March 12-15, 2026
Vancouver Convention Centre
2026 Exhibitor Kit
Everything you need to "know before you show". Please note that this page is constantly being updated and for the best information, you should check back periodically.Table of Contents
- General Information
- Important Notices
- Exhibitor Badges
- Vancouver Convention Centre Facility Orders
- Goodkey Show Services Orders
- Required Reading & Forms
- Show Insurance
- Exhibitor Listing & QR Code
- Transportation & Customs
- Move In & Out
- Parking
- Show Hotel
- Food Sampling
- Personal Services
- Social Media
- Traffic Drivers
- Exhibitor Tips
- Scam Warning
- Contact Us
General Information
2026 Show Hours
| Show Dates: | Show Hours: | Exhibitor Access: |
| Thursday, March 12 | 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | 8 AM |
| Friday, March 13 | 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | 10 AM |
| Saturday, March 14 | 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | 9 AM |
| Sunday, March 15 | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | 9 AM |
Exhibitor access to the show floor is only allowed 1 HOUR prior to show open on show days with the exception to opening day with your exhibitor badge.
SHOW FACILITY
Vancouver Convention Centre - West Building
1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3
SHOW OFFICE
The Show Office will be located against the North Wall in Hall C. Please note that the Marketplace Events staff will only be in this location the week of the event: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 to Monday, March 16, 2026.
Floor Plan
Click here to view the BC Home Garden Show Floor Plan
Note that it is subject to change.
Important Notices
ALL POWER ORDERS MUST BE MADE THROUGH VANCOUVER CONVENTION CENTRE EXHIBITOR SERVICES DIRECTLY.
Safety Vests are required during move-in. If you do not have one, they will be for sale at Exhibitor Services.
For safety reasons during move-in/move-out, children under 16 years of age are prohibited in the building (this includes infants). This precaution is taken as there are vehicles operating in the venue, including forklifts and machinery that are dangerous to the inexperienced.
Exhibitor Badges
All exhibitors need to display their badge on show days to gain admittance to the show floor.
Exhibitors are given an allotted amount of badges to their booth based on square footage (see chart below). No forms or lists of names are needed
as the badges are generic. If the number of badges needed for your staff does not exceed the amount shown below, then simply have your staff check in at the Exhibitor Help Desk during or before the show to receive their badge.
Please note that badges do not display exhibitor or company names on them but there is space to display your business card.
0 - 100 square feet = 5 free badges
150 - 200 square feet = 7 free badges
250 - 300 square feet = 9
free badges
350 - 400 square feet = 11 free badges
*Each additional 100 square feet gets an additional 2 badges.
DO NOT LEAVE YOUR BADGES IN YOUR BOOTH as you need them to gain access to the show floor.
Vancouver Convention Centre Facility Orders
Electrical | Housekeeping | Plumbing | Internet | Rigging | Catering
Before the Event
Click here to access the 2026 Exhibitor Online Ordering Portal for VCC Exhibitor Services.
To contact, please call: 604-647-7480 or email exhibitservices@vancouverconventioncentre.com
Deadline for VCC Exhibitor Services discount: February 15, 2026
Online Ordering is available 24 hours a day and exhibitors will immediately receive a confirmation and payment receipt. We highly encourage exhibitors to take advantage of the advanced ordering rate for the best possible prices on their services.
As a reminder, safety vests are required on-site during move-in. Exhibitors can pre-order the safety vests through the VCC Online ordering portal and claim it at the service desk upon arrival on-site.
For more information: Click Here
Onsite Ordering
will be a mobile Service Desk set up during move in along the North Wall.
Goodkey Show Services Orders
Carpet | Booth Furnishings| Exhibits and Accessories
Goodkey Show Services Ltd. is one of Western Canada's most experienced full-service display contractors. They have a comprehensive show service inventory that includes an extensive selection of carpeting, octanorm and drapery, booth equipment, lighting and electric signage.
Advanced discounted rate deadline is: February 19, 2026
OTHER SUPPLIERS
DADO Designs Inc - Custom signage & vinyl and hardwalls
C2 Imaging - Brochure & literature printing
REQUIRED READING & FORMS
Please take some time to read through the Rules and Regulations:
If you would like to host a contest, please complete the form below and send to MadelyneL@mpeshows.com
SHOW INSURANCE
Proof of trade show insurance is mandatory for our shows. Coverage dates must include Move In and Move Out. Liability requirements are $2,000,000 and we require a copy of your policy sent to Madelyne Lemieux to keep on file before March 6, 2026.
We also require that we are listed on your policy as additionally insured as:
Marketplace Events LLC
PO Box 47045 Scarborough RPO Town Centre
Scarborough, ON M1P 4Z7
ENHANCE YOUR COMPANY'S ONLINE EXHIBITOR LISTING
If you have any questions regarding the online exhibitor listing or if you do not receive the email with the link, please email our digital coordinator at JenK@mpeshows.com.
Learn more about the benefits of creating your enhanced listing.
Go from basic to ENHANCED!
INTRODUCING THE QR CODE!
A new way to accelerate leads generated onsite at the show. A floor decal with a unique QR Code will be placed in front of your booth.
Learn More...
Transportation & Customs
Cross Connect Customs & Event Logistics is our official transport carrier and customs broker for the event.
Please see links below for any forms you may need.
Order Form and Commercial Invoice
Canadian Border Services Event Letter of Recognition - Marketplace Events has registered the show with the CBSA Conventions Program so special duty-free and tax-free importation privileges have been granted for the show. Please contact the shows Official Customs Broker – Cross Connect Customs & Event Logistics if you have any questions or require assistance with clearing your goods into Canada using these special privileges.
Shipping Label
Please attach the Shipping label to each piece you are shipping. THIS IS NOT A WAY BILL. Vancouver Convention Centre will not accept any shipments arriving earlier than March 10th.
2026 BCHGS Shipping Label: Coming Soon!
MOVE IN & OUT
Move-in Plan - Available February 2026
General Move-In Hours:
Tuesday, March 10th - 8:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday, March 11th - 8:00am - 10:00pm (no vehicle access on lower level after 3pm)
Thursday, March 12th - 8:00am - 11:00am (show open)
As a reminder, you must set up a profile through Voyage Control and book your move-in time using your booking code. The booking code and detailed Voyage Control instructions for move-in/out will be emailed to you by Goodkey Show services approximately three weeks before the show.
Please note that anyone on the show floor during move in and move out will require a mandatory high visibility vest as per Vancouver Convention Centre Safety Regulations. They will be available for purchase on site through Vancouver Convention Centre, or you may bring your own.
Move-out Plan - Available February 2026
General Move-Out Hours:
Sunday, March 15th - 6:01pm - 12:00am
Monday, March 16th - 8:00am - 2:00pm
Please note that all exhibitors may start to tear down their booth at 6:01 pm (NO EARLIER), and hand carry anything they want out of the building. Vehicles may NOT enter until carpets have been pulled up.
Vancouver Convention Centre and Marketplace Events also will be enforcing a "take out what you bring in" rule so any trash/materials left in your booth space after you move out will be charged back to you to be disposed of. Please be sure to clean up your space when you leave.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Marilou Lumage
780.468.8114
marilou@goodkey.com
PARKING
Parking is available at the Vancouver Convention Centre, but is first come, first served. Please click the link below for more information:
SHOW HOTEL
1180 W Hastings St
Vancouver, BC V6E 4R5
Exhibitors can secure a discounted rate starting at $209 per night plus taxes by being added to our private room block. To reserve a room, please contact Show Coordinator Madelyne Lemieux or complete the Hotel Request Form (coming soon).
Important: This is a private room block. If you contact the hotel directly, they will inform you that no rooms are available under this booking.
FOOD SAMPLING
Any exhibitor sampling food or beverage products must complete the application form below. As per Vancouver Coastal Health, certain food and beverage exhibitors may need to rent equipment such as sinks or a washing station from the venue, depending on the type of food being handled. Please reach out to Nicole to discuss what is needed for your booth.
Click here to access the Temporary Food Services Application Form
Send completed form to Nicole-Ann Poitras
nicole@purplechili.ca
PERSONAL SERVICES
Any exhibitor demonstrating products via a personal service such as hair styling, esthetics, facials, reflexology, massage, etc. must complete the application form below. As per Vancouver Coastal Health, certain exhibitors may need to rent equipment such as sinks or a washing station from the venue, depending on the type of service offered. Please reach out to Nicole to discuss what is needed for your booth.
Personal Services Event Application
Send completed form to Nicole-Ann Poitras
nicole@purplechili.ca
SOCIAL MEDIA
#LETSGETSOCIAL
Share your show pics or your home reno projects with us. Hashtags: #VANHomeShow #YVRHomeShow
Click Here to go to our Facebook Event for 2026.
Click Here for the 2026 Digital Marketing Kit (includes social assets, and other digital marketing materials).
Click Here for our Social Media Cheat Sheet with tips for posting during the show!
Facebook Event Reminder: In efforts to protect potential joint customers from fraudulent events and scammers, we request that you do not create your own Facebook Event. This helps us manage ticket sales for the event, and ensures that our team are available to support both
exhibitors and potential attendees with any questions, comments, or concerns that they have. Please feel free to reach out to your show manager or show marketing manager with your companies’ Facebook page and we can add you as a co-host to the
official event.
TRAFFIC DRIVERS
Everything from guest tickets and banner installation, to show guide advertising. CLICK HERE to get all your marketing opportunities.
NextHome
Get a 15% Discount on your Advertising with NextHome. Click here for details.
EXHIBITOR TIPS
Here are five valuable tips to help get you started:
- Plan booth design in advance – tape out your square footage booked – do you have enough room for what you want to display?
- Promote your presence at the show – social media, advertising, website – we can help you with this.
- Consider a sales contest for your booth workers.
- Track your leads. Make sure you have a process for documenting people who want a follow up, appointment setting at show, etc. Click here for a LEAD CARD.
- Promote a show special! A special offer ONLY to those attending the show.
CLICK HERE to listen to our free 15-minute podcast, designed to answer the most common exhibitor questions.
CLICK HERE for best practices and tips as a new exhibitor with us! We can't wait to meet you in person.
SCAM WARNING
There have been a number of spam emails offering our attendee lists. These are scams and the senders are unauthorized to use the Marketplace Events’ name. These scammers are attempting to receive monies from exhibiting companies without providing
anything in return. These emails are not approved by Marketplace Events, and Marketplace Events would never ask for bank information or other sensitive information over email. As per our privacy policy, Marketplace Events is a permission-based email sender. We do not share, rent, or sell any email lists.
CLICK HERE for more information.
Contact Us
Amber Beaton, Show Manager
AmberB@mpeshows.com
604.317.0786
Madelyne Lemieux, Show Coordinator
MadelyneL@mpeshows.com 778.654.7702
Tyler Griffeth, Exhibit Sales Consultant
TylerG@mpeshows.com 778.654.7706
Carri-Anne Hoar, Exhibit Sales Consultant
CarriAnneH@mpeshows.com 604.639.2289