EVENT:
The
2008 Toronto Sportsmen's Show - Canada's Biggest
Fishing & Outdoor Show . "Think Big" is
the Show theme and there is no other outdoor event
in Canada to compare with the size of the Toronto Sportsmen's
Show.
EXHIBITS:
Exhibitors
will feature an extensive assortment of fishing equipment
and outdoor gear - from the latest in fishing and leisure
boats to tents and backpacks, ATVs and motorcycles,
and canoes and kayaks.
STATISTICS:
450
exhibitors.
125,000
visitors.
DATES & HOURS:
Wednesday,
March 12th to Sunday, March 16th.
Weekdays and Saturday:
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
ADMISSION:
Adults:
$16.00
Juniors (Ages 6 to 15): $9.00
Seniors (60+): $9.00
Children (under six years): Free
when accompanied by an adult
Family Pass (two adults and
two juniors): $38.00
LOCATION:
Direct
Energy Centre at Exhibition Place, Toronto. Conveniently
located near downtown Toronto and close to major highways. There
is indoor and outdoor parking, and the facility is served
by public transit (TTC and GO).
SPECIAL FEATURE AREAS:
The
Toronto Sportsmen's Show is truly a multitude of shows
in one! No other show compares in its features
and special exhibit areas.
• The Outdoor Adventure Zone
• The Outfitters and Travel Expo
• The expanded Ontario OUT OF DOORS Hunting
Hall
• The Gold Whistle Retriever Trials
• The Big Air Dog Show
• Dogs with Jobs,
• The Rare Breed Dog Show
• Breed Clubs
• The Spring Boat Super Show and Sale
• Fishing Unlimited
• Fish TV Zone presented by your Ontario Toyota Dealers
• Focus on Fly Fishing
• Birds of Prey
• The O.F.A.H. Kid's Zone
• The Heritage
Court Seminar Stage
WEBSITE:
www.sportshows.ca
OWNED & PRODUCED
BY:
Canadian
National Sportsmen's Shows (CNSS). Established
in 1948, CNSS is Canada's largest producer of outdoor
consumer shows. CNSS is a non-profit corporation
committed to conserving Canada's outdoors and instilling
Canadian youth with an appreciation for nature and outdoor
activity programs. Since the first show in 1948,
more than $29,000,000 has been committed to these projects
and campaigns. Over
the years, grants have been made to organizations such
as the Fraser River Sturgeon Society, the Pacific Salmon
Foundation, the Alberta Hunter Education Instructors'
Association, the Credit River Anglers Association, the
Toronto Sportsmen's Association, Project C.A.N.O.E.,
the Ontario Snow Resorts Association and Quebec Outfitters'
Federation.
MEDIA INFORMATION:
E-mail
keichner@ca.inter.net to receive news releases and
other media material electronically. E-mail addresses
will be kept confidential and will not be released
to any third party.
Complimentary Show passes
are available for on-air and print promotions. Contact
Karl Eichner at 416.447.2265 or keichner@ca.inter.net
to arrange for your supply.
Media are encouraged to
pre-register for the Show and a badge will then be
waiting for pick up in the Media Centre (Salon 105 East). A
media accreditation form is available on the web
page or from Karl Eichner, the Show Publicist.
Excellent photo opportunities
will be available at the Show. Staff will
direct photographers and television crews to the
appropriate displays and special feature areas.
For further information, please contact:
Karl
Eichner
Show Publicist
Eichner & Associates
Tel: 416.447.2265
E-mail: keichner@ca.inter.net
Marissa
Schroder
Assistant
Publicist
Tel: 416.239.1590
E-mail:
marissaschroder@rogers.com
Harley
Austin
Show Manager
Tel: 905.361.5233
Toll free: 888.695.2677, Ext. 233
E-mail: austin@sportshows.ca
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