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NEW ‘LOOK & FEEL’ OF CANADA’S MARQUEE BOATING EVENT SIGNALS AN EXCITING NEW ERA FOR EXHIBITORS AND SHOW CONSUMERS
2023 Toronto International Boat Show attendance surpassed 65,000

Thank you to all exhibitors for your patience while waiting for us to send the post show newsletter, with the final attendance and survey. 
 
As you know, we transitioned our team to the Vancouver Boat Show throughout closing weekend and move-out of the Toronto Show. We are thrilled to have just finished move-out in Vancouver, and can now return to post-show Toronto follow-up! Thank you very much to all exhibitors for your understanding and incredible support!
 
Attendance at the 2023 Show exceeded expectations despite several ‘snow days’ and weather advisories. 
 
65,510 consumers came through the gates over the Show’s 10 days, with opening weekend attendance among the highest in years with more than 25,750 visitors on the first Friday to Sunday -- exceeding 2020’s opening weekend attendance by nearly 20%.
 
Historically, the Toronto Boat Show annually attracts more than 70,000 attendees. In 2020, attendance was 69,500. Of note, there were 1,700 more exhibitor badges distributed in 2020, than in 2023.

Advance E-ticket sales were the highest in the show’s history, with 25,127 tickets sold. There were 2723 of those tickets not redeemed, most likely due to three days of snow/travel related warnings.

Renewal contracts and applications for space at the 2024 show will be sent by email in April. Mark your calendar, January 19 – 28, 2024.

Click below to access the complete 2023 post-show release.
Exhibitor Survey: Tell Us What You Think?
Your comments combined with consumer feedback play an important part in our planning process as we continually look at ways to better the show experience. 

To assist with this process we would appreciate your time in completing the 2023 Exhibitor Survey.

All exhibitors that complete and submit their survey by February 14, 2023 will be eligible for a random draw to WIN one of 3 @ $100 VISA gift cards. 

Please note that additional feedback is welcome anytime throughout the year, and can be addressed directly to our boat show team. 
Thank you again for you continued support and participation! 
"Buy A Boat & Win"
Participating Dealers & Winner Results
Congratulations to our 2023 "Buy A Boat & Win" winner Alan Corrance of Toronto, Ontario. Alan has won $10,000 towards the purchase his new boat. 
 
We will present his cheque in the spring when Alan takes possession of his new boat. 
 
Offering a $10,000 prize for one lucky boat-buyer, our BUY-A-BOAT & WIN contest, creates incentive for consumers to finalize boat purchases before the end of the show. 
 
Each day of the show, we also made a random dealer draw from the "Buy A Boat & Win" ballots submitted by dealers.
Congratulations to our $100 dealer draw winners in 2023. 

  • Lana Greenwood - The Boat Warehouse
  • Adam Goodale - Central Marine
  • Nicolos Roy - Legend Boats
  • Alex Ilife - On Your Way Marine
  • Daniel Melo - Melocraft
  • Taylor Welsh - Gordon Bay Marine
  • Ricky Collinson - Legend Boats
  • Lisa Penny - CO2 Inflatables
  • Wyatt Grey - Walkers Point Marina
  • Brian Ripke - On Your Way Marine
Thank you to all who participated & Thank you to RBC, the 2023 sponsor of the BUY a Boat & WIN program.
Number of Boats Sold: A secondary objective of this program is to generate sales statistics - frequently released by the media. The accuracy of the numbers we provide is reliant on exhibitor participation in the program. 
 
This year, the Buy A Boat & Win program reported 541 boats sold by dealers who participated in the program by submitting ballots. 
 
Note: 541 boats only represents boat sales reported by those who participated in the program - which is why it is important that dealers participate in the program so boat sales figures given to the media are as accurate as possible. 
Other 2023 Prize Package WINNERS Are...
Joshua Cowx of Stoneycreek, Ontario who is our Grand Prize Winner of a Princecraft Holiday 162 DLX WS MAX with a Mercury 60hp engine sponsored by Princecraft.
Angela Richard of Saugeen Shores, Ontario won the Drifter iSUP Stand Up Inflatable Paddleboard including paddle, leash, travel backpack, hand pump with pressure gauge and fins sponsored by Rove Board Co.
Save The Date for the 2024 Show
The 2024 Toronto International Boat Show will take place January 19-28 with First Look Friday on January 19th. 
We Look Forward to Seeing You Back in 2024