2025 Boating Ontario Directory Out Now!

Jan 21, 2025

With over 250,000 lakes and rivers, Ontario is a recreational boaters dream. The new 2025 Boating Ontario Directory is the perfect boating resource for exploring this paradise, no matter what kind of adventure you choose. This 149-page directory is packed with up-to-date information on marine services, detailed maps, regional highlights and much more.

With the 2025 Boating Ontario Directory, boaters can access in-depth information on specific boating areas, as well as critical resources like navigation guidelines, cruising logs, information on environmentally friendly boating, and comprehensive information on local marine services.

There is no better feeling than being out on the water, and the 2025 Boating Ontario Directory is your guide to making those great days out even more enjoyable!

Get your Boating Ontario Directory at Toronto International Boat Show or at participating marinas, or download a digital version here.

Recreational Marine Industry Applauds Removal of the Luxury Tax on Boats in Budget 2025

OTTAWA (November 4, 2025)—Canada’s boating industry applauds Budget 2025’s commitment to remove the devastating luxury tax on boats, a failed tax policy that unfairly punished Canadian manufacturers and workers. When the luxury tax was first implemented in September 2022, Canada’s marine industry leaders were quick to point out the impending losses of middle-class jobs, government tax revenues and sales declines.

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Changing Scene

Raymarine Collaborates with Seabed 2030 Project to Advance Global Seafloor Mapping

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Aquila 46 Coupe Power Catamaran Nominated for 2026 European Powerboat of the Year

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Echandia Wins Breakthrough Contract for Canadian Coast Guard Icebreaker

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The Future of Boating: Canadian Tech Company ENVGO Launches NV1

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Mustang Survival Carries on Blue Friday Initiative

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Nominations are still open for the NMMA Canada Hall of Fame Award

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Just Launched

Highfield Boats Announces New Escape Fiberglass-Hull Center Console Rib Series

Highfield Boats, America’s leading RIB brand, is proud to announce the launch the Escape Series, an all-new line of fiberglass-hull center console RIBS made in the USA. The first two models in the series, the Highfield Escape 650 and Escape 750, were unveiled during the Highfield Boats Dealer & Media Day Event at the company’s factory in Cadillac, Michigan.

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The Most Anticipated Sharrow Prop is HERE!

The all-new Sharrow AX™ is the ultimate propeller for small engines and trolling applications. Designed specifically for 6 HP to 30 HP outboards, the AX™ delivers the same revolutionary performance and efficiency that has made Sharrow the most advanced propeller on the water—now optimized for the kicker class.

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