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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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
07/30/2013 to 08/01/2013
Vancouver Convention Centre Vancouver
NSF: 90,000
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SIAL CANADA SIAL Canada is the Salon International de l'Alimentation (International Food Expo) which caters to North American food-industry professionals. The show is one of the industry's most important meeting places for North America, hosting around 700 exhibitors and 13,000 visitors from over 60 countries over the course of three days each year.
Organizer: EXPO CANADA FRANCE, subsidiary of COMEXPOSIUM
# Exhibitors:770
# Attendees:12,815
04/30/2013 to 05/02/2013
Direct Energy Centre Toronto
NSF: 79,310
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CHFA East Trade Show & Conference CHFA East is the largest conference and trade show in Canada serving the natural health products and organic industries. The industry's top manufacturers, distributors, brokers and retailers consider CHFA Expo East the source for networking and buying in Canada.
Organizer: Canadian Health Food Association
# Exhibitors:268
# Attendees:2,900
10/05/2013 to 10/06/2013
Metro Toronto Convention Centre Toronto
NSF: 74,448
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CHFA West Trade Show & Conference CHFA West is the largest trade event in Western Canada for the natural health products and organics industries. CHFA West provides retailers with a two-day conference and two full days of trade show and networking opportunities.
Organizer: Canadian Health Food Association
# Exhibitors:242
# Attendees:2,437
04/13/2013 to 04/14/2013
Vancouver Convention Centre Vancouver
NSF: 73,780
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Graphics Canada Canada's largest graphics and printing exhibition.
Organizer: GCMG
# Exhibitors:190
# Attendees:8,100
11/21/2013 to 11/23/2013
The International Centre Toronto
NSF: 70,000
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Quebec Gift Fair (Spring) A global mix of the latest trends in general giftware, stationery, souvenirs, toys and more. The show features new home accents, furnishings and decor for inside and outside the home and includes gourmet housewares and specialty foods plus an eclectic mix of fashion accessories, jewellery and clothing.
Organizer: Canadian Gift Association (CanGift)
# Exhibitors:292
# Attendees:8,000
03/24/2013 to 03/27/2013
Place Bonaventure Montreal
NSF: 69,218
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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 Canada
# Exhibitors:450
# Attendees:13,500
02/13/2013 to 02/14/2013
Vancouver Convention Centre Vancouver
NSF: 67,500
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CIM Convention & The Expo! The CIM Expo! is Canada's premier mining show, featuring the latest in mining equipment, tools, technologies and services. With continued growth of 15% over the last three years, visitors meet new exhibitors and reconnect with their loyal suppliers, contractors and consultants. It's the place to learn about the tools, technologies and services available to foster strength in your operations and profession.
Organizer: Canadian Institute of Mining, Metalurgy & Petroleum
# Exhibitors:436
# Attendees:4,000
05/05/2013 to 05/07/2013
Metro Toronto Convention Centre Toronto
NSF: 66,500
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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:100
# Attendees:2,300
08/25/2013 to 08/27/2013
Palais des congres de Montreal Montreal
NSF: 66,000
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Interior Design Show The Interior Design Show (IDS) is Canada's largest design event. IDS is held annually for 3.5 days, the 3rd week of January in Toronto, Canada. The event takes place in the heart of downtown Toronto, the commercial capital and the centre of trade for Canada. Toronto is home to the 3rd largest design workforce in North America, and currently has 148 commercial and residential high-rise and skyscraper projects under construction.
Organizer: Informa Canada
# Exhibitors:320
# Attendees:12,000
01/24/2013 to 01/27/2013
Metro Toronto Convention Centre Toronto
NSF: 65,380
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