ABOUT THE SHOW

Put your products in front of thousands of the region’s boating enthusiasts! 

The Ottawa Boat & Outdoor Show promises to get you ready for the outdoors – whether you’re shopping for boats, fishing gear, powersports, paddle sports, accessories and more – the show will have it covered. 2025 marks an exciting milestone for this event as we gear up to celebrate 50 years of bringing Ottawa’s outdoor community together 

With a qualified audience of passionate outdoor enthusiasts, this is your opportunity to showcase your products to a dedicated community. Whether they're seasoned veterans or new to the outdoor lifestyle, our show attracts a diverse range of attendees who are eager to discover the best in outdoor recreation. Don't miss out on connecting with thousands of enthusiastic boaters and outdoor lovers. Reserve your spot now and be part of this incredible event! 

Exhibitor Categories

Boating: This show has been THE selling venue for Ottawa Valley’s recreational boating industry. It’s a show that buyers look forward to every year, and the ideal place to showcase your products. Exhibitors provide an unrivalled selection on the show floor including powerboats, cruisers, fishing boats, personal watercrafts, pontoons, docks and everything that ties into your boating lifestyle.    

Fishing: Recreational and skilled anglers will be coming to the show to find the gear they need to get ready for fishing season. Fishing is a natural fit with the boating lifestyle with a large proportion of our attendees have an interest in fishing - this is your chance to put your product in front of an engaged audience.  

Powersports: Exhibiting at the show is the best way to put your product in front of thousands of the region's top qualified buyers. Powersports vehicle manufacturers and dealers bring tremendous value to the event. The variety of brands and models of ATVs, UTVs and side-by-sides on the show floor rounds out everything for the outdoor enthusiasts, and “wows” attendees with a variety of exciting units.

Paddle sports: Paddle sports has continued to grow in the Ottawa valley region – and this is a perfect time to optimize on those new or skilled at the activity. People are looking to purchase their next (or first) canoe, kayak, stand up paddle board, or other entry level paddle sports. Optimize on this audience by exhibiting and selling on the show floor.  

Outdoor Lifestyle: With these categories; Boating, fishing, powersports & paddle sports; comes a slew of complimenting accessories, marinas, tour operators, lodges and services – offering these or many more that complement the outdoor lifestyle – this is the show for you!

Booth Package & Pricing

Our all-inclusive booth package includes: 

  • Back & sidewall Drapery  
  • Aisle Carpeting 
  • Booth Carpeting (10 x 10 booths only) 
  • Exhibitor Parking 
  • Pressure Cleaning 
  • Container Storage 
  • Daily Booth Vacuuming 
  • Discount Admission Passes 
  • Forklift Services to and from your booth up to 5,000 lbs* (provided that special lifting and moving equipment is not required) 

Pricing:  

100 – 399 sq. ft. $12.50/sq. ft.  

Bulk Space (carpet not included)

400 sq. ft. – 999 sq. ft. $8.25/sq. ft. 

1000 sq.ft. – 1999 sq.ft. $7.25/ sq.ft. 

Over 2,000 sq. ft. $6.00/sq. ft.  

Scott Sprague

Show Manager
1-888-454-7469
 ssprague@mpltd.ca

Kori Levy

Exhibit Sales Consultant
902-201-6908
 KoriL@mpeshows.com

Booth Quote Request

To receive exhibiting information on the show, please complete the form by clicking the button to the right and our show management team will reach out to you.

2024 Exhibitor List

6 Thirteen Auto Design
APRIL Marine Insurance
Arbor Memorial
Big Bass Quebec
Big Rideau Tackle
Big Rideau Tackle
Blue Fish Canada-Lawrence Gunther
Boating Ontario Association
Brown's Marina
C&M Superior Systems
Canadian Custom Canvas
Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons
Canadian Wild Turkey Federation
Candock
Carmichael's Meats
Chaiya Home + Garden Décor
Chic Marine
Concept Marine Design
Cosmitty Canada Inc
Cottage Toys
C-Tow Marine Assistance
CUTCO Cutlery
Das King Kayaks
Dominate Baits
Dunrobin Distilleries
Epoch Times Ottawa
Experience Aventure
Freedom Boat Club Ottawa
Friends of the Rideau
Garage Doors Unlimited
Gatineau Quai Lafantasie
Get it Wet Sportfishing
Go Overland Canada
GreeningArt
Grocerdirect Inc
High Falls Outfitters
Hurst Marina
John's Marina
Kehoe Marine Construction
Laurentian Marine Sales
LeafFilter North of Canada Inc
Len's Cove Marina
Loiselle Sports- BRP
Long Island Marina
MAB IMPEX
MADD Ottawa and Area
MD Marine Insurance
MiniJet inc
Monde du Loisir
Motorsports World
Muskies Canada
Nokian Tyres
Northstar Marine Insurance Inc
O'Brien Marine Services
Ocean Sales Group
Ontario Provincial Police
Orleans Boat World & Sports
Overland Quebec
OverlandNTH
Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular
Parallel 45 Marine
Parks Canada
Perth Powersports
Perth Powersports- BRP
Pirate Cove Marina
Portside Marine Insurance
Quad Expert
Recast Fishing
Redfern Enterprises Ltd.
Rideau Ferry Marine
Rob Argue's New Oudoors- Eastern Canadian Oufitters
Rockland Wheels
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Salmonlures.ca
Speaking of Wildlife
St. Lawrence Parks Commission - Crysler Park Marina
TD Auto Finance
Terraflo
The Boat Warehouse
The Wandering Brush
Urban Dog Products
Waterside Dock Systems / EZ Dock
Weapons Of Bass Destruction
Wireless Wave

DATES & TIMES

Thursday, February 20
10:00am – 7:00pm

Friday, February 21
10:00am – 7:00pm

Saturday, February 22
10:00am – 6:00pm

Sunday, February 23
10:00am – 4:00pm


EY Centre

4899 Uplands Dr
Ottawa, ON
K1V 2N6
(613) 822-8800

Accommodations

 

 
Hilton Garden Inn - Ottawa Airport
2400 Alert Road, Ottawa ON

K1V 1S1

Starting at $149 per night

Call 613-288-9001
Use Group Code : 91D
Click Here to Book Online

   Hampton Inn by Hilton Ottawa Airport
2869 Gibford Drive, Ottawa ON
K1V 2L9

Starting at $169 per night

Call 613-248-1113
Use Group Code : MAP

Click Here to Book Online

a)    Enter city and dates
b)    Click on “add special rate codes”
c)    Enter MAP in the “group code” section.

  Days Inn - Ottawa Airport
366 Hunt Club Road, Ottawa ON

K1V 1C1

Starting at $139.95 per night

Call 1-866-468-4442

Click Here to Book Online

Use Group code : CGBS25

   

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