Ottawa Boat & Outdoors Show 2027

The Ottawa Boat & Outdoors Show is a public winter show in Ottawa for boating, fishing, powersports and paddle sports, run by Marketplace Events. Local dealers show boats, gear and accessories, and a seminar stage features anglers and outdoors experts.

Ottawa Boat & Outdoors Show 2027

Ottawa Boat & Outdoors Show runs February 18–21, 2027 in Ottawa.

What it is

This is a public boating and outdoors show run by Marketplace Events. The organizer bills it as "the region’s leading outdoor event for all things boating, fishing, powersports, paddle sports and more." Exhibitors include boat dealers and sellers of parts and accessories. The organizer says the show has grown well beyond boats to cover angling, fly-fishing, canoeing, kayaking and off-road powersports.

For many local dealers it is a winter tradition, a chance to meet customers in the off-season. The show also has a seminar stage.

Hours

• Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (short last day)

Tickets and practicalities

• You can buy tickets online or at the door, and they cost a little less online. There are separate rates for seniors and juniors, plus a family pass. The organizer recommends buying ahead to skip the lines.
• A ticket is good for any day of the show. To leave and come back, get a stamp from security at the entrance.
• Parking is free on site.
• Children under 16 must be supervised by a parent or guardian. No pets are allowed except properly identified on-duty service animals, and emotional support animals do not qualify.

Features

The 2026 show included a Made in Canada Tackle Marketplace, a Kids Casting Pond, a Seminar Stage with sessions on salmon, trout, bass and muskie fishing, and fly-fishing features such as a fly casting aisle and a fly-tying booth. The 2027 feature lineup has not been posted yet.