Boat and Sport Shows

Des Moines All Canada Show

All-Canada Show – Des Moines

Veterans Auditorium

730 Third Street
Des Moines, IA 50309-

Feb 6-8, 2009

Hours:

Friday     February 6         5 p.m.- 9p.m.
Saturday February 7      10 a.m.- 7p.m.
Sunday   February 8      10 a.m.- 4p.m

Free Parking

Check the Weather in Des Moines before you leave.

Canada’s Best Fishing and Hunting!

Our sole purpose is to promote fishing, hunting and outdoor adventures to Canada.

When you talk fishing, Canada is at the top of the list. Walleye, northern pike, lake trout, small-mouth bass, speckle trout, grayling and arctic char are just some of the fish you can pursue. Are you ready for the trip of your dreams!

Opening Night is EPPINGER Night

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Triumph 170 Sportsman boat, featuring Roplene construction offering unrivaled toughness, a unique smooth quite ride and virtually no maintenance, with a Yamaha 50HP Four Stroke outboard and matching trailer.

The All-Canada Show attracts over 300 of the finest lodges Canada has to offer…and our show is the largest gathering of Canadian lodges to appear in every one of our nine great Midwest U. S. markets.

2009 GRAND PRIZE – for all nine markets

Triumph 170 Sportsman boat, featureing Roplene

construction offering unrivaled toughness, a unique

smooth quite ride andvirtually no maintenance,

with a Yamaha 50HP Four Stroke

outoboardand matching trailer

US PASSPORTS

The United States Postal Service is accepting passport applications at all our events including taking passport photographs. Apply at the show!

Enjoy a Labatt Blue and fresh walleye shore lunch

Great Times with friends are made in Canada. Enjoy a cold Labatt Blue and fresh walleye shore lunch.

Meet Wildlife artist Anthony J. Padgett

Meet the 2008 Ducks Unlimited Wildlife artist-of-the-year and painter of theoriginal artwork ‘Locked at Lac Seul’. You can also purchase a print right at the show!

Test your skills on the Cabela’s hunting simulator

Hunt big game at the show with our FREE Cabela’s hunting simulator. Kids love to test their skills on this life-like hunting machine. Hunt for Bear, whitetail or Elk.

See ‘Locked at Lac Seul’ presented by:

See the largest locked antler exhibit in the world. This amazing exhibit recreates the actual battle of two-trophy Bull Moose that cost them their lives. Back by popular demand, Locked at Lac Seul is sure to surprise you – even if you’ve seen it before.

Test your skills on the Cabela’s hunting simulator.

Hunt big game at the show with our FREE Cabela’s hunting simulator. Kids love to test their skills on this life-like hunting machine. Hunt for Bear, whitetail or Elk.

Accommodations

Holiday Inn Downtown

Quality Inn & Suites Event Center

Red Roof Inn and Suites

Restaurants

Hessen Haus – German Cuisine

Spaghetti Works – Italian Food

Splash Seafood Bar & Grill – Enjoy American Food

Shopping

Historic East Village is a progressive, pedestrian friendly neighborhood featuring eclectic local flair.

Historic Valley Junction offers nearly 150 unique stores and restaurants.

Things to do in Des Moines

Iowa Chops vs Houston Aeros…. Enjoy a hockey game!

To Her With Love/What You Learn When She Thinks You’re Not Listening”

Performing his hilarious hit one-man play this Valentine season, Rex Havens presents “To Her With Love/What You Learn When She Thinks You’re Not Listening”

Rabbit Hole

The story of a suburban American family … they have everything they could want, until …

For the Children?

Willy Wonka

Take a winter break! Bring the family and have a holiday!

Website

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