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
1
Canada's Farm Progress Show

 

Canada's Farm Progress Show is an agricultural industry tradeshow. It is an international show with a focus on dryland farming practices.

Organizer: Regina Exhibition Association Ltd.
# Exhibitors:843
# Attendees:43,956
06/19/2013 to 06/21/2013
Evraz Place Regina
NSF: 1,232,670
2
CanGift Toronto Gift Fair - Jan. (formerly CGTA Toronto Gift Show) CanGift Toronto Gift Fair is a wholesale market (gift trade), open only to professional qualified retail buyers in the gift industry. This show is not open to the public.
Organizer: Canadian Gift Association (CanGift)
# Exhibitors:931
# Attendees:14,403
01/27/2013 to 01/31/2013
Toronto Congress Centre/The International Centre Toronto
NSF: 419,229
3
CanGift Toronto Gift Fair - Aug. (formerly CGTA Toronto Gift Show) CanGift Toronto Gift Fair is a wholesale market (gift trade), open only to professional qualified retail buyers in the gift industry. This show is not open to the public.
Organizer: Canadian Gift Association (CanGift)
# Exhibitors:877
# Attendees:11,620
08/11/2013 to 08/14/2013
Toronto Congress Centre/The International Centre Toronto
NSF: 401,146
4
Canadian Western Agribition Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) is an annual livestock and commercial tradeshow event held in Regina, Sk every November since 1971. Known as the largest cattle show in the country, CWA also offers an extensive array of lifestyle and agribusiness tradeshow exhibits.
Organizer: Canadian Western Agribition
# Exhibitors:900
# Attendees:127,000
11/11/2013 to 11/16/2013
Evraz Place Regina
NSF: 306,000
5
Agri-Trade Farm Equipment Expo Agri-Trade Equipment Exposition is the largest annual agricultural equipment exposition in Western Canada.ᅠIt attracts high-quality attendees and has a very loyal exhibitor base with a majority of exhibitors returning for over 20 years.ᅠThe show features a Learning Stage with the latest updates in agriculture as well as an Ag Innovations program that features the latest in Agriculture Equipment Technology.
Organizer: Red Deer Chamber of Commerce/Western Park Agricultural Association
# Exhibitors:425
# Attendees:25,000
11/06/2013 to 11/09/2013
Westerner Park Red Deer, AB
NSF: 300,000
6
The Canadian Home Furnishings Market The Canadian Home Furnishings Market (TCHFM) is Canada's only wholesale furniture show, attracting thousands of qualified retailers, designers, decorators and industry professionals. Market attendees can source new products, network with suppliers, discover new emerging companies, attend educational seminars and find inspirational ideas -- all in one convenient location. Hundreds of leading manufacturers, distributors and suppliers gather annually at the Market to showcase their latest designs and collections for the living room, bedroom and dining room, as well as juvenile furniture, accent furniture, bedding, home theatre units, lamps and decorative accessories.
Organizer: The Quebec Furniture Manufacturers' Association
# Exhibitors:235
# Attendees:5,427
01/12/2013 to 01/15/2013
The International Centre Toronto
NSF: 266,785
7
PPPC National Convention and Trade Show Canada's largest promotional products industry trade show attracts nationwide professionals, members of PPPC and their invited clients. The convention spans over five days with three full trade show days. It's the perfect opportunity to accumulate CEU points towards accreditation, network with peers, see the latest innovations in the New Products Salon and stay informed on industry trends.
Organizer: Promotional Product Professionals of Canada
# Exhibitors:229
# Attendees:1,940
01/28/2013 to 01/30/2013
Metro Toronto Convention Centre Toronto
NSF: 175,000
8
Gas & Oil Expo Gas & Oil Expo is a leading marketplace for the North American gas and oil industry. Held biennially in the energy capital of Canada Calgary, Alberta it offers opportunities for brand exposure, business development, education, and networking. The indoor and outdoor exhibits showcase emerging technologies, a diverse range of products and services, and the expertise of well-known international brands. After 2013, Gas & Oil Expo will no longer be held, and Global Petroleum Show will instead occur every year.
Organizer: dmg :: events (Canada) inc
# Exhibitors:782
# Attendees:25,948
06/11/2013 to 06/13/2013
Stampede Park Calgary
NSF: 170,000
9
Congress Landscape Ontario's Congress is known as Canada's largest horticultural, lawn and garden trade show and conference. The show's focus is mainly on the construction and equipment side of the business, but all aspects of horticulture are covered by the trade show exhibitors and in the conference topics that are addressed by well-known speakers.
Organizer: Landscape Ontario
# Exhibitors:651
# Attendees:10,683
01/08/2013 to 01/10/2013
Toronto Congress Centre Toronto
NSF: 144,989
10
CRFA Show The CRFA show is the largest and most successful event of its kind in the country. This trade show features Canada's only full-service marketplace providing a perfect opportunity to network with customers. Canada's most influential chefs and industry leaders are also on hand, interacting with attendees through a full roster of seminars, workshops, presentations and culinary demonstrations.
Organizer: Restaurants Canada
# Exhibitors:700
# Attendees:13,000
03/03/2013 to 03/05/2013
Direct Energy Centre Toronto
NSF: 141,500
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