Tuesday, May 24, 2011

6th annual Wings & Wheels Heritage Festival Showcases Modern and Vintage Airplanes and Vehicles

Rare opportunities to fly in a vintage aircraft, helicopter or around the CN Tower

Calling all aviation and automotive enthusiasts! The Canadian Air & Space Museum will host its 6th annual Wings & Wheels Heritage Festival at Downsview Park, Toronto on May 28-29, 2011.

Come and see a fantastic display of past and present, highlighted by a rich collection of vintage, classic and modern aircraft and vehicles. All this in addition to exhibits, vendors, seminars, family-friendly activities, models, simulators, airplane rides and more.

This is Toronto’s largest gathering of aviation and automotive excellence, where the whole family can get up close and personal with airplanes and their pilots, classic cars and their drivers, and military vehicles and Canadian Forces personnel. What better backdrop than the original historic de Havilland aircraft factory, and Bombardier Aerospace's Downsview Airport, all coupled with large indoor and outdoor exhibits.

An added bonus to the Festival will be a rare opportunity for guests to go flying in a vintage Tiger Moth, a helicopter, or one of the Brampton Flying Club's aircraft that will circle downtown Toronto! (additional fees apply)

The Wings:

Military aircraft, jets, helicopters and historic aircraft -- it will all be there! The Festival appeals to aviation fans of all ages, offering rare opportunities to explore these aircraft up close, speak to the pilots and take photos. Some aircraft will include a CF-18 Hornet, a C-130J Super Hercules (one day only), a RCAF Sabre fighter jet, a WWII Tiger Moth, a Russian MiG-15, a Czechoslovakian Delfin L29, a Snowbirds Tutor jet and complimentary access to the Canadian Air & Space Museum's collection, including their full-scale replica of the Avro Arrow.


The Wheels:

The “Show & Shine” event is back -- the only event of its kind in Toronto! Automotive enthusiasts will relish the wide selection of vintage, custom and working "wheels" – civilian and military - from cars, trucks and motorcycles to army vehicles. Join us and be part of the judging! Awards in a number of categories will be presented based on public voting.


Don't leave the kids at home! Kids activities will be offered to entertain the younger ones.

Food, fun, sights and sounds await you at the Wings & Wheels Heritage Festival at Downsview Park.

Rain or shine. Parking is free.

Dates/Times:              Saturday, May 28       10am - 6pm

                                    Sunday, May 29          10am - 5pm

Where:                       Downsview Park & Airport, Toronto (Keele & Sheppard)

Tickets:                       Can be purchased online at www.wingsandwheelsfestival.com or at the gate.

Costs online:              Adult: $12 (age 16 to 65)

                                    Youth/Senior/Military: $8

                                    Children: Free (5 and under)

                                    Family: $25 (2 adults, 2 children up to age 16)

                                    Weekend passes: Adult: $18; Youth/Senior/Military: $12

                                    (prices include 13% HST)                                                    

Costs at the Gate:      Adult: $17 (age 16 to 65)

                                    Youth/Senior/Military: $11 (with ID)

                                    Military in uniform & veterans with I.D.: Free

                                    Children: Free (5 and under)

                                    Family: $34 (2 adults, 2 youth)

                                    Weekend passes: Adult: $20; Youth/Senior/Military: $13

                                    (prices include 13% HST)

                                    All prices include admission to the Canadian Air & Space Museum.

                                    Free parking.

For more info.:          Web: www.wingsandwheelsfestival.com

                                   Tel: 416-49-WINGS (416-499-4647)

                                   E-mail: info@wingsandwheelsfestival.com.

Facebook:                  Facebook.com/Wings-Wheels-Heritage-Festival

Twitter:                      Twitter.com/Toronto Wings&Wheels (@WWHF)



Tuesday, April 5, 2011

The new Toronto Pro SuperShow is coming!

CALENDAR LISTING

The new Toronto Pro SuperShow is coming!
All under one roof: Canada's largest Fitness Expo, major bodybuilding competitions, combative sports competitions, bikini contests,
model searches, industry celebrities and more!

June 17 & 18, 2011

What:              The largest collection of extreme sports ever held in Canada is coming to Toronto
this Spring. The first Toronto Pro SuperShow will be a showcase of everything fitness -- from vendors, demonstrations, shows and seminars, to amateur and professional, provincial and world-class competitions.

                                The Fitness Expo
Anchoring the show, with only a $10 admission fee, the Fitness Expo will cater to health and fitness enthusiasts' every need regarding the latest products, trends and information with more than 150 booths related to fitness and competition apparel, fitness equipment, skin and body care products and services, healthy food options, supplements, fitness programs and more.

The Competitions
Highlighting the show will be the very popular and anticipated events of both Amateur OPA* and Professional IFBB* bodybuilding, fitness, figure and bikini competitions. All this is mixed together with sanctioned competitions involving amateur and professional strongman, Olympic weightlifting, powerlifting and armwrestling -- plus an additional 70,000 square feet of sanctioned extreme combative sports of boxing, kickboxing, judo, grappling, wushu competitions, and more!
                               
                                *OPA = Ontario Physique Association
                                *IFBB = International Federation of Body Building and Fitness

With 70,000 square feet of Expo, and 70,000 square feet of extreme sports, you have 140,000 square feet of pure excitement! -- and the largest event of its kind in Canadian history!

Additional attractions will include:
·                  Celebrity appearance of Ronnie Coleman, 8-time winner of Mr. Olympia and a record-holding 26 wins as an IFBB professional.
·                  Celebrity appearance of Dorian Yates, 6-time winner of Mr. Olympia (courtesy of Muscle Insider Magazine).
·                  Additional celebrity appearances to be announced.
·                  Oxygen Magazine's Fitness Model Search
·                  MuscleMag's Bikini Model Search
·                  Autographs from amateur and professional Mixed Martial Arts fighters, IFBB pros, strongman pros and armwrestling pros.
·                  Party with the pros at Muscle Insider's Friday night after party, with the purchase of a VIP ticket.
·                  Party with the pros at Inside Fitness' Saturday night after party, with the purchase of a VIP ticket.

Competitions will take place in three locations: Hall A, Hall B, and the John Bassett Theatre, which is located within the Convention Centre and requires separate tickets.

Advanced tickets and more information for the Expo and John Bassett Theatre can be found on the Toronto Pro SuperShow web site at www.TorontoProSuperShow.com.

When:             Friday, June 17            Fitness Expo Hours:                 1:30 p.m. - 8:00 p. m.
                                                            John Bassett Theatre Hours:    6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
                        Saturday, June 18        Fitness Expo Hours:                 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.  
                                                            John Bassett Theatre Hours:    9:00 am - 10:30 p.m.

Where:                        Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, Halls A & B

Cost:               General Admission Hall A: $10
(70,000 square feet includes the Expo, the Expo Stage, and the following sports: IFBB pros, strongman, Olympic lifting, powerlifting, armwrestling, bikini, fitness)
                       
                        Admission Halls A & B: $30
(140,000 square feet includes all of the above, plus combative sports: boxing, kickboxing, wushu and much more)

                        John Bassett Theatre Competitions: various prices, packages and VIP passes available.

Online:            Web:                www.TorontoProSuperShow.com
                        Facebook:        http://facebook.com/TorontoProSuperShow
                        Twitter:            http://twitter.com/TOProSuperShow

Public info line: 1-888-565-6845