The Toronto International Boat Show, Canada’s largest and most popular marine marketplace, drops anchor January 8th to 16th, 2011. Find the boat of your dreams – and everything to go with it – at the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place. Celebrating 53 years as the best place to see and buy boats, the show also offers expert boating information, an abundance of family fun attractions, and on-the-water boating activities.

2011 Toronto International Boat Show Special Attractions
THE LAKE: An engineering marvel that provides hours of excitement and entertainment for the whole family, the world’s largest indoor lake takes more than six days to create with more than one million gallons of frigid Lake Ontario water flooding Ricoh Coliseum! For hourly schedules of the following features and others at the lake, visit www.torontoboatshow.com/features/indoor-lake/

Wakeboard & Wakeskating WOWfest!: Boarders and skaters crank up the volume for a spectacular show of grinds, tricks and flips on the world’s largest indoor lake!

NEW – Discover Watersports & Go Wakeboarding: Guided by expert instructors, showgoers receive hands-on wakeboarding instruction “on shore,” then take that learning right onto The Lake – to try out their new skills behind Ontario’s first Sesitec System 2.0!

FREE Boat Rides: From kayaking, to canoeing, paddleboats and inflatables, The Lake welcomes all levels and types of boaters!

Duma, the Incredible Waterskiing/Boat-Driving Dog: Waterskiing and driving a boat right on The Lake, Duma the Jack Russell terrier presents an awe-inspiring, entertainment-packed show perfect for the entire family. Catch Duma twice daily, January 14 to 16. For show features and superb pictures of Duma in action, go to www.torontoboatshow.com/features/indoor-lake/

Dusty Miller’s One-on-One Boat Handling Demonstrations: With The Lake as his classroom, Dusty teaches how to control and dock a boat in all conditions.

NEW – Miss Supertest III: In 2011, Canada Post is issuing a commemorative stamp to honour the 50th anniversary of the world dominance of this hydroplane powerboat – the only three-peat winner in the history of the Harmsworth Trophy!

Discover Boating Centre: Both experienced and novice boaters can learn from unbiased experts. Find the boat that is right for your lifestyle and budget; receive information on courses and boating destinations; plus much more.

NEW – Canadian Yachting’s Island Village: Revel in the authentic island sounds and tastes of the Caribbean, while island country representatives and charter boat companies help design your next vacation! And enter to Win a One-Week Caribbean Charter for Four!

NEW – The World’s First Bio Boat: The recipient of an environmental award for being the world’s first ever bio resin, bio diesel powered boat, the Canadian-built Campion Allante 645i bowrider is built using Ashland’s Envirez® resin from renewable resources.

NEW – Around the World at 16: Zac Sunderland, the youngest solo sailor to circumnavigate the world and the first under 18, shares tales of his adventures on January 14th and 15th.

The Great Canadian Fish Tank: Get up close to a 40´ x 8´ aquarium filled with 5,000 gallons of water and stocked with native Ontario fish. Daily fishing demonstrations and seminars by Canada’s top anglers deliver a rare underwater view of how fish react to and strike at various types of bait, lures and fishing techniques.

Kids Boating Zone: A lifelong love of boating begins for many at the Kids Boating Zone where the little ones can enjoy a fun-filled paddleboat ride on our mini-lake designed for kids only.

Kids Fishing Zone: Television hosts Leo Stakos and Ron James of Rogers SportsNet – Fish TV share the thrill of hooking a big one with the kids at the Toronto Boat Show’s live trout pond.

FREE Boating Seminars: Some of the biggest names in boating share their insight, experience and expertise to help boaters of any age or stage expand their knowledge. With something for everyone, the Presentation Theatre is the place to be!

NEW – One Girls Ocean Challenge: Skipper Diane Reid is campaigning to participate in the 2013 Mini Transat Race from France to Brazil.

SailFest: Featuring the most popular sailing yachts in Canada, all open for boarding, plus the latest dinghies and inflatables. Yacht clubs, sailing associations and cruising destinations are onboard as well. Also shop the Industry Building for cruising and racing accessories and the latest electronics.

Henry’s Fish House: The perfect rendezvous point at the show features world-famous fish dishes; a licensed bar compliments of Muskoka Brewery; a vibrant atmosphere; and plenty of seating!

Antique and Classic Boat Society: Beautiful wooden boats and meticulously restored motors demonstrate the workmanship, and innovation that evolved into the boats we continue to enjoy today.

Cottage Country: Waterskis, wakeboards, canoes and kayaks – everything you need to complete the cottage experience. While stopping by the full-size cottage built by Confederation Log Homes, check out the selection of outdoor gear, docks and swimwear.

Careers In Boating: Learn how to make your passion for boating your profession!

New Products for 2011: The Toronto Boat Show is the premiere place for debuting new products in Canada. The newest and most innovative products for boating will be featured throughout the show.

Pleasure Craft Operator Card: It’s now the law that ALL operators of power-driven pleasure craft carry proof of competency onboard at all times. A Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) is considered proof of competency, and you can write a PCOC exam at the Toronto Boat Show.

All activities are FREE with admission – there’s no better way to put some summer in your winter than at the Toronto International Boat Show!

Show details:

When:    

     January 8 to 16, 2011
    Saturdays 10 am to 7 pm
    Sundays 10 am to 6 pm
    Weekdays 11 am to 8 pm

Where:
Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place
100 Princes Blvd.
Toronto, ON M6K 3C3