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
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