Canadian International AutoShow
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The Canadian International AutoShow, CIAS for short, is Canada's largest auto show
and most prestigious consumer event in Canada
. This event has been held in Toronto
, Ontario
since 1974 and is currently located in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre
and spans into the Rogers Centre
. It is a major tourist attraction and is extremely popular in Ontario, bringing in an average of 300,000 visitors throughout its showing. The Show takes place in February on an annual basis. In addition, it is North America
's largest auto show held inside a stadium.
The Canadian International AutoShow in partnership with AutoTrader exhibits over 1,000 cars, trucks, and SUVs as well as, concept cars, exotics, classics, motorcycles and alternative energy vehicles. AutoTrader is the presenting Title Sponsor and Show Program Publisher of the Canadian International AutoShow. The AutoShow also rents booths to over 125 exhibitors promoting contests, products, services and even locally owned vehicles.
Auto show
An auto show, or motor show, is a public exhibition of current automobile models, debuts, concept cars, or out-of-production classics. It is commonly attended by automobile manufacturers. Most auto shows occur once or twice a year...
and most prestigious consumer event in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. This event has been held in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
since 1974 and is currently located in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Metro Toronto Convention Centre , located in Downtown Toronto, Ontario at 255 Front Street West, has of space. The convention centre was completed in October 1984 and is home to the 1330-seat John Bassett Theatre...
and spans into the Rogers Centre
Rogers Centre
Rogers Centre is a multi-purpose stadium, in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated next to the CN Tower, near the shores of Lake Ontario. Opened in 1989, it is home to the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball and the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League...
. It is a major tourist attraction and is extremely popular in Ontario, bringing in an average of 300,000 visitors throughout its showing. The Show takes place in February on an annual basis. In addition, it is North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
's largest auto show held inside a stadium.
The Canadian International AutoShow in partnership with AutoTrader exhibits over 1,000 cars, trucks, and SUVs as well as, concept cars, exotics, classics, motorcycles and alternative energy vehicles. AutoTrader is the presenting Title Sponsor and Show Program Publisher of the Canadian International AutoShow. The AutoShow also rents booths to over 125 exhibitors promoting contests, products, services and even locally owned vehicles.