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…
June 3, 2016
Doing Dusseldorf
BOOT, the Dusseldorf boat show, is often described as the largest in Europe. Its 17 (yes!) halls are divided up by category presenting a category of power, sail and miscellaneous…
May 25, 2015
Sensational Summer Shows
You don’t have to be a boat lover to have a wonderful day visiting a summer antique and classic boat show, or one of Canada’s numerous marine museums. A chance to smell the fresh varnish and take in the rich woods and classic designs can make for a memorable day in the sun and there is usually something of interest for every member of the family, from the youngest to the oldest. The following article is by no means a complete rundown of the summer antique and classic boat shows and marine museums, but these are a few of the shows and museums that we love the best. It’s certainly worth planning a trip to the ones that are nearby for you.
May 25, 2015
ACBS Toronto, Summer Boat Show, Gravenhurst, Ontario
The theme for the ACBS Toronto Chapter, Summer Boat Show that will be held in Gravenhurst, Ontario on July 11, 2015 is The Disappearing Propeller Boat, commonly called a “Dippy”. These double-ended skiffs were among the earliest gasoline powered boats. The name Disappearing Propeller Boat is because the propeller is on a jointed shaft so the helmsman can pull a lever and lift it into a housing, allowing the boat to glide over logs and rocks – the propeller disappears when danger looms. Typically, this is a wonderful show with up to 100 of the very finest boats tied up at the docks in the water, doing demonstration ‘fly-bys’ to delight the crowds. A public address system keeps the visitors informed about the boats that are passing by and other activities. There are far more boats on the land, art and gift kiosks, snacks and children’s activities too.
May 25, 2015
Vancouver Wooden Boat Festival, Granville Island, Vancouver, B.C.
More than just a show, the 2015 Vancouver Wooden Boat Festival on Granville Island, Vancouver will feature a floating exhibition of wooden boats, displays, hands-on boatbuilding and demonstrations, including knot tying and marlinspike seamanship. Hear some sea shanties (and sing along) or join in the workshops, listen to First Nations maritime storytellers, explore a replica of an 18th century Spanish long boat and far more including on-site wooden boatbuilding.
May 25, 2015
Victoria Classic Boat Festival, Victoria, B.C.
The Pacific Northwest on both sides of the border is blessed with an enormous number of traditional boats of all descriptions. Then, there are some amazing maritime non-profit organizations including the Maritime Museum of BC, Port Townsend Wooden Boat Foundation, SALTS, Seattle Centre for Wooden Boats, Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre, Victoria Tall Ships Society, Silva Bay Shipyard School and the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding to name a few, who support these traditional craft.