Canadian International AutoShow 2027 in Toronto
February 12–21, 2027 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre: Canada’s largest consumer auto show — mark the calendar before tickets publish.
- Feb 12–21, 2027
- Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Toronto, ON - tba
The short version
The Canadian International AutoShow returns February 12–21, 2027 to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Organizers posted the window on autoshow.ca after the 2026 edition closed — tickets, daily hours, and Family Day programming usually publish closer to winter. Use the lead time for shortlists and transit plans; downtown parking on peak weekends remains the stressor.
Background
Presented with The Toronto Star and staged since 1974, CIAS is Canada’s largest automotive expo. The 2026 show drew nearly 375,000 visitors per organizer reporting — useful context for why February lodging near Union Station moves early.
Verified details
- Dates announced: February 12–21, 2027 (autoshow.ca).
- Venue: Metro Toronto Convention Centre (North and South buildings in recent editions).
- Tickets and daily hours: TBA — follow the official site.
- 2026 attendance cited by organizers: nearly 375,000.
Planning tips
- Watch autoshow.ca for ticket drops and North vs South building maps — the 2026 pattern of digital-only admission is the planning default until stated otherwise.
- Arrive via Union Station when you can; GO combo products beat improvising both MTCC garages on Family Day weekend.
- Cross-shop against Chicago Auto Show 2027 (Feb 13–21) only if you truly need both floors — they overlap almost completely.
- Run affordability math before the show so seat time turns into a shortlist, not impulse trim envy.
Common questions
- When is the Canadian International AutoShow 2027?
- February 12–21, 2027 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, per autoshow.ca. Exact public hours usually publish closer to the show.
- Is it the same weekend as Chicago Auto Show 2027?
- Nearly. Chicago lists February 13–21, 2027. Pick one live floor unless you have a multi-city travel plan.
- Should I take transit or drive?
- Transit or a suburban park-and-ride plan usually beats downtown parking on peak weekend hours. Confirm current MTCC parking products if you must drive.
- Is this a tuner show like ImportFest?
- No. CIAS is a consumer new-vehicle auto show. ImportFest Toronto is the modified-car culture weekend on a different calendar slot.
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