FAQ

AutoShow Dates:

Friday, February 13 – Sunday, February 22, 2026

Hours:

TBC

Please be advised that the AutoShow is busiest between 1:00 – 4:00 PM. Plan your visit accordingly and make use of our discounted ticket options for a more free-flowing experience.

The 2025 AutoShow has ended.  Come back in December of 2025 for early bird tickets to the 2026 AutoShow.

We recommend buying tickets in advance online. All tickets will be provided digitally. You can also buy tickets on-site at our kiosks.

Beware of Third-Party Ticket Scams

Please be cautious of third-party websites or sellers offering AutoShow tickets. We do not sell “seats,” and the only authorized places to purchase tickets are through our official website, AutoShow.ca, and our partnered ticketing platform, Unity. Tickets bought from any other source may be invalid or fraudulent, and we cannot guarantee entry for tickets not purchased through our official channels. Protect yourself from scams by purchasing directly from us.

If you aren’t already signed up, sign up to our AutoShow Newsletter to get the latest news and discounts and get notified when tickets go on sale, plus see what’s new at the Show. You can sign up here to stay up to date https://autoshow.ca/newsletter/

Weekdays, especially Tuesday – Thursday and early mornings are typically the least crowded times to explore the show. We also offer various discounted tickets that overlap with our less busy times such as Super Tuesday and our evening discount.

The MTCC – North Building is located at 255 Front Street West, Toronto

The MTCC – South Building is located at 222 Bremner Blvd, Toronto

www.mtccc.com or 416-585-8000

Finding us is easy. Simply choose the option that best suits your travel plans.

Our directions will help you navigate through a variety of transportation options.

https://www.mtccc.com/locations/getting-here/?tab=parking#1477774047274-5ce53f9a-7307

or find us on Google Maps

Parking is available at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on a first come, first serve basis. Parking costs may vary depending on your duration of stay at the Show.  Click here to view rates: https://www.mtccc.com/locations/getting-here/?tab=parking

For additional parking lots in the area, download the Green P parking app.

Yes, there are nine charging stations in the MTCC parking garages. Six are in North parking at spaces: Level 5A -116, 118 ,120 and Level 6A – 04, 06, 08; and three in South parking at spaces 9A, 10A and 10B. Regular parking charges apply. To be courteous to other users, there is a three-hour limit for use of the unit.

You can access the North building through the main entrance doors on Front Street, or from the east via the Skywalk, a glass-enclosed access way from Union Station and mass transit. The South building entrance doors are located at 222 Bremner Blvd, and for easy access to the North Building, you are able to walk through the MTCC’s climate-controlled walkway.

The 2025 Canadian International AutoShow has partnered with the following hotels.

INTERCONTINENTAL TORONTO CENTRE

225 Front Street West, Toronto, ON, M5V 2X3

(416) 597-1400

Cutoff Date:  January 09, 2025 | Rate $289/night plus taxes & fees

Reservations: CIAS Booking Reservation Link

or call 1-800-235-4670

Group Block:  Canadian International AutoShow 2025

DELTA HOTELS TORONTO

75 Lower Simcoe Street, Toronto, ON, M5J 3A6

(416) 849-1200

Cutoff Date:  January 16, 2025 | Rate $279/night plus taxes & fees

Reservations CIAS Booking Reservation Link

or call 1-844-496-8542

Group Block:  CIAS

TORONTO MARRIOTT CITY CENTRE

1 Blue Jays Way, Toronto, ON, M5V 1J4

(416) 341-7100

Cutoff Date:  January 16, 2025 | Rate $269/night plus taxes & fees

Reservations:  CIAS Booking Reservation Link

or call 1-888-236-2427

Group Block:  Canadian International AutoShow 2025

All tickets are non-refundable.

Your GO + AutoShow Ticket includes: One round-trip (home to the AutoShow, and back home from the AutoShow) VALID FROM ANYWHERE IN ONTARIO on the day of Admission to the Show.

One admission to the AutoShow.  After purchasing, please present your ticket on your mobile device or printed ticket when you board the train.  Your ticket will be scanned once you arrive at the AutoShow. Please keep your ticket for the ride home

NO YOUTH TICKET OFFERED.  Youth fall under the “Adult Category” for GO + AutoShow.

Children under 7 years of age ride free.

For GO Fare questions please contact Metrolinx 1-888-438-6646

Whether you’re entertaining employees, school field trips, birthdays, or a group outing, your group of 20+ can receive a discounted ticket rate! Contact us at for pricing and to learn more about these special options!  Please email paigen@autoshow.ca  for more information.

The Student Ticket rate is $13.00 and includes one (1) free ticket for chaperones with every twenty (20) Student Tickets purchased.

**Student Tickets can ONLY be used weekdays > Tuesday, Feb 18 to Friday, Feb 21 of the AutoShow, excluding opening Day (Friday February 14th) and Family Day Monday (February 17, 2025).

Please contact paigen@autoshow.ca for more information.

All tickets except the 2-Day Pass are valid for one entry into the show. Once they are scanned, they are no longer valid. However, you may re-enter any time that day. If you chose to leave and come back, that is permitted (just make sure to get your hand stamped).

The purchaser’s name will appear on all of the tickets. The tickets can be redeemed by anyone, however, each ticket is valid for only one person.

If you can’t find your tickets in your email, they may have landed in your spam or junk folder. Tickets are sent from tickets@autoshow.ca, so we recommend checking there first.

If you still don’t see them, feel free to contact us at cias@autoshow.ca or call 905-940-2800, and we’ll be happy to resend them.

Super Tuesday offers reduced price admission to the AutoShow. Show content is consistent with the other Show days, but the savings turn a regular Tuesday, into “Super Tuesday”!

Yes, the AutoShow offers many opportunities for test drives. Enjoy our indoor and outdoor Test Tracks which allow you to experience different gas powered and electric vehicles from various brands. Registration is on-site only and cannot be done in advance.

Most of the vehicles on the show floor are open for attendees to sit in and explore! However, please note that each manufacturer sets their own guidelines, so access may vary by brand and model. We encourage you to check with the representative at each display for specific information about vehicle access.

Each year, the Canadian International AutoShow invites every major automaker across the globe to participate in our spectacular auto showcase. Please check back regularly for updates on the brands listed on our Exhibitors page.

You can find our Exhibitor’s page by clicking here.

Yes – you can enter and re-enter the show on the same day. You will be given a hand stamp upon entry to ensure that you can come and go.

Yes, youth attendees (ages 12-16) are welcome to enjoy the show without a parent or guardian. Children 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult. We encourage younger visitors to plan ahead and stay connected with their group for a safe and enjoyable experience.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed in the Canadian International AutoShow. However, service dogs are welcome, provided they are wearing their service vests for easy identification.

Yes! We have coat check available in each building.

• North Building: Located on the 200 Level in Room 203B/D
• South Building: Located on the 700 Level in Room 710

The cost is $4.75 per item.

Yes, you may bring your own stroller or electric scooter to the Show. Complimentary Electric Scooters are also available (on a first come first serve basis). In addition, complimentary wheelchairs are available (on a first come first serve basis) located at Security in the South, and on Level 200 in the North.

Photography and videography is encouraged!

Please feel free to take photos/videos of displays and tag us with #AutoShowCA

Certainly; however, all bags are subject to search at the entrances to the Canadian International AutoShow.

Yes! Shuttle buses will run on Feb. 15-17 & Feb. 22-23 between the North Building (255 Front St W.) and South Building (222 Bremner Blvd – Loading Dock).

Hours:

• Feb. 15-17 & Feb. 22: 11 AM – 7 PM
• Feb. 23: 11 AM – 4 PM

Look for signage at pick-up/drop-off points. A QR code at each stop lets you track the next bus in real time.

There are two nursing pods (Mamava lactation pods) in the MTCC which provide a private space for nursing parents.

North Building 200 Level West: Pre-function space directly across from room 203D. South Building 600 Level: South towards the parking garage

To access the pods: Download the Mamava app and Scan the QR code located on the unit to gain access.

Yes, the MTCC has a designated Quiet Room for people, families and children with sensory needs. Located by the South parking entrance on the 600 level, this space provides a calm environment where people can decompress away from the bustling atmosphere of the AutoShow.

Yes, we have a designated prayer room located in the same space as our Quiet Room (located on the 600 level.) This area provides a peaceful environment for reflection and prayer.

Food:

We do not allow you to bring any food or drink on to the Show floors, but you are welcome to consume and finish any food you have prior to entering the show floor.

Water bottles:

You are welcome to bring in an empty reusable water bottle while you are the show.

You may contact us via email at cias@autoshow.ca

We will continue to monitor the situation with public health, and should regulations change we will make further updates to the Health & Safety Plan.

Please find the rules and regulations for the contest below.