The Atlantic Retail Fair serves a wide range of retailers, wholesalers and distributors in the Atlantic Provinces and Eastern Québec providing a wide variety of products and price points. 

UPCOMING AUGUST – SEPTEMBER 2025 SHOWS

THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE, HALL 3
6900 Airport Rd, Hall 3, Mississauga, ON, L4V 1E8

• Tuesday,  May 14, 2024:  9:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Wednesday, May 15, 2024:  9:00 am – 5:00 pm

August 10-12 • Toronto Trader’s Forum Show
International Centre, Halls 3 & 4

August 24-26 • Edmonton Trader’s Forum Show
Edmonton Convention Centre
(previously known as the Shaw Conference Centre)

September 2-4 • Quebec Retail Fair in Laval
Sheraton Laval Hotel & Convention Centre

September 9-11 • Halifax Atlantic Retail Fair
Halifax Exhibition Centre

Due to the impact of Covid-19 and government regulations Trader’s Forum Marketplace will run in conjunction with the physical shows.

Trader’s Forum Marketplace is a unique platform specially designed for our industry. Taking orders, setting up appointments and a convenient way for the buyers to see 1000’s of products from multiple suppliers has never been easier.

The marketplace allows for hybrid trade shows – Virtual show capability during the physical events for those buyers that can’t attend.
This is a secure platform, only accessible by registered buyers, who have been verified by the suppliers.
Extremely user friendly. Highly effective. An essential part of the new standard in the industry.

June – August

• Father’s Day is Sunday, June 16.
• Create and decorate a “Dad” section.
• Feature a wedding endcap, bridal shower and baby endcaps early in the summer.
• Stock up on fireworks, flags, red and white balloons, cups napkins and other party accessories for Canada Day – July 1st.
• Stock up on items for Canada’s 150 years celebration.
• Start pre- booking for upcoming Valentine’s Day, Easter and Spring
• Start building your back to school section at the end of July. Include stationery, backpacks, lunch snacks, etc.

May – Mother’s Day:

• Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12
• Make and display Gift Baskets on May 1st, include picture frames.
• All cottage and camping gear should be out at the beginning of the month.
• Display an endcap of fireworks for Victoria Day,  May 20
• Have teacher thank you cards and gifts on display throughout the month.