Giant Indoor Lake

An engineering marvel, the world's largest indoor lake for boaters returns to chase away those mid-winter blues! Features are currently being updated for the 2020 show.

World's Largest Indoor Lake for Boaters

Grab a seat on shore to watch professional wakeboarders, wakeskaters and waterskiers perform tricks and flips, cheer on the finest Stand Up Paddleboarders; or join the fun and take a FREE ride in canoe, kayak, or pedal boat.
Sign up for wakeboard and waterski lessons and learn from the experts.

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Winter Wakefest Goes Country!

The Wakeboard Show

Catch the action and friendly competition on The Lake, with pro wakeboard/wakeskate riders wowing audiences with their spectacular grinds, tricks, and flips! Watch as they launch off The Lake's official dock (provided by EZ Dock) to hit the rails and test their skills and athletic ability!

Meet & Greet! Drop by the Boarder Pass Booth E106 in Cottage Country after each show to meet the riders and learn more about the sport!
Daily show giveaways!!

Performances on The Lake: January 18 – 23 and January 26

Show giveaways courtesy of Wow Watersports!

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Toronto Indoor Wakeboard Championships

Presented by the Toronto International Boat Show

Friday January 24 & Saturday January 25

Just Announced: The World Wake Association Has Sanctioned the 2020 Indoor Wakeboarding Championships at the Toronto International Boat Show.

The TORONTO INDOOR WAKEBOARD CHAMPIONSHIP is your chance to catch the biggest names in wake sports while attending the Toronto International Boat Show to see the newest in wake boats, boards and wake sports gear!

Featuring the world’s largest indoor lake, the TORONTO INDOOR WAKEBOARD CHAMPIONSHIP kicks off the 2020 WWA Wake Park World Series!

Starring the sport’s top pros competing for $10,000 in cash and World Series points, the TORONTO INDOOR WAKEBOARD CHAMPIONSHIP provides a climactic close to the final weekend of the Boat Show punctuated by play-by-play announcing, music, giveaways and pro autographs!

Canada’s best amateur riders will also battle for over $2,000 in prizes and a shot to ride against the pros!

Supported by Boarder Pass, Alliance Wake Magazine, Wake Canada, Ontario Wake and the World Wake Sports Association (WWA)!

Friday January 24

  • 4:00-4:30pm Amateur Men's Finals
  • 4:30-5:00pm Pro Women's Qualifiers
  • 5:00-6:30pm Pro Men's Qualifiers
     

Saturday January 25

  • 1:00-1:30pm Pro Women’s Finals
  • 1:30-2:15pm Po Men’s Finals
  • 2:15 - 2:45pm Pro Awards & Autographs

Don’t miss this world class showcase of the best in wake sports at the Toronto International Boat Show!

Stay tuned to @torontoboatshow and @wakecanada on Instagram for all of the event updates!

Click here for the Full Lake Schedule.


  • Photo: Steve Jarrett

  • Photo: Steve Jarrett

  • Photo: Steve Jarrett

  • Photo: Travis Tedford

  • Photo: Travis Tedford

  • Photo: Steve Jarrett

  • Photo: Steve Jarrett

  • Photo: Steve Jarrett

  • Photo: Steve Jarrett

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Go Wakeboarding & Learn from the Pros!

Go wakeboarding in January?  In Ontario?  No problem – just head to the world’s largest indoor lake for boaters to check out the action and sign up for fun on the water!

Guided by expert instructor from Border Pass you can receive hands-on wakeboarding instruction.

When you arrive at the show, make your way to the east entrance to The Lake (connected to Cottage Country) to sign up.  There are sessions each day, with participation on a first-come, first service basis.

No experience required but those wanting to wakeboard should feel comfortable in the water and be able to swim.  All equipment provided: boards, dry suits and lifejackets.

Please note:  Dry suit sizes are not available for smaller kids, therefore, smaller kids may not be able to participate for their own safety & comfort with the water being on 12C. Even with dry suits, there is not guarantee that boarders will stay 100% dry.  You may want to bring a bathing suit for them to wear under the dry suit.  Some height restrictions.

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Click here to fill out the Family Waiver AND General Adult Waiver to save you time.  Print and bring both with you, waivers also available on site.

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The Crazy Mad Scientist Water Ski Show!

You won’t want to miss The Crazy Mad Scientist Water Ski Show science experiment at the lake.

You and the whole family will witness mankind's greatest invention, water skiing robots that will perform stunts that no human could ever do. 

Summer Water Sports is located in Muskoka, Ontario and has been performing water ski shows across Canada since 1990, they keep the family cottage tradition going at the boat show this year. The shows are packed with entertainment for all ages. Come watch members of the Canadian National Ski Show Team and Team SWS as they thrill audiences with death defying stunts and comedy for the kids. SWS can design, produce and perform adrenaline packed water sports shows at a location of your choice, check us out at Summerwatersports.com.

Ski Shows Daily!

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Let’s Go Boating – FREE BOAT RIDES

Get set to Discover Boating: From kayaking, to canoeing and pedal boats, The Lake welcomes all levels and types of boaters!

Sign up for your FREE boat ride on the water! (Sign-up is at The Lake entrance at the east side connected to Cottage Country.)

Pick up your life jacket then make your way across The Lake's official dock (provided by EZ Dock).

Visit BOATsmart Canada before heading back out onto the show floor, for information on boating safety and writing your exam to secure your Pleasure Craft Operator Card.

Click here for the Full Lake Schedule.

Click here to fill out a waiver to save you time.  Print and bring it with you, waivers also available on site.

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Canoe, Kayak Seminars and Stand Up Paddle & Pedal Board Demos

Enjoy stand up paddle board demonstrations by the experts at Swift Canoe & Kayak and Blu Wave SUP, as well Hobie Eclipse, Pedal Board demos.

Stand up Paddle and Pedal continues to grow in popularity around the lakes and rivers. A great work out and fun too!

Canoe and kayak seminars are scheduled daily on The Lake by the experts at Swift Canoe & Kayak and Clearwater Design.

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World Championship Indoor Sea Flea Races

Daily entertaining shows that demonstrate sea fleas driven by skilled operators. Come learn more about the building of sea fleas and the sport of sea flea racing!

Kids & Classics promote youth skills development (home building projects), the eco friendly use of building boats out of wood, the camaraderie of participating in the growing number of events for sea fleas and safe boating training beginning at an early age.

Learn more about Kids & Classics at The Lake, in the Galleria Lobby and at kidsandclassics.com

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Yamaha Fish Off

Sign up at The Lake to get the chance to participate in the Yamaha Fish Off at the World’s Largest Indoor Lake.  Learn how to cast from top Canadian fishing pros and fishing experts!

Lots of casting fun! 

Yamaha Fish Off Schedule:

  • Saturday, January 18       3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
  • Sunday, January 19         3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
  • Friday, January 24         3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
  • Saturday, January 25       4:15 pm - 4:45 pm
  • Sunday, January 26         3:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Click here for the Full Lake Schedule.

Click here to fill out a waiver to save you time.  Print and bring it with you, waivers also available on site.

  • JP DeRose of Breaking Boundaries

  • Italo Labignan of Canadian Sportfishing

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Toronto Indoor Stand up Paddle (SUP) Races & SUP Relay Sprint Race

One Day Only, Saturday, January 25

Don’t miss SUP Saturday at The Lake.  Athletic excellence is showcased as top stand-up paddleboard compete in SUP Races and Relay Sprint Races.

Sup Races:

  • SUP Heat #1       10:00 am
  • SUP Heat #2       11:00 am
  • SUP Heat #3       12:00 pm
  • SUP Final #1       3:00 pm
  • SUP Final #2       3:45 pm
  • SUP Final #3       4:00 pm

Sup Relay Sprint Races:

  • 11:30 am
  • 12:45 pm

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SUP Yoga at The Lake

Join Jillian, co-founder of Rove Board Co. and certified yoga teacher, as she offers a demonstration of yoga on a Standup Paddle Board! SUP yoga is about immersing yourself into an experience of presence and stillness. A practice where you can integrate the peace and calm of your yoga practice with the quiet clarity of nature, surrounded by the elements. Discover how the peacefulness of floating on the water transmits not only to your yoga practice, but into your life as well. SUP yoga is love at first glide!

Daily Demonstrations Monday – Friday on The Lake.

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Remote Control Sailing Regatta

Radio-controlled sailboats compete on the indoor lake in a week-long regatta series. Sailors of all ages and skill levels race these miniature boats around a race course using wind powered through giant fans.

Don’t miss the weeknight fun!

Tuesday – Thursday

  • 6:30 – 7:30 pm

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Kayak Polo Demonstration Games

One day only, Saturday, January 18.

Don’t miss out on this new sport as 2 teams of 5 players in kayaks battle on The Lake, promoting ball handling and kayak skills.

For more information on this great sport stop at The Lake to talk to the athletes and organizers on Sunday.

  • Kayak Polo demo #1: 10:30 am
  • Kayak Polo demo #2: 12:30 pm
  • Kayak Polo demo #3: 2:45 pm

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Remote Control Boat Races

Head to the Lake and sign up for daily remote control boat races provide by the staff at Big Boys with Cool Toys.

These electric powered boats are guaranteed to put a smile on anybody’s face!! Check out the video to see what type of boats you can race!

Visit Big Boys in G239.

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Click here to fill out a waiver to save you time.  Print and bring it with you, waivers also available on site.



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Wow Seflie Booth

Head to the Lake and take a photo at the WOW Selfie booth.

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