skip to Main Content

NEXT SHOWS:

AUG 6-10 & SEPT 9-13, 2024

Appointments are strongly recommended.  Please contact the sales agents that you wish to work with and book appointments in advance.

During the shows, Retailers can work with close to 100 apparel, footwear, accessory, and gift agencies – located in permanent or temporary showrooms across multiple venues.

  • FX Building

1951 Glen Drive

  • 1672 W 2nd Avenue
  • The Parker Building

1355 Parker Street

  • Georgian Court Hotel

773 Beatty Street

  • Hampton Inn & Suites

111 Robson Street

  • Hilton Vancouver Downtown

433 Robson Street

  • Rosedale on Robson Hotel

838 Hamilton Street

How to get from here to there

To help you get from/to METRO Agency show locations during the METRO SHOWS, we provide complimentary transportation.
Taxi Service

Taxi Vouchers are available to show attendees to travel between partner hotels and all official exhibiting locations.  All authorized locations are listed on each voucher and the driver will take you between these locations only.  This service is to be used for METRO Agency show locations and partner hotels ONLY – not for any other venue or destination.  Get your taxi vouchers from your partner hotel front desk or the Agents at the FX Building.  Non-FX Building exhibitors are sent vouchers prior to the shows, to have on hand for customers.

PLEASE USE THIS SERVICE RESPECTFULLY!

Important Show Information

Who Should Attend?

To Buy

If you are the owner or buyer for a brick & mortar or online store and want to purchase merchandise for your business, you simply register online to attend the show.  When you arrive, check in at the FX Building Registration Desk to allow you access to all other show related areas.  You can also register in person at the show upon arrival at the FX.

To Show

If you are a Canadian wholesale agent/sales representative, importer or distributor of men’s, women’s, children’s apparel and footwear; sporting goods; giftware or have products or a service that retail businesses can utilize, then you can apply to show your products/service during the METRO Show.

What is Sold, When?

Fall buying shows are held every February & March.
Spring buying shows are held every August & September.

How Do I Register?

Retailers

Registration for retailers is free of charge and can be done online, which is recommended to avoid line-ups.  You can also register in person at the METRO Show Registration Desk, FX Building, 1951 Glen Drive during show days from 8am-4pm.

If you attended and checked in at the Registration Desk during any 1 of the last 4 shows, you will automatically receive a show guide.  If you are a new store, new to METRO or need to update your store info, please register using our online form.

Agents

Sales Agents can register as a METRO/BC Men’s Apparel Club member for $10 a year (show fee not included).

Which METRO Show Should I Attend?

Better/Designer Men’s & Women’s Wear is typically sold in February & August.
Moderate Men’s & Women’s Wear, Jeans & Streetwear is typically sold in March & September.

WHERE DO I STAY IF I’M FROM OUT OF TOWN?

METRO host hotels for 2022 continue to offer special rates for all exhibitors and attendees.  BOOK EARLY (at least ONE month prior) to receive the special rates.  Use the provided group rate codes/links below or call your preferred hotel and ask for the METRO rate.

The Georgian Court - Metro Sponsor Hotel

FEB 2024 Link

MAR 2024 Link

www.georgiancourthotelvancouver.com

773 Beatty Street, Vancouver, BC
(604) 682-5555

Booking Code: METRO

Direct: (604) 488-3714
Reservations: (604) 689-8033 / 1 (800) 661-8870

www.rosedaleonrobson.com

838 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC
(604) 689-8033

FEB 2024 Link

MAR 2024 Link

http://www.holidayinn.com

1110 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC

1-604-684-2151

www.hilton.com/hampton-inn

111 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC
1-604-602-1008

Sandman Hotel room with logo

FEB 2024 Link

MAR 2024 Link

http://www.sandmanhotels.com

180 West Georgia, Vancouver BC

604-646-4316

https://www.sandmanhotels.com/vancouver-downtown

180 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC
1-604-681-2211

FUTURE SHOWS:

2024 Dates: Feb 5-9 | Mar 11-15 | Aug 6-10 | Sep 9-13

Back To Top