2008 Show Highlights

Tour the Amazing Model Home. Built By:

What better way for visitors to create the home of their dreams then by touring a beautifully decorated finely crafted model home.  That is exactly what we had on-site at this year’s Home & Garden Show. The Amazing Model  Home was brought to you by Quality Engineered Homes Ltd.  Quality Homes has been creating model homes and cottages on lots everywhere in Ontario and they are known as Canada’s leading “Precision Built” Home Builder.  

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The condo market is hot and we’ve launched the new Condo Living feature in response to the huge demand from consumers and exhibitors.  We’ve dedicated over 5,000 sq. ft. to builders, renovators, decorators, security experts, small space organizers and suppliers of “everything condo”.  It is a great opportunity for visitors to meet thousands of interested buyers.  

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Crowds were drawn to this hot spot for home improvement, renovation and design inspirations. Celebrity experts included: HGTV’s Real Reno ’s Jim Caruk, Renovation Expert John Sillaots,  CFRB’s Home Improvement Specialist Frank Cohn,  Toronto Star’s Vicky Sanderson and many more were very happy to share  their do-it-yourself secrets with audience members. Seminars ran throughout the 4 days of the show. 

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Getting Creative in the Creative Arts Marketplace

We were excited about the new launch of the Creative Arts Marketplace, which spotlighted artisans and craft suppliers.  Crowds were lining up to take advantage of the interactive make-it and take-it projects and demonstrations. 

Green Street Has Grown Again!

We're proud to be recognized as the First Consumer Show to put a concentrated emphasis on GREEN, ENVIRONMENTAL & ECOLOGICAL concerns. Energy Savings, Renewable Resources and Environmental issues have become vital to our everyday life. Due to popular demand, we expanded GREEN STREET again. The GREEN STREET PAVILION is over 30,000 sq. ft., offering even more exhibitors the opportunity to promote their “build green” construction, “green living” and energy efficient products to buyers who were looking to save energy and better their homes. Exhibitors will have a stimulating sales atmosphere in which to sell their exciting lines of  “green”, eco-friendly, energy saving products and services

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Experts in the field of Energy Management, Green Building and Renewable Energy Products  had an excellent opportunity to enlighten visitors on ways to build and renovate that will help save money and the environment.  Seminar presenters can increase their own business at the show while spreading the “Green” word.

Tomorrow House

Tomorrow House featured the newest products that the marketplace is (or will be) offering -- gadgets, gizmos and more.  

Patio, Pool & Spa World

Featuring the Outdoor Living Pavilion

Exhibitors displaying Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, Fencing, Decking, Outdoor Furniture, Patios and other Backyard Living products and services took advantage of the 35,000 sq. ft. we dedicated to Backyard Entertaining. This prime selling area is located in Hall 3 where the greatest convergence of crossover traffic from both the International Home & Garden Show (halls 1, 2 & 3) and the Successful Gardening Show (beside hall 3 in halls 3A & 4) meet.

A Builders’ Paradise

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation notes that people renovate within 3 years of buying a house, and with the resale market still high, renovations are hot, hot, hot!  Renovation World, located in Hall 2, was dedicated to builders, renovators and home improvement companies. 

Dream Builder’s Walk (in Hall 3) highlights Canada ’s Best Home Builders.

The GREEN GARAGE

From start to finish this garage was built to utilize eco-friendly products.  The GREEN GARAGE was proof that green space can be fun as well as functional. 

Exhibitors with Green Products they felt were suitable for displaying in this fantastic new  feature garage, should contact show management (sales@internationalhomeshow.ca : GREEN GARAGE in subject line) with a complete description to see if they qualify for product placement.

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The Décor Design Gallery

Walls, Windows Furnishings Association had designed a stunning showcase of Model Room Vignettes created by the industries finest decorators and interior designers.  Consumers wishing to update their homes meet with knowledgeable exhibitors displaying interior design products, home accents, window and wall furnishings and more.  The ever-popular “Ask A Designer” FREE design consultations attracted hundreds of visitor looking for Home Inspirations. 

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Kitchen & Bath Showcase

The Kitchen and Bath are the most used rooms of the home and buyers are looking to renovate and personalize their living spaces in unique and creative ways. Consumers envision Kitchens as warm and inviting, the space to connect with family and friends, and Bathrooms are peaceful, calm, stress free areas where consumers can pamper themselves.

The Kitchen & Bath Showcase was the perfect showcase to promote your newest state-of-the-art designs, unique and modern appliances, space-saving ideas or revolutionary products to homeowners.  Independent surveys show that more money is spent with Kitchen & Bath Exhibitors than anywhere else in the show!  

With their paid admission visitors are also able to attend

 The 16^th Annual Successful Gardening Show 

FREE!

There is so much to do and see at the International Home & Garden Show.