2015 Top 250 Cdn Trade Shows

For a complete 2015 TSNN Top 45 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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WRLA Buying Show Non-profit membership based annual buying show - all attendees must be WRLA members in order to attend and exhibit. Two-day buying show with evening events.
Organizer: Western Retail Lumber Association Inc. (WRLA)
# Exhibitors:271
# Attendees:1,160
01/22/2015 to 01/23/2015
BMO Centre, Stampede Park Calgary
NSF: 78,000
22
Graphics Canada Canada's largest graphics and printing exhibition.
Organizer: GCMG
# Exhibitors:182
# Attendees:10,406
04/16/2015 to 04/18/2015
The International Centre Toronto
NSF: 68,000
23
Expo Prestige Jewellery show open to all Canadian and U.S jewellers featuring watches, silver and gold jewellery, supplies and packaging, fashion accessories, rings, clocks, etc.
Organizer: Quebec Jewellers' Corporation
# Exhibitors:108
# Attendees:2,155
08/23/2015 to 08/25/2015
Palais des congres de Montreal Montreal
NSF: 66,000
24
Interior Design Show The Interior Design Show is Canada’s premier showcase of new products and furniture, superstar designers and avant-garde concepts from North America and beyond. Over 3.5 action-packed days, the show captures the latest innovations for an engaged audience of consumers and professionals. With its ambitious programming, IDS Toronto is a driving force of the city’s flourishing design scene. The fair promotes rising design talents and attracts keynote speakers of international acclaim, making it the must-see event of the year for established and emerging design. By presenting the best in the international world of design, IDS Toronto kicks off the year as the beating heart of the local design scene.
Organizer: Informa Canada
# Exhibitors:325
# Attendees:12,500
01/22/2015 to 01/25/2015
Metro Toronto Convention Centre Toronto
NSF: 65,000
25
MCEE Canada's largest trade show for the HVACR, plumbing, electrical and lighting industries. MCEE is produced by the Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating (CIPH), the Corporation of Master Pipe Mechanics of Quebec (CMMTQ), the Corporation of Master Electricians of Quebec (CMEQ), and the Corporation des entreprises en traitement de l'air et du froid (CETAF). Together, the four associations represent 90% of the region’s plumbing, HVACR and electrical contractors and wholesaler distributors.
Organizer: Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating/Corp of Master Pipe Mechanics of Quebec
# Exhibitors:390
# Attendees:6,322
04/22/2015 to 04/23/2015
Place Bonaventure Montreal
NSF: 63,750
26
ABA Quebec Beauty Show This is a show for the professional beauty industry comprising of hair, nails and aesthetics. Attendees can see new styling techniques, new products and learn how to use them. ABA provides educational seminars of different genres (both personal and business development), competitions and training.
Organizer: Allied Beauty Association
# Exhibitors:64
# Attendees:6,040
03/08/2015 to 03/09/2015
Palais des congres de Montreal Montreal
NSF: 63,000
27
BUILDEX Vancouver BUILDEX Vancouver is one of Canada's largest tradeshows and conferences, welcoming over 13,500 interior design, construction and property management professionals each year. Over 600 exhibits and more than 60 educational seminars impact three distinct professional markets, all under one roof: Interior Design & Architecture, Property Management, Construction & Renovation. BUILDEX Vancouver is about designing, building and managing real estate.
Organizer: Informa Exhibitions
# Exhibitors:405
# Attendees:
02/25/2015 to 02/26/2015
Vancouver Convention Centre Vancouver
NSF: 61,000
28
The Mode Accessories Show (Aug.) Canada's definitive trade show for the fashion accessory industry, the country's largest trade show of its kind.
Organizer: Two Plus One Group Inc.
# Exhibitors:200
# Attendees:3,100
08/09/2015 to 08/11/2015
International Plaza Hotel Toronto
NSF: 60,000
29
The Mode Accessories Show (Jan.) Canada's definitive trade show for the fashion accessory industry, the country's largest trade show of its kind.
Organizer: Two Plus One Group Inc.
# Exhibitors:200
# Attendees:3,074
01/25/2015 to 01/27/2015
International Plaza Hotel Toronto
NSF: 60,000
30
Profile Show (Mar.) The OFE Show and the Profile Show have merged to showcase a broader, more diversified marketplace for buyers and sellers. The new merged Profile Show brings together the best selection of apparel and accessories that includes all segments of today's fashion industry -- men's, women's, young contemporary and junior labels, children's and lifestyle brands. This show will cover all price points and commodities in an energetic, open booth marketplace.
Organizer: Ontario Fashion Exhibitors
# Exhibitors:175
# Attendees:2,197
03/01/2015 to 03/04/2015
Toronto Congress Centre Toronto
NSF: 59,500
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