This was Canada's only bullfighting ring .
(Field of Dreams)

It was the dream of one man from Terceira , Acores to see a bull fight in his new country .The arena was built but only lasted a few summers . The last bullfight in Listowell was in the summer of 1996 . People came from all over Canada and the U.S. to see Canada's arena . Even if you didn't enjoy the bullfight's you would go just for the scenic drive to this small town of Listowell. Roughly two hour's from Toronto you would drive by many farm fields and old communities , but everyone's favorite would have to be the Melonite community .The Melonites where friendly people who could make anyone stop , and look in disbelief . IT was as if time stood still here ,horse drawn carriages were the main method of transportation.

Yes Canada's arena ( S.Sebastiao ) , now the arena is just a memory in our minds . This great man who had the dream did make it happen but with a huge cost . While attendance at S.Sebastiao was high , costs where also high . Constantly hiring lawyers to take care of legal matters ,from the town not granting him permit's to fighting with the animal rights activists ( Toronto Ontario Human Society ) . This dream was destined to failure because of those who didn't understand .

Even though the bullfighting was very humane , their were those who thought differently . The bulls where not killed and they where not spiked by the matadors ( at no time are the bulls killed in Portugal ) . Instead a Velcro pad was taped to the back of the bull . Spikes had Velcro on the ends that would stick to the bull .This should have kept everyone happy . The bulls where not being harmed and people could see a bullfight once again in their new country Canada !

Now the arena is closed for good , crumbling in a farmers field what a shame so much time , effort and heartache . Now the memory is just a memory to the new Canadians of this great country ! I was at the last bullfight in S.Sebastiao arena and I can remember over hearing the owners son's talking about a new arena and a new site . Maybe the memory will stay alive in the son's hearts ?

Thanks to the Animal Alliance of Canada for destroying a dream.

Please let them know that you are unhappy with the decision to stop the bullfight in Montreal .Also remind them that this is discrimination , bullfighting is our custom it’s in our blood a tradition that goes back hundreds of years .

Animal Alliance of Canada  
221 Broadview Avenue. Suite 101. Toronto, Ontario. M4M 2G3. Phone (416) 462-9541 Fax (416) 462-9647

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