Canada’s wholesale gift, home, and lifestyle buying season officially begins in late January with the return of the Toronto Gift + Home Market, the country’s largest and most established spring wholesale trade event. Taking place January 25 to 29, 2026, the market will once again bring together retailers, buyers, and exhibitors from across Canada at the Toronto Congress Centre South Building.
Recognized as Canada’s National Spring Show, the Toronto Gift + Home Market serves as a key planning and sourcing moment for retailers preparing for the year ahead. The event offers a comprehensive view of emerging product trends, new vendor relationships, and category-defining innovations across the gift and home landscape.
A National Gathering for Canada’s Gift and Home Industry
Each winter, the Toronto Gift + Home Market acts as a focal point for the Canadian wholesale community. Retailers attend to gather inspiration, identify new product opportunities, and connect directly with trusted suppliers. The event also provides valuable insight into consumer trends that will shape purchasing decisions throughout the year.
Hosted exclusively in the South Building at the Toronto Congress Centre, the show is free to attend for qualified buyers. It attracts retailers from coast to coast, including independent stores, specialty boutiques, museum shops, lifestyle retailers, and national chains seeking depth and diversity across their assortments.
Broad Product Mix Across Core Retail Categories
The Spring 2026 Toronto Gift + Home Market features an expansive range of product categories designed to meet the needs of a wide cross-section of retailers. Buyers can source across souvenirs, handmade goods, housewares, home décor, fashion, toys, gourmet food, jewellery, and general gift.
A notable highlight for 2026 is the continued focus on Proudly Canadian, presented by CFIB. This feature showcases Canadian-made and Canadian-owned brands, responding to growing retailer and consumer interest in supporting domestic suppliers, local production, and homegrown entrepreneurship.
Designed for Efficient, High-Value Buying
The Toronto Gift + Home Market is structured to support productive buying over five days, with extended daily show hours from Sunday through Wednesday, followed by a half-day close on Thursday. This format allows retailers to plan visits efficiently while giving exhibitors meaningful time to connect with buyers, present collections, and build relationships.
The South Building location offers a centralized, easy-to-navigate layout that supports focused discovery and productive meetings. For many retailers, the January timing aligns directly with seasonal buying cycles, making the market a practical and strategic start to the retail year.
A Proven Platform for Exhibitors
For brands and suppliers, the Toronto Gift + Home Market remains one of the most effective ways to reach Canadian retail decision-makers at scale. Exhibitors gain direct access to qualified buyers actively placing orders and planning assortments for the months ahead.
Companies interested in exhibiting at future Toronto Markets can connect directly with Norm Schulz, Director Sales & Operations, at nschulz@cangift.org or by phone at 416.642.1024.
Event Details and Registration
The Spring 2026 Toronto Gift + Home Market runs January 25 to 29, 2026, at the Toronto Congress Centre South Building. Show hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM from Sunday through Wednesday, with a 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM schedule on Thursday, January 29.
Qualified buyers are encouraged to register in advance to attend this free industry event and secure access to Canada’s largest spring wholesale marketplace. Registration details and additional information are available at cangift.org
*Retail Insider worked with CanGift to create this sponsored content.
