Walter Oster, Chairman, CEO of the Canadian National Sportsmen’s Shows, is pleased to announce that The Toronto Sportsmen’s Show is coming home to the Direct Energy Centre at Exhibition Place.

“We’re proud to be moving back to the very place the Toronto Sportsmen’s Show called home for 62 years -- Exhibition Place,” said Oster. “We look forward to hosting more than 123,000 visitors that come to the show each year to learn about conservation and celebrate Canada’s outdoors.”

As Canada’s largest outdoor show with more than 500 exhibitors displaying the newest selection of gear and products for camping, fishing, boating, hunting and hiking, The Toronto Sportsmen’s Show has entertained millions of people by bringing nature to the city. Popular entertainment and education features include a kids’ trout pond, fishing simulators, archery instruction for adults and children, live birds of prey, dog shows and kayak demonstrations to name a few.

“In 2013 the 66th edition of this iconic show will return to the Exhibition Place complete with the Hunting Hall, Fishing, Adventure, Boats and Family Entertainment,” added Oster. “We look forward to our new home and will continue to fulfill our mandate by entertaining and finding new ways to bring the outdoors to life.”

The Toronto Sportsmen’s Show, part of the Canadian National Sportsmen’s Shows (CNSS), first took place in Toronto in 1948 under the leadership of world-famous outdoorsman, author and dedicated conservationist, Frank Kortright, who devoted his life to protecting Canada’s wilderness. Sixty five years later, CNSS has helped protect Canada’s outdoors with grants in excess of $32 million. Community programs launched by CNSS include “Kids Fishing Day,” which allocates more than 6,500 fishing kits to kids each year.

Here's our coverage from last year's show:

It starts with a substantial 21-foot, 6-inch length and 8-foot, 6-inch beam, boasting exterior lines, sculpting and styling that embraces the sporty, yet sophisticated, Sea Ray DNA. Six (not four) stainless-steel cleats are thru-bolted at precisely the right places for easy use when tying off. And unlike many jet boats, which come in only one or two colors, the 21 Jet is available in five choices of two-tone gel coat, in addition to a black hull bottom option and graphics upgrades.

The new Sea Ray's generous dimensions translate into a spacious cockpit with seating for up to 10 people. The bow area has full wraparound benches and padded bolsters, allowing for nearly 360-degree utilization (an optional filler cushion creates a full-width sun pad). Stainless-steel grab handles replace the plastic ones found on many competitive models. At the nose is an anchor locker; it and the gel-coated storage compartments under the seats are molded into the finished fiberglass floor and liner system. This quality construction feature provides added moisture protection, helps in cleanup and maintenance, and creates a stronger and more solid overall design.

On the other side of the tempered/tinted glass windshield, a convertible lounger faces forward for comfort while under way, or can lie flat for stretching out. The rest of the cockpit seating consists of a big, U-shaped bench topped by marine-grade vinyl with mildew and UV protection. The portside console houses a standard Sony stereo with CD-player and MP3 port; 12-volt accessory outlet; beverage holder and wakeboard storage inside. A cockpit floor locker, with gas assists, opens wide, so owners can easily access the interior with its full rubberized liner. A 25-quart, carry-on cooler comes with the boat and has its own dedicated storage.

Clean and compact, the helm of the new 21 Jet is reminiscent of a modern, luxury sports car. Stainless-steel hardware and bezels, along with lighted chrome toggle switches, impart a premium feel consistent with the Sea Ray aesthetic. Custom backlit gauges come with low-glare blue night-lighting and glass lenses that are more resilient than plastic ones. The tilt wheel has leathery custom padding, and the helm bucket seat swivels and slides for optimum adjustability. Different from competitive models, a single binnacle controls both of the twin engines evenly for easier operation than with dual binnacles.

Beyond the center transom walk-thru, an aft entertainment zone redefines the boating experience for owners of the 21 Jet. This multi-tiered, multi-purpose area includes a pair of aft-facing seats with padded backrests and an integral swim platform with three-step, stainless-steel ladder. It's the perfect place to conveniently gear up for water sports, or to hang out and enjoy an afternoon of sunning and swimming. A ski tow eye is standard; add a stereo remote and speaker package here for even more fun at the water's edge.

The 21 Jet is powered by twin 120-hp MPE-850 four-stroke engines with jet drives from Weber Motor, a global manufacturer since 1969 that has provided engines and engine components for world renowned automotive brands such as Mercedes Benz, BMW, Volkswagen, Ferrari and Ford. In addition, Weber has been providing engines and jet propulsion for the marine industry for over a decade, having built engines for numerous personal watercraft (PWC) and jet-powered yacht tender companies.

The 21 Jet's intercooled and turbocharged engines offer rapid acceleration and smooth operation through the power band. Along with the other advantages of water-jet propulsion — shallow draft, faster planing, no exposed lower drive unit -- Weber engines are also known to have lower-than-average fuel consumption for extended cruising range. Of particular note, "optimized thrust" from Weber's exclusive reverse gate design creates efficiently balanced thrust that reduces drifting while in neutral. The 21 Jet will also be the first and only model available to meet California 4-Star super-ultra-low emission levels, setting a new industry benchmark.

Like all Sea Ray boats, the 21 Jet comes with a long list of standard and optional equipment to provide the best possible ownership experience. This includes a painted trailer with disc brakes and swing-away tongue (standard) and forward-facing, folding water-sports tower with integrated bimini top (optional). And, of course, every Sea Ray benefits from the superior strength, service support and marine focus of the world's largest dealer network.

Specifications* for the 21 Jet are as follows:

Overall Length (w/std integral swim platform) 21 '6" / 6.55 m
Beam 8', 6" / 2.59 m
Draft 21" / 53 cm
Dry Weight 2,883 lbs / 1,308 kg
Fuel Capacity 45 gal / 170 L
Max Persons/Weight 10/1,650 lbs / 748 kg
(MWC) Max Weight Persons/Gear 1,800 lbs / 816 kg
Dead Rise 21° / 21°