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Table of Contents
1. Floor Plan
2. Show Hours
3. Scam Warning
5. Social Media
7. BC Place Stadium Online Ordering
10. Show Services
11. Move In
12. Move Out
14. Traffic Drivers
15. Show Insurance
16. Parking
17. Exhibitor Badges
18. Show Hotels
19. Official Carrier & Customs Broker
20. Food Sampling
21. Contact Us
IMPORTANT NOTICES:
ALL POWER ORDERS MUST BE MADE THROUGH BC PLACE STADIUM 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 stadium, including forklifts and machinery that are dangerous to the inexperienced.
2026 Show Hours
| Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 11:00 a.m - 8:00 p.m. |
| Friday, March 13, 2026 | 11:00 a.m - 8:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, March 15, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
Exhibitor access to the show floor is only allowed 1 HOUR prior to show open on show days with your exhibitor badge.
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.
ENHANCE YOUR COMPANY’S ONLINE
EXHIBITOR LISTING
Your basic listing will be uploaded to the website when you book your booth. Within 24 hours you will receive an automated email to enhance your listing. This link can be used multiple times and you can make updates and changes to your listing until ONE day after the show commences. If you have any questions regarding the online exhibitor listing or do not receive the link, please email our digital support rep, 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...
SOCIAL MEDIA
#LetsGetSocial
Share your show pics or your home reno projects with us.
Hashtags: #VANHomeShow #YVRHomeShow
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.
Click Here to go to our Facebook Event for 2025
Click Here for the Social Media Marketing Kit
Click Here for our Social Media Cheat Sheet with tips for posting during the show!
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.
VANCOUVER CONVENTION CENTRE ONLINE ORDERING
Before the event
Online Ordering for exhibitor services is available through the following link:
https://www.vancouverconventioncentre.com/services/exhibitor-services/online-ordering
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 stated on the attached exhibitor form 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: VCC Online Ordering Exhibitor Portal
Deadline for VCC Exhibitor Services discount: TBD
Onsite
For on-site ordering and exhibitor support, we will set up our mobile Service Desk during the event move in.
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
Big Screen Advertising
Throughout the show, we display exhibitor logos in rotation on the big screen that can be seen anywhere on the lower level. Don't miss out on the opportunity! Remember, the screen is large, and we want to make sure your company is advertised in the best way possible. Therefore, only jpeg or png files with a minimum resolution of 1000 x 600 pixels will be accepted.
Send Madelyne your high resolution logo before February 26th to ensure it's included.
SHOW SERVICES
GOODKEY
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, hardwall and drapery, booth equipment, lighting and electric signage.
2025 BC Home and Garden Show Order Form
Advanced discounted rate deadline is February 20, 2025.
OTHER
Custom wall tattoos, signage & vinyl - Dado Designs Inc
Brochure & literature printing - C2 Imaging
Move In
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 BC Place Safety Regulations. They will be available for purchase on site through BC Place, or you may bring your own.
MOVE OUT
Move-out Plan - Available February 2026
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
OFFICIAL MOVING PARTNER
We are delighted to announce that Salmon's Moving & Storage is the official Moving Company Partner for this year’s BC Home and Garden Show. With a proud legacy built on trust, care, and excellence, our team is dedicated to making every move a seamless and uplifting experience.
With over 55 years of Moving Commercial Goods, setting up Trade Shows and Specialty items (hot tubs, cars, Pianos) Salmon’s is YOUR #1 SOURCE in getting your trade show booth delivered onsite and retuned after the show. Just fill out the form below and we can help make that portion of the event a stress-free one!
GET A QUOTE ON MOVING SERVICES HERE
TRAFFIC DRIVERS
Click this link to learn about advertising in the Official Show Guide, sponsorship opportunities, discounted client tickets, contest forms and so much more!
Digital Specifications Information for Web Banners and Email Ad Banners.
Exclusive Advertising Offer:
Get a 15% Discount on your Advertising with NextHome. Click here for details.
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 70060 Rimrock Plaza PO
Toronto, OM M3J 0H3
PREFERRED INSURANCE PROVIDER
Waypoint is a leading insurance and risk management brokerage dedicated to providing expert advice and tailored solutions with a superior range of product offerings for your Business, Specialty, and Individual insurance needs. Waypoint is proud to offer the strength and market capacity of a large brokerage with the service and attention of a boutique firm. We are your event insurance specialists. Call us for your customized package 866.674.2816.
Visit their website to purchase Exhibitor Insurance: Click Here!
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PARKING
Parking is available at the Vancouver Convention Centre, but is first come, first served. Please click the link below for more information:
VCC General Parking Information
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.
Show Hotels
1180 W Hastings St
Vancouver, BC V6E 4R5
(604) 642-4151
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.
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.
OFFICIAL CARRIER & CUSTOMS BROKER
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.
BC PLACE SHIPPING LABEL
Please attach the BC Place Shipping label to each piece you are shipping. THIS IS NOT A WAY BILL. BC Place will not accept any shipments arriving earlier than March 10th.
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.
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
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
Taryn Gilstead, Exhibit Sales Consultant
TarynG@mpeshows.com 604.449.3576