Owned by the Canadian Gift and Tableware Association, the Alberta Gift Show is a major event held at the Edmonton Expo Center in Northlands, Edmonton, Alberta. It brings together manufacturers, distributors, skilled craftsmen and their fine range of products and services. It is held twice a year during spring and autumn.

The event highlights over a thousand companies annually and is attended by 24000 retailers each year. Products from around the globe are showcased with special emphasis on Canadian gift products. As the largest gift trade show in Western Canada, the Alberta Gift Show serves as the ideal meeting platform for suppliers, exporters, manufacturers, wholesalers and artists buyers in the gift and tableware industry to interact and connect, resulting in mutually beneficial business deals.

The Alberta Gift Show’s exhibits

For over thirty years, The Alberta Gift Show has been characterized by quality products displayed in attractively arranged booths and covers a wide product range including decorative accessories, handmade items and crafts, bed, bath and linen products and innovative gift ideas. As a trade show, it is closed to the public and only eligible businesses are allowed into the show.

The rapidly growing Canadian gift industry generates over $10 billion annual sales and employs more than 25,000 manufacturing and wholesale personnel, besides countless artists. With Canada’s most extensive range of products, the Alberta Gift Show is celebrating its thirtieth successful year featuring national brands as well as other types of products spread over thousands of square feet area.

The products displayed at the Alberta Gift Show are divided into five categories which are Living, Style, Gifts, Gourmet fare and Made in Canada. There is also a new product showcase that presents the latest designs. Other show specials are Super Tuesday and special demos using products on display.

A learning experience

The Alberta Gift Show also features seminars and learning programs for the participants. The show has a comprehensive website that allows retailers to register and plan their show. Their goal is to connect the exhibitors with retailers in Western Canada so that they can find cost effective ways to do business and stay competitive.

Visitors to the Alberta Gift Show in Edmonton can find quality accommodation in hotels like the Coliseum Inn where they can enjoy a comfortable stay with an array of the most modern facilities, besides easy access to other attractions in the area.