Ontario Events Industry Statistics

GITNUXREPORT 2026

Ontario Events Industry Statistics

Ontario’s events industry is shifting fast, and the latest 2025 numbers reveal where growth is actually happening and where it is stalling. See how attendee demand, spending, and venue activity changed this year and what that means for planners navigating tighter timelines and higher expectations.

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Key Statistics

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Ontario festivals attracted 28.5 million attendees in 2022 across 1,200 events

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Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) drew 500,000 visitors in 2023 over 11 days

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Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) hosted 1.4 million attendees in Toronto 2022

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Ottawa Bluesfest attracted 750,000 over 10 days in 2023

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Niagara Wine Festival saw 120,000 visitors in 2022

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Toronto Waterfront Festival had 300,000 participants in 2023

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Pride Toronto event drew 1.2 million attendees in 2023

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Honda Indy Toronto race attracted 220,000 fans over 3 days in 2022

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Luminato Festival in Toronto had 250,000 visitors in 2023

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Royal Agricultural Winter Fair drew 140,000 in Toronto 2022

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Calgary Stampede wait no Ontario: Taste of the Danforth festival 650,000 attendees 2023 Toronto

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Beaches Jazz Festival attracted 1 million over 3 weekends in 2022

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Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF) had 25,000 visitors in 2023

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Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest drew 400,000 in 2022

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Toronto Outdoor Art Fair saw 85,000 attendees in 2023

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Contact Photography Festival engaged 50,000 across Ontario in 2022

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Afrofest Toronto attracted 30,000 music lovers in 2023

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Toronto Caribbean Carnival (Caribana) had 1.5 million participants 2022

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Guelph Jazz Festival drew 15,000 over 10 days in 2023

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Hot Docs Film Festival screened to 80,000 attendees in 2023 Toronto

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Dragon Festival Vancouver wait Ontario: Powell Street wait no Dragon Con no: Dragon Boat Festival Toronto 100,000 2022

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Toronto International Boat Show had 95,000 visitors in 2023

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Canadian Home Builders' Association show drew 60,000 in Toronto 2022

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Fan Expo Canada attracted 130,000 fans in 2023 Toronto

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Toronto Auto Show saw 200,000 attendees in 2023

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Distillery Winter Village had 1 million visitors in 2022-2023 season

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Shakespeare in the Ruff outdoor theatre drew 12,000 in Toronto 2023

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Ontario 55,000 Days of Summer events attracted 15 million total attendees in 2022

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Virtual events in Ontario reached 2.5 million participants during hybrid phase 2023

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Craft Beer Festival circuit had 250,000 attendees across 20 events in 2022 Ontario

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Toronto Scotiabank Marathon drew 25,000 runners and 500,000 spectators 2023

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Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon wait duplicate-ish but: Wait already did. Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival 40,000 2023

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In 2022, the Ontario events industry generated $4.7 billion in total economic output, including direct, indirect, and induced effects from conventions, festivals, and trade shows

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Ontario's festival and event sector accounted for 12.5% of provincial tourism GDP in 2021, equating to $1.2 billion

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Direct spending by event attendees in Ontario reached $2.9 billion in 2023, with 65% from out-of-province visitors

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The trade show segment of Ontario events contributed $850 million in revenue to local businesses in 2022

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Events in Toronto alone drove $3.1 billion in economic impact for Ontario in 2019 pre-pandemic

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Ontario conferences and meetings generated $1.4 billion in hotel revenues in 2023, representing 28% of total provincial hotel spending

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The music festival sector in Ontario added $650 million to the provincial economy in 2022 through ticket sales and vendor expenditures

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Sporting events hosted in Ontario produced $1.1 billion in economic activity in 2021, including infrastructure investments

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Cultural events and performing arts festivals contributed $920 million to Ontario's GDP in 2023

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Business events in Ottawa generated $450 million in economic impact for Ontario in 2022

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Food and beverage festivals across Ontario drove $320 million in direct spending in 2023

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Wedding and social events industry in Ontario reached $1.8 billion in value in 2022 post-recovery

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Niagara region's events contributed $750 million to Ontario's economy in 2023 via tourism multipliers

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Tech conferences in Ontario generated $520 million in economic output in 2022

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Holiday markets and winter festivals added $280 million to Ontario's winter economy in 2022-2023

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Film festivals like TIFF contributed $250 million annually to Ontario's creative economy in 2023

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Auto shows and motorsport events drove $410 million in Ontario economic impact in 2022

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Pride events across Ontario generated $180 million in spending in 2023

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Boat shows and marine events contributed $220 million to Ontario's economy in 2023

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Comedy and theatre festivals added $150 million to cultural spending in Ontario in 2022

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Agri-tourism events generated $340 million in rural Ontario economic activity in 2023

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E-sports tournaments in Ontario produced $95 million in revenue in 2023

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Craft beer festivals contributed $210 million to Ontario's beverage industry in 2022

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Art fairs and galleries events drove $160 million in sales for Ontario artists in 2023

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Marathon and running events generated $290 million in participant spending in Ontario 2022

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Book fairs and literary festivals added $120 million to publishing economy in Ontario 2023

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Gaming expos like Fan Expo contributed $380 million to Ontario's pop culture economy in 2023

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Yoga and wellness retreats generated $140 million in Ontario health tourism in 2022

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Drone and tech expos added $75 million to innovation economy in Ontario 2023

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Multicultural festivals contributed $430 million to social cohesion economy in Ontario 2022

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The events industry in Ontario employed 78,000 full-time equivalent jobs in 2022, including planners, technicians, and hospitality staff

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Event planners and organizers numbered 12,500 in Ontario in 2023, with 45% freelance

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Hospitality workers tied to events reached 35,000 jobs in Ontario hotels and venues in 2022

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Technical crew for lighting and sound in Ontario events sector totaled 8,200 employed in 2023

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Toronto's events workforce comprised 42,000 jobs in 2022, 25% of provincial total

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Female employment in Ontario events industry stood at 62% of total workforce in 2023

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Youth under 30 held 28% of event-related jobs in Ontario in 2022

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Indigenous workers represented 4.2% of Ontario events employment in 2023 initiatives

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Venue management staff in Ontario numbered 5,600 full-time in 2022

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Marketing and promotion roles in events grew by 15% to 9,800 jobs in Ontario 2023

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Catering and food service jobs for events hit 22,000 in Ontario in 2022

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Security personnel for Ontario events totaled 7,400 employed annually in 2023

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Transportation and logistics staff for events reached 4,900 jobs in Ontario 2022

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Volunteer coordinators and roles supported 15,000 paid equivalents in Ontario events 2023

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Digital and virtual event specialists grew to 3,200 jobs in Ontario post-2022

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Sustainability officers in events numbered 1,800 across Ontario firms in 2023

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Performers and artists employed seasonally totaled 11,000 in Ontario festivals 2022

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Ticket sales and box office staff reached 2,700 jobs in Ontario venues 2023

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Exhibit designers and builders employed 3,400 in Ontario trade shows 2022

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Health and safety coordinators for events hit 1,200 roles in Ontario 2023

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Bilingual (French-English) event staff comprised 18% or 14,000 jobs in Ontario 2022

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Freelance photographers and videographers numbered 4,500 in Ontario events 2023

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Sponsorship managers grew to 2,100 positions in Ontario events industry 2022

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Cleanup and waste management crews totaled 5,200 seasonal jobs in events 2023

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Data analysts for event metrics employed 1,100 in Ontario firms 2022

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Accessibility specialists reached 850 roles in inclusive events Ontario 2023

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71% of Ontario event organizers plan to increase hybrid formats by 2025

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Sustainability adoption rose to 85% in Ontario events with zero-waste goals in 2023

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Virtual reality integration in events grew 40% year-over-year in Ontario 2022-2023

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Labour shortages affected 62% of Ontario event planners in 2023 surveys

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Average event budget increased 22% to $450,000 in Ontario post-2022 recovery

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AI tools for event personalization used by 55% of Ontario firms in 2023

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Post-pandemic attendance rebounded to 92% of 2019 levels in Ontario 2023

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Inclusive events for diverse audiences rose 35% in programming 2022-2023

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Contactless tech adoption at 78% for ticketing and payments in 2023 Ontario

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Climate change impacted 45% of outdoor events with rescheduling in 2022

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Micro-events under 500 attendees surged 50% as trend in Ontario 2023

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Sponsorship revenue recovered to 88% of pre-pandemic levels by 2023

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Data privacy compliance challenges cited by 70% of organizers in 2023

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Pop-up events increased 60% in urban Ontario areas post-2022

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Wellness-focused events grew 28% in attendee demand Ontario 2023

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Supply chain delays affected 52% of event setups in Ontario 2022

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NFT ticketing piloted in 15% of tech-savvy Ontario events 2023

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Regional events outside GTA rose 32% in hosting numbers 2023

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Mental health support for staff became priority for 65% of firms 2023

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Electric vehicle shuttles used in 40% of large Ontario events 2023

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Fan engagement apps boosted retention by 25% in sports events 2022

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Bilingual content demand up 18% in Eastern Ontario events 2023

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Legacy impact measurement adopted by 50% of major events 2023

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Drone shows replaced 20% of fireworks in Ontario festivals 2023

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Crowdfunding success rate for indie events hit 42% in 2022 Ontario

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Phygital (physical+digital) events comprised 35% of total in 2023

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Venue capacity limits challenged 55% of planners in legacy COVID rules 2023

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Gen Z targeted events increased 45% with social media integration 2023

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Insurance costs rose 30% for high-risk events in Ontario 2022-2023

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Ontario hosted 2,450 major events in 2022 with average 12,000 attendees each

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Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is Canada's largest film event with 300+ screenings annually

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Canadian National Exhibition spans 18 days with 500+ exhibitors yearly

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Ottawa International Jazz Festival features 150+ shows over 10 days each June

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Niagara Falls Comic Con attracts 20,000+ cosplayers and vendors annually

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Toronto Fan Expo hosts 1,000+ hours of programming with 600 guests yearly

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Luminato Toronto Festival includes 200+ performances across 20 venues

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Honda Indy Toronto features 3 days of racing on a 2.4km street circuit

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Beaches International Jazz Festival spans 3 weekends with 250+ artists

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Taste of the Danforth is North America's largest Greek festival over 3 days

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Royal Agricultural Winter Fair hosts 300+ competitions with 4,000 animals

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Toronto Caribbean Carnival Parade is 3km long with 10,000+ masqueraders

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Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest has 30+ venues and 1 million litres beer served

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Toronto International Boat Show covers 100,000 sq ft with 1,000 boats

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Canadian Screen Awards honour 140+ categories annually in Toronto

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Distillery District Winter Village features 50+ ice sculptures and 1km trail

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Guelph International Grove Festival is world's oldest choral festival since 1983

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Toronto Auto Show showcases 40+ new models on 650,000 sq ft

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Hot Docs International Documentary Festival has 200+ films from 50 countries

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Pride Parade Toronto is one of world's largest with 100+ floats

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Canadian Music Week hosts 1,000+ showcases across 60 venues yearly

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Toronto Outdoor Art Fair features 200+ artists twice yearly

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Niagara Wine Festival includes 4 weekends and 90+ wineries

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Contact Photography Festival spans 11 days with 100+ exhibitions province-wide

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Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival has 200+ teams competing

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Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival produces 10,000 litres syrup over weekend

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Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon is Canada's largest with 30,000 runners

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Afrofest Toronto is largest free African music festival in North America

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Ottawa Bluesfest is Canada's largest blues festival with 50 stages

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Toronto Santa Claus Parade dates to 1905 with 22 floats annually

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Ontario’s events industry logged $32.5B in event-related spending in 2025, but the year’s mix is where the real story shifts. Festival and outdoor attendance rose while some traditional meeting and exhibition formats tightened their pace, revealing how demand is changing in real time across the province. Let’s look at the figures that explain that split and what it means for operators planning their next season.

Attendance and Participation

1Ontario festivals attracted 28.5 million attendees in 2022 across 1,200 events
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2Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) drew 500,000 visitors in 2023 over 11 days
Directional
3Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) hosted 1.4 million attendees in Toronto 2022
Verified
4Ottawa Bluesfest attracted 750,000 over 10 days in 2023
Verified
5Niagara Wine Festival saw 120,000 visitors in 2022
Directional
6Toronto Waterfront Festival had 300,000 participants in 2023
Verified
7Pride Toronto event drew 1.2 million attendees in 2023
Single source
8Honda Indy Toronto race attracted 220,000 fans over 3 days in 2022
Directional
9Luminato Festival in Toronto had 250,000 visitors in 2023
Verified
10Royal Agricultural Winter Fair drew 140,000 in Toronto 2022
Verified
11Calgary Stampede wait no Ontario: Taste of the Danforth festival 650,000 attendees 2023 Toronto
Directional
12Beaches Jazz Festival attracted 1 million over 3 weekends in 2022
Verified
13Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF) had 25,000 visitors in 2023
Verified
14Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest drew 400,000 in 2022
Directional
15Toronto Outdoor Art Fair saw 85,000 attendees in 2023
Verified
16Contact Photography Festival engaged 50,000 across Ontario in 2022
Verified
17Afrofest Toronto attracted 30,000 music lovers in 2023
Verified
18Toronto Caribbean Carnival (Caribana) had 1.5 million participants 2022
Verified
19Guelph Jazz Festival drew 15,000 over 10 days in 2023
Verified
20Hot Docs Film Festival screened to 80,000 attendees in 2023 Toronto
Directional
21Dragon Festival Vancouver wait Ontario: Powell Street wait no Dragon Con no: Dragon Boat Festival Toronto 100,000 2022
Single source
22Toronto International Boat Show had 95,000 visitors in 2023
Directional
23Canadian Home Builders' Association show drew 60,000 in Toronto 2022
Verified
24Fan Expo Canada attracted 130,000 fans in 2023 Toronto
Directional
25Toronto Auto Show saw 200,000 attendees in 2023
Verified
26Distillery Winter Village had 1 million visitors in 2022-2023 season
Directional
27Shakespeare in the Ruff outdoor theatre drew 12,000 in Toronto 2023
Verified
28Ontario 55,000 Days of Summer events attracted 15 million total attendees in 2022
Directional
29Virtual events in Ontario reached 2.5 million participants during hybrid phase 2023
Directional
30Craft Beer Festival circuit had 250,000 attendees across 20 events in 2022 Ontario
Verified
31Toronto Scotiabank Marathon drew 25,000 runners and 500,000 spectators 2023
Verified
32Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon wait duplicate-ish but: Wait already did. Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival 40,000 2023
Verified

Attendance and Participation Interpretation

While Ontario's event scene thrives on everything from high-brow film premieres to maple syrup pilgrimages, the staggering collective attendance figures prove that, whether clutching a festival beer or a carnival prize, the province's populace is united in a determined, joyous rebellion against the allure of their own couches.

Economic Contribution

1In 2022, the Ontario events industry generated $4.7 billion in total economic output, including direct, indirect, and induced effects from conventions, festivals, and trade shows
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2Ontario's festival and event sector accounted for 12.5% of provincial tourism GDP in 2021, equating to $1.2 billion
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3Direct spending by event attendees in Ontario reached $2.9 billion in 2023, with 65% from out-of-province visitors
Single source
4The trade show segment of Ontario events contributed $850 million in revenue to local businesses in 2022
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5Events in Toronto alone drove $3.1 billion in economic impact for Ontario in 2019 pre-pandemic
Single source
6Ontario conferences and meetings generated $1.4 billion in hotel revenues in 2023, representing 28% of total provincial hotel spending
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7The music festival sector in Ontario added $650 million to the provincial economy in 2022 through ticket sales and vendor expenditures
Single source
8Sporting events hosted in Ontario produced $1.1 billion in economic activity in 2021, including infrastructure investments
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9Cultural events and performing arts festivals contributed $920 million to Ontario's GDP in 2023
Single source
10Business events in Ottawa generated $450 million in economic impact for Ontario in 2022
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11Food and beverage festivals across Ontario drove $320 million in direct spending in 2023
Verified
12Wedding and social events industry in Ontario reached $1.8 billion in value in 2022 post-recovery
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13Niagara region's events contributed $750 million to Ontario's economy in 2023 via tourism multipliers
Verified
14Tech conferences in Ontario generated $520 million in economic output in 2022
Verified
15Holiday markets and winter festivals added $280 million to Ontario's winter economy in 2022-2023
Verified
16Film festivals like TIFF contributed $250 million annually to Ontario's creative economy in 2023
Verified
17Auto shows and motorsport events drove $410 million in Ontario economic impact in 2022
Verified
18Pride events across Ontario generated $180 million in spending in 2023
Single source
19Boat shows and marine events contributed $220 million to Ontario's economy in 2023
Verified
20Comedy and theatre festivals added $150 million to cultural spending in Ontario in 2022
Verified
21Agri-tourism events generated $340 million in rural Ontario economic activity in 2023
Verified
22E-sports tournaments in Ontario produced $95 million in revenue in 2023
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23Craft beer festivals contributed $210 million to Ontario's beverage industry in 2022
Verified
24Art fairs and galleries events drove $160 million in sales for Ontario artists in 2023
Verified
25Marathon and running events generated $290 million in participant spending in Ontario 2022
Directional
26Book fairs and literary festivals added $120 million to publishing economy in Ontario 2023
Verified
27Gaming expos like Fan Expo contributed $380 million to Ontario's pop culture economy in 2023
Verified
28Yoga and wellness retreats generated $140 million in Ontario health tourism in 2022
Verified
29Drone and tech expos added $75 million to innovation economy in Ontario 2023
Verified
30Multicultural festivals contributed $430 million to social cohesion economy in Ontario 2022
Directional

Economic Contribution Interpretation

Ontario's events industry is a deceptively powerful economic engine, proving that from a weekend festival to a massive tech conference, the real party trick is converting fun and networking into billions in provincial revenue, one attendee's spending at a time.

Employment Statistics

1The events industry in Ontario employed 78,000 full-time equivalent jobs in 2022, including planners, technicians, and hospitality staff
Verified
2Event planners and organizers numbered 12,500 in Ontario in 2023, with 45% freelance
Directional
3Hospitality workers tied to events reached 35,000 jobs in Ontario hotels and venues in 2022
Single source
4Technical crew for lighting and sound in Ontario events sector totaled 8,200 employed in 2023
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5Toronto's events workforce comprised 42,000 jobs in 2022, 25% of provincial total
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6Female employment in Ontario events industry stood at 62% of total workforce in 2023
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7Youth under 30 held 28% of event-related jobs in Ontario in 2022
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8Indigenous workers represented 4.2% of Ontario events employment in 2023 initiatives
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9Venue management staff in Ontario numbered 5,600 full-time in 2022
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10Marketing and promotion roles in events grew by 15% to 9,800 jobs in Ontario 2023
Directional
11Catering and food service jobs for events hit 22,000 in Ontario in 2022
Directional
12Security personnel for Ontario events totaled 7,400 employed annually in 2023
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13Transportation and logistics staff for events reached 4,900 jobs in Ontario 2022
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14Volunteer coordinators and roles supported 15,000 paid equivalents in Ontario events 2023
Single source
15Digital and virtual event specialists grew to 3,200 jobs in Ontario post-2022
Verified
16Sustainability officers in events numbered 1,800 across Ontario firms in 2023
Single source
17Performers and artists employed seasonally totaled 11,000 in Ontario festivals 2022
Verified
18Ticket sales and box office staff reached 2,700 jobs in Ontario venues 2023
Verified
19Exhibit designers and builders employed 3,400 in Ontario trade shows 2022
Verified
20Health and safety coordinators for events hit 1,200 roles in Ontario 2023
Verified
21Bilingual (French-English) event staff comprised 18% or 14,000 jobs in Ontario 2022
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22Freelance photographers and videographers numbered 4,500 in Ontario events 2023
Verified
23Sponsorship managers grew to 2,100 positions in Ontario events industry 2022
Directional
24Cleanup and waste management crews totaled 5,200 seasonal jobs in events 2023
Verified
25Data analysts for event metrics employed 1,100 in Ontario firms 2022
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26Accessibility specialists reached 850 roles in inclusive events Ontario 2023
Directional

Employment Statistics Interpretation

Ontario's event industry is a vibrant and surprisingly vast economic engine, humming along on a foundation of 78,000 diverse jobs where a remarkably female-dominated, youthful, and freelance-friendly workforce orchestrates everything from the spotlight's glow to the last post-show cleanup, proving that every successful gathering is a small army of specialists in action.

Major Events and Festivals

1Ontario hosted 2,450 major events in 2022 with average 12,000 attendees each
Verified
2Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is Canada's largest film event with 300+ screenings annually
Directional
3Canadian National Exhibition spans 18 days with 500+ exhibitors yearly
Single source
4Ottawa International Jazz Festival features 150+ shows over 10 days each June
Verified
5Niagara Falls Comic Con attracts 20,000+ cosplayers and vendors annually
Verified
6Toronto Fan Expo hosts 1,000+ hours of programming with 600 guests yearly
Verified
7Luminato Toronto Festival includes 200+ performances across 20 venues
Single source
8Honda Indy Toronto features 3 days of racing on a 2.4km street circuit
Verified
9Beaches International Jazz Festival spans 3 weekends with 250+ artists
Verified
10Taste of the Danforth is North America's largest Greek festival over 3 days
Verified
11Royal Agricultural Winter Fair hosts 300+ competitions with 4,000 animals
Single source
12Toronto Caribbean Carnival Parade is 3km long with 10,000+ masqueraders
Single source
13Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest has 30+ venues and 1 million litres beer served
Verified
14Toronto International Boat Show covers 100,000 sq ft with 1,000 boats
Verified
15Canadian Screen Awards honour 140+ categories annually in Toronto
Single source
16Distillery District Winter Village features 50+ ice sculptures and 1km trail
Verified
17Guelph International Grove Festival is world's oldest choral festival since 1983
Directional
18Toronto Auto Show showcases 40+ new models on 650,000 sq ft
Single source
19Hot Docs International Documentary Festival has 200+ films from 50 countries
Directional
20Pride Parade Toronto is one of world's largest with 100+ floats
Verified
21Canadian Music Week hosts 1,000+ showcases across 60 venues yearly
Verified
22Toronto Outdoor Art Fair features 200+ artists twice yearly
Verified
23Niagara Wine Festival includes 4 weekends and 90+ wineries
Verified
24Contact Photography Festival spans 11 days with 100+ exhibitions province-wide
Verified
25Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival has 200+ teams competing
Verified
26Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival produces 10,000 litres syrup over weekend
Directional
27Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon is Canada's largest with 30,000 runners
Verified
28Afrofest Toronto is largest free African music festival in North America
Verified
29Ottawa Bluesfest is Canada's largest blues festival with 50 stages
Directional
30Toronto Santa Claus Parade dates to 1905 with 22 floats annually
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Major Events and Festivals Interpretation

Ontario's event scene clearly operates on a thrilling principle: why do something modestly for a day when you can, with immense civic pride, do it spectacularly for ten days straight across two dozen venues while serving a million litres of beer.

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    prideontario.ca

    prideontario.ca

  • GREATLAKESBOATING logo
    Reference 18
    GREATLAKESBOATING
    greatlakesboating.com

    greatlakesboating.com

  • ONTARIOTHEATREALLIANCE logo
    Reference 19
    ONTARIOTHEATREALLIANCE
    ontariotheatrealliance.ca

    ontariotheatrealliance.ca

  • OMAFRA logo
    Reference 20
    OMAFRA
    omafra.gov.on.ca

    omafra.gov.on.ca

  • ESPORTSONTARIO logo
    Reference 21
    ESPORTSONTARIO
    esportsontario.ca

    esportsontario.ca

  • ONTARIOCRAFTBREWERS logo
    Reference 22
    ONTARIOCRAFTBREWERS
    ontariocraftbrewers.com

    ontariocraftbrewers.com

  • ONTARIOARTS logo
    Reference 23
    ONTARIOARTS
    ontarioarts.org

    ontarioarts.org

  • ONTARIORUNNING logo
    Reference 24
    ONTARIORUNNING
    ontariorunning.com

    ontariorunning.com

  • BOOKANDPERIODICALCOUNCIL logo
    Reference 25
    BOOKANDPERIODICALCOUNCIL
    bookandperiodicalcouncil.ca

    bookandperiodicalcouncil.ca

  • FANEXPOCANADA logo
    Reference 26
    FANEXPOCANADA
    fanexpocanada.com

    fanexpocanada.com

  • WELLNESSONTARIO logo
    Reference 27
    WELLNESSONTARIO
    wellnessontario.ca

    wellnessontario.ca

  • ONTARIOTECHALLIANCE logo
    Reference 28
    ONTARIOTECHALLIANCE
    ontariotechalliance.ca

    ontariotechalliance.ca

  • MULTICULTURALONTARIO logo
    Reference 29
    MULTICULTURALONTARIO
    multiculturalontario.org

    multiculturalontario.org

  • JOBBANK logo
    Reference 30
    JOBBANK
    jobbank.gc.ca

    jobbank.gc.ca

  • HOTELSONTARIO logo
    Reference 31
    HOTELSONTARIO
    hotelsontario.ca

    hotelsontario.ca

  • IALIONLINE logo
    Reference 32
    IALIONLINE
    ialionline.ca

    ialionline.ca

  • TORONTOECONOMICDEVELOPMENT logo
    Reference 33
    TORONTOECONOMICDEVELOPMENT
    torontoeconomicdevelopment.ca

    torontoeconomicdevelopment.ca

  • YOUTHONTARIOJOBS logo
    Reference 34
    YOUTHONTARIOJOBS
    youthontariojobs.ca

    youthontariojobs.ca

  • ONTARIOINDIGENOUS logo
    Reference 35
    ONTARIOINDIGENOUS
    ontarioindigenous.ca

    ontarioindigenous.ca

  • VENUEASSOCIATIONONTARIO logo
    Reference 36
    VENUEASSOCIATIONONTARIO
    venueassociationontario.com

    venueassociationontario.com

  • OMAA logo
    Reference 37
    OMAA
    omaa.org

    omaa.org

  • ONTARIORESTAURANTASSOCIATION logo
    Reference 38
    ONTARIORESTAURANTASSOCIATION
    ontariorestaurantassociation.ca

    ontariorestaurantassociation.ca

  • PRIVATE-SECURITY-ONTARIO logo
    Reference 39
    PRIVATE-SECURITY-ONTARIO
    private-security-ontario.ca

    private-security-ontario.ca

  • ONTARIOTRUCKINGASSOCIATION logo
    Reference 40
    ONTARIOTRUCKINGASSOCIATION
    ontariotruckingassociation.com

    ontariotruckingassociation.com

  • VOLUNTEERONTARIO logo
    Reference 41
    VOLUNTEERONTARIO
    volunteerontario.ca

    volunteerontario.ca

  • DIGITAL-EVENTS-ONTARIO logo
    Reference 42
    DIGITAL-EVENTS-ONTARIO
    digital-events-ontario.com

    digital-events-ontario.com

  • GREENEVENTSONTARIO logo
    Reference 43
    GREENEVENTSONTARIO
    greeneventsontario.ca

    greeneventsontario.ca

  • ACTRA logo
    Reference 44
    ACTRA
    actra.ca

    actra.ca

  • TICKETMASTER logo
    Reference 45
    TICKETMASTER
    ticketmaster.ca

    ticketmaster.ca

  • EXHIBITBUILDERSONTARIO logo
    Reference 46
    EXHIBITBUILDERSONTARIO
    exhibitbuildersontario.com

    exhibitbuildersontario.com

  • WSIB logo
    Reference 47
    WSIB
    wsib.ca

    wsib.ca

  • FRANCO-ONTARIO-EVENTS logo
    Reference 48
    FRANCO-ONTARIO-EVENTS
    franco-ontario-events.com

    franco-ontario-events.com

  • PROFESSIONALPHOTOGRAPHERSONTARIO logo
    Reference 49
    PROFESSIONALPHOTOGRAPHERSONTARIO
    professionalphotographersontario.ca

    professionalphotographersontario.ca

  • SPONSORSHIPONTARIO logo
    Reference 50
    SPONSORSHIPONTARIO
    sponsorshipontario.ca

    sponsorshipontario.ca

  • RECYCLINGONTARIO logo
    Reference 51
    RECYCLINGONTARIO
    recyclingontario.ca

    recyclingontario.ca

  • ANALYTICS-EVENTS-ON logo
    Reference 52
    ANALYTICS-EVENTS-ON
    analytics-events-on.ca

    analytics-events-on.ca

  • ACCESSONTARIO logo
    Reference 53
    ACCESSONTARIO
    accessontario.ca

    accessontario.ca

  • CNE logo
    Reference 54
    CNE
    cne.ca

    cne.ca

  • OTTAWABLUESFEST logo
    Reference 55
    OTTAWABLUESFEST
    ottawabluesfest.ca

    ottawabluesfest.ca

  • NIAGARAWINEFESTIVAL logo
    Reference 56
    NIAGARAWINEFESTIVAL
    niagarawinefestival.com

    niagarawinefestival.com

  • WATERFRONTORONTO logo
    Reference 57
    WATERFRONTORONTO
    waterfrontoronto.ca

    waterfrontoronto.ca

  • PRIDETORONTO logo
    Reference 58
    PRIDETORONTO
    pridetoronto.com

    pridetoronto.com

  • INDYTORONTO logo
    Reference 59
    INDYTORONTO
    indytoronto.com

    indytoronto.com

  • LUMINATO logo
    Reference 60
    LUMINATO
    luminato.com

    luminato.com

  • ROYALWINTERFAIR logo
    Reference 61
    ROYALWINTERFAIR
    royalwinterfair.ca

    royalwinterfair.ca

  • GREEKTOWNTORONTO logo
    Reference 62
    GREEKTOWNTORONTO
    greektowntoronto.com

    greektowntoronto.com

  • BEACHESJAZZ logo
    Reference 63
    BEACHESJAZZ
    beachesjazz.com

    beachesjazz.com

  • TCFA logo
    Reference 64
    TCFA
    tcfa.com

    tcfa.com

  • OKTOBERFEST logo
    Reference 65
    OKTOBERFEST
    oktoberfest.ca

    oktoberfest.ca

  • TOAF logo
    Reference 66
    TOAF
    toaf.ca

    toaf.ca

  • CONTACTPHOTO logo
    Reference 67
    CONTACTPHOTO
    contactphoto.com

    contactphoto.com

  • AFROFEST logo
    Reference 68
    AFROFEST
    afrofest.com

    afrofest.com

  • TICF logo
    Reference 69
    TICF
    ticf.ca

    ticf.ca

  • GUELPHJAZZFESTIVAL logo
    Reference 70
    GUELPHJAZZFESTIVAL
    guelphjazzfestival.com

    guelphjazzfestival.com

  • HOTDOCS logo
    Reference 71
    HOTDOCS
    hotdocs.ca

    hotdocs.ca

  • DRAGONBOATTORONTO logo
    Reference 72
    DRAGONBOATTORONTO
    dragonboattoronto.ca

    dragonboattoronto.ca

  • BOATSHOWTORONTO logo
    Reference 73
    BOATSHOWTORONTO
    boatshowtoronto.ca

    boatshowtoronto.ca

  • CHBA logo
    Reference 74
    CHBA
    chba.ca

    chba.ca

  • TORONTOAUTOSHOW logo
    Reference 75
    TORONTOAUTOSHOW
    torontoautoshow.ca

    torontoautoshow.ca

  • DISTILLERYWINTERVILLAGE logo
    Reference 76
    DISTILLERYWINTERVILLAGE
    distillerywintervillage.com

    distillerywintervillage.com

  • SHAKESPEAREINTHERUFF logo
    Reference 77
    SHAKESPEAREINTHERUFF
    shakespeareintheruff.com

    shakespeareintheruff.com

  • HYBIDEVENTSONTARIO logo
    Reference 78
    HYBIDEVENTSONTARIO
    hybideventsontario.com

    hybideventsontario.com

  • ONTARIOCRAFTFESTIVALS logo
    Reference 79
    ONTARIOCRAFTFESTIVALS
    ontariocraftfestivals.com

    ontariocraftfestivals.com

  • TORONTOMARATHON logo
    Reference 80
    TORONTOMARATHON
    torontomarathon.com

    torontomarathon.com

  • ELMVALEMAPLEFEST logo
    Reference 81
    ELMVALEMAPLEFEST
    elmvalemaplefest.ca

    elmvalemaplefest.ca

  • EVENTSONTARIO logo
    Reference 82
    EVENTSONTARIO
    eventsontario.ca

    eventsontario.ca

  • OTTAWAJAZZFESTIVAL logo
    Reference 83
    OTTAWAJAZZFESTIVAL
    ottawajazzfestival.com

    ottawajazzfestival.com

  • NIAGARAFALLSCOMICCON logo
    Reference 84
    NIAGARAFALLSCOMICCON
    niagarafallscomiccon.com

    niagarafallscomiccon.com

  • ACADEMY logo
    Reference 85
    ACADEMY
    academy.ca

    academy.ca

  • GUELPHFESTIVALOFVOICE logo
    Reference 86
    GUELPHFESTIVALOFVOICE
    guelphfestivalofvoice.com

    guelphfestivalofvoice.com

  • CANADIANMUSICWEEK logo
    Reference 87
    CANADIANMUSICWEEK
    canadianmusicweek.com

    canadianmusicweek.com

  • TORONTOWATERFRONTMARATHON logo
    Reference 88
    TORONTOWATERFRONTMARATHON
    torontowaterfrontmarathon.com

    torontowaterfrontmarathon.com

  • SANTACLAUSPARADE logo
    Reference 89
    SANTACLAUSPARADE
    santaclausparade.to

    santaclausparade.to

  • EVENTMBONEVENTS logo
    Reference 90
    EVENTMBONEVENTS
    eventmbonevents.com

    eventmbonevents.com

  • VREVENTSONTARIO logo
    Reference 91
    VREVENTSONTARIO
    vreventsontario.com

    vreventsontario.com

  • BUDGETEVENTSONTARIO logo
    Reference 92
    BUDGETEVENTSONTARIO
    budgeteventsontario.ca

    budgeteventsontario.ca

  • AIEVENTSCANADA logo
    Reference 93
    AIEVENTSCANADA
    aieventscanada.com

    aieventscanada.com

  • DIVERSITYEVENTSONTARIO logo
    Reference 94
    DIVERSITYEVENTSONTARIO
    diversityeventsontario.ca

    diversityeventsontario.ca

  • TECHTRENDS-EVENTS-ON logo
    Reference 95
    TECHTRENDS-EVENTS-ON
    techtrends-events-on.ca

    techtrends-events-on.ca

  • CLIMATE-EVENTS-ONTARIO logo
    Reference 96
    CLIMATE-EVENTS-ONTARIO
    climate-events-ontario.com

    climate-events-ontario.com

  • MICROEVENTSONTARIO logo
    Reference 97
    MICROEVENTSONTARIO
    microeventsontario.ca

    microeventsontario.ca

  • SPONSORSHIPNEWS logo
    Reference 98
    SPONSORSHIPNEWS
    sponsorshipnews.ca

    sponsorshipnews.ca

  • PRIVACY-EVENTS-ON logo
    Reference 99
    PRIVACY-EVENTS-ON
    privacy-events-on.ca

    privacy-events-on.ca

  • POPUPONTARIO logo
    Reference 100
    POPUPONTARIO
    popupontario.com

    popupontario.com