Chapleau, Ontario Named 2011 WFN: World Fishing Network's Ultimate Fishing Town Canada

Chapleau, Ontario Named 2011 WFN: World Fishing Network's Ultimate Fishing Town Canada

TORONTO, June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- After casting more than 500,000 votes at www.wfnfishingtown.com, Canadians have selected Chapleau, Ontario as the 2011 WFN: World Fishing Network Ultimate Fishing Town Canada. The village of 2,500 residents succeeds Port Alberni, BC, the 2010 winner. The announcement was made by Mark Rubinstein, President and CEO of WFN, North America's only 24/7 fishing channel.

The Chapleau Fishing Advisory Committee will receive a $25,000 donation to be used towards a fishing-related cause, have a show about fishing in the town featured on WFN and receive 10 WaveSpin Reels. Runner-up, Port Colborne, ON receives $5,000 while 3rd place Port Hardy, BC receives $2,500. Four cable affiliates awarded prizes to the top towns in the areas they service including: Miramachi, NB ($2500 Rogers Cable); Campbell River, BC ($2,000 Shaw Cable); Hastings, ON ($1,000 EastLink); and St. Catharine's ($1,000 Cogeco Cable). Port Renfrew, ON received $1,000 from WFN as the town with the most votes not serviced by these affiliates.

"The drive and determination of the community and its supporters across the country won the fishing crown for Chapleau," said Charlie Plourde of the Chapleau Fishing Advisory Committee. "This honour puts Chapleau on the map as a fishing destination for anglers around the world and creates an opportunity for our tourism industry to thrive."

Chapleau is home to the Chapleau Crown Game Preserve one of the world's largest wildlife preserves. Located in central northeastern Ontario, it is geographically isolated with the nearest cities nearly two hours away.

After more than 240 towns throughout Canada were nominated and a preliminary round of voting in April narrowed the field to 20 finalists, the competition quickly became a two-town race between Chapleau and Port Colborne, ON who traded places atop the leader board on a daily basis.

"We commend all of the towns for wanting to invite anglers to experience everything their town has to offer," said Mr. Rubinstein. "Chapleau's passionate angling community stepped-up to prove that their pride, passion and fishing are second to none."

The rest of the top 20 finalists were: Hastings, ON; Port Renfrew, BC; Campbell River, BC Miramichi, NB; Barrie, ON; Athabasca, AB; Temagami, ON; Haliburton, ON; Juniper, NB; Lutsel K'e, NT; Burnt Church, NB; Honey Harbour, ON; Nain, NL; Nipawin, SK; Terrace, BC; Deline, NT; Yellowknife, NT

The 2011 WFN Ultimate Fishing Town Canada contest was supported by: Oak Bay Marine Group, owners and operators of several world-class BC fishing resorts; Spectacular Northwest Territories, offering wilderness vacation ideas in the Northwest Territories; and WaveSpin Reels, the only reel with a tangle-free guarantee.

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