June 5 – 7, 2026.
LOCATION
Manulife Sportsplex / RIM Park
2001 University Avenue, East, Waterloo, Ontario
You are welcome to invite a friend to accompany you to the show, making the event an even more enjoyable and memorable experience. If your fellow carvers are unable to attend, you may also consider bringing their carvings on their behalf, ensuring their work is represented and appreciated by all attendees. Here are some more details about the Show.
SEMINARS
Here are the seminars that we have booked so far! Details will be posted on our website as dates/times are confirmed with our presenters. Coming soon – information on how to sign up for these seminars!
· Texturing and Painting Feathers – with Pat Godin
· Care and Use of an Air Brush – with Jim Smith
· Learn How to Sharpen Knives and Gouges – with Alec Pritchard
PRE-REGISTRATION
The brochure and registration form for the Canadian Nationals are now available on our website and as an attachment to this email. For your convenience, we have introduced a new online payment system through Square. This feature enables you to pay securely while pre-registering on our website, making the registration process faster and more efficient. Additionally, we are updating the in-person registration process on Friday, June 5, to make it simpler and more straightforward for all participating carvers.
Carver Registration:
· June 5, 8:00am – 8:00pm
· June 6, 7:30am – 9:30am
To register, visit our website at: Grand Valley Woodcarvers – Grand Valley Woodcarvers
REGISTRATION FORMS
Canadian National Wildfowl Carving Championship 2026 Registration Form
Canadian National Wildlife Carving Championship and Magic in Wood Competition
RAFFLE
The Grand Valley Woodcarvers will be offering raffle tickets for these prizes during the show. We extend our sincere appreciation to Wayne Simkin, Fred Negrjin, Bob Muir, and Miriam Bauman for their generous contributions of artwork. Proceeds from ticket sales support the ongoing organization of the Canadian Nationals each year.
The following hotels have agreed to provide special rates to our out-of-town visitors. Please call or book online using the Corporate Account number below.
Hampton Inn and Suites
Standard 1 King / 2 Queen Rooms – $149.00
Studio 1 King / 2 Queen Suites – $159.00
Plus 4% MAT and 13% HST
Book online: Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Waterloo St. Jacobs Select dates and then select “Special Rates” – “Corporate Account” #0003242147
Phone: 519-514-0090 mention Corporate Code #0003242147
Homewood Suites by Hilton
1 King Studio w/ pull-out couch – $159.00
1 King / 2 Queen Suites / 1 Bedroom suite w/ pull-out couch – $169.00
Plus 4% MAT fee and 13% HST.
Book online: Homewood Suites by Hilton Waterloo/St. Jacobs – ReservationDesk.com Select dates and then select “Special Rates” – “Corporate Account” 0003242147
Phone: 519-514-0088 mention Corporate Code #0003242147
As always, if you have any questions about the Show, please reply to this email and I’ll do my best to respond as quickly as possible.
All the best,
Anne and the 2026 Show Committee
