The Canadian International AutoShow is on Now
February 17th, 2009The Canadian International Auto Show is on now until February 22nd at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, located at 255 Front Street. The AutoShow is open daily from 10:30 AM - 10:00 PM except for Sunday, February 22nd when the hours will be 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM. It is North America’s only officially endorsed international auto show after Detroit. Drop in and see the new generation of cars - hybrids, advanced fuel cells, and electric plug-ins. There are over 1,000 new cars and trucks on display featuring several North American and Canadian premieres.
There is something for everyone. Anyone interested in buying a car or just wanting to kick a few tires should absolutely attend. Some of the highlights of the show are:
- The Corvette exhibit beginning with the C1 (1953) and featuring 25 Corvettes, including the Mako Shark I, the 1969 Manta Ray, Corvette pace cars from the 1978, 1986, 1998, and 2007 Indianapolis 500, and special anniversary models commemorating the 40th and 50th years of production.
- The NASCAR Pavilion celebrating NASCAR racing.
- GTA in Motion features new vehicles from low-speed pure electric to plug-in hybrids and hydrogen fuel cell cars.
The AutoShow has made it as convenient as possible for everyone to attend. Free Parking is available at one of the designated and brightly marked parking lots at Harbourfront Centre on Queen’s Quay and Lower Simcoe. Or take the TTC and exit at Union Station. Then take the Skywalk West.