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Toronto's Top 100 Annual Events

A look at the most important events in the city.

Kimberly SpiceSusan O’NeillBill MartinMonika BujalskaErin Letson

May 16, 2008

The 2007 Canadian Open

The 2007 Canadian Open

Photo: RCGA/Bernard Brault

From the Toronto International Film Festival to Caribana and the Rogers Cup, Toronto plays host to an array of events that create buzz, set trends, and attract crowds year after year. Here are our picks for the benefits, festivals, awards, and trade shows that drive their industries and make Toronto thrive.Art & Design Events

Benefits

Entertainment Industry Events

Fashion Events

Festivals, Parades, Walks & Holiday Events

Food, Wine & Hospitality Events

Marketing Industry Events

Media & Literary Events

Sports Events

Trade Shows & Public Exhibitions

Last year, to promote its new line of teas, Tetley tapped FUSE Create to transform a corner of a busy Toronto shopping mall into a fun reprieve. The experiential agency worked with Queue Media (one of its go-to partners) on marketing and signage. See more: This Whimsical Pop-Up Brought Tea Time to Toronto

5 Canadian Event Profs Share Their Favorite Vendors for Catering, Rentals, Staffing, and More

8 New Venues in East Canada for Spring 2024 Meetings and Events

Canadian tourism and hospitality leaders—including Destination Canada President and CEO Marsha Walden, pictured fourth from left—celebrate the launch of Destination Canada's International Convention Attraction Fund.

What's New in Meetings and Trade Shows: #GMID2024, Destination Canada's Convention Attraction Fund, SISO CEO Summit, and More

Last week, Destination DC produced its first-ever Sustainability Summit. The event was a partnership between the DMO and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the D.C. Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE), and the local hospitality community.

What's New in Meetings and Trade Shows: Game Developers Conference, Destination DC's Sustainability Summit, Freeman's Net Zero Road Map, and More

Opinion & Experts

5 Canadian Event Profs Share Their Favorite Vendors for Catering, Rentals, Staffing, and More

These event profs spotlight their go-to partners.

Last year, to promote its new line of teas, Tetley tapped FUSE Create to transform a corner of a busy Toronto shopping mall into a fun reprieve. The experiential agency worked with Queue Media (one of its go-to partners) on marketing and signage. See more: This Whimsical Pop-Up Brought Tea Time to Toronto

8 New Venues in East Canada for Spring 2024 Meetings and Events

Take a peek at these buzzworthy restaurants, hotels, meeting and event spaces, and more recently opened in East Canada.

What's New in Meetings and Trade Shows: #GMID2024, Destination Canada's Convention Attraction Fund, SISO CEO Summit, and More

BizBash rounds up the latest news related to meetings, trade shows, and CVBs/DMOs.

Canadian tourism and hospitality leaders—including Destination Canada President and CEO Marsha Walden, pictured fourth from left—celebrate the launch of Destination Canada's International Convention Attraction Fund.

What's New in Meetings and Trade Shows: Game Developers Conference, Destination DC's Sustainability Summit, Freeman's Net Zero Road Map, and More

BizBash rounds up the latest news related to meetings, trade shows, and CVBs/DMOs.

Last week, Destination DC produced its first-ever Sustainability Summit. The event was a partnership between the DMO and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the D.C. Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE), and the local hospitality community.

What's New in Event Venues: The 'Taylor Swift Lift,' Stargazing Experiences, and More

BizBash rounds up the latest news from hotels, convention centers, meeting spaces, restaurants, and other event venues around the world.

Event Venue News for February 2024

2024 NHL All-Star Weekend: Where Brands Engaged Hockey Fans of All Ages

Brands like Scotiabank, PPG, and Hyundai catered to families with interactive games and kid-friendly activations during this four-day event in Toronto.

The entrance featured team flags and light posts in the shape of hockey sticks.

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Industry Innovators 2024: 10 Tech Experts Who Are Redefining the Event Experience

Coachella 2024: 5 Steal-Worthy Event Design Trends From This Year's Festival

Dreamville Festival 2024: See How This Music Event Kicked Off the Outdoor Activation Season for Brands

How Can Brand Partners Create Authentic Experiences at Sporting Events? Here’s What Industry Experts Had to Say

Top Trending Stories on BizBash: April 2024

Banff in the Winter? Trust Us—It Makes for a Can't-Miss Meeting Destination

Banff National Park is a bucket-list destination for a reason. Here's how to best host a group there during ski season.

Banff National Park's natural beauty is undoubtedly its main draw—as are its three world-class ski resorts. Established in 1885, it is Canada's oldest national park.

Experiential Marketing, Activations & Sponsorships

20 Cool Event Ideas You May Have Missed From ESPN, Moët & Chandon, Peacock, and More

Here’s a look at some steal-worthy ideas we spotted in January 2024.

The DinkDunk Pickleball Spa

5 New Venues in East Canada for Fall 2023 Meetings and Events

Take a peek at these buzzworthy restaurants, hotels, meeting and event spaces, and more recently opened in East Canada.

Warwick Le Crystal – Montréal

7 New Venues in West Canada for Fall 2023 Meetings and Events

Take an inside look at these trending restaurants, resorts, meeting and event spaces, and more recently opened in West Canada.

Alt Hotel Calgary University District

12 Historic Event Venues with Fascinating Histories

Looking for a space with some historic charm? Check out these spots around the U.S. and Canada, which include a former jail, a century-old bank vault, one of the first churches built by freed slaves, and even Prince's house.

Houdini Estate | Los Angeles

6 New Venues in East Canada for Summer 2023 Meetings and Events

Take a peek at these buzzworthy restaurants, hotels, meeting and event spaces, and more recently opened in East Canada.

Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto

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