We know it’s still summer, but it’s also a good time to think about your fall ’25 trade show schedule.
Every month we present a list of trade (and consumer) events happening across Canada. We do this because they’re an excellent entry point into a new market; they give visitors and exhibitors a chance to make connections, find new products/services, and learn about industry trends. Below is a list of Canadian trade events happening in October 2025; you can also see what’s happening this summer (and be sure to check out our trade show prep tips before you go).
Canadian Waterpower Week (October 1-3; Ottawa, ON) – “Powering Canada, empowering the future.” This event features exhibits, speakers, program development, and more.
Esthetique Spa International (October 5-6; Montreal, QC) – “Canada’s premier beauty industry trade show, only for professionals.”
Electricity Transformation Canada (October 6-8; Toronto, ON) – “Supercharge your ideas and propel your business forward in Canada’s evolving energy sector. Electricity Transformation Canada is the ultimate platform to amplify conversations, explore emerging technologies, and drive the clean energy transition.”
eTail Canada (October 7-8; Toronto, ON) – “Come join the #1 community to power your career at eTail Toronto. This is where your next big breakthrough starts.”
Elevate Festival (October 7-9; Toronto, ON) – “Elevate Festival returns to Toronto … to reunite world-class innovators, industry leaders, and the tech ecosystem to shine a global spotlight on Canada’s tech and innovation ecosystem.”
Canadian Greenhouse Conference (October 8-9; Niagara Falls, ON) – “As Canada’s foremost event for commercial greenhouse flower, vegetable, cannabis, berry, and nursery growers, the Canadian Greenhouse Conference is the ultimate connection point for growers, suppliers, and research partners.”
National Women’s Show (October 18-19; Ottawa, ON) – “Come ot Canada’s ultimate girl’s day out [and] experience the fashion, food, and fun!)
World Conference on Disaster Management (October 21-22; Toronto, ON) – “DEMCON embraces Ontario’s emergency management community where all can gather to share and learn from their experiences.”
Advanced Design & Manufacturing Show (October 21-23; Toronto, ON) – “Advanced Design & Manufacturing Toronto brings together six advanced manufacturing areas — design, automation, packaging, plastics, processing, and EV technology. This all-in-one, industry-wide event lets you explore the latest trends and technologies shaping the future in advanced design and manufacturing.”
Age-Well Annual Conference (October 22-23; Montreal, QC) – “Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the conference provides a dynamic platform for stakeholders to collaborate and share insights, innovate to advance solutions, and elevate the quality of life and independence of older Canadians.”
Security Canada Central (October 22-23; Toronto, ON) – “Every October, thousands of security professionals come to Security Canada Central to see the latest technology innovations, access unparalleled educational opportunities and take part in the conversations defining today’s industry.”
Healthcare Communications Conference (October 23-24; Toronto, ON and virtual) – “This conference is designed for forward-thinking leaders and professionals in healthcare who are responsible for community engagement, communications, and innovation within their organizations.”
Toronto Art Expo (October 23-26; Toronto, ON) – This expo features exhibits, platform talks, installations, networking, and more.
Toronto Ski & Snowboard Show (October 24-26; Toronto, ON) – “From ski and snowboard enthusiasts who can’t wait to hear about the latest winter trends, people who want to learn how to ski and snowboard to families who want to get the best deals on winter activities and gear, the show is ready to help people of all skill levels embrace winter.”
Toronto Snowmobile Show (October 24-26; Toronto, ON) – “If you’re into snowmobiles, ATVS and an all around powersports enthusiast, this is the show for you!”
MainTrain (October 27-29; Calgary, AB) – “MainTrain is Canada’s largest conference on maintenance, reliability, and asset management, drawing over 300 professionals from diverse sectors. The three-day event features industry sessions, workshops, offsite tours, a trade show, and an awards ceremony celebrating achievements.”
STIQ Supplier Day (October 28; Laval, QC) – “STIQ’s flagship event, the Contractors/Suppliers Day offers private clients, both Quebec and foreign, the opportunity to meet dozens of industrial subcontractors working at different levels of the supply chain in a single day.”
Canadian Aerospace Summit (October 28-29; Ottawa, ON) – “…the upcoming Summit will build on AIAC’s long history of showcasing the best that Canadian aerospace has to offer through an elite conference program, unparalleled networking opportunities, and collaboration with thought leaders and industry executives from around the globe.”
Grocery Innovations Canada (October 28-29; Toronto, ON) – “This is the premier stage where the top brands, innovators, and thought leaders come together to shape the future of grocery and retail.”
Retail Sustainability Conference (October 29-30; Toronto, ON) – “RCC’s Retail Sustainability Conference brings together over 600 retailers, manufacturers, suppliers, technology providers, and policy visionaries to explore actionable paths to zero plastic waste, net zero emissions, decarbonization, and more.”
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