Vancouver Home Show

The BC Home and Garden Show is a trade show featuring interior and exterior household products and services at Vancouver’s BC Place Stadium.

For details about the event in the spring, continue reading. To learn about a similar event in autumn, see our article about the Vancouver Fall Home Show.

Vancouver’s Home & Garden Show

In 2023 the BC Home and Garden Show runs from March 16th to 19th (which includes the St. Patrick’s Day weekend). The venue for the multi-day event is BC Place. The stadium’s address is 777 Pacific Boulevard in Vancouver.

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND

What else is happening on the same weekend as the BC Home and Garden Show in 2023? A lot is happening, that’s what! There is an ABRA Cadabra ABBA Tribute Concert as well as Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. and SYNCRA City exhibitions, a Saint Patrick’s Day Boat Party and CelticFest events. There is also live theatre at The Improv Centre on Granville Island and the play Opening Night with Western Gold Theatre in Coal Harbour.

Coming up on the following weekend of March 24th to 26th, there are Shen Yun Chinese Theatre performances and the Festival du Bois.

For list of what else is happening this month, see our March Events Calendar. To learn about the BC Home and Garden Show, continue reading.

Home Show Hours

Hours of operation for the BC Home and Garden Show in 2023 are listed below. Exact details, however, are subject to change.

Thursday, March 16th, 2023 – 11:00 am to 9:00 pm
Friday, March 17th, 2023 – 11:00 am to 9:00 pm
Saturday, March 18th, 2023 – 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
Sunday, March 19th, 2023 – 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

BC Home and Garden Show

Home Show Costs

Admission costs to the BC Home and Garden Show in 2023 are the following:

Adults (ages 13+) – $16 at the door or $14 before March 16th
Seniors (60+) – $11
Half Day Ticket (4:00 pm until close) – $8
Children (12 & under) – free

TIP: Buy your tickets online and save $2 if you’re an adult. Also, look out for the show’s 2-for-1 ads on social media. They appear as ads, so you can’t generally find them in their regular social media posts, just in their ads. You’ll sometimes see these deals shortly before the start of the event, so it can pay sometimes to wait a bit before buying your tickets.

HOME RENOVATION TIP

Looking for inexpensive, environmentally-friendly and socially-responsible building materials for your renovations? Then check out a ReStore building supply store in the Lower Mainland.

Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization that runs ReStore which is a non-profit social enterprise that sells second-hand building supplies. By doing so they keep tons of materials out of landfills and raise money to help people in need of affordable housing.

If you’re (1) looking for new appliances, kitchen cabinets, building materials or hundreds of other home and garden products, (2) want to save lots of money, (3) don’t mind second-hand and (4) want to make a difference in society and the environment, before buying anything new, check out a Habitat for Humanity ReStore location near you. And if you do want new, be sure to donate your post-renovations good-quality second-hand items to Habitat for Humanity.

If in good condition, ReStore locations take most appliances, sheets of drywall, plywood, light fixtures, plumbing fixtures, framed mirrors, outdoor furniture, BBQs and lots of other items. In many cases they’ll even pick up your items, plus give you a tax receipt for the value of your donation!

Habitat for Humanity has ReStore locations in Maple Ridge, Burnaby, Langley and North Vancouver. Click Habitat for Humanity of Greater Vancouver for more information.

Crowds and Vendors at BC Place Stadium — Home & Garden Show at BC Place Stadium

What’s at the Show?

The Home and Garden Show is a trade show, so expect to see over 400 exhibitors with all kinds of home and garden displays.

At the event there are usually Jacuzzis, bed mattresses, furniture, fireplaces, kitchen gadgets, window displays, home decor and various other items for the inside of a house. There are also lawn care services, gutter repair people, outdoor patio furniture, lighting experts and timeshare sales agents.

At the trade show there are also cleaning product demonstrations, financial services agents and roofing experts, plus tons of other things of interest to people who have recently moved into a new place or are looking at renovations and upgrades where they presently live.

The Vancouver Fall Home Show is a similar event to the Vancouver Home & Garden Show, but in October instead of the spring. Both are run by the same organization. The main difference between the two is the season when they take place – with one in the spring and the other in autumn. Both focus on products and services for the home. The event in the spring, however, also has lots of garden-themed vendors.

Swimmer at BC Home and Garden Show — Spa Display at the Home Show

Things To Do At the Show

Here are some of the many things you could have done at the 2020 BC Home and Garden Show. All of these may or may not be available again in 2023.

You could test drive a 2020 Toyota and receive a $15 gas gift card when you booked your test drive time in advance.
Learn how to do a fuel-efficient renovation on your home at Dave’s Renovation by BC Hydro.
Shop at the Vancouver Etsy Collective or m(ART)ket to find unique home and wall decor.
Learn about the tools you need to maintain your garden or yard and the most efficient ways to do it.
Watch some of Vancouver’s top chefs create amazing meals on the Lilydale Cooking Stage.

Show Presentations

In addition to all the vendor booths and things to buy, at the Home and Garden Show there are also a number of presentations by expert speakers and celebrities.

One of the featured presenters for 2023 is Bryan Baeumler from HGTV’s Island of Bryan. There will be many more presentations to enjoy as well.

Home and Garden Show Shoppers