In-Water Show starts tomorrow
This year’s 27th Port Credit In-Water Boat Show, hosted by Port Credit Harbour Marina and Bristol Marine and running August 25 – 27, is sure to draw boaters and would-b boaters to Port Credit’s beautiful waterfront.
June 20, 2017
Cobourg Waterfront Festival
July is a popular time for boaters on Lake Ontario. On July 1st, 2nd & 3rd the scenic Cobourg waterfront comes alive with crafts, food vendors and carnival rides. This makes for a very entertaining destination weekend.
June 7, 2017
Downtown Barrie BIA and Pride Marine Launch First Annual Barrie Boat Show
The inaugural Annual Barrie Boat Show will be hosted from Friday, June 16 to Sunday June 18 by the Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) in collaboration with Pride Marine Group and particularly Pride’s Craig Cernak who helped push the process along.
May 10, 2017
Port Credit Spring Boat Show Postponed For 2017, Rescheduled For 2018
The Port Credit Spring Boat Show has been postponed for 2017, with plans to return in 2018. The show, set to celebrate its fourth year from June 2-4, was held at The Credit Village Marina in Port Credit, ON.
May 10, 2017
The Victoria Inner Harbour Boat Show 2017
This past weekend’s Victoria Inner Harbour Boat Show (April 27–30) hosted by the British Columbia Yacht Brokers Association…
April 25, 2017
The Burrard Yacht Club’s 11th Annual Classic Boat & Car Show
Richard “The King” Brodeur is lending a glove hand for the 11th annual classic boat & car show fundraiser for disabled sailing!
April 11, 2017
New Brunswick’s Largest Boat Show Draws Huge Crowds at Weekend Event
With a hint of spring in the air, the 2017 edition of New Brunswick’s largest boat show welcomed a massive crowd of boaters eager to kick off the new season shopping for boats, gear and equipment for all their favourite outdoor activities.
March 22, 2017
It’s A-Boat Time: Moncton Set to Welcome 2017 Edition of Province’s Largest Boat Show
New Brunswick’s largest boat show sets sail this spring! The 2017 edition of the Moncton Boat Show takes place March 31st through April 2nd at the Moncton Coliseum.
March 7, 2017
TrawlerFest Boat Show and Seminars Move to Bremerton, Wash.
After a decade of being in Anacortes, the TrawlerFest boat show and seminar series is moving 100 miles south to another salty Washington state locale, the City of Bremerton on the Kitsap Peninsula. Dates are May 16-20 at Bremerton Marina.
February 22, 2017
Miami International Boat Show, Strictly Sail and Yachts Miami Beach 2017
This is the second year that the Miami International Boat Show has been held at the Miami Marine Stadium on Virginia Key beside the Rickenbacker Causeway.
February 20, 2017
Halifax Boat Show Notes
Despite some challenging weather the 2017 Halifax International Boat Show was a success. Luckily the blizzard did not arrive until after the show had closed on Sunday, but it did delay removing the boats by a couple of days.
February 7, 2017
Vancouver International Boat Show 2017
The 55th annual Vancouver International Boat Show closed Sunday, January 22, with strong onsite leads and sales generated during the five-day show suggesting a positive landscape for the 2017 boating industry in BC.
February 7, 2017
Toronto Boat Show booms
According to the organizers and what we saw firsthand, The 59th annual Toronto International Boat Show saw all signs of positive growth for the boating industry with a nearly 10% increase in attendance from 70,643 last year to 77,105 attendees in 2017 over the show’s 10-day run. As usual it is the biggest indoor boat show in North America.
February 7, 2017
It’s Show Time!
The Halifax international Boat Show opens today at the Halifax Exhibition Centre.
December 6, 2016
Vancouver International Boat Show
Western Canada’s largest Boat show, the Vancouver International Boat Show runs from January 18 to 22, 2017 at BC Place and Grandville Island. There is something for everyone…
June 20, 2016
Vintage Boat Show in Muskoka July 9, 2016
Save the date on July 9,2016 for the 36th Annual ACBS-Toronto Vintage Boat Show at the Muskoka Wharf in Gravenhurst, ON…