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Message From The Editor Further Thoughts on Boat Shows
In Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest this week, we have a great story from Nautisme Québec. That association announced, during a press conference held at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, at the official opening of the Montréal Boat Show, the launch of Canada’s largest in-water boat show, set to take place this coming September in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield.
I would certainly like to attend that, especially to see how this broader mix of activities and products attracts attendees. Our Toronto boat show is largely a boat show. There are related exhibitors like yacht clubs, ski schools, chandleries with ropes, fenders and other gear. Still, many of the boat exhibitors are marina dealers who are there to sell boats. So, yes, it’s a boat show. But what are we doing to sell boating activities, or the boating lifestyle? (READ MORE)
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Changing Scene
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Canada’s Largest Boat and Outdoor Festival to Drop Anchor in Valleyfield This September
On February 12, 2026, Nautisme Québec announced, during a press conference held at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, alongside the official opening of the Montréal Boat Show, the launch of Canada’s largest in-water boat show, set to take place this coming September in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield. This new boating showcase, poised to become a leading reference in North America, reflects a broader commitment... READ MORE |
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Garmin announces fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 results
Reports record fourth quarter and full-year revenue and profit, proposes a 17% dividend increase, and announces new $500 million share repurchase program. On February 18, 2026, Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN), announced results for the fourth quarter ended December 27, 2025. READ MORE |
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Events
The 2026 BC Outdoors Show Returns!  Mark the date and location – March 13-15 at Chilliwack Heritage Park in Chilliwack BC. Come support local and experience the gear, services and products from over 100+ exhibitors who are dedicated to fishing, hunting, boating, camping, off-roading, outdoor adventure and more. READ MORE |
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Education
NMEA 2000 and OneNet VIRTUAL / LIVE Software Developer Workshops March and June 2026  NMEA is inviting software developers and programmers from around the world to attend these virtual / live training sessions on NMEA interface standards. NMEA will use GoToWebinar for delivering these courses. Please register soon as class size is limited and expected to sell out. READ MORE |
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Research
Canadian National Pleasure Craft licensing statistics by province for the month of January 2026  The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of January 2026. READ MORE |
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