The Outdoor Canada show

Join us for a very special weekend of everything outdoors and come to the Outdoor Canada Show, part of The Great Outdoors & DIY Weekend.

The 2010 Great Outdoors & DIY Weekend attracted more than 20,000 active, affluent, and enthusiastic attendees. We are now booking exhibit space for our next event, November 25-27, 2011 at the International Centre in Toronto.

Show hours:

Friday, November 25, 11 am – 8 pm
Saturday, November 26, 9 am – 6 pm
Sunday, November 27 10 am – 5 pm

Admission

Discounted online tickets are now available.

Adults (18+): $15 at the door
Youth (13-17): $8
Kids under 13: Free
Weekend pass: $22

*Tickets are cash-only at the show.

*Kindly leave your dogs at home.

Check the Winter issue of Outdoor Canada for a special discount  coupon.

Discounted tickets are available for groups of 15 or more. For details, contact Heather MacRae.

Special Events and Features

Outdoor Canada Lodge & Stage

Step into our lodge and get great tips from hunting expert Ken Bailey, and the Fish Doc Gord Pyzer. Meet the editors of Outdoor Canada, share your stories with them, get advice on fly tying, try some wild game, and enjoy the camaraderie of folks who enjoy the outdoors as much as you do. Plus, the Women of the Outdoors will tell their tales from the trails and lakes.

Read the schedule for the Outdoor Canada Stage (PDF)

Read the schedule for the Outdoor Canada Lodge (PDF)

Women of the Outdoors

The Outdoor Canada Show is proud to present an outstanding panel of accomplished outdoorswomen from the world of fishing and hunting. Meet Vanessa Harrop, Amanda Lynn Mayhew-Hare, Kathryn Maroun, and Mariko Izumi.

Presentation on Sunday, November 27 at 11:30 am followed by an autograph session. Click here to read their bios.

Fun with Fish ‘n Canada

Meet Angelo Viola and Pete Bowman, the hosts of Canada’s most watched fishing TV show, Fish ‘n Canada. They’ll be doing their Outdoor Journal radio show live from The Outdoor Canada Show, Saturday, November 26, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm on The Fan 590. Tune in during the weeks leading up to the Outdoor Canada Show for your chance to talk to Angelo and Pete on air and win tickets to the show!

Kids Fishing Area and Fish TV Zone

Bring your kids and help them catch a live fish in the trout pond. Plus, meet Leo Stakos and Ron James, hosts of Fish TV, North America’s premier fishing and destination show. Get an autograph and take your picture with the guys on the Fish TV red carpet backdrop. Plus, test your skills on the Rapala Interactive fishing simulators.

Outdoor Dogs

For folks who like to take their dogs on their outings, check out this feature where you’ll be able to meet some amazing field dogs, find out about first aid for Fido, and learn about good canine nutrition.

Winter Fun

A little snow and ice is the best excuse to get outside! Explore your winter pursuits: ice fishing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, plus fantastic locations in Ontario and across the country to enjoy wintertime adventures.

Kids Crooked Christmas Village

Explore Santa’s forest where you’ll find whimsical playhouses from the creative minds at Kids Crooked House. Santa will be at the show on Saturday and Sunday to hear Christmas wishes—bring your camera! Plus, bring your letter to Santa and we’ll make sure it gets back to the elves at the North Pole.

And many, many more.

Interested in exhibiting? Visit the Fall Cottage Life Show page and scroll down to the bottom for more information.

Plus, in the other halls at the Great Outdoors & DIY Weekend:

Meet Survivor™ Champion Boston Rob Mariano

Boston Rob

Boston Rob is the only four-time castaway on the hit CBS show, Survivor. Last spring he claimed victory as Survivor: Redemption Island champion, as well as the Fan’s Choice Award for best player of the season. Rob is really excited to take on his next adventure: hosting his new TV series Around the World in 80 Ways.

Saturday, November 26
11:00 am stage presentation, followed by an autograph session at 1:00 pm

Indoor Zipline

Take a high-flying adventure on our indoor zipline! Designed and instructed by the qualified staff at Treetop Trekking, this is the first time an indoor zipline has been open to the public at a consumer show. It’s more than 100′ of adrenaline-pumping fun. FREE with show admission!

Canadian Home Workshop Show

Everything for the DIYer and woodworker

Find hundreds of great deals on tools, materials, and gadgets
See woodworking projects in progress and ask the craftsmen your questions
Build a free woodworking project—for adults and kids

Explore Adventure & Travel Show

Get out there and have fun!

Be inspired with fantastic destinations, tour operators, and outfitters
Watch ongoing canoe, kayak, and stand-up paddling demos (read the schedule for the Paddling Demo Pool [PDF])
Shop the latest in gear, technology, gadgets, and outdoor tools
Play in our winter zone featuring ice fishing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and more!

Read the schedule for the Destination Inspiration Stage (PDF)