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Toronto Boat Show Exhibitor News
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Our primary communication method, Exhibitor News provides the knowledge and tools needed to prepare for a successful show, January 18 - 27, 2019.
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In This Issue:
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 Are You & Your Staff Ready
For Move-in & Preview Day? |
Important details on move-in can be found here:
If you have any questions related to move-in, please contact move-in coordinator
Shawn McConnell at 416-574-9826.
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Exhibitor Pre-show Boat Staging
& Trailer Storage |
 Boats that arrive before their January move-in date can be secured in the Advance Holding Area (Lot 852).
- Exhibitors may utilize the staging yard to pre-stage boats and are to park in the extreme south area of Lot 852, parallel to Lakeshore Boulevard.
- Please ensure you don't block any other boats, as their move-in time may be earlier than yours.
After move-in is complete, trailers may not remain in this lot. If they do, they will be towed. Empty trailers should be moved to one of these lots:
- Better Living Centre - boat trailer storage with non-fuel source.
- Gore Lot - boat and trailer storage with and without fuel source.
- Lot 856, behind Raptor Training Facility (BioSteel Centre) - overflow trailer storage with and without fuel source.
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| 20th Anniversary Preview Day |
Preview Day
Friday, January 18 2- 8pm
(Booths must be staffed by 2pm)
A reminder to exhibitors that booths should be set up by 6pm, Thursday evening, to ensure all halls are open, clean, and set to greet your customers for the 2pm
Preview Day opening.
If you have any concerns about this timeline, please contact sales manager
Tracy Williams (905-951-4050 | twilliams@canadianboatshows.com)
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Auction Items:
Silent and live Charity Auction donations are still needed. This is an excellent opportunity to increase exposure of your business, with proceeds donated to our 2019 charity partners.
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Parking:
There will be
FREE parking for your customers on Preview Day
after 5PM.
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 From January 19-27: Free shuttle buses will run between the Sheraton, Westin and Chelsea Hotels.
Buses will run morning and evening to provide a transportation option around opening and closing of the show.
Preview Day - Friday, January 18: Shuttle bus will run to/from the Sheraton and Westin to the Enercare Centre.
Check lobby signage for complete shuttle schedules.
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RCAF Search & Rescue Helicopter
Expected To Attract Media |
 Royal Canadian Air Force CH-146 Griffon Search and Rescue Helicopter will be on display in Mariners Marketplace G863 and expected to garner consumer & media attention. PR plan to include media photo op, interviews and social media posts. The public will have access to board the helicopter and speak directly to the pilots and team to learn about search and rescues and how to avoid them. |
Consumers are now using our website to
Search Boats on Display at the 2019 Toronto Boat Show and plan their boat show visit.
Our virtual showcase allows boat buyers to pre-shop the show, search by boat brand, view pricing and schedule appointments with dealers during the show.
Make sure your boats among the
boats currently listed online as attendees research their next boat purchase!
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| Show Badges Are Non-Transferable |
For security purposes, boat show badges are for the exclusive use of the person named on the face; they are not transferable.
Security will check photo ID during show hours to ensure it matches exhibitor and working dealer badges.
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| RSVP For The Industry Breakfast Tuesday, January 22 |
 The annual NMMA Canada breakfast will be held at the Beanfield Centre (formerly the Allstream Centre, across from the Toronto Boat Show venue),
Tuesday, January 22nd
8:30-11AM.
Agenda items include:
- NMMA Canada Annual General Meeting
- NMMA Canada Update
- Keynote Speaker | John Peak, Wells Fargo
- NMMA Hall of Fame Awards
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| Celebrate Boating Safety at the CASBAs |
 The 21st Canadian Safe Boating Awards Gala (The CASBAs) will be held
Sunday, January 20 at the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel |6-10PM.
The CASBA Gala and dinner recognizes the efforts of the public, volunteers, professionals, agencies and organizations who have distinguished themselves in the fields of boating safety and environmental stewardship.
Click here to register for the CASBAs (before January 14th).
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Please remember safety is very important, and during move-in and move-out, all exhibitors, contractors and staff must adhere to the
