Media Advisory/Photo Opportunity - The Ottawa Boat & Sportsmen's Show Feb.
25-28, 2010

OTTAWA, Feb. 25 /CNW/ - Celebrating its 35th year, the Ottawa Valley's largest show offers the widest selection for everything to do with boating, fishing, camping and enjoying the great outdoors. Join top experts like Bob Izumi to learn the tricks of the trade to reel in that ultimate catch; unleash your wild side as you gear up for a summer of fun on the water. With its stellar line up of features, celebrities and exhibits, the show is sure to entertain outdoor enthusiasts and families alike.

    
    What:      The Ottawa Boat & Sportsmen's Show

    When:      Thursday Feb. 25, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
               Friday Feb. 26, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
               Saturday, Feb. 27, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
               Sunday, Feb. 28, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

    Where:     The Civic Centre, Aberdeen Pavilion and Coliseum at Lansdowne
               Park

    Cost:      Adults $13.00
               Seniors $8.00
               Juniors $8.00 (Ages 10 to 15)
               Children FREE when accompanied by an adult (under 10 years)
               Family Pass: $30.00 (two adults and two juniors)
               Four-Day Super Pass Any admission valid for all four show days
               (Cash Only Box Office)

    Parking:   $5.00 at Lansdowne Park and served by public transit.

    About      The Ottawa Boat and Sportsmen's Show (OBSS) is the Ottawa
               Valley's leading outdoor show. It features over 200 exhibitors
               offering the widest selection of products, services, gear and
               tackle for fishing, boating, camping and paddlesports. The
               show is tailor-made for outdoor enthusiasts and features
               renowned celebrity experts, daily seminars, demonstrations,
               family entertainment, and more.

    More info: www.sportshows.ca/Ottawa

    Video:     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JdXpDpCgdk
    

For further information: Media contact and accreditation for The Ottawa Boat and Sportsmen's Show: Andrea Lukac, M: [phone], T: [phone] ext. 283, E: [email protected]