Electrification and hybrid propulsion
What electrification and hybrid propulsion means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Event overview
Overview
The Toronto Boat Show 2027 is set to take place from January 16 to 24 at the Enercare Centre in Toronto, Ontario. This event is Canada's largest indoor boat show, featuring over 500 exhibitors showcasing a wide range of boats, marine accessories, and outdoor lifestyle products.
Attendees can enjoy interactive exhibits, seminars, and the unique experience of the world's largest indoor lake, making it a must-visit for boating enthusiasts and families alike. TORONTO BOAT SHOW 2027 takes place in.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: The Toronto Boat Show 2027 runs from January 16 to 24 at the Enercare Centre, Toronto, Canada.
- 2Scale and Focus: This premier event showcases over 500 exhibitors and features the largest indoor lake for boating activities.
- 3Organiser: The show is organised by Canadian Boat Shows, with more details available at torontoboatshow.com.
- 4Buyer Authority: Attendees include boating enthusiasts, industry professionals, and families looking to explore boating options.
- 5Entry / Access: Tickets will be available for purchase online and at the venue starting in November.
Why visit
Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the latest boats and marine products, attend informative seminars, and enjoy family-friendly activities. Attendees include boating enthusiasts, industry professionals, and families looking to explore boating options. Tickets will be available for purchase online and at the venue starting.
Why exhibit
Exhibitors gain access to a large audience of boating enthusiasts and potential buyers, showcasing their products in a dynamic environment. This premier event showcases over 500 exhibitors and features the largest indoor lake for boating activities. Attendees include boating enthusiasts, industry professionals, and families looking to explore boating options.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Current boat owners shopping for upgrades, repowers, electronics, and dock or lift equipment for Ontario lakes and cottage country.
First-time buyers comparing entry-level bowriders, pontoons, aluminum fishing boats, and personal watercraft, with finance and insurance questions.
Cottage and waterfront property owners sourcing docks, boat lifts, winter storage, and marine construction services.
Anglers evaluating fishing boats, sonar, trolling motors, and tackle for Great Lakes and inland fisheries.
Sailors and sailing families reviewing keelboats, dinghies, rigging, sails, and club or learn-to-sail programmes.
Watersports and family recreation buyers looking at tow boats, personal watercraft, tubes, wake gear, and safety equipment.
Marine trade buyers, dealers, marina operators, and outfitters sourcing inventory and service partners for the Canadian market.
Boating newcomers and families planning a first on-water season, gathering licensing, safety, and training information.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Boat builders and dealers displaying aluminum fishing boats, pontoons, bowriders, center consoles, wake boats, and sailboats.
Marine propulsion suppliers showing outboard and sterndrive engines, trolling motors, propellers, and repower packages.
Marine electronics and navigation brands with chartplotters, sonar, autopilots, VHF radios, and onboard connectivity.
Dock, lift, and marina infrastructure suppliers serving Ontario waterfront and cottage properties.
Fishing tackle, rod and reel, and angling accessories brands targeting Canadian freshwater and Great Lakes anglers.
Watersports and tow-sports equipment suppliers, including personal watercraft, wake gear, towables, and personal flotation.
Marine service, storage, financing, insurance, and boating education providers supporting buyer decisions.
Tourism and destination exhibitors promoting cruising, fishing lodges, and boating vacations.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Aluminum fishing boats and utility boats
Pontoon boats and tritoons
Bowriders, runabouts, and center-console powerboats
Wake and tow sports boats
Sailboats, dinghies, and sailing equipment
Personal watercraft and jet boats
Outboard, sterndrive, and inboard marine engines
Trolling motors, propellers, and repower systems
Chartplotters, sonar, autopilots, and marine electronics
Docks, boat lifts, and waterfront access equipment
Fishing rods, reels, tackle, and sonar for anglers
Personal flotation devices, safety gear, and boating accessories
Marine financing, insurance, storage, and service
Location & Facilities
Venue
Enercare Centre
100 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3
Facilities
Parking
Enercare Centre in Toronto, ON typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Enercare Centre in Toronto, ON typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Enercare Centre for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Event days & opening times
DayOpening hours
:10:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily
Late Night Thursday, January 21:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
January 24:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Who runs the show
Organisers
Andrew Pallotta & Moose Bertew
Organiser
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Toronto, ON, Canada
Why it matters
On 2027-01-16 to 2027-01-24, TORONTO BOAT SHOW 2027 in Toronto, ON covering Powerboats and sailboats, Marine electronics and accessories, Fishing gear and equipment, Water sports equipment, Boatin gives marine buyers a single calendar window to compare suppliers, validate specs on the stand, and book follow-ups before the next buying cycle - especially when your roadmap matches the published exhibitor profile.
Industry trends
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Supply-chain regionalisation
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Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · CAD
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Toronto Airport South by IHG
3-star
Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) corridor4.4
USD 95–122 / night
Spark by Hilton Toronto Airport
3-star
Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) corridor3.6
USD 95–122 / night
Holiday Inn Toronto International Airport by IHG
4-star
Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) corridor4.6
USD 150–190 / night
Delta Hotels Toronto Airport & Conference Centre
4-star
Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) corridor4.1
USD 150–190 / night
Sheraton Gateway Hotel in Toronto International Airport
4-star
Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), in-terminal4.1
USD 150–190 / night
Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre
4-star
Downtown Toronto core (Eaton Centre)4.4
USD 150–190 / night
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Rideshare / taxi from Toronto Pearson (YYZ)
Estimated costCAD 45–85 taxi or rideshare to the venue district
Best forYYZ to Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place
Route distance listed at about 24 km / ~19 min drive on fromto.travel; Lyft publishes a dedicated Enercare Center to Toronto Pearson route page.
TTC streetcar / subway
Estimated costApprox. CAD 3.30 single adult fare; confirm current TTC fares
Best forDowntown Toronto and Union Station to Enercare Centre
Rome2rio lists the line 509 streetcar option for Toronto to Enercare Centre; use the TTC trip planner with Exhibition Place as the destination.
Bus / regional coach from YYZ
Estimated costApprox. CAD 5-15 one way depending on operator; confirm fares
Best forToronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Enercare Centre
fromto.travel compares bus and car options on the YYZ to Enercare Centre corridor (24 km, ~19 min by car); Moovit lists bus/subway combinations.
taxi
Estimated costApprox. CAD taxi/rideshare from YTZ to venue (estimate; confirm before travel)
Best forBilly Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) to Enercare Centre
Weather
Toronto in January: expect freezing temperatures and possible snow squalls off Lake Ontario; the Open-Meteo air-quality digest for the venue coordinates showed clean air (US AQI around 33, PM2.5 about 3.4 µg/m³) as a short-range forecast, not an on-site measurement. Sensitive travellers should check local advisories before the trip.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Confirm mobile roaming or local SIM options for business visitors to Canada.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Exhibition Place setting
Enercare Centre sits on the Exhibition Place grounds at 100 Princes' Blvd, a lakefront fairground district reachable by TTC streetcar; the venue complex is also referred to in older sources by its former name, Direct Energy Centre.
Money and payments
Prices in Toronto are in Canadian dollars (CAD). Card payment is standard at hotels and the venue; keep a small cash float for transit machines and tips.
Getting oriented
Allow extra time on the first morning: Exhibition Place spans several halls, so confirm which Enercare Centre entrance your event uses before arriving.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Fares in the Google Flights captures are for 1 adult economy, 16 Jan 2027 outbound with a 20 Jan 2027 return window and include required taxes and fees; optional bag fees are extra. Toronto in mid-January can bring snow delays, so build buffer into tight connection plans and re-check prices closer to the fair.
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Use the nearest international airport serving Toronto, ON; Metro, train or taxi links are typically available to the venue district.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Enercare Centre: Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) corridor: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Toronto Airport South by IHG; Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) corridor: Spark by Hilton Toronto Airport; Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) corridor: Holiday Inn Toronto International Airport by IHG.
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Toronto, ON; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: TTC serves Exhibition Place: Rome2rio's Toronto to Enercare Centre route uses the line 509 streetcar, and Moovit maps bus plus subway combinations to the Enercare Centre stop. The TTC trip planner and routes and schedules pages are the official tools for service changes during the show.
Parking: On-site parking is available at Enercare Centre; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: January 2027
Seasonality: January is Toronto's deep-winter month; the captures do not include a snow or rainfall total, so treat lake-effect snow and freezing rain as the main disruption risk to flights and the YYZ to Exhibition Place drive.
Packing: Bring an insulated coat, gloves, hat and waterproof boots for the walk between Exhibition Place buildings and parking, plus indoor layers for heated halls. Allow a snow buffer on airport transfer days.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at TORONTO BOAT SHOW 2027 usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
14-10 days out
Confirm show dates (16-24 January 2027) and venue (Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place) on torontoboatshow.com; buy or register for tickets if required and check the admission policy for children.
10-7 days out
Shortlist boat types and exhibitors from the online exhibitor list; note booth numbers for aluminum fishing boats, pontoons, bowriders, or sailboats you want to compare.
7-5 days out
Book YYZ flights and choose a hotel in the airport corridor or downtown; check cancellation terms for January snow disruptions.
5-3 days out
Plan transit: TTC line 509 streetcar to Exhibition Place or a rideshare/taxi from YYZ (about 24 km and roughly 19 minutes in light traffic per fromto.travel); check the TTC trip planner for service changes.
3-1 days out
Pack winter boots and layers, confirm your badge or ticket QR code, and download the venue floor plan; check the Environment Canada forecast for snow squalls.
Show days
Arrive at opening for security screening, talk with dealers about the models you shortlisted, and collect written quotes for boat, engine, financing, and storage packages.
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at Enercare Centre
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2TORONTO BOAT SHOW 2027 registration concourse
Enercare Centre
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Enercare Centre
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
Build your working budget
Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nightsCA$190.00
- Per diem × 2CA$150.00
Estimated totalCA$340.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether TORONTO BOAT SHOW 2027 fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
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For TORONTO BOAT SHOW 2027, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Powerboats and sailboats and Marine electronics and accessories solutions and benchmarking suppliers at TORONTO BOAT SHOW 2027 in Toronto, ON.
Min. budget
$725.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching Powerboats and sailboats and Marine electronics and accessories products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$3,262.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the Toronto, ON show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
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FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
Where is Enercare Centre and how do I get there from Toronto Pearson Airport?
Enercare Centre is on the Exhibition Place grounds at 100 Princes' Blvd in Toronto, Ontario. Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is about 24 km away, roughly a 19 minute drive according to fromto.travel route listings; Lyft and taxi are the direct options and TTC streetcar plus bus combinations serve the Exhibition Place stop.
Which Toronto neighbourhoods should I stay in for a show at Enercare Centre?
Google Hotels results for the 16-24 January 2027 window show two practical bases: the Toronto Pearson airport corridor (Holiday Inn Express Airport South, Spark by Hilton, Delta Toronto Airport, Sheraton Gateway at YYZ) and downtown near CF Toronto Eaton Centre (Marriott Downtown). Airport hotels shorten the YYZ transfer; downtown puts you on the TTC toward Exhibition Place.
How much do flights to Toronto cost for a mid-January show?
In the Google Flights capture for a 16 January 2027 departure, London LHR to Toronto YYZ one-stop economy itineraries started around CA$783, and New York JFK to YYZ connections started around CA$509. Fares include taxes and fees for one adult; bag fees are extra and prices move, so re-check before booking.
What public transport reaches Enercare Centre?
Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) service connects Exhibition Place: Rome2rio's Toronto to Enercare Centre route uses the line 509 streetcar, and Moovit maps bus and subway combinations to the Enercare Centre stop. Use the TTC trip planner and routes and schedules pages for current service.
Is parking available at Enercare Centre?
Third-party parking marketplaces (BestParking, SpotHero, ParkWhiz, Parkopedia and JustPark) all publish Enercare Centre and Exhibition Place parking pages, including the underground lot at 100 Princes' Blvd. Reserve a space in advance on show days and confirm the rate on the operator page.
Glossary
- Bowrider
- A runabout with an open bow seating area forward of the windshield, popular for family day boating and watersports.
- Center console
- A powerboat with the helm on a central console and a walk-around deck, common for fishing and coastal use.
- Pontoon or tritoon
- A flat-deck boat supported by two or three aluminum tubes, used for cruising, fishing, and entertaining on inland lakes.
- Personal watercraft (PWC)
- A jet-propelled craft ridden like a motorcycle; often called a jet ski, which is a trademarked brand name.
- Outboard engine
- A self-contained engine and propulsion unit mounted on the transom, available in portable and high-horsepower fishing or performance configurations.
- Sterndrive
- An inboard engine coupled to an outdrive unit through the transom, common on runabouts and cruiser-style powerboats.
- Trolling motor
- A small electric motor mounted at the bow or stern for slow, quiet fishing presentations.
- Chartplotter
- A multifunction display that combines GPS navigation, electronic charts, sonar, and vessel data.
- Boat lift
- A mechanical dock or shore-mounted lift that raises a boat clear of the water for storage and protection.
- Personal flotation device (PFD)
- A life jacket or buoyancy aid required for each person aboard under Canadian boating safety rules.
- Wake boat
- A tow-sports boat designed to create large, shaped wakes for wakeboarding and wakesurfing.
- Marine survey
- An independent condition inspection of a boat, engine, and systems, usually arranged before purchase or insurance.
- Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC)
- The Canadian competency card required to operate most motorized pleasure craft.
- Winterization
- The process of draining, stabilizing, and protecting a boat's engine, water systems, and hull for cold-weather storage.
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Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
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