Show offers “passport”
to Canada
“The dead of winter is the best time of year to start dreaming – or
better yet - start planning next summer’s Canadian vacation”
according to Jennifer Young, All-Canada president. The 24th annual
All-Canada Show is traveling the Midwest U.S. this winter, go to
www.allcanda.com for a
detailed listing. Young also noted “Our show has become an annual
gathering spot for friends and family to relive their adventures and
begin planning new ones.”
Travelers to Canada by air in 2007
are required to possess a valid passport to re-enter the U.S.
Through a partnership with the U.S. Postal Service the All-Canada
Show is offering passport applications right at the show including
passport photographs. Young also mentioned “a passport also makes it
quicker and easier to drive across the border as well.”
To apply at the All-Canada Show, you
must bring your certified birth certificate (needs a raised,
embossed, highlighted or multi-colored seal) from county or state
government (not a hospital document), and your current, valid
driver's license. A Government ID, State ID or military ID will work
for those who do not have a driver’s license. Go to AllCanada.com
for a listing of the markets where the USPS will be accepting
passport applications. A passport cost $97, excluding the $15
passport photograph. “When you consider a passport is valid for
10-years the cost is very reasonable” Young stated.
The USPS will accept payments of cash,
check or money order – credit cards are not accepted.
“In the post 9/11 world, getting a
passport is a great idea,” Young said, “It’s just one more reason to
attend this year’s show.” In addition to a huge contingent of
Canadian camps, lodges, resorts and outfitters, Young cited several
other main show attractions, including:
Polar Bear guide and naturalist—Sam Hunter, a northern
Ontario Hudson Bay native, will share his real life experiences in
his daily seminar “At Home on Hudson Bay.” Hunter will also make
native crafts including feathered hair bands, arrows made from
spruce and tamarack branches and hand made stone arrowheads.
‘Locked at Lac Seul’ presented by Cabela’s is back. This
exhibit, presented for the first time last year, was a real “show
stopper.” It includes two trophy moose with antlers locked in a
duel to the death. The display is the largest of its kind in the
world. New in ’06, the moose will have some company, as a more than
400-pound, “full mount” black bear will also be on display.
Norm
“The Great” McCreight—This icon of the All-Canada Show
will talk hunting and fishing in his beloved Canada at his daily
seminars and may even throw in a few hockey comments. Updated
seminar schedules will be posted on the All-Canada website:
AllCanada.com.
Canada PAL Services—Planning a hunting trip to Canada?
Be sure to stop at the show and apply for your “Possession and
Acquisition License (PAL) card. Having a PAL card saves you money
and makes crossing the border with firearms much easier.
Renown wildlife artist—Meet Anthony J. Padgett, rated in
the top 10 wildlife artist in the United States, as he works on
another piece of original artwork. Padgett painted “Locked at Lac
Seul,” the original artwork depicting the actual “duel to the death”
of two trophy moose near Lac Seul, Ontario.
Eppinger night—Opening night every paid admission will
receive a free Eppinger Dardevle, one of the best lures to take
along on your Canadian fishing trip. Throughout the show, children
between the ages of 8 and 16 will receive a free mini-Dardevle with
a paid admission.
Other
Attractions—The show’s traditional favorites are back:
Lil’ Fort Canada, Moose Bay Trading Company, a Canadian shore lunch
(for an extra fee) in concessions, featuring the Labatt Blue Patio
Summer area.
Free
stuff—All show guests will receive a free copy of
All-Canada Adventuresmagazine (a $5.25 value) as well as maps and
brochures from exhibitors and the All-Canada Show Travel Centre.
Prizes--Grand prize for all nine shows is a $2,500
Cabela’s gift certificate, a $5,000 Polar Bear Canadian maple leaf
diamond pendant from Yellowknife, the diamond capital of the North
American and a trip for two to Watson’s Pine Portage/Kaby Lodge in
Wawa, Ontario. A fishing trip for two to Canada is also awarded at
each All-Canada Show. A fishing trip for two to Canada is also
awarded at each All-Canada Show market.
Sponsors--National sponsors in 2007 include Cabela's,
Yamaha Canada, North American Hunter, North American Fisherman,
Eppinger (Dardevle lures), Hawkins Taxidermists Ltd, Wells Cargo and
Labatt Blue.
Admission--Adults, $9; seniors and children (13-16), $8;
and children 12 and under, free. For $2 off coupon and complete
show details, log on to AllCanada.com or call: 800-325-6290.
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