2013 Top 250 Cdn Trade Shows

For a complete 2013 TSNN Top 50 Canadian Trade Show List please contact Bradford Christison at bchristison@tsnn.com.

TSNN Rank by NSF Event Event Date(s) Venue
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Alberta Gift Show (Spring) The Alberta Gift Fair is Western Canada's marketplace. Five product divisions encompass apparel, fashion accessories, home decor, gourmet food and general gift.
Organizer: Canadian Gift Association (CanGift)
# Exhibitors:482
# Attendees:10,000
02/17/2013 to 02/20/2013
Expo Centre at Northlands Park Edmonton
NSF: 133,408
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Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show - CMTS Canada's ultimate manufacturing experience CMTS allows you to break through the everyday clutter of information to find the exact solutions you need. Walk the show floor to see live equipment demonstrations and engage in real conversations with suppliers who can help you achieve your goals. Beyond the show floor, you will experience a major industry keynote, participate in interactive panel discussions and expand your knowledge and reach through multiple networking and learning opportunities. Put simply, CMTS is Canada's largest and most influential manufacturing tradeshow and conference - if you are involved in manufacturing you need to be at CMTS!
Organizer: SME Canada
# Exhibitors:390
# Attendees:8,107
09/30/2013 to 10/03/2013
The International Centre Toronto
NSF: 127,755
13
Salon de l'agriculture Farm machinery and agribusiness show.
Organizer: Salon de l'agriculture
# Exhibitors:275
# Attendees:10,342
01/15/2013 to 01/17/2013
BMO Centre Saint-Hyacinthe
NSF: 120,000
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Alberta Gift Show (Fall) The Alberta Gift Fair is Western Canada's marketplace. Five product divisions encompass apparel, fashion accessories, home decor, gourmet food and general gift.
Organizer: Canadian Gift Association (CanGift)
# Exhibitors:372
# Attendees:10,000
08/18/2013 to 08/21/2013
Expo Centre at Northlands Park Edmonton
NSF: 111,353
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Construct Canada, Concrete Canada, Homebuilder & Renovator Expo, PM Expo and DesignTrends Construct Canada is Canada's largest construction exposition and conference, which brings together influential buyers and decision-makers from the building, construction and design industry and delivers all the resources, educational tools, and opportunities needed to keep a relevant and competitive business.
Organizer: Informa Canada
# Exhibitors:665
# Attendees:24,586
12/04/2013 to 12/06/2013
Metro Toronto Convention Centre Toronto
NSF: 105,569
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TRENDS The Apparel Show (Mar.) TRENDS The Apparel Show is the first event of its kind in Canada that involves the participation of wholesale sales representatives showing men's, ladies, children's, sports, street, work, western wear and shoe lines.
Organizer: Alberta Mens Wear Association
# Exhibitors:217
# Attendees:
03/06/2013 to 03/10/2013
Edmonton Expo Centre Edmonton
NSF: 100,000
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TRENDS The Apparel Show (Sept.) TRENDS The Apparel Show is the first event of its kind in Canada that involves the participation of wholesale sales representatives showing men's, ladies, children's, sports, street, work, western wear and shoe lines.
Organizer: Alberta Mens Wear Association
# Exhibitors:217
# Attendees:
09/05/2013 to 09/09/2013
Edmonton Expo Centre Edmonton
NSF: 100,000
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Oil Sands Trade Show & Conference Since 1985, Oil Sands Trade Show & Conference has been the business gateway to the oil sands community. Focusing on the entire supply chain, attendees and exhibitors gather to source new technologies, services and products, gain new contacts and maintain current ones, and get face to face with key decision makers.
Organizer: dmg :: events (Canada) inc
# Exhibitors:568
# Attendees:3,137
09/10/2013 to 09/11/2013
Suncor Community Leisure Centre Fort McMurray, AB
NSF: 99,102
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ExpoCam Expocam is the meeting place for Canada's trucking industry. It is the largest trade event for 10,000 + skilled professionals. The trade show features stakeholder OEMs and key industry companies showcasing a wide variety of モstate of the art product releasesヤ, innovative initiatives, solutions, and ideas.
Organizer: Newcom Business Media
# Exhibitors:254
# Attendees:12,371
04/11/2013 to 04/13/2013
Place Bonaventure Montreal
NSF: 94,393
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KNOWSHOW Established in 2006, the KNOWSHOW is a privately held semi-annual tradeshow catering to Canada's top lifestyle, fashion and action sports retailers and brands. Each January and August wholesalers of selected brands and their reps premier new products to the nations best retailers and media during a three day show held at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Organizer: KNOW SHOW Ent. Inc.
# Exhibitors:125
# Attendees:1,300
01/16/2013 to 01/18/2013
Vancouver Convention Centre Vancouver
NSF: 90,000
Partner Voices
Overview: The award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) goes the extra mile to make every day extraordinary by offering customer service excellence and industry-leading partnerships. From their dedicated in-house Rigging team to their robust Exhibitor Services, The Center of Hospitality brings your imagination to life by helping you host unforgettable meetings and events. With more than 2 million square feet of exhibit space, world-class services and a dream destination, we are committed to making even the most ambitious conventions a reality. In October 2023, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve allocating Tourist Development Tax funding for the $560 million Phase 5A completion of the OCCC. The Convention Way Grand Concourse project will include enhancements to the North-South Building, featuring an additional 60,000 square feet of meeting space, an 80,000- square-foot ballroom and new entry to the North-South Building along Convention Way. “We are thrilled to begin work on completing our North-South Building which will allow us to meet the growing needs of our clients,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. “As an economic driver for the community, this project will provide the Center with connectivity and meeting space to host more events and continue to infuse the local economy with new money and expanding business opportunities.” Amenities: The Center of Hospitality goes above and beyond by offering world-class customer service and industry-leading partnerships. From the largest convention center Wi-Fi network to custom LAN/WAN design, the Center takes pride in enhancing exhibitor and customer experience.  The OCCC is the exclusive provider of electricity (24-hour power at no additional cost), aerial rigging and lighting, water, natural gas and propane, compressed air, and cable TV services. Convenience The Center is at the epicenter of the destination, with an abundance of hotels, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance. Pedestrian bridges connect both buildings to more than 5,200 rooms and is within a 15-minute drive from the Orlando International Airport. The convenience of the location goes hand-in-hand with top notch service to help meet an event’s every need. Gold Key Members The OCCC’s Gold Key Members represent the best of the best when it comes to exceptional service and exclusive benefits for clients, exhibitors and guests. The Center’s Gold Key memberships with Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Walt Disney World greatly enhance meeting planner and attendee experiences offering world-renowned venues, immersive experiences and creative resources for their events. OCCC Events: This fiscal year, the OCCC is projected to host 168 events, 1.7 million attendees, and $2.9 billion in economic impact.  The Center’s top five events during their 2022-2023 fiscal year included:  AAU Jr. National Volleyball Championships 2023 200,000 Attendees $257 Million in Economic Impact MEGACON 2023 160,000 Attendees $205 Million in Economic Impact Open Championship Series 2023 69,500 Attendees $89 Million in Economic Impact Sunshine Classic 2023 42,000 Attendees $54 Million in Economic Impact Premiere Orlando 2023 42,000 Attendees $108 Million in Economic Impact