The Vancouver Fall Home Show is a home improvement trade show event that takes place at the Vancouver Convention Centre each year in October.
The organizers of the Fall Home Show also run the BC Home + Garden Show which takes place in the spring at BC Place Stadium.
2024 marks the event’s 42nd year when it runs in October from the 24th to the 27th.
This article includes the following information about the event:
Where and When | Admission | What to Expect | What Else is Happening in Vancouver? | Other Information
Vancouver Fall Home Show
The Vancouver Fall Home Show is the place to be for anyone looking to renovate or upgrade their home. The event runs marketplace-style inside the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Exhibitors at the Home Show offer products and services related to home projects. The show features both local and international vendors who often offer special prices or show-exclusive deals.
Where and When
Each year the Vancouver Fall Home Show happens at the Vancouver Convention Centre. In 2024 the show is downstairs in the Centre’s West Building.
The Vancouver Convention Centre is in the Coal Harbour area of downtown Vancouver. The building’s large glass front is an iconic part of the Vancouver Harbour waterfront. Next door to the Convention Centre (about a block away) is Canada Place which is home to the city’s cruise ship terminal and the FlyOver Canada tourist attraction.
This year the Vancouver Fall Home Show runs from October 24th to 27th. On the Thursday the show runs from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. On the Friday the hours are from 12:00 pm until 8:00 pm, on the Saturday from 10:00 am until 8:00 pm, and on the Sunday the show is on from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm.
Admission to the Home Show
Prices for tickets for the Fall Home Show in 2024 are listed below.
- Adult (ages 13 and older) – $16, or $14 when bought before October 24th
- Senior (ages 60 and older) – $13, or $11 when bought before October 24th
- Child (ages 12 and younger) – FREE
During the 2024 fall show, there are also “half day” adult and senior tickets available for $8 each. These give attendees full access to the show on any day after 4:00 pm.
(Note: The above prices and other details were subject to change.)
What to Expect
At the Vancouver Fall Home Show visitors can expect to see numerous exhibitors selling everything from windows to flooring and home decor. Expect to see hot tubs, gas fireplaces, beds and kitchen equipment. There are sometimes things like e-bikes as well. Some booths offer physical products while other booths offer design tips and tricks.
Most of the exhibitors at the Home Show are local BC or Canadian businesses. A selection of participants from 2024 is listed below.
- BC Hydro
- Canadian Beeseal
- Duradek Canada Ltd.
- Kitchen Makeovers
- TELUS
For a full list of exhibitors visit the Exhibitor List on the Home Show website.
What Else is Happening in Vancouver?
There are Halloween activities happening at various locations throughout the Lower Mainland in mid-October. In years without pandemics, there are also Oktoberfest events.
For more ideas of things to do this time of year, see our October Calendar or article about What’s Happening in Vancouver this Weekend.
Other Information
For more details about the event, visit the Vancouver Fall Home Show website.
Another trade show you might be interested in is the BC Home + Garden Show. It’s a similar event in the winter that includes workshops, products and services for gardens in addition to things for inside the home. In 2024 this show is on from February 8th to 11th.
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