Christmas
Canadian Pet Expo
Canada's Ultimate Holiday Celebration for Pet Families
November 21–22, 2026 International Centre — Mississauga, Ontario
TWO DAYS. THOUSANDS OF PET LOVERS. ONE INCREDIBLE PET HOLIDAY WEEKEND.
The holiday pet celebration begins in…
November 21–22, 2026 · International Centre, Mississauga, Ontario
What's waiting for you
So Much to Discover
Shop. Learn. Explore. Celebrate. One ticket opens the door to every corner of Canada's pet community — wrapped in Christmas lights.
Canada's Largest Indoor Dog Show
The Aurora District Kennel Club championship show takes centre ring — incredible dogs, world-class breeders and top competition all weekend.
Discover more →GroomingTru North Grooming Show
Professional grooming competition, education and live demonstrations from some of the industry's most talented competitors all weekend.
Discover more →ShoppingHoliday Pet Marketplace
Hundreds of pet brands, specialty products and unique gifts — Christmas shopping you won't find anywhere else this season.
Discover more →EducationMeet the royal canin Breeds
Discover breeds and meet responsible breeders — learn which companions best suit different families, homes and lifestyles.
Discover more →ChristmasSanta Paws
Christmas photographs with Santa for pets and the whole family — prints made on site and digital copies available.
Discover more →Fast & FunCPE Speedway Lure Course
Dogs chase the lure down the CPE Speedway — pure speed, fast finishes and non-stop excitement for every dog all weekend.
Discover more →Cat ShowCPE Cat Club Festive Holiday Show
Twelve rings, international judges and top breeds competing for Best in Show — a TICA cat show wrapped in holiday sparkle.
Discover more →Play ZoneTry It Agility
A paws-on play zone with weave poles, tunnels and a soft ball pit — enrichment, confidence and holiday fun for pets.
Discover more →AnimalsSmall Wonders Zone
A cozy corner of rabbits, guinea pigs, parrots and reptiles — meet small animals and the hobbyists who love them.
Discover more →StageEvent Schedule
Educational presentations, entertainment, live demonstrations and special guests — the complete schedule across both show days.
Discover more →Hall 5North York Obedience Club Rally & Obedience Trials
A weekend of Rally and Obedience trials hosted by the North York Obedience Club — talented dogs and dedicated handlers in Hall 5.
Discover more →
Canada's largest indoor dog show
Experience the Excitement of the Show Ring
Presented with the Aurora District Kennel Club, the show ring runs all weekend long — hundreds of championship entries, world-class handlers and one unforgettable Best in Show finale on Sunday afternoon.
- Breed judging
- Group judging
- Best in Show
- Breeders
- Handlers
- Junior handlers
- Breed education
- Show schedules
Santa Paws Is Coming to Town
Make the Christmas Canadian Pet Expo part of your family's Christmas tradition. Bring the pets, bring the kids, and take home the photo that ends up on this year's card.
Tru North Grooming Show
Where Grooming Becomes Art
A full professional grooming competition and education experience living inside the Christmas Canadian Pet Expo. Watch the country's most talented groomers compete, learn from international educators, and see the Tru North Cup awarded on Sunday.
- Grooming competitions
- Creative grooming
- Professional groomers
- International educators
- Demonstrations
- Grooming seminars
- Grooming brands
- Awards & Tru North Cup
New this year · Fast & Fun
CPE Speedway Lure Course
One lure, one dog, full speed. Watch dogs of every breed unleash pure instinct down the CPE Speedway — or register your own dog for a timed run and chase the daily leaderboard.
- Timed lure runs
- All breeds & mixes
- Daily leaderboard
- Ringside viewing
Full schedule
Every Event, Time & Date
The complete timetable for Saturday November 21 and Sunday November 22 — show hours, the attractions running all day, and every scheduled item across the dog show, cat show, Tru North grooming, Santa Paws, the CPE Speedway, agility and the Main Stage. Filter by day, attraction, location, time or pet type, then save what you want into a personal itinerary you can pull up on the show floor.
Interactive show map
Find Everything, Fast
Vendors, booth numbers, washrooms, food, stages, show rings, grooming, Santa Paws, entrances, information, ATMs and accessibility services.
Preview the show mapTickets
Join Us for the Holiday Pet Event of the Year
Free parking. One ticket. Every attraction on the floor included.
Adult
$22
Ages 15–64, single day
- All show floor access
- Dog show viewing
- Main Stage programming
Weekend Pass
$30
Adult weekend · Youth $20 · Both days, one person
- Saturday and Sunday
- Re-entry all weekend
FREE Parking
FREE
Over 5,000 spaces on site
- Complimentary parking all weekend
- Follow the Airport Road entrance signs
- EV charging stations outside the Conference Centre
Plan your visit
Canada's Pet Community Comes Together
International Centre, Mississauga, Ontario. November 21–22, 2026. Free parking, easy transit access, full accessibility services and plenty of food on site.
Put Your Brand in Front of Canada's Pet Families
Booths, activations and product launches in front of thousands of engaged, buying pet owners across one holiday weekend.
BECOME AN EXHIBITORConnect Your Brand with Canada's Pet Community
Presenting, dog show, grooming, Main Stage, Santa Paws, VIP and digital sponsorship packages available now.
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Our Holiday Partners
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Christmas Is Better With Pets
Tag your photos with #CanadianPetExpo — selected posts appear on our wall and on the screens at the show.