Borrow fishing equipment for free at Bronte Harbour and Jack Darling Memorial Park
Whether you are eager to drop a line in the water and try fishing for the first time, or don’t have access to the equipment needed to enjoy fishing, the OFAH/OPG TackleShare Program has you covered.
Head over to Bronte Harbour and Jack Darling Memorial Park this weekend, as the TackleShare crew will be on site with everything anglers need to cast a line, including rods, reels, tackle and bait. Specific to new anglers, the TackleShare crew will deliver an interactive educational workshop, which includes introductory fishing instruction and lessons on aquatic habitat, conservation and water safety.
What: Local media are invited to attend the day’s event, which will feature some fantastic photo and video opportunities highlighting youth learning to fish for the first time, guided by qualified instructors who are eager to pass on their passion for fishing and conservation.
Oakville
Saturday, September 22 from 10am-1pm
Bronte Harbour – Fisherman’s Wharf
2340 Ontario St, Oakville, ON L6L 6P7
(43.393390, -79.707452)
Mississauga
Sunday, September 23 from 10am-1pm
Jack Darling Memorial Park
1180 Lakeshore Rd W, Mississauga, ON L5H 1A1
(43.525305, -79.602277)
TackleShare is an initiative of the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) and is proudly supported by Ontario Power Generation (OPG). Visit www.tackleshare.com for details.
TackleShare loans fishing equipment to the public at more than 140 loaner sites across Ontario, and brings the equipment and hands-on excitement to a variety of events in different locations throughout the summer. TackleShare is designed to break down the barriers that prevent new and young anglers from getting out on the water and enjoying the excitement of fishing. Follow TackleShare on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
OPG is Ontario’s largest, clean electricity provider, and proud title sponsor of the TackleShare program. Water at any of OPG’s 66 hydroelectric stations and 241 dams can become dangerous in seconds. Remember to stay clear and stay safe of hydro dams and stations. Visit www.opg.com/watersafety for more information.
With more than 100,000 members, subscribers and supporters, and 740 member clubs, the OFAH is the largest non-profit, fish and wildlife conservation-based organization in Ontario. For more information, visit www.ofah.org.
Media Contacts:
David Ryrie
OFAH Youth Education Manager
705-748-6324, ext. 254
david_ryrie@ofah.org
Neal Kelly
Ontario Power Generation
416-592-4008 or 877-592-4008
media@opg.com
Follow @opg.com