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Thank you to all returning & new exhibitors for your patience as we continue to work through the allocation of floor space, requests for increases and location changes. The 2024 show is looking fantastic!

We are happy to share that we have made a lot of progress since the last newsletter. We have completed some aisle changes and size modifications to boat/bulk blocks in a few areas of the show. This required additional time with the goal of meeting as many exhibitors’ requests as possible.

We recognize some exhibitors are waiting for their options, and to learn if we can accommodate your request. We promise you will hear from us very soon. 

There are over 450 exhibiting companies confirmed in the show so far! 

We are extremely sensitive to ensuring we allocate based on a fair, transparent system and give much consideration to satisfying the needs of exhibitors to ensure success. Most of the boat spaces have multiple dealers to coordinate and finalize decisions together with their manufacturers. Thank you for understanding the time we’ve needed consider all factors when handling requests. 

We expect by the end of next week, all prior year exhibitors will have their locations finalized. And, all new exhibitors will have locations finalized in two to three weeks. 

Order Services by January 4th & $ave!

Order forms for suppliers and services such as electrical, sign hanging, parking passes, carpet...are now posted in the online Exhibitor Kit.

Those exhibitors that don't have an assigned booth # as of yet, don't worry, that won't hold up your order as long as you include your company name on the order form.

Some forms are interactive and can be submitted online (see below quick links) others can be printed, scanned, emailed or faxed.

Note the following Important Deadlines

 starting from November 23

to save you time & money!

Below are some QUICK LINKS for online ordering:

For Booth Décor CLICK HERE

Carpet, Furniture (chairs, tables), Labour, Modular exhibits, Plants & Signage

For Electrical & Lighting CLICK HERE

For Enercare Services CLICK HERE

Booth Cleaning, Catering Menu, Internet, Parking Pass, Signage Installation & Telecoms

For Parking Passes CLICK HERE.

To secure parking at the Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place for the duration of the show order your parking pass on-line before Sunday, January 14th at midnight. This means no online orders after Sunday, January 14th at midnight, and no on-site orders.

Important to Note: No Exhibitor Parking Passes will be sold after the deadline of Sunday, January 14th at midnight.

Exhibitor Parking Pass rates (January 19 – 28):

10-day pass $140.00 Per Day Surface Lots

10-day pass $180.00 Per Day Underground

Still to be added to the Exhibitor kit:

There are a few forms and links still pending and will be available in the coming weeks, we will advise when added.

• Exhibitor Guest Tickets
• Exhibitor Badges
• Exhibitor& Product Search

This Section is for Exhibitor of Record

(Company contracted at the 2024 show)

Important information provided on the form is for the purpose of:

·      Printed Show Guide Listings

·      Interactive Floorplan

·      Exhibitor & Product Search

·      Exhibitor Badges (online access for ordering name badges under the company name of working dealers and working exhibitors)

If the space is contracted to a manufacturer, on the form please list all dealers that will be working your space.

If the space is contracted to a dealer, on the form please list all the boat brands that will be in your space, and list any other dealers also in the space. This information is necessary to receive a printed show guide listing and interactive search.

If you have already provided a list or email with your working dealers/boat brands, then there is no need to fill in the form.

Return the form by November 23, 2023

If you would like to check if your boat brand or dealership has been submitted for a listing, please click here.

If your boat brand or dealership does not yet have a listing and it should, please contact Niamh Conlan by email: nconlan@canadianboatshows.com, or phone: 905.951.0009.

In the next newsletter all exhibitors, boat brands and the dealers will receive the link to make any changes to your listing.

Exhibitors that have been participating in the Toronto Show for many years are aware of our historical guideline for non-current inventory. In the past the ratio allowed up to 20% of previous model year boats to be displayed, and 80% to be new current model year. 

This guideline for the 2024 show was revised when renewal applications were sent out, as a result of exhibitor requests and market conditions. 

The limit of 20% was removed allowing exhibitors to increase the amount of their prior year inventory, subject to show management approval. 

We are sensitive to the environment the industry is experiencing in 2023/2024 and the need to move non-current inventory as well as new models. We will continue to support manufacturers and dealers as the industry’s needs evolve. 

For additional guidelines about Products Exhibited, please see the following section of the Exhibitor Kit:

If you need to review your inventory ratio, please contact either Cynthia Hare, (905) 951-4054 or Linda Waddell (905) 951-4051

Exhibitors are encouraged to submit their New Products for inclusion with opportunities for FREE Promotion driving more traffic to your booth.

Help prepare Consumers and Media for their visit to the show by populating the online New Product Showcase.

Onsite, "New Product" helium balloons pinpoint the location of the New Products meeting the new Product criteria below.

What is considered a "new" product or service?

·      Boat brands, accessories, electronics, etc. that have NEVER been in the Toronto Boat Show before (first time in 2024)

·      New boat model introductions for the year 2024

·      New & Innovative Products/Services introduced for the 2024 year (product was not available at the 2023 show or for the 2023 boating season)

·      Winners of Industry Innovation Awards in the past year

If you require assistance, please email: katya@canadianboatshow.com or call 905.951.4050

Please submit New Products before November 23, 2023

The 2024 seminar schedule is currently under development!!

Education continues to be a focus of the show and even more important now with the influx of new boaters and cottagers and vast opportunities to enter the boating lifestyle with the services our exhibitors provide.

Consumers coming to the show put a high value on the seminars and leave being more informed, educated, inspired and motivated. This also drives the multi-day participation in our event, as the subjects change each day.

If you would like to participate and present at one of our seminar stages, or know of a relevant topic or a good speaker please contact:

Seminar Manager: Kim Blair or call (416) 209-2108.

Show Dates: January 19 - 28, 2024

Official Boat Show Hotels

Sheraton Centre Toronto

Special Boat Show Rates - includes shuttle bus service

Traditional Room (Single/Double): $205/night

Large Parlor Suite (with King Bed): $273/night

Club Level (Single/Double): $293/night

Parlour Suites with Table:

Large Parlour Suite (with Table) $273/night

Large Parlour Suite (with Table, plus Traditional Room) $438

Note: There are a limited number of Parlour Suites with Table. These are currently held outside of the show’s block for booking. If you have had a Parlour with Table in prior years and would like to reserve it again for the duration of the Show, please contact Linda Waddell as soon as possible to renew it, (905) 951-4051 or lwaddell@canadianboatshows.com.

If you are an exhibitor that would like to book one of these room types for the show, please contact Linda Waddell before October 30^th. After this date, this room type will be released into the block for anyone to reserve. 

To Book Your Sheraton Room Online: Click Here

Reservation By Phone: (1 888) 627-7175 or (416) 361-1000 and ask to reserve in the

"Toronto Boat Show 2024 block" to secure the group rate.

Cut-off Date: December 27 (subject to availability)

Westin Harbour Castle Toronto

Special Boat Show Rates - includes shuttle bus service

Traditional Room (Single/Double) $205/night

To Book Your Westin Harbour Castle Room Online: Click Here

Reservation By Phone: (1 888) 627-8559 or (416) 869-1600 and ask to reserve in the

"Toronto Boat Show 2024" group rate or quoting the group code "TOB"

Cut-off Date: December 27 (subject to availability)

Chelsea Hotel Toronto

Special Boat Show Rates

Chelsea Rooms

One Queen Bed or Two Double Beds: $169/night

Executive Rooms

One King Bed or Two Double Beds: $249/night

Kitchenette Studio

One King Bed: $269/night

To Book Your Chelsea Hotel Toronto Room Online: Click Here

Reservation by Phone: (1 800) 243-5732 or (416) 595-1975 and ask to reserve in the "Toronto International Boat Show" room block.

There is No shuttle bus service provided from this hotel.

Discounted Self-Parking Rate of $29 per/vehicle, per/day with unlimited in & out privileges.

Cut-off Date: December 27 (subject to availability)

Hotel X Toronto

Hotel closest to the Show! Located across the street from Hall A/B Show's Main Entrances.

Special Boat Show Rates

Signature King or 2 Queen: $275/night

Premium 2 Queen: $325/night

Corner King Studio: $350/night

One Bedroom Suite: $525/night

To Book Your Hotel X Toronto Room Online: Click Here

Reservations by phone: 855-943-9300 and ask to reserve in the "Toronto Boat Show" room block.

Cut-off Date: December 27 (subject to availability)

2024 Show Newsletters

The Toronto Boat Show newsletters are the main source of communication. They come from this email address: chare@canadianboatshows.com so please add to your contacts and acceptable lists of emails. 

Some exhibitors report that they don’t receive the newsletter, or it lands in their junk folder. We suggest to please check your junk or clutter folders periodically.

If you have not been receiving our Newsletters, please let us know to add your email address to the distribution list. If anyone else from your company should be receiving the newsletters, please send us their email.

All exhibitor newsletters are located on the show's website, so you can also keep up to date on communications if your email filters don't consistently display them in your in-box.

Click Here for past newsletters.