Christy Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 https://torontosnowmobileatvshow.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UsedtoSkidoo Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 should go back to outdoor at Markham fairgrounds. Have it there outside 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyr Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 The Boat Show will be the next to cancel. Pride Marine has already bailed on it for this year. It will be tough to get exhibitors back after a couple years off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 53 minutes ago, scottyr said: The Boat Show will be the next to cancel. Pride Marine has already bailed on it for this year. It will be tough to get exhibitors back after a couple years off. I think you are right. With low inventory at dealers now, no reason to pay a few grand and time and energy it takes to go to a few shows a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 what a surprise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyr Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Strong Farmer said: I think you are right. With low inventory at dealers now, no reason to pay a few grand and time and energy it takes to go to a few shows a year. The guys at Pride told me that their TO Boat Show budget is just over $1M. With no inventory available, why bother? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Sad, stupid, again this year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledguy74 Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Disappointing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Sorry to hear about the Toronto show being cancelled. Enjoyed seeing oc.com members at the show, planning trips, in some years meeting new people from the forum. Tourism's important. Although this indoor show is cancelled, I don't think this is a sign of things ahead for sledding. The 'District Health unit' concept has to go. Hwy 400 isn't closed where Toronto meets Vaughan nor further north at the Vaughan/Innisfil border, etc. Enjoyed cottage area riding last year, but it's time to (safely) unwind the sled and moi with a few trips further north. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobills Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Not sure why they can not facilitate this event outside somewhere, or at the international center. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signfan Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 51 minutes ago, Canuck said: Sorry to hear about the Toronto show being cancelled. Enjoyed seeing oc.com members at the show, planning trips, in some years meeting new people from the forum. Tourism's important. Although this indoor show is cancelled, I don't think this is a sign of things ahead for sledding. The 'District Health unit' concept has to go. Hwy 400 isn't closed where Toronto meets Vaughan nor further north at the Vaughan/Innisfil border, etc. Enjoyed cottage area riding last year, but it's time to (safely) unwind the sled and moi with a few trips further north. I hope you're right. Vaccine passports should replace last year's health unit boundary model. It really becomes the responsibility of the province and the OFSC should be left alone to run normal operations. They didn't run the Sept early early permit sales, so hopefully that's a sign of things to come. In all honesty I wouldn't have went to a trade show this year. Can't see that changing until my young kids can be vaccinated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Why would there be regional health boundaries this season again, when the borders open and flights are landing again. Enough is enough. I'm riding anywhere I want to this season, just like last season. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Why can't we use the prodigal vaccine passports at the show?. What a joke. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobills Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 They won't be in place yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinderFab Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 14 minutes ago, Turbo Doo said: Why can't we use the prodigal vaccine passports at the show?. What a joke. What a joke it is. I won’t name places but lately I’ve been to box stores where you can’t get into the isle because of the crowds and I’ve been working in areas of T.O where the streets are crammed with un masked people and I mean crowds and all is good but they still keep canceling things. If this year sledding season goes anything like last years bs about staying in your own health unit than something is definitely wrong. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 32 minutes ago, WinderFab said: What a joke it is. I won’t name places but lately I’ve been to box stores where you can’t get into the isle because of the crowds and I’ve been working in areas of T.O where the streets are crammed with un masked people and I mean crowds and all is good but they still keep canceling things. If this year sledding season goes anything like last years bs about staying in your own health unit than something is definitely wrong. Agreed %100 👍. Say what they want, I'm riding where I see fit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldfinger Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Yep just SEND IT . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Wait for it......those selfish & spoiled snowmobilers think the world revolves around them It really is too bad about this, but given the premise for the show (outdoor enthusiasts), it is very odd that plans were not in the works a while ago to make it an outdoor show....perhaps there is more to the story... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 8 hours ago, stoney said: Wait for it......those selfish & spoiled snowmobilers think the world revolves around them It really is too bad about this, but given the premise for the show (outdoor enthusiasts), it is very odd that plans were not in the works a while ago to make it an outdoor show....perhaps there is more to the story... Vaccination passport rollout date is the issue... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 41 minutes ago, Yukon said: Vaccination passport rollout date is the issue... Should have never been a factor, IMO….especially as an outdoor event, but that’s another discussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamadan700 Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 A factor could be a lack of willing volunteers to operate the booths. Many are usually older and may have concerns. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christy Posted September 10, 2021 Author Share Posted September 10, 2021 13 minutes ago, yamadan700 said: A factor could be a lack of willing volunteers to operate the booths. Many are usually older and may have concerns. Agreed, I know I was on the fence about whether I’d work the booth. I think the dealers are also short on sleds so they don’t need the show this year really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 8 minutes ago, yamadan700 said: A factor could be a lack of willing volunteers to operate the booths. Many are usually older and may have concerns. Aren’t most of the booths run by businesses, so likely paid? Not all of course, so that is another factor no doubt. I also think people in general are still very reluctant to get invested in these things given the environment….. as a business there is an expense to a show that I think on a normal year did not have the greatest returns, likely worse now….or flip side could be great if you look at the spike in the market for the vehicles in this market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Just now, Christy said: Agreed, I know I was on the fence about whether I’d work the booth. I think the dealers are also short on sleds so they don’t need the show this year really. Great point… product is selling itself, why have an expense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 9 hours ago, stoney said: Wait for it......those selfish & spoiled snowmobilers think the world revolves around them It really is too bad about this, but given the premise for the show (outdoor enthusiasts), it is very odd that plans were not in the works a while ago to make it an outdoor show....perhaps there is more to the story... How many super spreader BS snowmobile trips and gatherings caused massive covid spread last season?. Wait for it, wait for it, Anyone?????????. Yup.... I'm riding.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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