It wouldn’t be summer in Muskoka without the annual Vintage Boat Show in Gravenhurst.
Hosted by the ACBS-Toronto, the show takes place at Muskoka Wharf on Saturday July 11th, 2026. It features dozens of wood and glass watercraft on water and on land. It’s the largest vintage boat show in Canada and attracts enthusiasts from across the country.
“For over 30 years, the ACBS-Toronto Vintage Boat Show has showcased the finest of antique, vintage, and classic boats on the shores of Muskoka Bay, beginning in what was then known as Sagamo Park, now Muskoka Wharf,” says show chair Rob Durrant. “The Gravenhurst venue is a true jewel to hold an in-water boat show and our show clearly delivers some of the finest antique/vintage wooden and classic fibreglass beauties in the country and beyond.”
In addition to the boats on display, catch the “Boats in Motion” circling Muskoka Bay, and enjoy a free ride in a vintage boat with the popular Ride Along Program. It’s a great way to see the boats up close. If you’re a history buff, you’ll love the personal stories from owners about how they came to own these vintage beauties. Some boats date back to the 1800’s and have incredible legacies in the founding and development of Muskoka’s boat building and tourism industries.
As always, there will be plenty of attractions on land complimenting the boats in the water. Visitors can explore the Nautical Flea Market to look for that elusive part for their vintage boat or nautical inspired décor for the cottage. If you’re looking to buy a boat, then check out the Boats4Sale area. And there is something for everyone in Vendors Alley. Marvel at the beautifully restored Antique Outboard Motor Club display. You can also introduce the kids to the vintage boat hobby in the ACBS Youth Tent and Kids & Classics Tent for model boat building, paddle carving, and much, much more.
Can’t get enough vintage vehicles? Returning for 2026 is the spectacular Muskoka Car Club Car Show taking place on the sports field.
Best of all, the 44th Vintage Boat Show is a FREE event for the whole family. The show runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Muskoka Wharf in Gravenhurst. There is free offsite parking and a free shuttle bus service available. Click here to see routes and pickup locations.
For more on this fabulous event, click on the audio file for our interview with Mike Gridley, director of the show. Stay tuned in August for 705BLACKFLY.COM’s special video feature about the event and the fabulous
