In-Water Boat Shows – Montreal and Quebec City

Salon Du Bateau

 

Aug 9, 2018

Presented by the Quebec Marine Association, the In-Water Boat Show is an annual event that takes places in Montréal and Québec City on two different weekends. For 3 days, for each event, motor boats, sailboats, luxury yachts are accessible. Take advantage of the boats shows to discover the end-of-season discount offered by on-site dealers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONTREAL IN-WATER BOAT SHOW
When: September 7 to 9, 2018
Where: Old Port of Montreal, in the Jacques-Cartier basin

Admission fees:

General admission (18 yr. and more): 5$
Kids (17 yr. and less): Free
QMA Members* : Free
* (Presentation of the QMA membership card)
Schedule:
Friday: 10am to 7pm
Saturday: 10am to 6pm
Sunday: 10am to 4pm

Visit www.salondubateau.com  to know everything about this event.

 

QUEBEC IN-WATER BOAT SHOW

When: September 14to 16, 2018
Where: Port of Quebec Marina, in the Louise basin
Admission fees : Free
Schedule
Friday: 11am to 8pm
Saturday: 10am to 6pm
Sunday: 10am to 5pm

Visit www.salondubateau.com to know everything about these events.


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