Trade Show Displays for Events and Conference Facilities in Ontario, Canada

Ontario is home to 13.5 million people representing cultures from around the world. The province generates 37% of Canada’s GDP through a combination of natural resources, manufacturing expertise, exports and knowledge-intensive industries.

With a population of more than 2.9 million, Toronto, Ontario is Canada’s largest city and one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Among its world-class, culinary and cultural attractions are the CN Tower, the tallest free-standing structure in the western hemisphere and one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.

For your next Toronto exhibit or conference, Phase Two Graphics can provide high-quality banner stands and other promotional materials with a quick turnaround time.

Following are a few details and facility tips that may be helpful regarding the largest trade show and convention/conference sites in Toronto. Please note that venue, event and facility details are subject to change.

Enercare Centre

Canada’s largest trade and consumer show facility and a LEED Gold certified conference centre, Enercare Centre features more than 1 million square feet of exhibit, meeting and event space and provides state-of-the-art services for some of the largest convention events in North America. Enercare Centre is a focal point in the 192-acre lakefront Exhibition Place complex that hosts conventions, exhibitions, festivals, events and more, and is located next to a major highway.

Event examples:

  • Canada Blooms
  • National Home Show
  • One of a Kind Show and Sale
  • ARCHITECT@WORK
  • The Baby Show – Spring

Facility tips:

  • Ceiling heights range from 12’ to 60’
  • In-house PBX with digital, analog and ISDN client card
  • Available fibre optic video conferencing and internal and external networking
  • Available compressed air and natural gas
  • On-site parking for more than 6,100 vehicles and convenient access to public transit

The International Centre

The International Centre offers 548,000 square feet of flexible and connected exhibit and conference space approximately 3 kilometres (1.9 miles) from Toronto Pearson International Airport. The 500,000-square-foot exhibit space features 6 halls and a 15,000-square-foot ballroom. The 48,000-square-foot conference centre includes 15 multipurpose breakout rooms plus a 17,000-square-foot ballroom.

Event examples:

  • Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo
  • Enthusiast Gaming Live Expo (EGLX)
  • Canadian Pet Expo
  • Truck World
  • iTech 2018
  • The Franchise Expo

Facility tips:

  • Free parking in more than 5,000 on-site spaces
  • The Centre does not supply any equipment such as tables on the show floor
  • Signs must be placed on easels or in sign holders
  • Helium balloons, glitter and confetti are not allowed
  • The Centre does not accept shipments prior to the contracted date(s)

Metro Toronto Convention Centre

The MTCC is Canada’s #1 trade show and convention facility, featuring more than 700,000 square feet of exhibition and meeting space, two ballrooms and a world-class theatre. It’s located within walking distance of more than 13,000 downtown Toronto hotel rooms as well as world-class sports, culinary arts and entertainment attractions. The MTCC is only a 20-minute drive from Toronto Pearson International Airport.

Event examples:

  • PDAC 2018 International Convention, Trade Show & Investors Exchange
  • VMware Worldwide Kickoff – AMER & Global Leadership Summit
  • Toronto Comicon 2018
  • CPMX 2018
  • ImportFest 2018

Facility tips:

  • Indoor, multilevel parking for more than 1,700 cars
  • Advance shipments of exhibitor materials will not be accepted
  • Advance shipments for corporate meetings must adhere to MTCC requirements
  • MTCC uses Voyage Control to enable exhibitor reservations for move-in times
  • Helium balloons, glitter, and confetti require prior approval 

Toronto Congress Centre

Featuring more than 1 million square feet of exceptional facilities, the TCC is host to some of Canada’s largest and most prestigious events. The complex is only a 3-minute drive from Toronto Pearson International Airport and adjacent to hotels with more than 10,000 guest rooms.

Event examples:

  • Franchise Canada Show
  • Smart Cities Expo World Forum
  • Anime North Toronto
  • Fabtech Canada
  • The Canadian Coffee & Tea Show

Facility tips:

  • More than 6,000 parking spaces
  • A TCC-supplied dock manager is required at the Licensee’s expense for move-in and move-out
  • Signs and decorations may not be brought in without TCC approval
  • Helium tanks and balloons and confetti are not permitted

Most Popular Banner Stands in Ontario

Phase Two Graphics has found that our most popular custom banner stands in Ontario are: retractable, 4-screen, pole system, spring back, and expandable. 

We understand that brand awareness is key in achieving promotional investment goals. We can also apply your chosen custom branding design to high-quality, highly visible trade show counters, table covers and runners, trade show displays, table top displays, literature racks, advertising flags, inflatable arches, outdoor banners and signs, pop-up canopies and tents, and more. Whatever your choice, we work with you to design professionally crafted advertising solutions that effectively highlight your brand messages, colours and logos.