Outdoor pleasures on display inside Scotiabank Convention Centre this weekend

Fish swim inside a massive aquarium set up inside the Scotiabank Convention Centre where this weekend's Niagara Outdoor Sports & Boat Show is expected to welcome thousands of visitors. Bullet News photo by John Robbins.

JOHN ROBBINS/Bullet News

NIAGARA FALLS – Sometimes you have to go indoors to check out the best of what the outdoors has to offer.

Thousands of nature enthusiasts and leisure lovers are expected to attend this weekend’s Niagara Outdoor Sports & Boat Show at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls.

The massive trade show occupies some 80,000-square feet of the convention centre’s Exhibit Hall.

The event kicked off Friday with an official ribbon cutting with Mayor Jim Diodati in attendance.

“This event is a perfect example of our City’s progress,” said Diodati, referring to the success the $100-million facility has enjoyed since its grand opening last April.

“The Scotiabank Convention Centre adds a dynamic piece to the vibrancy of our city and the region. Now, more than ever, we are able to welcome guests and visitors 365 days of the year — we are truly a four-season destination.”

Canadian Outdoor Sports Show Manager Andrew Pallotta said bringing this kind of event to Niagara Falls has always been a dream.

Nicholl's Marine, of Fort Erie, is one of the may exhibitors at this weekend's Niagara Outdoor Sports & Boat Show. Bullet News photo by John Robbins.

“Our team and event exhibitors are thrilled to be here,” said Pallotta. “This wonderful venue provides the perfect backdrop for creating the level of excitement and energy that we want all our guests to enjoy.”

In addition to the exhibits, visitors to Niagara Outdoor Sports & Boat Show awill be able to participate in a number of seminars covering topics including Muskoka wildlife, fishing and kayaking.

Children can either enjoy improving their fishing techniques or their paddling at one of two massive water tanks.

For more information about attending the Niagara Outdoors Sports & Boat Show, please contact the Scotiabank Convention Centre at 905-357-7008 or visit online at www.fallsconventions.com.

Tickets may also be purchased at the door.

jrobbins@bulletnewsniagara.ca

 

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Written by on March 3, 2012 in Entertainment, News Now, Niagara Falls - 1 Comment

One Comment on "Outdoor pleasures on display inside Scotiabank Convention Centre this weekend"

  1. diane king March 4, 2012 at 9:04 am · Reply

    was a great fishing show–ty so much for this opportunity to learn more about fishing, casting, baits, lures, fishing poles,…… wow –fantastic guests and fun interesting displays……

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John Robbins

John Robbins, an award-winning multimedia journalist, joined Bullet News as a staff writer in January 2011. He was named editor in April 2013. The veteran reporter worked in Niagara and Fort Erie for more than a decade, using his investigative skills in a wide range of beats, including local politics, health/environment, education, business and tourism. His writing has earned him six Ontario Newspaper Awards Robbins, born and raised in Niagara Falls, studied at Emmanuel Bible College and Brock University before graduating from the Journalism-Print program at Niagara College, where he earned several scholarships and awards. During his 11 years as a reporter at the Niagara Falls Review, Robbins, who was Fort Erie bureau chief from 2002-2006, was instrumental in bringing video and e-reporting skills into daily practice at the newspaper and helped build its web and social media audiences. In 2009, Robbins received an appointment to journalism-print advisory committee at Niagara College. Robbins lives in Ridgeway.