Boat Afloat 2024 takes over Old Port of Montreal!

Montreal Boat Show known as Boat Afloat was a tremendous event on the weekend of September 26

Bateau à flot de Montréal 2024

A’hoy Captains! Once again, The magnificent city of Montreal, with its stunning Gothic architecture, french cuisine, culture, and some of the finest restaurants in old Montreal continues with the spectacular annual event.4

The Montreal Boat Afloat 2024 (Bateau à flot de Montréal 2024) has long been a staple of the boating scene in Quebec, as various esteemed boating brands attend this event to connect with the Quebec boater.

There are all kinds of boats available here as manufacturers and dealers present the latest in marine technology, Whether you’re looking at a bowrider, wakeboard boat, pontoon, cruiser, or yacht, this boat show has it all for you and your family!

The boat afloat event gives attendees the unique opportunity to witness and test their dream vessel in person. Additionally, direct sales can be made with the dealers on the spot, and boat tests can be done through a sea trial.

What is so unique about this show is that the boating enthusiasts and attendees have the opportunity to witness the boats in person, and go on a ride of their dreams the very same weekend. Many new buyers went home with the joy of a new boat, and the sea trials really sealed the deal.

The Montreal Boat Afloat event, led by Josée Côté from Nautisme Québec, is open for 4 days, giving visitors plenty of time to experience everything the show has to offer, (September 26 to 29,) with four full days for locals and travelers to experience the boating lifestyle.

Nautisme Québec plays a large role in pushing the boating industry forward in Québec, as well as advocating for and supporting local nautical enthusiasts.

“Nautisme Québec supports and defends its members in the various spheres of nautical safety, marinas, sustainable development, economic development as well as nautical tourism and water access.” (Nautisme Québec)

Power Boating Magazine & Les Plaisanciers were delighted to join the exhibitors and thousands of boating enthusiasts at the Old Port of Montreal, to experience nearly a hundred of the latest boat models from many of the most renowned brands.

Transport Canada was here, with full force this year, along with the Coast Guard Auxiliary as they showed many of the new style life vests geared for children under 12 years of age!

If you didn’t make it this year, it is a must-see in 2025!

Boat Afloat 2024 Sponsors: