West Coast Women's Show

The West Coast Women’s Show is a large multi-day lifestyle and retail trade show in Abbotsford. The show features hundreds of vendors, stage presentations, and live entertainment focused on women’s interests, wellness and empowerment.

The event takes place at Tradex from Friday, November 21st, to Sunday, November 23rd, 2025. Other events happening that same weekend include the Vancouver Christmas Market and both Christmas Glow and Merry & Bright at Martini Town in Langley. There is also a Take it to the Limit Eagles tribute concert in Surrey and Vancity Foodie Fest in North Vancouver. To learn about other things to do this time of year, see Vancouver’s November Calendar of Events. To learn about the West Coast Women’s Show, however, continue reading.

This article contains the following information about the West Coast Women’s Show:

Location and Admission | What to Expect | Entertainment | Other Information

The West Coast Women’s Show in Abbotsford

The West Coast Women’s Show spans three days and features multiple sections of vendors with hundreds of booths to explore. It’s a great place to browse a wide range of products and services. Over 25,000 people typically attend this women-focused event each year.

The event was called the West Coast Women’s Show until 2023. It rebranded to Canada Women’s Expo in 2024. However, in 2025, the event switched back to its original name. This year’s West Coast Women’s Show runs from Friday, November 21st, until Sunday, November 23rd.

Hours of operation are from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturday and 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Sunday.

Location and Admission

The 2025 West Coast Women’s Show takes place at the Tradex Centre in Abbotsford, located at 1190 Cornell Street. The venue is a very large one with well over 100,000 square feet of interior space and lots of parking.

Admission Details

Admission to the event typically includes live entertainment, presentations and access to all areas of the show. Tickets are available online or at the gate.

The official online 2025 ticket prices are as follows with in-person ticketing costing a couple dollars more.

General Admission: about $12
Senior Admission (65+): about $11 ($9 on Friday from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm)
Children (12 and under): Free

West Coast Women's Show

What to Expect

The West Coast Women’s Show is known for its vibrant mix of shopping, entertainment and inspiration. The 2025 edition features over 400 exhibitors, including fashion, beauty, home décor, wellness, and food vendors. More than 90% are women-owned businesses.

Visitors can look forward to celebrity guests, fashion shows, chef demos, and an artisans’ marketplace filled with handmade Canadian goods — perfect for early holiday shopping.

One of the weekend’s highlights is the Girls’ Night Out Martini Nights, featuring the 2026 Hall of Flame Calendar Firefighters. All calendar proceeds benefit the Vancouver Firefighter Charities.

Fall Entertainment

The 2025 edition of the event features three stages. One is the Main Stage, the other is the Midland Appliance Culinary Stage and the third is the Women’s Health Stage.

The full entertainment schedule for 2025, including stage times, is yet to be announced. Check the West Coast Women’s Show website for more details. Below are some of the confirmed highlights for the event in 2025:

Ashley Callingbull – The 2025 Headline Speaker. Known as the first Indigenous woman to win Miss Universe Canada.
Jason Thompson – Award-winning actor Jason Thompson appears for a live audience conversation.
BC Women’s Health Foundation – Return as the 2025 Charity of Choice, the foundation supports women’s health across British Columbia.
Midland Appliance Culinary Stage – Visitors can watch chefs and food creators in action as they prepare delicious dishes and offer samples throughout the weekend.
Artisans Christmas Marketplace – More than a hundred Canadian makers offering handcrafted décor, gifts and treats for purchase.
Main Stage Fashion Shows – Daily runway showcases spotlight local designers and trends that celebrate confidence and individuality.
Wine, Beer and Spirits Zone – Drinks from BC wineries, craft breweries and distilleries are available to purchase and enjoy.