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 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.
Register Online Now!
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.
Rosedale On Robson Suite Hotel: Book for Feb/Mar 2024
Booking Code: METRO
Direct: (604) 488-3714
Reservations: (604) 689-8033 / 1 (800) 661-8870
838 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC
(604) 689-8033
Holiday Inn Downtown: Book for Feb/Mar 2024
1110 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC
1-604-684-2151
111 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC
1-604-602-1008
Sandman Inn: Book for Feb/Mar 2024
180 West Georgia, Vancouver BC
604-646-4316
https://www.sandmanhotels.com/vancouver-downtown
180 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC
1-604-681-2211