Best Trade Shows in Canada

294 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count

Canada's trade-fair activity concentrates in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, with Toronto holding the country's largest venues, including the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and the Enercare Centre at Exhibition Place. The economy is resource- and manufacturing-based and closely tied to the United States, which absorbs about three-quarters of exports; crude oil is by far the leading export, followed by vehicles and auto parts, machinery, gold and lumber. Toronto's PDAC Convention is the world's premier mineral-exploration and mining event, drawing more than 32,000 participants in 2026; the Canadian International AutoShow and SIAL Canada, a major food show, are other anchors.

The Event Scout catalog currently lists 294 trade shows in Canada with editions in 2026 & 2027. Together they host an estimated 28,800 exhibitors, led by Ecarrières (an estimated 1,375 exhibitors). Sizeable exhibitor lists are already indexed for 73 of them — LO Congress (475 companies), Ag Days (461), The Buildings Show (433). Events run across 44 cities including Toronto, Vancouver and Montréal. The tracked calendar opens with Conseil des métiers d'art du Québec (9 Sep – 9 Oct 2026).

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Top industries in Canada

The industries Canada's larger trade shows concentrate in, weighted by exhibitor count.

By estimated exhibitor count across Canada trade shows with 70+ exhibitors — a single show can span several industries.

Top trade shows in Canada

Upcoming trade shows in Canada

Facta confirmed count from the event's captured exhibitor roster.Estimatea modeled approximation, not a confirmed figure.

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Frequently asked questions

How many trade shows are there in Canada?
Event Scout currently tracks 294 trade shows in Canada, with editions in 2026 & 2027.
When is trade-show season in Canada?
By start date, most tracked trade shows in Canada run in October and November.
What are the biggest trade fairs in Canada in 2027?
By estimated exhibitor count, the biggest trade fairs in Canada in 2027 are Ecarrières (~1,375 exhibitors), DigiMarCon Canada 2026 (~1,000 exhibitors) and DigiMarCon Canada West 2026 (~1,000 exhibitors).
How much does it cost to exhibit in Canada?
Exhibiting costs are set by each event and depend on stand size, hall location and how you fit out the booth, so there is no single rate in Canada. Every show's organiser publishes its own stand pricing, and the events tracked here link through to those official sites.

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