44 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday April 13, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com VISIT US · APRIL 20 - 22, 2OO7 · INTERNATIONAL CENTRE Getaway to the Spring Travel Show Lady Chelsea Welcomes Back The 2007 Spring Travel Show from April 19 22 promises to be bigger and better than ever this year. The annual Toronto Star Travel and Leisure Show, presented by Air Miles, showcases the best travel savings and deals in the world of travel. This year features more information, more adventure, more destinations and more seminars than ever before. All-new features include `showonly' travel specials, giveaways, adventure tour information and more. The show runs Friday, April 20 from 10 a.m. 6 p.m., Saturday, April 21 from 10 a.m. 6 p.m. and Sunday, April 22 from 10 a.m. 5 p.m. at the Toronto International Centre, in Hall 5. Parking is free. Highlights of the show include: Air Miles cardholders get in free, `showonly' savings on getaway trips, feature pavilions: ports of Ontario and RV living, singles travel and adventure travel tips and information. For more information, visit www.travelandleisureshow.com. Make your travel experience even more enjoyable and meaningful. Attend a seminar. The show's seminar series features Canada's leading travel experts. Check out the schedule at travelandleisureshow.com . Here are some of the topics: · Cruising 101 · Romantic Italy · Summer in the Caribbean 20 Travel Seminars: Show Exclusive Deals: Save on travel to some of the world's most popular destinations brought to you by Canada's leading travel companies: Enter to win a trip for 2 to Ireland courtesy of Air Transat and Tourism Ireland... an $8,000 value. Or how about a Sunquest vacation? Visit the show, we offer a chance to enter & win a fabulous Sunquest vacation for 4... A $10,000 value. Win Vacations: Plus lots of other travel prizes. Plus... plenty of others. Don't Plan a Trip Without Us. Ultimate Travel Show Hours: Friday 10-6, Saturday 10-6, Sunday 10-5 More info, visit us online: www.travelandleisureshow.com Admission: Adults $12. 50+ & students 8-15 $8. Kids under 8 Free APRIL 20 - 22, 2OO7 · INTERNATIONAL CENTRE - 6900 AIRPORT RD., MISSISSAUGA · FREE PARKING Wednesday, June 6, 2007 At Le Dome Banquet Hall 1173 North Service Rd E, Oakville, ON Cocktails/Dine Around Dinner 6:30-8:30 p.m. Host Bar Silent Auction/Raffle Show 9:15 p.m. Tickets $150 per person/Tables of 10 All proceeds to the Oakville & District Humane Society Building Fund For tickets contact Trudy Barber 905-617-1400 Tracy Powell 416-917-5315 JIMMY KEYS Second Editions Books WAREHOUSE SALE May 4 - 10 to 8 p.m. May 5 - 10 to 6 p.m. May 6 - 10 to 4 p.m. CLOSING SALE All Pocket Books $2.50/each All Others 50% The history of Downtown Oakville Downtown Oakville is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Ontario. There is something new to try and enjoy around every corner, on any day. However, Downtown Oakville is more than a relaxing atmosphere and soughtafter destination, it is a historic landmark with an interesting past. The Downtown core is home to many historic sites, one of which is the harbour. In 1827, Colonel William Chisholm (1788-1842) bought 960 acres of land from the Crown at the mouth of the Sixteen Mile Creek on Lake Ontario to establish a port, shipbuilding yard, and the village of Oakville. This location gave promise for a centre for trade, commerce, and travel. And so today the harbours of Downtown Oakville remain prominent and remind us of the goals for our town and the man who made a difference, Colonel William Chisholm. Today, the life and exploits of Colonel William Chisholm Continued on Page 45 Off Our Low Prices Hours Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday 12pm - 4pm SALE NOW ON 1260 Speers Rd., Unit 16 312 Lakeshore Rd. E. Unit 1, Oakville (905)338-6337