WET N’ WILD WATERSPORTS
CALGARY, AB (January 23, 2014)
– The doors to the 2014
Calgary Boat and Sportsmen’s Show will open at 1:00 pm on Thursday, February 6th
and remain open through until 5:00 pm Sunday, February 9th at the
BMO Centre, Stampede Park.
This is one of the
best opportunities if you are in the market for a new boat or outdoor related
product,” says Laurie Paetz, Alberta Show Manager, “manufacturers will have all
their new products on display and are offering some of the best prices of the
season, ensuring you are geared up and ready to go as a soon as the ice is off
the water.”
The Show floor will
have over 20 million dollars of marine products and accessories on display,
making it an outdoor enthusiasts dream.
The product range is extensive, everything from ATV’s, boat trailers,
and camo, to water toys, tents and hunting gear. The selection of boats and
water related products is truly mind is blowing. Whether you are in the market for a new canoe
or speed boat or anything in between you will find it on the Show floor. The
Fishin’ Hole’s 33 Hour Savings Fishtacular is sure to be a hit, will all the
newest fishing gear and outdoor products on display. Many of the major fishing manufacturers will
be on hand with product demonstrations and show specials.
For those who want
to encourage their kids to develop a love of fishing and the great outdoors, be
sure to stop by the Trigger X Kid’s Fishing Pond where for a $2.00 donation,
kids under the age of 12 can fish for live trout. All proceeds from this catch and release
program benefit the Sarcee and Calgary Fish & Game Association.
There are countless educational experiences and interactive exhibits for
members of the whole family including the Alberta Hunter Education Instructors’
Association area, the Alberta Birds of Prey informational sessions, Safari Jeff’s
“Living Wild” interactive presentation, chainsaw sculpting demonstrations put
on by “Chainsaw Jack”, and Derek Hatfield’s insider account of sailing around
the world as a member of the Spirit of Canada Ocean Challenges Canadian Team.
There really is something for everyone, no matter in what area their outdoor
interests lie.
Friday, February 7th will be the one opportunity for show
goers to meet Troy Landry from the Swamp People® television series on HISTORY®. There will autograph signing following by a Q
& A session. Check the website or on site signage for session times.
If you are looking
to book an outdoor adventure trip then be sure to wander through the travel and
tourism area. Not only are there hunting
and fishing travel destinations but well versed representatives from a number
of areas that cater to outdoor adventure and lifestyle. Find something
that strikes a chord with your
adventurous side whether it is a family house boating trip, safari, sea
kayaking adventure or a hunting or fishing expedition, there are tons to choose
from right at the Show.
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Throughout the four
day show our impressive line-up of feature presenters will educate and
entertain audiences with seminars on a great cross section of hunting, fishing
and outdoor lifestyle topics. They
include; Brad Fenson, Outdoor Writer and
Photographer, Claudio Ongaro, one of Canada’s largest Waterfowl Outfitters and
expert outdoorsman, as
well as TJ Schwanky
and Richard Mellon, co-hosts of Outdoor Quest TV. Collectively these gentlemen have nearly a century
of real life experience and never shy away from the opportunity to share their
wealth of knowledge with fellow outdoorsman and women.
Be sure to enter to win this year’s Grand Prize, the Husqvarna Ultimate
Outdoor Power Package valued at $3,000 along with a $2500 credit to spend on
anything at the Show. This grand prize
is valued at $5500 and provided by Husqvarna and Canadian National Sportsmen’s
Shows.
Purchase your tickets on-line at ticketmaster.ca or present your WIN
card at the door and receive $2.00 off the regular Adult admission price.
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