The 2011 Great Outdoors and DIY (Do-it-yourself) weekend is set for November 25-27, 2011 at the International Centre in Toronto, Ontario. The uniquely Canadian 'flavored' Outdoor Show is the combined effort of four media leading, Canadian magazines: Cottage Life, Canadian Home Workshop, Explore, and my personal favourite - Outdoor Canada. The end result is a show that will appeal to a huge variety of outdoor enthusiasts. One ticket gives you exclusive entrance to all 4 venues!
Each magazine contributes their own content-specific exhibits, workshops, and celebrities to the exciting whole of the show. Depending on schedules, visitors can expect to see super-charged featured events like:
-Meeting Survivor Champion Rob Mariano (Saturday, November 26 at 11am)
-The thrill of an indoor Zip Line (with age, height and weight considerations)
-Meet Women of the Outdoors (Vanessa Harrop, Amanda Lynn Mayhew-Hare, Kathryn Maroun, and Mariko Izumi)
-Kids Crooked Christmas Village and Kids Fishing and Camping Area
-Meet your favourite celebrity anglers and hunters in the Outdoor Canada Lodge
-For a complete listing of other features and events (with schedules) visit the Outdoor Weekend Website
I enjoy the show because of it's timing in the year. It comes just as the apex of a 2011 hunting season begins to wind down. The show infuses a renewed excitement (at least for me) for hunting and fishing that keeps you looking forward to your next spring hunting and fishing opportunity.
Tickets cost $15 at the door for adults (18+). However, if you purchase your tickets online - you can SAVE $2! Follow this link to buy your tickets now.
