Skilled Trades Events in Ontario
Trade shows, conferences, home shows and career fairs for Ontario's trades — in one calendar, with dates checked against each organizer.
2026–27 calendarThe biggest upcoming skilled-trades events in Ontario are The Buildings Show (Dec 2–4, 2026, Toronto), Landscape Ontario Congress (Jan 12–14, 2027, Toronto), Canadian Roofing Expo (Jan 19–20, 2027, Mississauga) and National Home Show (Mar 5–14, 2027, Toronto). This calendar lists 45 upcoming trade shows, conferences, expos, home shows and career fairs across the province, each checked against the organizer's own site. The busiest months are November 2026 (9 events) and March 2027 (8 events).
Last verified against each organizer's own site. Dates and prices can change — confirm details with the organizer before you go.
Upcoming events calendar
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Showing 45 upcoming events
November 20269 events
- Career fairNov 11–12, 2026
Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fair – Windsor 2026
Event Centre at LaSalle Landing, LaSalle (Windsor)
- ConferenceNov 13, 2026
Partners in Prevention – Golden Horseshoe 2026
Fallsview Casino Resort, Niagara Falls
- Career fairNov 17–19, 2026
Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fair – London 2026
Western Fair District, J-AAR Expo Centre, London
- ConferenceNov 30 – Dec 3, 2026
Canadian Pool & Spa Conference & Expo 2026
Niagara Falls Convention Centre, Niagara Falls
December 20264 events
- Career fairDec 1–3, 2026
Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fair – Oshawa 2026
Tribute Communities Centre, Oshawa
- Career fairDec 8–10, 2026
Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fair – Mississauga 2026
The International Centre, Mississauga
January 20276 events
- Trade showJan 21–24, 2027
IDS Toronto (Interior Design Show) 2027
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto
February 20275 events
- ConferenceFeb 17–19, 2027
ISA Ontario Annual Conference & Trade Show 2027
Deerhurst Resort, Huntsville
- ConferenceFeb 17–18, 2027
Ontario Turfgrass Symposium 2027
Rozanski Hall, University of Guelph, Guelph
March 20278 events
- Home showMar 6, 2027
Barrie Spring Garden and Home Show 2027
Bradford Greenhouses Garden Gallery, Barrie
April 20275 events
May 20272 events
- CompetitionMay 3–5, 2027
Skills Ontario Competition & Career Showcase 2027
Toronto Congress Centre, Toronto
June 20271 event
July 20271 event
October 20273 events
November 20271 event
- ConferenceNov 2–4, 2027
Canadian Conference on Building Science & Technology 2027
Pearson Convention Centre, Brampton
- Building & renovation
- Electrical & mechanical
- Landscape & outdoor
- Home shows
- Careers & safety
Dates to be announced
Expected events whose organizers have not confirmed dates yet. We add the dates once they are posted.
Skills Ontario Skilled Trades Conference for Guidance Educators
2027, date TBA · Toronto · Conference
A Skills Ontario conference for guidance counsellors and educators on skilled trades pathways. It usually runs during the Skills Ontario Competition in May.
Skills Ontario (opens in a new tab)GVCA Building Excellence Awards
2027, date TBA · Kitchener-Waterloo region · Awards
The Grand Valley Construction Association's building awards. Submissions are due Jan 4, 2027.
Grand Valley Construction Association (opens in a new tab)Sarnia Home Show
April 2027 (date conflicting) · Sarnia · Home show
A consumer home show in Sarnia. Published listings disagree on the 2027 date (Apr 2–4 or Apr 9); the 2026 show ran Apr 10–12.
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest construction trade show in Ontario?
The Buildings Show in Toronto, which its organizer bills as Canada's largest built-environment show. It combines Construct Canada, the HomeBuilder & Renovator Expo and the World of Concrete Pavilion. The 2026 edition runs Dec 2–4, 2026 at Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto.
When is the National Home Show 2027?
The 2027 edition runs Mar 5–14, 2027 at Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place in Toronto. It is a consumer show — homeowners attend and contractors exhibit. Admission: $20+HST.
Are there skilled trades career fairs in Ontario?
Yes. Upcoming: Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fair – Windsor (Nov 11–12, 2026, LaSalle (Windsor)), Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fair – London (Nov 17–19, 2026, London), Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fair – Ottawa (Nov 24–26, 2026, Ottawa), Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fair – Oshawa (Dec 1–3, 2026, Oshawa), Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fair – Mississauga (Dec 8–10, 2026, Mississauga) and Skills Ontario Competition & Career Showcase (May 3–5, 2027, Toronto). The Level Up! fairs are free.
What are the main trade shows for landscapers in Ontario?
Landscape Ontario Congress in Toronto is the largest. Upcoming landscaping events: Landscape Designers Conference (Jan 11, 2027, Toronto), Landscape Ontario Congress (Jan 12–14, 2027, Toronto), Ontario Turfgrass Symposium (Feb 17–18, 2027, Guelph) and Landscape Lighting Conference (Feb 24, 2027, Milton).
How do I get my event listed?
Email support@proscore.ca with the event name, dates, venue and a link to the organizer's page. We list in-person Ontario trade shows, conferences, expos, home shows, career fairs, competitions and awards, and we confirm the dates on the organizer's own site before an event goes up.
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