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One Week Until Showtime - Are You Ready?
The 60th Vancouver International Boat Show is just one week away, and we couldn't be more excited. In this last week, your boat show team wants to ensure that you have all the information and tools you need for a successful show.

Help us, help you by taking advantage of the FREE show marketing opportunities including Boat Listings, New Products and the Vancouver Social Media sites - Facebook and Instagram.
LAST MINUTE SHOW CHECKLIST
Have you done the following?:

SHOW SERVICES:

IMPORTANT REMINDER: Your booth or bulk space on level 2 only includes drapery. Bulk space on level 1 does not include drapery. If you require power, furniture or other display items please arrange that with BC Place or Levy Show Services.

EXHBITOR KIT CONTAINS IMPORTANT LINKS, INFORMATION AND FORMS FOR YOU:
Exhibitor Parking - Purchase Today
Official Exhibitor Parking for the show is available in two lots:

BC Place Stadium East/West lots | 777 Pacific Blvd.
Ideal for exhibitors looking to park the same vehicle for the entire show. Vehicles cannot swap out. Only vehicles up to 17′ max length STRICTLY NO OVERSIZED PARKING ALLOWED

Rogers Arena – South Lot | 78 Pacific Blvd.
Ideal for exhibitors with oversized vehicles/trailers or who need to register vehicles on different days.

  • These lots are for exhibitors only
  • Parking is $25/day
  • Parking is valid from 6:00 am to 11:59 pm
  • No overnight parking or camping on the lot
  • Parking rights are for a single license plate and cannot be transferred to a different vehicle
  • Parking is only allowed in specified areas
  • Exhibitors can choose to park in alternative lots around the venue if they wish
  • Note: Exhibitors needing parking for the entire duration (ie overnight) that information is still pending from Indigo and will be released when available.

Order Exhibitor Parking Today:
Move-in Instructions for BC Place & Granville Island

Staging Yard/Holding Lot is located at Indigo LOT 39 / 180 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver, and available for boats and trailers beginning Friday, January 27 at 8AM.

Move-in times are scheduled by Rob Scott, VIBS Move-in/out coordinator.


NOTE: If you have any questions or special move-in/out requirements please contact
Rob Scott at rob@robscottprod.com or by cell: 604-644-7862.

In-water boat exhibitors will be sent a schedule shortly, we appreciate your patience. We are working on scheduling some exhibitors to move-in earlier than Monday per the original move-in package.

Exhibitors will receive a Move-in EMAIL with an excel spreadsheet detailing their designated time to move their boats into their slips.
Additional Move-In Safety Requirements
IMPORTANT SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

All persons on site during move-in and move-out are required to wear a reflective high visibility vest. (BC Place sells safety vests which can be pre-ordered or purchased at the Exhibit Service Desk.)

All persons moving freight, or in the vicinity of heavy mobile equipment must wear CSA approved steel-toed footwear in accordance with WorkSafeBC Occupational Health & Safety Regulations.

All persons participating in, or in the vicinity of the movement of heavy overhead loads, must wear protective headgear.

Children under 16, including infants are prohibited from the show floor during move-in/out hours. Persons found not to be adhering to these standards will be not permitted on site.

Note - if you have any questions or special move-in/out requirements please contact
Rob Scott at rob@robscottprod.com or by cell: 604-644-7862.
REMINDER: Virtual Showroom | List Your Boats Today!
VancouverBoatShow.ca will feature a Virtual Showroom - a comprehensive listing of boats on display at the show.

This online showcase allows boat buyers to pre-shop the show, search by boat brand, view pricing and schedule appointments with dealers during the show. 
 
BoatDealers.ca will operate the showroom as the “Official Boat Listing Service” of the show.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS FREE OFFER!

If you are a dealer or manufacturer that are displaying boats at the Vancouver Boat Show, take advantage of this marketing opportunity to generate interest in your boats before and after the show.

Email to VIBS@BoatDealers.ca the following:
  • Booth Number(s)
  • Other Participating Dealers
  • Information on the boats your dealership are bringing to the show;
Current BoatDealers.ca Customers:
Simply send the Stock# or Boat ID of the boats you are displaying at the show.
Your used & approved new boats (not on display) will also be featured in the Boat Finder.

Non BoatDealers.ca Customers:
Request a login to MyDealers.ca to upload photos and description in a few simple clicks.
Your used & approved new boats (not on display) will also be featured in the Boat Finder.
REMINDER: Showcase Your New Products
If you have a new product or service for the 2023 show, be sure you take advantage of the Vancouver Boat Show New Product Showcase opportunity.

Consumers will be able to browse the showcase at VancouverBoatshow.ca and it will be used for various promotional opportunities.

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 2023)
  • New boat model introductions for the year 2023
  • New & Innovative Products/Services introduced for the 2023 year (product was not available at the 2022 show or for the 2022 boating season)
  • Winners of Industry Innovation Awards in the past year
Be Part Of The Online Conversation
YOU CAN HELP US, HELP YOU!

Take advantage of the Vancouver Boat Show social media assets - Facebook and Instagram and gain exposure to consumers who are looking for more information, including who is exhibiting at the show.

All you need to do is...
  • Like the Vancouver Boat Show Facebook and Instagram social media pages.
  • Share the VIBS posts on your Facebook Page and other local Facebook groups
  • Post on Instagram and optimize your reach by using the hashtags: #boatingbc, #vibs #vibs23 #vancouverboatshow # boatinglife

The Vancouver Boat Show social media conversation is
happening NOW and will continue up to and through out the show!

Optimize your marketing potential by being social, and joining the conversation!
Reusable Show Bags Return
Thank you to Yamaha and MD Marine Insurance sponsors of the complimentary, reusable bags that every attendee will receive when they enter the show. 

It's a great way for them to start their shopping day - with smiles and a show bag to carry important research and boating information from the Vancouver Boat Show, celebrating 60 years! 

Exhibitor's Lounge
Wells Fargo and Boating Industry Canada return as the sponsors for the Vancouver Boat Show Exhibitor Lounge.

Located once again, in the Edgewater Lounge, Level 3, exhibitors are invited to relax, refuel and re-group with fellow show exhibitors. The Exhibitor Lounge Daily Menu will be posted in the On-Site Exhibitors newsletter.

Thanks to Wells Fargo and Boating Industry Canada, the 2023 Vancouver Boat Show Exhibitor Lounge Sponsors.
Is your staff receiving the exhibitor newsletter?
The Vancouver Boat Show Newsletters are the main source of communication. Exhibitor Newsletters provide the knowledge and tools needed to prepare for a successful show February 1-5, 2023.

Emails are sent from this email address: ahenschell@canadianboatshows.com, so please add as 'safe sender' to your contacts and acceptable lists of emails.
 
CLICK HERE  to request any additional staff to receive Exhibitor News.
Thanks for celebrating our 60th anniversary with us!