Upcoming Trade Shows in Canada

Upcoming Trade Shows in Canada

Updated January 2005

From farming to food, from industrial shows to information technology, from travel to trade, from crafts to clothing, plus giftware and hardware, the following listing covers most of the major trade shows in Canada over the next 12 months.

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Toronto International Boat Show
Show Type: Public Show
National Trade Center, Toronto
Jan 15, 2005 - Jan 23, 2005

Event Description:
The Toronto International Boat show is Canada's largest show and sale of products and services for boating! There are over 1400 boats, and thousands of accessories and services.

http://www.torontoboatshow.com/ (back to top of page)

Metro Home Show
Show Type: Public Show
Metro Toronto Convention Center (MTCCC), Toronto
Jan 20, 2005 - Jan 23, 2005

Event Description:
Home ideas for City living. Gathered under one roof, you'll find hundreds of exhibits representing the home renovation and decorating industry. Featuring thousands of products and ideas covering decorating, construction and remodelling - everything for visitors to get the products they need, and gather ideas.

http://www.metrohomeshow.com (back to top of page)

Toronto International Gift Fair - January 2005
Show Type: Tradeshow
Metro Toronto Convention Center (MTCCC), Toronto
Jan 28, 2005 - Jan 31, 2005

Event Description:
At Home Devoted to products that make a home beautiful, products in this section range from furniture, floor coverings and lighting accessories to artistic decorative pieces, textiles and wall art. Featuring Canada This section features the finest examples of Canadian artistry, including furniture, clothing, jewellery and home accessories. General Giftware Largest and broadest product section at the show, this section features a wide range of gift items: picture frames, plush, juvenile, candles, collectibles, trend items and so much more! Personal Style Formerly Jewellery, Fashion Accessories, Apparel and Leather goods. Featuring the latest trends in sterling, precious/semi-precious stones and costume jewellery, this section also has an excellent selection of apparel and fashion accessories. Tourist and Resort This show boasts the largest selection of tourist and resort merchandise found anywhere in Canada! Uniquely Ontario This 15th Uniquely Ontario will feature 100 brand new Ontario home based gift businesses. This exciting collection of unique, high quality products will offer you an amazing selection of gifts that will set your store apart and will keep your customers coming back for more. Specialty Foods Finest examples of specialty food products including jams, preserves, chocolates and savoury condiments. Body & Soul Collection Featuring aromatherapy, bath & shower gels, bodycare, massage oils, candles, essential oils, potpourri, haircare, skincare, home fragrance and bath accessories

http://www.torontointernationalgiftfair.com (back to top of page)

CGTA Gift Show
Show Type: Tradeshow
Toronto Congress Centre, Etobicoke
Jan 30, 2005 - Feb 03, 2005

Event Description:
Canada’s largest gift show features over 1000 manufacturer and distributor displays from the leading name in gift and tableware. More than 12,000 product lines will be represented including popularly priced high-end items. Among the many gift ideas is Christmas decor items, clocks, collectibles, crystal, dinnerware, figurines, floral products, frames, Housewares, paper and party goods, plush toys, stationery, wedding products, posters and prints. Special Exhibitor groupings include: Artisans Way (juried) Design Essentials (juried), Gourmet Housewares, Country Lane, Gourmet Food Fair and The Bed, Bath and Linen Collection, Stationery, Party & Paper.

http://www.cgta.org (back to top of page)

Canadian Health Food Association - Expo Quebec - Conference & Trade Show
Show Type: Tradeshow with conf.
Quebec City Convention Centre, Quebec
Feb 03, 2005 - Feb 06, 2005

Event Description:
The CHFA is a trade organization of manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, brokers, industry media, consultants, retailers and others servicing the natural products industry.

http://www.chfa.ca (back to top of page)

EXPO Québec 2004 - CHFA Conference & Trade Show
Show Type: Tradeshow with conf.
Quebec City Convention Centre, Quebec
Feb 03, 2005 - Feb 06, 2005

Event Description:
Natural Health products trade show and conference

www.chfa.ca (back to top of page)

Canadian Hardware and Building Materials Show
Show Type: Tradeshow
National Trade Center, Toronto
Feb 06, 2005 - Feb 08, 2005\

Event Description:
A national trade show for Canada's hardware and home improvement industry. The event attracts volume buyers and dealers representing Canada's wholesale buying groups and independent retailers. CHS welcomes international trade delegates and exhibitors.

http://www.crha.com (back to top of page)

91st Annual Meeting and EXFOR 2005
Show Type: Tradeshow with conf.
Palais des Congres, Montreal, Montreal
Feb 07, 2005 - Feb 10, 2005

Event Description:
Every year the world's pulp and paper industry meets in Montreal. Decision-makers from some forty countries gather to discuss business conditions and learn about new technologies. In attendance at PaperWeek are paper company CEOs, marketing vice-presidents, mill managers, superintendents, engineers, scientists, researchers as well as representatives from publishing firms and allied industries. PaperWeek '2004 attracted 10,000 participants to the various events which included the FPAC & PPPC Open Forums, the PAPTAC technical sessions, and the EXFOR® products exposition. Plans are already under way for PaperWeek 2005 which will be held in Montreal from February 7 - 10, 2005. The 91st Annual Meeting of PAPTAC will feature close to 200 technical presentations from experts at more than thirty sessions covering a myriad of topics such as mechanical pulping, newsprint, alkaline pulping, research and development, professional development, engineering, multi-ply board, process control, fine and coated papers, bleaching...

http://www.paptac.ca/ (back to top of page)

CAAR Annual Conference - Canadian Association of Agri-Retailers
Show Type: Tradeshow with conf.
Location to be Determined - Winnipeg, Winnipeg
Feb 08, 2005 - Feb 10, 2005

Event Description:
Canadian Association Agri-Retailers Convention and tradeshow provides a direct marketplace to feature and display products, equipment and related services to fertilizer and chemical retailers across the prairies. In addition, there are several educational forums specifically designed to inform attendees on various issues of concern and interest.

URL: http://www.caar.org (back to top of page)

CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL FARM EQUIPMENT SHOW
Show Type: Tradeshow
International Centre Mississauga, Mississauga
Feb 08, 2005 - Feb 11, 2005

Event Description:
CIFES is the largest indoor farm machinery & equipment show in Canada. Only ag-related companies are invited to exhibit. Come see the latest technology in manure management, feed & seed, chemicals, storage, ventilation, tractors, combines, harvesters. Free daily seminars. Free parking.

http://www.torontofarmshow.com (back to top of page)

Vancouver International Boat Show
Show Type: Public Show
B.C. Place Stadium, Vancouver
Feb 09, 2005 - Feb 13, 2005

Event Description:
British Columbia's largest and most important boating event. Over 200,000 square feet of power, sail, fishing pontoon boats, canoes, kayaks, and hundreds of accessories and services. The best place to see boats is the best place to buy them.

www.vancouverboatshow.ca (back to top of page)

Vancouver Golf & Travel Show
Show Type: Public Show
BC Place Stadium, Vancouver
Feb 18, 2005 - Feb 20, 2005

Event Description:
The Vancouver Golf and Travel show provides consumers with the best and largest selection of golf equipment, accessories and travel opportunities in Western Canada. The industry's leading manufacturers, golf courses and travel destinations will be at the show to display what's new and exciting in golf.

http://www.nationalevent.com (back to top of page)

The Canadian/International Food & Beverage Show
Show Type: Tradeshow
International Centre Mississauga, Mississauga
Feb 20, 2005 - Feb 22, 2005

Event Description:
The Canadian/International Food & Beverage Show is the annual showcase dedicated exclusively to suppliers of food and beverage products for the hospitality industry.

www.crfa.ca (back to top of page)

Grocery Showcase West
Show Type: Tradeshow with conf.
Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Center, Vancouver
Mar 06, 2005 - Mar 07, 2005

Event Description:
The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers presents the 15th Annual Conference and Trade Show for Western Canada’s Grocery Retail Industry. From April 25 - 26, 2004 the Calgary Stampede Round Up Centre will be transformed into a display of international manufacturers, Canadian Processors, distributors, wholesalers, and brokers. Complementing the trade show will be an educational and informative conference with comprehensive speakers and interactive business seminar programs.

http://www.cfig.ca (back to top of page)

Montreal Gift Show - March 2005
Show Type: Tradeshow
Place Bonaventure, Montreal
Mar 06, 2005 - Mar 09, 2005

Event Description:
Apparel, fashion accessories, contemporary handcrafted, general gift, gourmet food, garden accessories, holiday/floral, home & décor, housewares, jewellery, stationery, tourist/resort

http://www.montrealgiftshow.com/ (back to top of page)

Vancouver Gift Show - March
Show Type: Tradeshow
BC Place Stadium, Vancouver
Mar 13, 2005 - Mar 15, 2005

Event Description:
Vancouver Gift Show

http://www.vancouvergiftshow.com (back to top of page)

INTERNATIONAL HOME & GARDEN SHOW
Show Type: Public Show
Toronto International Centre, Toronto
Mar 17, 2005 - Mar 20, 2005

Event Description:
The 17th Annual International Home & Garden Show, held at the International Centre, 6900 Airport Rd., Miss., Ontario, features more than 350,000 square feet of home and garden products and services for how-to-home repairs, renovations and decorating. Experts at the Decorating Challenge "Do-It-Yourself" Stage put you on the right path. The Outdoor Living Pavilion has the latest in patios, decks, gazebos, hot tubs and more. According to the presenters, it's everything under the sun all under one roof. Once you've created your dream home, create your perfectly landscaped dream garden with the help of the Success with Gardening Show. The 75,000 square feet space has everything an avid gardener could want-from seeds and bulbs to hard to find tools, in the garden Marketplace: enjoy the Ontario Horticultural Association's popular Plant & Garden Competition, escape to our Tropical Rainforest, enjoy culinary delights in our Celebrity Kitchen, help kids grow in our "Make It & Take It Garden", attend our daily seminary featuring well-known presenters at our Plant & Garden Stage, tour over 15,000 sq. ft. of landscaped gardens.

http://www.torontohomeandgardenshow.com (back to top of page)

Montreal National Home Show
Show Type: Public Show
Place Bonaventure, Montreal
Mar 18, 2005 - Mar 27, 2005

Event Description:
Gathered under one roof, you'll find hundreds of exhibits representing the home renovation and decorating industry. Featuring thousands of products and ideas covering decorating, construction and remodelling - everything for visitors to get the products they need, and gather ideas. (back to top of page)

Alberta Farm and Ranch Show
Show Type: Tradeshow
Edmonton Northlands Park, Edmonton
Mar 30, 2005 - Apr 02, 2005

Event Description:
Alberta's premiere spring agricultural event

www.farmandranchshow.com (back to top of page)

Eastern Canadian Fisheries Expo
Show Type: Tradeshow
Yarmouth Exhibition, Yarmouth
Apr 01, 2005 - Apr 03, 2005

Event Description:
This show has grown to become Canada's largest commercial fisheries show and enjoys an excellent reputation in the industry as a must attend event. The Eastern Canadian Fisheries Show should be an essential part of your sales and marketing plan for 2003. Our proven reputation guarantees an atmosphere where you will meet new and existing customers, market new products and services, promote company awareness, gather competitor information and exchange information with your colleagues. A booth at the Eastern Canadian Fisheries Show represents marking dollars well spent!

http://www.masterpromotions.ca/ (back to top of page)

National Heavy Equipment Show
Show Type: Tradeshow
Toronto International Centre, Toronto
Apr 07, 2005 - Apr 08, 2005

Event Description:
This is Canada's most acclaimed equipment show which consistently draws thousands of decision-making professionals from the heavy construction and road building industry. Special features include: Canada's Paving Pavilion showcasing the latest technology in asphalt/ready mix and concrete. The Rental Pavilion comprised of heavy equipment rental companies. The Backhoe Rodeo where attendees can test their skill and compete against other operators.

http://www.masterpromotions.ca (back to top of page)

National Home Show
Show Type: Public Show
National Trade Centre, Toronto, Toronto
Apr 08, 2005 - Apr 17, 2005

Event Description:
The National Home Show is the premier home show in Canada, setting the standard to which others strive to achieve. It provides the most comprehensive shopping opportunity for buyers of renovating, decorating and landscaping products and produces leading edge and never seen before features in the marketplace.

http://www.nationalhomeshow.com (back to top of page)

ApEx 2005
Show Type: Tradeshow with conf.
Exhibition Park Halifax, Halifax
Apr 10, 2005 - Apr 12, 2005

Event Description:
ApEx 2005: Atlantic Canada's only full trade show for the foodservice and hospitality industry. Exhibitors highlight food, beverage, equipment, linens, computer systems, services, etc. Combined with the show, are various complimentary educational sessions.

http://www.crfa.ca/ (back to top of page)

ISA Calgary Instrumentation Show
Show Type: Tradeshow
Stampede Park, Calgary
Apr 11, 2005 - Apr 12, 2005

Event Description:
The ISA Calgary Instrumentation Show is Canada's largest and most complete exposition of measurement and control technologies, products and services. Meet over 300 leading industry suppliers, source new distributors, compare new equipment and technologies, and explore alternatives in design, engineering and manufacturing technologies. Free to all visitors, a series of Leading Technology Presentations will deliver valuable knowledge on the latest industry innovations.

www.isacalgary.com (back to top of page)

Canadian Health Food Association - Expo West - Conference & Trade Show
Show Type: Tradeshow with conf.
Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Center, Vancouver
Apr 21, 2005 - Apr 24, 2005

Event Description:
The CHFA is a trade organization of manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, brokers, industry media, consultants, retailers and others servicing the natural products industry.

http://www.chfa.ca (back to top of page)

CIM Toronto 2005
Show Type: Tradeshow with conf.
Location To Be Determined - Toronto, ON, Toronto
Apr 24, 2005 - Apr 27, 2005

Event Description:
The mining industry is dynamic. Nowhere can you get a more comprehensive view on the changes shaping the industry than at the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum’s annual conference and exhibition being held in Toronto from April 24 to 27, 2005

http://www.cim.org (back to top of page)

Canadian Mining and Industrial Expo 2005
Show Type: Tradeshow
McClelland Arena, Copper Cliff
May 04, 2005 - May 05, 2005

Event Description:
This is one of the largest Mining Shows in Canada. Taking place in the mining hub of Canada Northern Ontario. More money is spent in Northern Ontario than most parts of the world. Great place to establish contacts in the mining and industrial sectors where millions of dollars are being spent.

http://www.dacshows.com/ (back to top of page)

PMDS: Plant Maintenance & Design Show-Montreal
Show Type: Tradeshow
Place Bonaventure, Montreal
May 10, 2005 - May 12, 2005

Event Description:
PMDS is Quebec's largest maintenance, design, repair and overhaul (MRO) trade show. The show provides a forum for Canadian manufacturers to discuss the operational requirements of their plants with leading domestic and international suppliers. Colocated with Weld Expo Quebec.

http://www.pmds.ca (back to top of page)

Canadian Produce Marketing Assn - CPMA Annual Convention & Trade Show
Show Type: Tradeshow
Location To Be Determined - Toronto, ON, Toronto
May 11, 2005 - May 14, 2005

Event Description:
This leading convention and tradeshow is revered by those who have attended year after year as the best forum for learning about new produce industry initiatives and product innovations, while still providing informative business sessions and several networking opportunities throughout its agenda.

http://www.cpma.ca/convention/en/index.html (back to top of page)

PACex International 2005
Show Type: Tradeshow
National Trade Centre, Toronto, Toronto
May 24, 2005 - May 26, 2005

Event Description:
Packaging, Food Process, Material Handling & Logistics Exhibition

http://www.pacexinternational.com (back to top of page)

GO EXPO
Show Type: Tradeshow
Stampede Park, Calgary
Jun 07, 2005 - Jun 09, 2005

Event Description:
GO-EXPO, Canada's largest oil and gas show, is held in conjunction with the Petroleum Society's Canadian International Petroleum Conference. With a focus on new technology for the world-wide petroleum industry, GO-EXPO showcases the latest innovations from market leading companies. See over 500 companies with thousands of solutions........because technology changes everything.

http://www.petroleumshow.com (back to top of page)

Canadian Coffee & Tea Expo 2005 Toronto, Canada
Show Type: Tradeshow with conf.
Holiday Inn on King (Downtown), Toronto
Jun 11, 2005 - Jun 13, 2005

Event Description:
Canada's largest trade show and educational forum for the coffee and beverage trades taking place at the downtown Holiday Inn on King Convention Centre, Toronto - Canada's largest city and coffee and tea market. Over 70 exhibits, hundreds of products and 20 educational seminars and workshops and networking events. The Canadian Barista Championship takes place each day on the trade show floor. Open to all involved in the beverage trade and related industries.

http://www.coffee-expo.com (back to top of page)

Offshore Newfoundland Petroleum Show
Show Type: Tradeshow with conf.
Mile One Stadium, St. John's
Jun 21, 2005 - Jun 22, 2005

Event Description:
Held in conjunction with the 20th Annual NOIA Conference, the Offshore Newfoundland Petroleum Show will bring together buyers and sellers from both sides of the Atlantic. See the latest products and technologies that serve the booming offshore petroleum industry.

http://www.petroleumshow.com/offshore (back to top of page)

Toronto Shoe Show - August
Show Type: Tradeshow
Toronto Congress Centre, Etobicoke
Aug 21, 2005 - Aug 22,

Event Description:
Toronto Shoe Show

www.torontoshoeshow.com (back to top of page)

LogFor
Show Type: Tradeshow
Centre de Foires, Quebec City
Sep 08, 2005 - Sep 10, 2005

Event Description:
This show has established itself as a "must attend" event for thousands of loggers and contractors. It is the ideal setting to touch base with your most important customers as they come looking for the equipment and services that will benefit their bottom line.

http://www.masterpromotions.ca (back to top of page)

Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show
Show Type: Tradeshow
National Trade Center, Toronto
Oct 17, 2005 - Oct 20, 2005

Event Description:
The Canadian Machine Tool Show is Canada's largest show dedicated to the machine tool and metalworking industry. CMTS has a proven record of attracting decision-makers from discrete manufacturers (automotive, steel and metal fabricating) THE OPPORTUNITY CMTS is Canada's largest forum for domestic and international manufacturers and distributors to display the full range of manufacturing, plant floor automation technology and support products. held in the heart of Canada's booming manufacturing corridor, this biennial exhibition is Canada's defining manufacturing event.

http://www.cmts.ca (back to top of page)

Expocam
Show Type: Tradeshow
Place Bonaventure, Montreal
Oct 20, 2005 - Oct 22, 2005

Event Description:
Canada's largest marketplace of equipment and supplies for the trucking industry. Manufacturers and distributors exhibit a complete range of trucks, equipment, parts and services to qualified buyers and industry personnel. These shows emphasize the latest trends and new products on the market in the industry,

http://www.truckshowcanada.com (back to top of page)

Construct Canada
Show Type: Tradeshow with conf.
Metro Toronto Convention Center (MTCCC), Toronto
Nov 30, 2005 - Dec 02, 2005

Event Description:
Construct Canada is held concurrently with PM Expo/HomeBuilder & Renovator Expo/Design Trends. Four targeted shows in one event. The exposition is complemented by Canada's largest conference and seminar program on issues and trends related to real estate investment, property management and building operations, housing, and the design and construction of all buildings. Over 400 speakers and 200 presentations.

http://www.constructcanada.com (back to top of page)

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