7–8 March
Salon Auto Sport Québec
Quebec City
Indoor Quebec automotive expo with a dedicated American muscle hall.
Official website2026 · Canada
American Car Shows in Canada 2026
Calendar of the largest American-car events across Canada in 2026.
March
7–8 March
Salon de l'auto sport Québec
Quebec City
Long-running Quebec auto show with a dedicated American muscle hall.
Official websiteJune
8–14 June
Hot Rod Power Tour Canadian Stop
rotating (Ontario / Quebec)
Canadian Street Rod Association multi-stop summer tour, route published annually.
Official websiteJuly
11 July
Burlington Car Show
Burlington (Ontario)
Downtown Burlington show with 200+ vehicles including American muscle and exotics.
Official website
18 July
ImportFest Toronto
Toronto (MTCC)
Canada's biggest tuner show, marking its 20th anniversary in 2026 with an American hall.
Official website
25 July
Dream Wheels on Eglinton
Toronto (Eglinton Avenue West)
Weekly cruise night on Eglinton with hot rods, American muscle and live music.
Official websiteAugust
22–23 August
Canadian Festival of Old Cars
Minesing (Simcoe County)
Classic-car festival at the Simcoe County Museum with a parade and American classes.
Official website
29–30 August
Autofest Nationals
Uxbridge (Elgin Park, Ontario)
Greater Toronto's largest classic-car show, on the lakefront in Oshawa.
Official websiteSeptember
19–20 September
Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Kemble (Ontario)
Lakeside concours on Georgian Bay with a recurring American Brass-Era and muscle class.
Official websiteHow the American car calendar works in Canada
This page lists 9 American car events in Canada for 2026, running from March to September. Each entry gives the city, the dates and the organiser's official link. Relative dates have been resolved against the real 2026 calendar; always confirm exact timings with the organiser before travelling.
How the season unfolds
The season opens with Salon Auto Sport Québec and closes with Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Activity peaks in July, with 3 events. Winter months are dominated by indoor shows, while the warmer months concentrate outdoor meets, cruises and circuit events.
Where the events take place
Events are spread across Quebec City, rotating, Burlington, Toronto, Minesing and Uxbridge. Some are ticketed trade shows, others informal free gatherings; each entry states the format and links through to the official source.
Bringing your own vehicle
Most gatherings welcome American vehicles of any generation, usually with prior registration through the organising club. Display conditions, fees and any vehicle age restrictions vary between events: check the official site linked on each entry.
Snapshots of the American car scene
Frequently asked questions
The most significant events listed on this page are Salon de l'auto sport Québec, Burlington Car Show and ImportFest Toronto. The full calendar, with cities and official links, appears above.
It runs from March to September in 2026, peaking in July. The first event of the year is Salon Auto Sport Québec and the last is Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
Every card links through to the organiser's official website. Dates shown here are calculated for 2026 from each event's usual pattern: always confirm the final date at source.
Yes, provided the vehicle is registered and insured in its country of residence. Entry conditions as an exhibitor depend on each organiser.
Yes. We source the vehicle in the United States, handle shipping, customs clearance and type-approval, and deliver it ready to drive.
The different event formats
Not every entry in this calendar works the same way. Understanding the format helps you pick the one that suits you, whether you are coming as a spectator or to display your own vehicle.
Of the 9 events listed here, there are 7 shows and 2 cruises and festivals. That mix is specific to this country, and it shapes what kind of outing you can plan in each part of the season.
Show
An indoor event, usually ticketed, with trade exhibitors, parts stands and vehicles displayed statically. This is the dominant format in winter.
Cruise / parade
A convoy of vehicles along an announced route, sometimes after dark. The appeal is seeing the cars moving rather than parked.
Swap meet
A spare-parts market, often attached to a show, where hard-to-source original components can be found.
How the 2026 season breaks down
| Month | Events | Example |
|---|---|---|
| March | 2 | Salon Auto Sport Québec |
| June | 1 | Hot Rod Power Tour Canadian Stop |
| July | 3 | Dream Wheels on Eglinton |
| August | 2 | Autofest Nationals |
| September | 1 | Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance |
How this calendar is compiled
Every event on this page is checked against at least two independent sources before publication: the organiser's official website, local press, or a club or federation calendar. Events whose 2026 edition could not be confirmed are removed from the list rather than carried over by default. Relative dates such as "first weekend of the month" are resolved into real dates using the 2026 calendar. Even so, an organiser may change or cancel a date after our last check: the official link on each entry remains the reference to consult before travelling.