Media advisory - Press conference - Nautical activities are booming in Quebec, economic repercussions of $5.8 billion and an estimate of 2.6 million enthusiastics

MONTREAL, Feb. 7, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - Quebec Marine Association (QMA) will reveal significant results of a new statistical abstract on recreational boating during a press conference presented at the official opening of the Montreal Boat and Water Sports Show. This abstract is conduct by the National Marine Manufacturer's Association (NMMA) with data obtains by Statistics Canada and Transport Canada. The QMA will also profit from this occasion to highlight on the dazzling boom of nautical activities in Quebec. Medias are as well invited to come discover the news products and attractions of the Boat Show.

WHEN:		February 9^th, 2012
TIME:		9h30
WHERE:		Place Bonaventure, Exibition Hall - level 200 (800, de la Gauchetiere West, Montreal)
WHO:		- Walter Timmerman, President of Quebec Marine Association
		- Yves Paquette, Head of QMA
		- Béatrie Launay, Head of the Quebec Nautical Station, QMA
		- Sara Anghel, Executive Director/Vice President Government Relations, NMMA
		- Luc-André Mercier, Acting Director of Parks Canada for western Quebec
		- Annick Lafleur, Head of Market Development, Tourisme St-Jean-sur-Richelieu et région

Taking place from February 9^th to 12^th at Place Bonaventure, the Montreal Boat and Water Sports Show is the largest of its kind in Quebec with more than 400 boats and nearly 200 exhibitors. It has annually attracted nearly 30 000.

 

For any information, photos and interview request, please contact:

Jacinthe Lauzon, Head of Communications and Public Relations, Quebec Marine Association
Cell: 514 985-2211