Canada’s Largest Boat Show Offers Great Family Value!
It’s The Best Place To SEE BOATS
And Best Place To BUY BOATS!
January 14-22, 2012
January 13 Special Preview Night!
Event Calendar Listing
(Toronto, ON)—The 54th Annual Toronto International Boat Show, Canada’s largest, most popular marine marketplace, sets sail January 14-22, 2012. It’s your best opportunity to discover the boat of your dreams at the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place. From fishing to cruising to family fun, there are boats for every lifestyle, activity and budget. There’s no better time to buy! Don’t miss all the newest marine products and services PLUS on-the-water boating activities, boat rides, wakeboarding and boat-handling demonstrations on the world’s largest indoor lake in Ricoh Coliseum. All activities are FREE with admission! Put some summer in your winter at the Toronto International Boat Show and experience a fun-filled day of product demonstrations, special guest seminars and aquatic attractions!
When: January 14-22, 2012
Weekdays 11 am-8 pm. Saturdays 10am-7 pm. Sundays 10am-6 pm
SPECIAL PREVIEW NIGHT – Friday, January 13 @ 4:00 pm
Where: Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, 100 Princes’ Blvd. Toronto, ON
Features: Special Preview Night: Returns Friday, January 13 and is the best opportunity to see the show without the crowds. Enjoy live entertainment, delicious food and beverages and a unique shopping experience. Over the past 10 years, Special Preview Night has raised more than $560,000 for boating-affiliated charities. Tickets on sale November 1 at TorontoBoatShow.com or call 905-951-0009.
NEW! Abby Sunderland: the youngest person ever to sail solo around Cape Horn…and almost to sail around the world but for a rogue wave that rolled and dismasted her boat, almost killing her. Abby will share her incredible sailing adventures as well as her amazing stories of courage and determination.
FREE Seminars: more than 100 seminars with an exceptional variety of guest speakers will take place. This year, the seminar offering grows as an additional seminar stage location is added adjacent to the existing presentation hall.
Sailfest Island Village: Canadian Yachting’s Island Village is nestled in among the sailboats at the hub of Sailfest. Enjoy the flavours and sounds of the Carribbean and talk to the various island representatives and charter boat companies. A great way to see the sailboats and connect with family and friends on the dock or under a palm tree!
Duma: The water-skiing, boat-driving dog is back with another crowd-pleasing show!
Wakeboarding & The Lake: Everyone’s favourite showstopper is back and the acrobatic wakeboarders are making waves! At the Lake, enjoy FREE boat rides, canoeing, kayaking and pedal boats. You can even put on a dry suit and try wakeboarding!
Kids’ Boating & Fishing Zone: Kids can learn to catch live trout with Fish TV’s Leo and Ron, or enjoy FREE paddle boating on the Mini-Lake.
Great Canadian Fish Tank: The 40-ft long aquarium provides a fish-eye view of native Ontario marine life, and is the perfect teaching tool for experts demonstrating how to catch ‘the big one.’
Tickets: $18 – General Admission (17 – 64 yrs.)
$15 – Seniors (65 yrs. & better)
$20 – Unlimited weekday evening pass (4 pm – 8 pm)
$25 – Two-day Adult pass (17 – 64 yrs.)
$19 – Two-day Senior pass (65 yrs. & better)
FREE – KIDS 16 years & under when accompanied by an adult
* Buy online at www.TorontoBoatShow.com and save $3 off regular admission (valid to midnight January 13, 2012)
Phone: (905) 951-0009
Website: TorontoBoatShow.com
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