Highlights
Indoor Lake
An engineering marvel, the world's largest indoor lake for boaters returns to chase away those mid-winter blues!
Highlights
An engineering marvel, the world's largest indoor lake for boaters returns to chase away those mid-winter blues!
We are SO EXCITED to welcome everyone back together, in person!
Get out on the water in January, and enjoy FREE boat rides in a canoe, kayak, or pedal boat.
Grab a seat on shore to watch professional wakeboarders, wakeskaters and waterskiers perform shows that will make your jaw drop!
Sign up for wakeboard and waterski lessons and learn from the experts! And so much more!!
Click here for the 2025 Lake Schedule.
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 Ontario Wake Booth E106 in Cottage Country after each show to meet the riders and learn more about the sport!
Indoor Wakeboard Championships – Opening Weekend Saturday & Sunday (Jan 18 & 19)
Wakeboard Demos – Monday – Thursday (Jan 20 – 23)
Winter Wakefest Wakeboard Show - Closing Weekend Friday, Saturday & Sunday (Jan 24, 25, 26)
Show giveaways courtesy of Wow Watersports!
Click here for the 2025 Lake Schedule.
Hello Boaters, Experience the excitement at the world's largest indoor lake, Water Ski Show Spectacular. Presented by Summer Water Sports, features world-class athletes and performers in a high-energy, family-friendly show that will leave you inspired to hit the water. Follow us on social media @swsmuskoka.
Ski You Later!
Friday & Weekend Ski Shows on the Lake! (January 18 & 19, 24 – 26)
Click here for the 2025 Lake Schedule.
New on The Lake! Enjoy a ride in January in a restored antique cedar strip Richardson 14’ boat, powered by a Tohatsu ALARIS™ 6.0kW electric outboard motor.
Buy a raffle ticket – Take a ride and have an electrifying Tohatsu experience!
All boat ride proceeds go to funding the work of Kids & Classics Boatshops Museum community Boatshops. Programs include Boats 4 Folks where kids-at-risk build a 12’ rowboat in 2 days. Kids Paddle Carving at Kids & Classic booth and Antique Boatrides 4 Charity. New programs in the works using boatbuilding in schools for STEM teaching.
Visit the Kids & Classic booth to see the youth community programme in action and buy your raffle tickets!
Click here for the 2025 Lake Schedule.
Yes, you Can Boat on the indoor lake: From kayaking, pedal boats, and canoes! 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).
The Official Safe Boating Partner of the Lake – CanBoat / NautiSavoir, Operated by CPS-ECP
Boat Rides Available Everyday!
Waivers will be available on site and in advance of your visit.
For your convenience and to save you time you can fill out the waiver in advance and bring it with you!
Click here for the General Participant Waiver required for all activities on The Lake.
Click here for the 2025 Lake Schedule.
New this year, Boat Handling & Docking demos provided by Captain Craig Hamilton, BoaterSkills.ca.
Catch one of Craig’s Docking and Close Quarters Manoeuvring seminars at the annual Toronto Boat Show for tips on docking and close quarters maneuvering for power or sail.
The indoor Lake is a comfortable and safe learning environment where boaters can learn from skilled instructors.
Click here for the 2025 Lake Schedule.
Head to The Lake to learn about the exciting developments in the electrification of the boating industry. See demos of the latest electric products.
10-minute demos:
Boat Rides:
Click here for the 2025 Lake Schedule.
If you are interested in the Electrification of Boating, head over to the Mercury booth and speak to one of their experts to learn more and sign up for a boat ride in a Mercury Inflatable powered by a Mercury Avator Motor on the Indoor Lake.
Mercury space 1847
Click here for the 2025 Lake Schedule.
Friday, Saturdays & Sundays
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.
Click here for the General Participant Waiver required for all activities on The Lake.
In addition to the General Participant Waiver, Click here for the 2nd waiver required to learn to wakeboard.
Click here for the 2025 Lake Schedule.
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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.
Sup Races: Heats and Finals Times TBD
Click here for the 2025 Lake Schedule.
Come watch the radio-controlled sailboats, as they compete on the indoor lake in a regatta series. Sailors of all ages and skill levels race these miniature boats around a racecourse using wind powered through giant fans.
Don’t miss the weeknight fun!
| Tuesday, January 21 | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | |
| Wednesday, January 22 | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | |
| Thursday, January 23 | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
Click here for the 2025 Lake Schedule.
The Dockside Lounge is in the World’s Largest Indoor Lake for Boaters. Come sit dockside, relax and enjoy the Lake events!
The Dockside Lounge is open all hours of the show except during the Indoor Wakeboard Championships, Winter Wakefest Wakeboard & Water Ski Spectacular Shows. Click here for the 2025 Lake Schedule.
Dockside Lounge bar is open for beer, wine, soft drinks & snacks during the following hours:
Depending on wait times, seatings may be limited to 20 minutes maximum
Please be respectful of others waiting
