ART AND HOME DECOR TRADE SHOWS IN CANADA

FINE ART TRADE SHOWS

TORONTO ART EXPO The Toronto Art Expo began in 2002, and presently features nearly 200 artists for a dozen countries the world over. Artwork is chosen by a juried group, and only original artwork is shown on the trade show floor. Many significant art buyers from around the world come to the Expo, making it a great place for artists to be noticed and artwork to be purchased. Dates: End of October, annually Location: Toronto, Ontario

ART TORONTO Since the first show in 2000, Art Toronto is known as "Canada's international fair for modern and contemporary art". National and international art galleries showcase their work at the event, alongside lectures and panels, projects, and cultural happenings around Toronto. Dates: End of October, annually Location: Toronto, Ontario

OTTAWA ART EXPO Organized and executed by a non-profit group of artists, the Ottawa Art Expo has been an annual event since 2008. The show exhibits the works of artists in and around Ottawa, presents awards and student competitions, and "celebrates the continually developing artistic heritage of Canada". Dates: Spring, annually Location: Ottawa, Ontario

ART! VANCOUVER Celebrating its inaugural event in 2015, Art! Vancouver features original works from galleries and artists all around the world. Tours of the city's best art and artistic locales and guest speakers are held throughout the event, and special artworks are auctioned for charity. Dates: May, annually Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

TORONTO OUTDOOR ART EXHIBITION The first and largest outdoor art fair in Toronto has been held each year since 1961. The event brings in more than 100,000 people annually, and features work by more than 300 artists who have the opportunity to interact informally with the art lovers and other artists who attend the show. Panel discussions, artist talks, and performances take place throughout the three-day event. Dates: September, annually Location: Toronto, Canada

HOME DECOR TRADE SHOWS

NATIONAL HOME SHOW This week-long home design extravaganza offers guests more than 700 exhibitors who highlight the latest trends in decor, as well was celebrity experts, dream homes, contents, family-oriented programming, and more. In addition to this spring expo, the company also runs the Fall Home Show, and the GTA Home and Reno show each February. Dates: March, annually Location: Toronto, Ontario

INTERIOR DESIGN SHOW WEST IDS West offers 250 exhibitors featuring design products and decor services. The three and a half day event sees an annual attendance that has grown to more than 36,000 people from the province and further afield. First established in 2004, the expo also includes speakers, an opening night party, public discussions, and other educational and entertaining facets. Dates: September, annually Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

IIDEX CANADA This two day expo - Canada's National Design and Architecture Exposition and Conference - is held at the Metro Centre in Toronto each winter. In addition to more than 1500 exhibitors, the event features seminars, speakers, and tours. The annual show is attended by some 30,000 designers, architects, developers, and engineers, and has been running for more than 30 years. Dates: December, annually Location: Toronto, Ontario

INTERIOR DESIGN SHOW Since its first show in 1999, this eastern version of IDS West has welcomed nearly 700,000 guests to the three day event, which features designers and architects from around the world among its hundreds of annual exhibitors. Professionals speak on an array of topics including renovation, trends, reclaimed designs, and discussions aimed at guests in the design field. Dates: January, annually Location: Toronto, Ontario

VANCOUVER HOME + DESIGN SHOW Featuring exhibits by more than 300 businesses involved in home decor, improvement, and entertainment, the Vancouver Home + Design Show - established in 1983 - brings in nearly 40,000 visitors and includes celebrity speakers, fun challenges for the whole family, great food, and the opportunity to speak to designers one on one. Dates: October, annually Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

SIDIM DESIGN SHOW Running since 1989, Montreal's Design Show features three days of up-and-coming design trends for the home, office, and commercial centres. The event offers hundreds of exhibitors, and takes place during Design Week, which presents an additional seven days of open houses, workshops and more. Dates: May, annually Location: Montreal, Quebec

BUILDEX Held in Vancouver for two days each winter, the Buildex convention features more than 600 exhibitors in the fields of renovation, architecture, interior design, and more. More than 10,000 attendees come out to view the wares and take in dozens of educational seminars and hundreds of speakers. Dates: February, annually Location: Vancouver, British Columbia