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'09 Canadian GI Joe Convention Info.
« on: November 24, 2008, 08:22:49 PM »

The 2009 Canadian GI Joe Convention will be held in Hamilton Ontario on May 2nd, 2009.

WHERE:
Hamilton Convention Centre
1 Summers Lane,
Hamilton, Ontario

DIRECTIONS:   
From Toronto

    * QEW to Highway 403 west Hamilton
    * Hamilton Convention Centre take the Main St. East Exit and follow directional signs to either facility, (1/2 block east of Bay Street).

From Niagara / Buffalo

    * (approx. 86 km to Hamilton) QEW Hamilton to Highway 403 west Hamilton
    * Hamilton Convention Centre take the Main St. East Exit and follow directional signs to either facility, (1/2 block east of Bay Street).

From Brantford

    * Take Provincial Route 403 E to Hamilton
    * Take the Main St./HWY 8 E Exit
    * Turn slight right onto Main St. W/Hwy 8 E
    * Turn left on Summers Lane


More information to be posted at a later time in this thread.
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Re: '09 Canadian GI Joe Convention Info.
« Reply #1 on: November 25, 2008, 12:12:50 AM »

What happened to Niagara Falls?  Not that it matters to me one way or another.
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Re: '09 Canadian GI Joe Convention Info.
« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2008, 05:20:34 AM »

I don't think it was confirmed that it would be in Niagara Falls 100%?...
It's on the radar for next year. Hamilton is only 30 minutes from The Falls. Regardless where the CanJoeCon was going to be this year, it's always worth the drive!
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Re: '09 Canadian GI Joe Convention Info.
« Reply #3 on: November 25, 2008, 07:23:30 AM »

well i was hoping for the falls but a 30 min drive more isnt that bad.
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Re: '09 Canadian GI Joe Convention Info.
« Reply #4 on: November 25, 2008, 04:48:51 PM »

Is this hall going to be big enough for all the dealers and is there lodging close by?
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Re: '09 Canadian GI Joe Convention Info.
« Reply #5 on: November 25, 2008, 04:50:22 PM »

Quote from: "condor knight"
Is this hall going to be big enough for all the dealers and is there lodging close by?


The hall is much bigger than last year's, and the convention center is connected via a walkway to the Sheraton Hotel.
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Re: '09 Canadian GI Joe Convention Info.
« Reply #6 on: November 25, 2008, 05:53:26 PM »

This is great news! I've been to the convention center before in the past. It should be a good spot. :)
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Re: '09 Canadian GI Joe Convention Info.
« Reply #7 on: November 25, 2008, 06:06:54 PM »

Quote from: "condor knight"
Is this hall going to be big enough for all the dealers and is there lodging close by?

Within the next week, I'll have a complete "CanJoeCon Info Package" ready for everyone to check out. It will contain all the hotels nearby, recommended restaurants, and some other items of interest for the area. I want people to come and not have to worry about where they're going to stay, or where they're going to eat. I want the Canadian GI Joe Convention to be a unique experience for everyone. As for the dealer space, there is PLENTY to go around. About 3 times the amount of last year.... which is good... because I had to turn away vendors from the 2008 Event.
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Re: '09 Canadian GI Joe Convention Info.
« Reply #8 on: November 25, 2008, 08:20:33 PM »

Has anyone here brought their little ones with them to the convention?  I'm wondering how young is too young.  Any opinions?
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Re: '09 Canadian GI Joe Convention Info.
« Reply #9 on: November 25, 2008, 10:20:13 PM »

I brought two 11 year old boys last year and they were fine.
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Re: '09 Canadian GI Joe Convention Info.
« Reply #10 on: November 26, 2008, 08:40:31 AM »

There were kids as young as 4 and 5 at it in previous years. It's a "family friendly" place. So you're good to bring kids of all ages - From 1 year old, to 100!
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Re: '09 Canadian GI Joe Convention Info.
« Reply #11 on: November 26, 2008, 10:35:09 AM »

i brought my son last year and he was 13 months old. He will be coming again this year. But now he has his own gijoe shirt.
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