Thirty Years In The Making!

John Cleveland of Eppinger talks  fishing at the Chicago Show 2012

From our modest beginnings of two shows in 1984 to our current circuit of hosting shows in seven major Midwestern cities, the vision of All-Canada Show has been to be the BEST place in the world to plan and book fishing and hunting trips to Canada. During those 30 years, technology has changed the sports and travel industry but at the heart of it all is the vast Canadian adventure that a your customers yearn to visit. After thirty years as the leader in the Canadian destination marketing, All-Canada Show is pleased to announce The Ultimate, All New All-Canada Show.

Our show attendees know they are planning a trip to Canada - they just need to decide where to go. Imagine being able to exhibit year round without having to leave home. With our AllCanada.com Online Package you can do just that. Judy Hendrickson, Uchi Lake Lodge in Sioux Lookout, Ontario, said, "In only 12 days I had over 600 people come to my website and over 80% were from AllCanada.com." Join our website for only $1.25 per day for non-current exhibitors and only $0.89 per day for current All-Canada Show exhibitors.

For the past seven years Spectra Print, Stevens Point, WI, has been a proud sponsor of the All-Canada Show in addition to managing the printing needs of All-Canada Show. This year All-Canada and Spectra Print have entered a working sponsorship which includes coordinating the social media marketing efforts on behalf of All-Canada Show. 

Why Do I Need Social Media?

The short answer is: Because it's where everyone is!

According to Facebook, the popular social media site has over 500 million users. If Facebook were a country it would be the worlds 3rd largest ahead of the United States and only behind China and India. When you participate in the AllCanada.com Online Package, we will post your content on our Facebook and Twitter pages, creating additional exposure through our established and growing network.

Our Facebook presence in 20 countries gives you the potential exposure to 330,000 friends and fans of All-Canada Show.

"Every single person who comes through the door picks up one of the magazines … we are in their hands and in front of them when they go home, even if they didn't get to visit with us at the show." Cheryl Pinette, Birch Dale Lodge, Eagle Lake, Ontario.

In addition to our two print publications the full-color show program, All-Canada Adventures Magazine, is now digital. AllCanada.com Online Package subscribers receive the added advantage of having their ad linked to direct viewers to your website, providing you with additional year round distribution.

We have  a number of incentives to celebrate our 30th anniversary including lower booth rates for the 2013 season, special themed days and great hotel bargains.

Whitefish Bay Camp Photos as Featured in David Carr Post

On Friday, July 20th, we featured a letter on our blog from David Carr, who was selected as the fishing adventure winner at the Minneapolis All-Canada Show. David shared several of the photographs from the family's trip to Lake-of-the-Woods, sponsored by Peg & Bob Hunger, owners of Whitefish Bay Camp.


We've had a couple requests for photographs; Bob & Peg have shared photographs of Cottage 1, what the Carr family called home during their Canadian vacation.

Whitefish Bay Camp is located in the heart of Lake-Of-The-Woods in Ontario, a short 75 mile drive from the USA/Canadian border. In addition to fishing for Musky, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Bass, Walleye, Whitefish and Crappie, the Hunger's offer hunting for Whitetail Deer, Black Bear, Moose and Duck in semi-remote (access by boat) wilderness setting.


The Hunger's maintain a blog and web site and also publish a newsletter, which you can subscribe to on their website. If you like what you see,  contact the Hunger's by telephone at 877-226-1211 or via email.

All Canada Fishing Trip Awarded at Minneapolis 2012 All Canada Show

David Carr, winner of the All Canada Show fishing trip, sent the following letter of appreciation and photographs. A very special thank you to Bob and Peg Hunger of Whitefish Bay Camp for the donation of the trip.


Our family was very impressed with Whitefish Bay Camp. Our trip was taken from June 25 through June 30, 2012. The accommodations were excellent. The owners could not have been nicer and more accommodataing. The staff was friendly and very helpful.


We were met at the dock every time we came in from fishing to help us land the boat and check to see if we needed anything.


The cabin had everything we needed. The refrigerator was clean, large and included a freezer section. The living room had a couch and a number of recliners. The bedrooms were large with closets and the beds were comfortable. Everything was very clean and well maintained.


The meals were excellent and included stir-gry, chicken, ham and scalloped potatoes, and lasagna. The breakfasts and lunches were also delicious.

The fishing was excellent! We caught a lot of fish so our 6- and 10-year old did not have a chance to get bored. Even when we fished in the afternoon, we were busy landing and unhooking fish so the children had a wonderful time.


Also we did not have to motor very far to arrive at a good fishing location. We managed to land a 29-inch Walleye and a 32-inch Northern. There was a nice sand beach nearby so one afternoon we went swimming.


We were able to see beavers, deer, a snowshoe rabbit, eagles, loons and pelicans in their natural environment which was a pleasant change from seeing them in a zoo.


We had a really, really, really enjoyable visit and are planning to return next year.


David Carr

American Plan or Housekeeping??

By Rodney Schlafer 
Former All-Canada Show Director 

One of the first steps in planning a trip to Canada is deciding what type of trip to take. It is truly a personal preference and for me I like them all. There are basically two options for trips (however some have modification to appeal to different needs), they are American Plan (AP) or Housekeeping (HKP). The short answer to explain the difference is it the food.

The American Plan:
With the American Plan option your food is included in the price of your trip. When comparing trips make sure you compare Apples to Apples. Some lodges make their AP all inclusive including everything including your food, boat, motor, gas, and guide. Typically license and bait are extra, but again some do include those as part of the package. The AP is more of a structured trip with hours when the dining room is open usually with a few hour blocks to accommodate everyone. This package is great for those that want to relax and have everything done for them.

The Housekeeping Plan:
With this plan you cook your meals; most HKP camps have all the cooking utensils, you just need to bring your own food. Again when comparing your options know what is included as some lodges include a boat, motor and gas in their plan. This package is perfect for families with kids who may be picky eaters, or for those who enjoy cooking and want to save a little money by doing it on their own. It also lets you set your own schedule. Some lodges offer a Modified Housekeeping plan where you have the option to eat in the lodge for Breakfast or Dinner if you choose and you just take care of a lunch.

After you choose the plan, you next decision will be whether you want to drive-in, boat-in or fly-in…so what type of trip are you taking this year?

2012 All-Canada Adventures Magazine is digital

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The magazine is the show program for the All-Canada Show. Articles include a trip to High Arctic, the world's northern most sportsfishing lodge, a trip to Thunderhook Camp, Elk Island Lodge, and a Cabela's whitetail hunt. It has a map of Canada with contact info from each province and territory. The ads are all linked to websites. If you are looking to book a trip to a lodge or camp, all of the exhibitors are listed with their contact info.

All-Canada Show Green Bay Live on WNFL 1440

Check out Norm "The Great" McCreight on WNFL with John Maino in Green Bay.

New in 2012! Musk ox sponsored by Cabela's

Show attracts Canada’s BEST Fishing & Hunting

The All-Canada Show, visiting mid-America’s largest cities, will feature Canada’s top fishing and hunting destinations. The 29th annual event also includes free seminars, free maps and travel guides, a free magazine with features and tips on Canadian adventures, free Cabela’s hunting simulator and, on opening night, a free Dardevle collector lure.

Adventurers interested in traveling to Canada will find a wide variety of destinations including canoe outfitters, drive in resorts, remote fly-in outposts, 5-star fly-in lodges and hunting outfitters. The shows website lists exhibitors in each market including links to their websites. Go to AllCanadaShow.com for details.
The show is also a resource for planning the perfect adventure.

“The key to a successful Canadian trip is proper planning,” says the show’s owner Jennifer Young, “That’s the whole premise of the All-Canada Show – we have everything you need to plan your trip. The opportunity for show guests to talk, face-to-face, with the owners and operators of these lodges…greatly improves their chances of a successful adventure.”

Show staff and featured speaker Norm “the Great” McCreight use their combined 80 years fishing and hunting expertise on the show’s seminar stage to educate consumers. These informational presentations offer insight into selecting for the perfect destination, choosing the right lodge plan, crossing the border, plus tips on saving money and wilderness safety.

Young also noted, “There are some misconceptions out there about trips to Canada, the biggest being that it is expensive. Our show does host some of the finest lodges and resorts anywhere in the world, but there are also many housekeeping lodges and camps offering fabulous fishing that are very affordable.”

“If you like Canada, there’s plenty to keep you occupied at the show,” she said, “Although the primary purpose of the show is to select the perfect destination for your adventure, we also offer a variety of information, attractions and entertainment to aid in the process and create a real Canadian atmosphere.”
For a discount coupon and complete details on the All-Canada Show go to: http://www.allcanadashow.com/.

Other show features include:

Musk Ox Mount from High Arctic Lodge presented by Cabela’s. This 800 pound musk ox was taken in September 2011 in Nunavut. Musk ox have been around this earth for over 150,000 years. They are the only prehistoric animals who haven’t adapted since the Ice Age. They lived with saber tooth tigers, wooly mammoths, Megaloceros, and Mastodons. Come to the show and bring your kids to see one up close and personal….don’t miss it.

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: AllCanadaShow.com.

Meet 2008 DU International Artist of the Year—Anthony J. Padgett, rated in the top 10wildlife artists in the United States, will be present during all show hours in the gallery at the show. Padgett painted “Locked at Lac Seul,” the original artwork of two trophy moose near Lac Seul, Ontario.

Eppinger night—Opening night every paid admission will receive a free collector 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.

‘Locked at Lac Seul’ presented by Cabela’s is back by popular demand. This exhibit includes two trophy moose with original antlers locked in a duel to the death. The display is the largest of its kind in the world.

Other Attractions—The show’s traditional favorites are back: an authentic Canadian shore lunch (for an extra fee) in concessions, featuring Labatt Blue and a Free Cabela’s hunting simulator.

Free stuff—All show guests will receive a free copy of All-Canada Adventures
magazine (a $5.25 value) as well as maps and brochures from exhibitors and the All-Canada Show Travel Centre.

Prizes—Grand prize for all seven shows is an Anthony J. Padgett original artwork, plus $1,000 Cabela’s gift card. In addition All-Canada awards a vacation prize to Canada in every city including three days and four nights for two people, American Plan including all meals, boat, motor, gas, guide (two-day minimum) and tax.

Admission--Adults, $10; seniors and children (13-16), $8; and children 12 and under, free. For $2 off coupon and complete show details, log on to AllCanadaShow.com Buy tickets online and save 50% at AllCanadaShow.com.

2012 All-Canada Show Schedule: St. Louis, St. Charles Convention Center, Jan. 6-8; Indianapolis, The Fountains, Carmel, Jan. 9-11; Chicago, Pheasant Run Resort, St. Charles, Jan. 12-15; Madison, Marriott Madison West Convention Center, Jan. 16-18; Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Sports Complex, Jan. 19-22; Green Bay, ShopKo Hall, Jan. 26-29; Minneapolis/St. Paul, Earle Brown Heritage Center, Minneapolis, Feb. 17-19.

Hours: St. Louis: 5-9 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday. Chicago, Milwaukee and Green Bay: 5-9 p.m., Thursday; 3-9 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday. Madison and Indianapolis: 5-9 p.m., Monday; 3-9 p.m., Tuesday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Wednesday (free lunch on Wednesday from 11 - 2 pm). Minneapolis: 3-9 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday.

Sponsors--National sponsors in 2012 include Northwest Ontario, Canada, Cabela's, Labatt Blue, Yamaha Canada, Eppinger, Gates Taxidermy, Travel Manitoba, Anthony Padgett Gallery, and Spectra Print.

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