• THANK YOU!
• Rick Mercer Returns to the Toronto Boat Show Today!
• Attendance Update: Friday & Saturday
• $100 Dealer Draw Winners
• Thank You - to Our Show Floor & Lake Managers
• Move-out - Please Help Remove Benches
• 2017 Exhibitor Survey - Have Your Say
• Boaters Take the Helm at HOST Clinics
• Please Leave Underground Parking for Weekend Boat Show Customers
• Final Tag & Tow Advisory
• Take a Break in the Exhibitor Lounge
• First Aid Procedures

Our Toronto Boat Show team would like to thank all exhibitors for their hard work and cooperation during the time leading up to the show, move-in and the 10 days of the show.
 
It is our pleasure to work with you each year!
 
We rely on many temporary staff throughout the two weeks. They deserve a sincere "thank you," as well.

Thank you, also, to our collaborative boat show committee, our generous 2017 sponsors, and exceptional feature presenters.

We are most grateful to each and every one of you who lends your talent and support toward the production of North America's largest indoor boat show.
 
We wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous 2017, and look forward to working together on a successful 2018 show.
 
Have a safe trip home. We'll "See you on the water"!

	Rick Mercer's 2014 visit.

Canadian comedian, television personality, political satirist and author, Rick Mercer will be at the show today, starting at 9am with a bit of the fun at The Lake.

Best known for his work on the CBC Television comedy shows This Hour Has 22 Minutes and The Rick Mercer Report, Rick is expected to follow up with a walkabout on the show floor, chatting with show visitors and exhibitors!

On Saturday, 11,643 boaters attended the boat show, down 6% from the 2016 Saturday of 12,369. In 2015, there were 11,647.

On Friday, 5,703 boaters attended, up 1% from 5,657 in 2016 (5,594 in 2015).

Final 2017 attendance will be reported in the Exhibitor Newsletter with the post-show release.

Thank you to our hard-working team on the show floor and at The Lake!

Throughout the show, there are 100 aisle benches, courtesy of Honda Marine. Please assist with a smooth move-out by moving them into your space when the show closes today.
 
If exhibitors move benches closest to them into their exhibits at 6pm, the carpet crew can remove aisle carpets quickly and efficiently. Benches will be collected during the evening.
 
PLEASE ALSO REMOVE GARBAGE

During move-out, we also ask that you take as much of your garbage, waste and recyclables as possible with you - skids, crates, large carpet rolls or pieces, etc. Your cooperation helps keep facility costs down, and prevents the need of passing on these expenses.

We welcome input and ideas about the boat show at any time in person.  
 
The post-show Exhibitor Survey will be emailed shortly, and is also a good opportunity to share ideas to help improve the show for exhibitors and attendees alike.
 
We thoroughly review all comments and ideas, placing a great deal of value on each exhibitor's input!

The Discover Boating Hands-On Skills Training (HOST) program is designed to make close quarters boat handling a breeze.

For the third year in a row, this popular feature at The Lake was enjoyed by new boaters and seasoned skippers throughout the course of the show.

More than 85 boaters took the helm during HOST clinics, learning pro tips aboard two Princecraft Brios, powered by Torqeedo.

In consideration of your customers, we ask that exhibitors refrain from using underground parking this weekend.

This will assist in providing the public arriving at the show the most positive experience possible before entering to see your products!

Unauthorized vehicles in the east and west docks will be tagged.
 
Vehicles parked on Manitoba Saturday and Sunday will be tagged and towed.
 
Help us to help you! We all want a smooth, efficient move-out, and illegally parked vehicles will impede the flow, causing move-out delays and frustration for everyone.