THE CANADIAN NATIONAL SHORTHORN SHOW 2013 
Dear Fellow Shorthorn Breeders,
We feel extremely honoured to be hosting the Canadian National Junior Shorthorn Show. We are inviting you to come and have a good time with us. We are thrilled at the prospect of making new friends as well as renewing old friendships. Those of you, who have already visited the West Coast of B.C., know how much it has to offer. We encourage those who have not been out to the Coast to take this opportunity and give it a try. You are coming to participate in the show, but some of you may also be doing a little holidaying. as well.
If you plan on coming early or staying longer, let us know. In the immediate Abbotsford area there are things to do and see for all ages. If golfing is an interest, there are a number of golf courses in the area, both full length and mid length.
Enjoy a day of salmon, trout, or sturgeon fishing on the Fraser River with Swift Water Guiding. They will take you, your friends or family fishing. Another way to experience fishing is at Silverbrook U‐Catch. It is fun for the whole family. Their ponds are stocked with fresh healthy trout and you pay only for what you catch. There is no charge for bait, poles, or admission.
For the more adventuresome, Abbotsford Parachute Centre offers skydiving, rides, and lessons. Chinook Helicopters, who have been located at the Abbotsford Airport for 28 years, provide helicopter tours and charters.
Other family fun in the area includes a visit to the Vancouver Zoo in Aldergrove. It is the largest zoo in B.C. It has 500 animals on 120 acres of parkland. Year round excitement awaits kids of all ages at Castle Fun Park. They have 3 uniquely themed mini‐golf courses, a Go‐cart track, indoor batting cages, bumper cars and over 300 arcade games.
Don’t forget, less than an hour away is White Rock on the Pacific Ocean, with so much ocean‐side charm to offer. Golden Ears Provincial Park is another spectacular gift from nature, also less than an hour away. Fort Langley National Historic Site where, a century and a half ago, the Hudson's Bay Company established a trading post with the First Nations of the West Coast is about 30 minutes away. It is located in the quaint town of Fort Langley where small shops and antique stores are plentiful. Vancouver, with all its attractions, is just over an hour away, along with the North Shore mountains and Suspension Bridges.
Other places further away, but well worth the visit, if you have more time here, are Whistler B.C., and Vancouver Island ‐ both Victoria City and the West coast of the Island. The list is long!
We are looking forward to having you visit our part of this magnificent country with all its diversity and beauty. Be prepared to come and enjoy, we plan to!
The B.C. Shorthorn Association &
The Canadian National Junior Shorthorn Show Committee
Rules and Information (PDF)
2013 CJSA Entry Form (PDF)
Host Hotel Information (PDF)
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Another Opportunity to show your Shorthorn 4H
project!
Any Junior Shorthorn members bringing their 4‐H project to the Canadian
National Junior Shorthorn Show may want to check out B.C`s richest 4‐H Beef Show
at MRPM. COUNTRYFEST`s 4th annual Belt Buckle Bonanza held July 27 & 28, 2013
in Maple Ridge. Approximately 30 minutes from Abbotsford, the Maple Ridge
Agricultural Association has made the facilities available to house the animals over
in between the two shows so juniors are able to take in both shows. A great
opportunity to compete, and enjoy a great little country fair, as well as have days in
between to take in the local sights, activities, or perhaps a few herd tours.
Prizebook information can be found online at www.mrpmcountryfest.com or
email ‐ spadyfarms@shaw.ca for more details.
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Itinerary for Canadian and Alberta Shorthorn AGM weekend
June 13: Arrival of CSA Director’s – If you want a pick up at the Edmonton airport, please contact the Alberta Shorthorn office.
Supper out
June 14: 9 am CSA Board meeting
Spousal program ‐ shopping trip down town Camrose.
BBQ at Colin & Evelyn Lang’s at Viking. There will be a bus to transport to and from the BBQ. Hospitality room open in later evening.
June 15: 9:00 am ‐ Alberta Shorthorn Association AGM
10:00 am – Spousal program
11:00 am – Registration for Canadian Shorthorn AGM
11:30 am – Lunch & Speaker – Doug Fee, Canadian Beef Breeds Council
1:30 pm – Canadian Shorthorn AGM
5:30 pm – Happy Hour
6:30 pm – Banquet, Entertainment, Live & Silent auctions
June 16: Munroe Lehne, Evergreen Lane Farms, field day at Amisk, AB.
Transportation available to the airport
Alberta Shorthorn Association
Box 939, Castor, AB T0C 0X0
Phone/Fax: 1‐800‐387‐6909
Email: albertashorthorn@gmail.com
Website: www.albertashorthorn.com
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Belinda Wagner, Secretary-Treasurer
Box 3771, Evraz Place,
Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 3N8 Canada
Telephone (306)757-2212
Fax (306)525-5852
E-Mail: info@canadianshorthorn.com