Ontario Tourism and Ontario Parks Sponsors Canada’s Outdoor Travel Show

SEE IT! DO IT! LIVE IT! Canada's Ultimate Outdoor Adventure and Travel Show Returns to the International Centre!

TORONTO, Feb. 20, 2008. Ontario residents and Adventure enthusiasts will be able to visit Canada's largest outdoor adventure and travel marketplace - The Outdoor Adventure show- presented by Ontario Parks and Ontario Tourism propels back into the International Centre Friday, February 22, 2008. This exciting three-day event, with a massive selection of exhibitors, interactive demos, and celebrity guest appearances, is a show that must be seen for the Outdoor Adventurer Consumer at heart.

For adventures closer to home, The Great Ontario Outdoor Adventure Pavilion showcases a collection of exhibitors that provide nearby day trips, weekend getaways, and family excursions of all kinds. It is not too early to start planning your Ontario Summer Vacation getaways north Toronto now. The best outdoor experiences start north of Toronto with a variety of outdoor recreation activities waiting for the most avid to the novice explorer. Experience Ontario's natural outdoors be it an eco tour, an overnight getaway or a week long vacation with the family at one of the many Ontario Resorts, Lodges, Inns, fishing camps, north of Toronto.

With a strong Ontario presence at the show visitors will have the opportunity to see over 300 exhibits featuring camping, canoeing, kayaking, scuba diving, hiking, mountain biking, health, fitness, outdoor getaways plus adventure sports and travel products and accessories. Learn about the latest trends and equipment in outdoor adventure and participate in exciting show features.

Visitors will have the opportunity to meet Les Stroud, Outdoor Adventurer, Filmmaker, Singer-Songwriter and star of Surviourman. Enjoy highlights of the 2006-2007 Banff Mountain Film Festival, learn about the latest in Adventure Travel just outside your own doorstep in the Adventure Theatre, Travel Experience Theatre and Ontario Parks Theatre.

Back by popular demand, Scuba World offers unforgettable underwater adventure destinations from domestic retreats to exotic international hotspots, as well as pre-season deals from the best names in dive gear. Canoe & Kayak Expo, the largest showcase of its kind in Canada, is the place to discover a limitless world of paddle sport products and accessories.

LIVE IT! Experience the adventure by participating in demonstrations taking place all weekend long in the Whitewater Demo Pool. those who love a challenge, but are afraid to get off the ground, experience the art of flying over mountains and valleys with the amazing hang-glide simulator! Test your vertical skills at The Jack Links Climbing Wall and scale
to the top of a 40ft rock-climbing wall.

The Outdoor Adventure Show takes place Friday, February 22rd through to Sunday, February 24th, 2008 at the International Centre - 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga. For more information, please log on to www.outdoorshow.ca.

EDS: Minister of Natural Resources, Honourable Donna Cansfield, Minister of Natural Resources, Province of Ontario will officially open the Outdoor Adventure Show at 12 Noon on Friday, February 22, 2008. If you would like to schedule an interview, please contact Tanya Williams at 905-477-2677 x239.

For additional Information on Ontario Travel and Tourism see Ontariotravel.net or visit Ontario Provincial Parks

For further information: Nicole Cox, (905) 477-2677 x 231,
nicolecox@nationalevent.com; Tanya Williams, (905) 477-2677 x 239,
tanya@nationalevent.com