North America’s Largest Indoor Boat Show is back!

The 68th Annual Toronto International Boat Show returns to the Enercare Centre on Saturday, January 17 – Sunday, January 25.

Featuring nine days of exciting NEW features, free seminars, themed days, and must-see highlights, including:

*NEW* Late Night Wednesday & Late Night Thursday
Wed. Jan. 21 & Thurs. Jan. 22
Shopping hours extended until 9pm on Wednesday this year, in addition to Thursday!

*NEW* Sign-Up for Indoor Pickleball on The Lake!
Jan. 17 to 21
Serving up fun, the Toronto Boat Show is the only place to play pickleball on the world’s first full-sized floating pickleball court on the largest indoor lake for boaters. Smash, dink, or rally with provided paddles, or bring your own paddles for some friendly competition. Come experience what all the hype is about and why it’s North America’s fastest growing sport.

*NEW* ENVGO Launches Its Revolutionary AI-Powered Hydrofoiling Boat
Canadian marine technology company ENVGO introduces the NV1, a zero-emission 25ft electric cruiser that offers a truly unique experience of flight over water. The NV1 model will be exhibited for the first time to the public with an underwater viewpoint of its high-performance hydrofoils.

Women’s Day Seminars
Sun. Jan. 18
Get ready for a great day of women empowering women in so many ways both on & off the water with panels moderated by Megan Medlock of Ontario Sailing.

• Inflatable Life Jackets: Understanding How They Work & Maintenance Essentials with Lili Colby
• Women & Sailing (Panel Discussion) with Louisa Sonosky, Andrea Paleshi, Jane Lumbers, Maura Kilcoyne
• From Reluctant to Ready: Embracing the Boating Lifestyle with Kimberly Russo
• Reducing the Stress of Anchoring with Ken & Carol Gillstrom
• Boating….Feeling Confident on the Water (Panel Discussion) with Diane Reid, Petra Fischer, Cynthia Robins, Marie Bates
• Staying Healthy and Fit on the Water with Carol Gillstrom

Sailor’s Day
Sat. Jan. 24
Celebrating the thrills, skills, and sailing community! Connect with fellow sailors, learn from industry experts, and be inspired by world-class skippers. Including Shannon Thibodeau on “Become an Ocean Racer,” and Magnus Clarke & Heather Kosa Clarke sharing the history of “The Sinking of Red Herring 15 NM from Lake Michigan’s Shore.” PLUS – join an exclusive LIVE virtual event with Melodie Schaffer and her Canadian co-skipper, Colin Campbell, from her Class 40 boat, Whiskey Jack. Check in on their progress and adventure as they race Leg 4 (Sydney, Australia to Valparaiso, Chile) of the Globe 40 Round the World Race as the only Canadian entry.

*NEW* 2026 Paddling Film Festival Premiere
The Paddling Film Festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a lineup of international, award-winning films exploring the universal connection to nature through paddling. The Festival kicks off its 2026 World Tour with The Complete Paddler hosting a viewing event exclusively at the Toronto Boat Show on Thursday, January 22, 2026 (6pm – 10pm in Salon 107), where winning films of each category will be screened. Come for an evening of great films, door prizes, and chance to win a Boreal Designs Baltic 120 Ultralight Kayak!

Discover Camping & Boating
A dedicated destination for outdoor loving adventurers to learn more about the increasingly popular lifestyle of Camping & Boating, offering resources on everything from where to find camping grounds to pitching a tent and portaging.

FREE Seminars
Hundreds to choose from, all included with admission and now posted online! Click here for details.

Great Canadian Fish Tank & e Marine Technical Training Centre
These long-time favourites will be back at the show in January!

Must-Sees & Must Try on The Lake (Daily)
One of the marquee features and engineering feat of the of the Toronto Boat Show is transforming the ice rink inside Coca-Cola Coliseum into a massive indoor lake for visitors to enjoy FREE boating activities and see all that is cool and trending on the water.

• The debut of Indoor Pickleball on The Lake featuring a full-sized floating court on water, paddles, and balls to get your game on (available from Jan. 17 – 21).
• Jan. 23 – 25: The 7th Annual Indoor Wakeboard Canadian Championships (Closing Weekend): This sanctioned, world-class competition sees the top professional and amateur wakeboarders across Canada compete for cash prizes. Meet pro-riders and watch them perform spectacular grinds, tricks, and flips in The Lake. Men’s and Women’s Qualifying Rounds take place Friday, Jan. 23 with Finals and Awards ceremonies on Saturday, Jan. 24.
• Glow in the Dark Boating & Sunset Golden Hour Boating – Go boating in a unique and serene environment under glowing lights (daily).
• Competitions: Stand Up Paddleboard Races (Jan. 17) & Remote Control Sailing Regatta Races (Jan. 20-22).
• Antique Boat Rides for Charity: Buy a raffle to enjoy a ride in a restored antique cedar strip Richardson 14’ boat, powered by a Tohatsu ALARIS™ 6.0kW electric outboard motor. Proceeds go to support Kids & Classics Boatshops Museum (daily, except for Sundays).
• Boat Handling, Docking, Canoe Paddling and Casting Demos (various, daily).
• Waterskiing Show & Showcase of Champions (Jan. 22-25) – Take in some adrenaline-packed action on The Lake with the Waterskiing Show complete with costumes, lights, and music; as well as the Showcase of Wakeboard Champions on Sun. Jan. 25 capping off the final day of the Toronto Boat Show on a high-flying note.
• Fliteboard, JetSurf, E-Surf and Nuefoil Board Demos