Best Gaming & Comics Trade Shows in Canada
9 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count
The Event Scout catalog currently lists 9 Gaming & Comics trade shows in Canada with editions in 2026 & 2027. Together they host an estimated 2,153 exhibitors, led by FAN EXPO Canada (an estimated 1,000 exhibitors). Leading host venues include Vancouver Convention Centre - West Building, Edmonton Convention Centre and Grand Quai du Port de Montréal. Events run across 4 regions including Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario.
What counts as a Gaming & Comics trade show: Gaming & Comics trade shows and conventions cover interactive entertainment and fandom — video, computer and electronic games, esports, betting and amusement gaming, plus comics, manga, anime, cosplay and pop-culture events.
Top Gaming & Comics trade shows in Canada
FAN EXPO Canada
26–29 Aug 2027~1,000 exhibitorsFAN EXPO Vancouver
13–15 Feb 2027~400 exhibitorsToronto Comicon
19–21 Mar 2027~350 exhibitors- 22–25 Apr 2027~333 exhibitors
Game Con Canada
25–27 Jun 202743 exhibitorsCanadian Gaming Summit 2025
15–17 Jun 2027~27 exhibitorsExternal Development Summit (XDS)
20–24 Sep 2027Montréal International Game Summit
10–11 Nov 2026LASMCER
25–26 Aug 2027
Upcoming Gaming & Comics trade shows in Canada
CALGARY EXPOInternational22 Apr 2027Calgary, CA22 Apr 2027Calgary, CA333Estimate
FAN EXPO CanadaInternational26 Aug 2027Toronto, CA26 Aug 2027Toronto, CA1,000Estimate
FAN EXPO VancouverNational13 Feb 2027Vancouver, CA13 Feb 2027Vancouver, CA400Estimate
External Development Summit (XDS)International20 Sep 2027Vancouver, CA20 Sep 2027Vancouver, CA
Game Con CanadaSmall25 Jun 2027Edmonton, CA25 Jun 2027Edmonton, CA43Fact
Montréal International Game SummitInternational10 Nov 2026Montréal, CA10 Nov 2026Montréal, CA
LASMCERInternational25 Aug 2027Toronto, CA25 Aug 2027Toronto, CA
Canadian Gaming Summit 2025Small15 Jun 2027CA15 Jun 2027CA27Estimate
Facta confirmed count from the event's captured exhibitor roster.Estimatea modeled approximation, not a confirmed figure.
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Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.
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