Sunday, January 26, 2014

Calgary Boat and Sportsmen Show is getting close!


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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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