Much like my visit to the Ontario Outdoor Adventure Show, my visit to the Montreal show was unplanned. In fact, I extended my visit to Montreal a day before the show just so that I could attend!
As such, I didn’t have much time for pre-show planning so I just assumed it would be similar in focus to the Ontario show, e.g. “where should you go” as opposed to the Sportsmen’s shows which are more about “what tools should I use when I get there” lol.
Both of these factors (unplanned and focus on destinations) explain why this review is much shorter than my typical reviews (like the three others that I posted this week!)
I just saw Dirty Leather last week at the Toronto Sportsmen’s Show but it was great to catch up again, especially since I had my niece and nephew in tow (they love their new leather keychains!)
Next my favourite booth of the show representing Parcs Nunavik! It was great to learn about Parc National des Pingualuit, a Quebec provincial park located in the Ungava Peninsula 100 km south-west of the Inuit village of Kangiqsujuaq. It is 1,133 square kilometers in size and features a giant meteor crater! The host (holding an Ulu) was very friendly and welcoming!
Of course, I also love that they had Inuit knives on display, such as this one made of soapstone
This special tool is used to cut ice blocks when building an Igloo
I believe this is used for a fishing spear or diving (something waterborne at any rate)
Thanks for the pen, it fits in my patch
Nanuk was also at the Toronto Sportsmen’s Show last week but they brought completely different products. Last time they had cases with Guard Dog knife inserts, this time cases for photography equipment.
Ok now this was a cool display! The basket for a hot air balloon!
My friend just won an Oscar for doing the makeup for the movie Frankenstein. I am sure they could have used these burners as a props in the movie! Can you picture the lightning bolts hitting these to awaken Frankenstein?
Given the original focus on diving of the Outdoor Adventure show there were lots of exhibitors related to PADI
I like how they put the contest details in this tank cut-out
The rest of the tank
Assembled
Again, a very friendly rep, this time from PADI…it helps to have welcoming people at your booth when you are trying to get people to visit! (other shows can learn from this lol)
Les Corsaires du Saint-Laurent offers boat tours on the St. Lawrence River on their “Orca” a rigid or Airsolid inflatable boat designed in Quebec. The boat is 26 feet long and has an aluminum hull to allow for beaching on sand and a 200hp Suzuki moto to handle the currents and tides of the St. Lawrence River. Life jacket included.
By comparison, a standard inflatable boat at Les Excursions de L’Ouest
Nomad World backpacks are quite unique as they have a Smart Compression System that is essentially an integrated pump and vacuum compression system for maximizing space on the go. Of course they also have organized compartments, TSA-approved anti-theft locks etc.
Bloovs Eyewear sunglasses and googles from Barcelona
La Girouette clothing made of Alpaca wool
There were lots of campers at the show as well. I really like the look of Helio
This Tesla Cybertruck converted into a camper was pretty cool too
nice bright red camper from VanSora
Or if you prefer more stealth, Nomad Van
Nice handmade items at the Uganda tourism booth
After the show we went to the top gun store in the city and home to Expo-Impact, CRAFM where I was happy to see our national IPSC Champ Alex Berdat in a competition!
The obligatory wrist check
That’s a wrap! We all had a good time at the show and i am glad i extended my trip to attend.
RL
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