TORONTO — The Toronto Ski & Snowboard Show is ready to kick off the winter season with new show features, Olympian expertise, prize giveaways and more.
The show takes place at the International Centre in Mississauga, from Oct. 27-29. With close to five decades of event experience, the Toronto Ski & Snowboard Show is for everyone, from experienced to newcomer, eager to explore skiing and snowboarding.
“Whether hitting the slopes this season and introducing family and kids for the first time or repeat snow enthusiasts looking to return for a fun-filled winter season, people are eager to hit the slopes this year,” said Paul Pinchbeck, CEO, Canadian Ski Council. “Skiing and snowboarding have seen a remarkable 19 million domestic visits across Canada, and the frequency of these visits is steadily increasing in popularity, igniting our commitment to bringing the Toronto Ski & Snowboard Show back year after year. As we embark on this 49th edition, we’re excited to offer new features and experiences that will make this show the ultimate celebration of winter sports.”
Here’s a look at some of the Toronto Ski & Snowboard Show highlights …
NEW – Olympic Athlete Meet & Greet
Attendees will get the opportunity to connect with renowned Canadian Olympic athletes and gain insights into their experiences in the world of winter sports. Horseshoe Resort is bringing Olympic gold medallist in ski slopestyle, Dara Howell, Canadian freeskier and 2X Olympian Evan McEachran, as well as Junior World Champion Charlie Beatty to the show, signing autographs and meeting with guests throughout the weekend.
NEW – Keynote speaker Dan Egan
Hear from the legendary skier Dan Egan, a pioneer of extreme sports who has ventured into some of the most remote regions of the world. Egan’s remarkable career includes appearances in 13 Warren Miller ski films, recognition as one of the most influential skiers, and induction into the US Skiing & Snowboarding Hall of Fame.
NEW – Movie Screening: The Land of Giants
Check out the new ski movie from Matchstick Productions, ‘The Land of Giants’
Contests & Giveaways
Show attendees will have the chance to enter to win a luxury five-night RV break with CanaDream
Canadian Ski Patrol Ski Swap
The Canadian Ski Patrol will once again host their largest ski and snowboard swap at the 2023 show. Held annually in conjunction with the Toronto Ski and Snowboard Show, the swap will feature 2,000+ brand new and pre-owned, gently used skis, boards, boots and accessories available for purchase. Every purchase made at the Swap supports Canadian Ski Patrol training programs and volunteer first aid services at resorts across the country
All the show information and more details can be found at https://www.skicanada.org/toronto-ski-snowboard-show/.
