The first Canadian National Sportsmen's
Show took place in Toronto in 1948. A group of sporting enthusiasts
under the leadership of world-famous outdoorsman, author and
dedicated conservationist, Frank Kortright, were responsible
for an event that would eventually evolve into the Toronto Sportsmen's
Show. He saw the approaching environmental crisis and resolved
to do something about it, long before it became a worldwide issue.
Kortright devoted the latter part of his life, his full attention
and abundant energies toward the cause of protecting wild animals
of the fields, the forests, the waters and the skies. In so doing,
he created for all Canadians a legacy that will be appreciated
by many generations to come.
Canadian National Sportsmen's Shows grew
from Frank Kortright's vision. Today, it is a non-profit corporation
and Canada's largest producer of outdoor events. In addition
to the Toronto Sportsmen's Show, Canadian National Sportsmen's
Shows produce the Toronto Ski, Snowboard & Travel Show and
shows in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec
City. The company also produces the Great Ontario Salmon Derby.
For
more than 50 years, Canadian National Sportsmen's Shows have helped
protect Canada's outdoors with grants exceeding $30 million. We distributed
these funds in the form of grants to organizations and institutions
including the Ringwood Fish Culture Station, Association de Conservation
de la Vallee du Gouffre, Orillia Perch Festival, Camp Winston, Kid's
Fishing Days, Credit Valley Conservation Foundation, the Pacific Salmon
Foundation, the Ontario Snow Resorts Association, Friends of Toronto
Parks & Trees,
the Credit River Anglers' Association, Parkview Hatchery, Project C.A.N.O.E.,
and Alberta Hunter Education Instructors' Association.
