How much does it cost to exhibit at the show?
$12.90 + GST + QST per square foot. Corner booths are subject to a $100 premium charge.
What is included in this rental fee?
- Floor Space only (booth display, carpet, furnishings, electricity and lighting are NOT included in this fee)
- Show Directory Listing (company name, booth #, address, phone, fax, email and website)
- 5 Product Categories in the Show Directory Product Index and on the show’s website
- Website Listing (company name, booth #, address, phone, fax, email, website and product categories
- Opportunity to showcase your newest products in our New Product Showcase on site at the show
- Additional exposure for your company in our email campaigns, marketing materials and preshow planner mailing
- Free stickers to market your company prior to the show
- Invite Your Buyers Program
- Photo listing in our Online Product Gallery
Who is the official show decorator and what do they provide for rent?
GES Canada is the official show decorator. A variety of rental options are available including hardwall construction, slat wall, Velcro panels or steel poles and sliders Steel poles and sliders must be used with soft fabrics to be provided by the exhibitor. This fabric must be in accordance with our fire regulations. Rental drape is not available under any circumstances. A variety of furnishing and accessories are also available for rent including carpet, tables, chairs, electricity and lighting.
Please click here to view the rental information and order forms.
Can I use my own prefabricated, custom designed booth structure?
Yes, exhibitors with custom designed, prefabricated booth structures can bring their own booth display.
Please click here to review our display standard guidelines to ensure your customized booth structure meets our requirements.
What are the show’s move-in and move-out hours?
Move-in Dates & Hours
Le Cadeau, La Maison and La Cuisine (Level 4)
| Wednesday, March 3rd* | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm |
| Thursday, March 4 | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm |
| Friday, March 5 | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm |
| Saturday, March 6 | 9:00 am to 1:00 pm |
* by appointment only
La Mode, Le Quebec (Levels 1, 2 & 3)
| Friday, March 5 | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm |
| Saturday, March 6 | 9:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Move-Out Dates and Hours:
| Wednesday, March 10 | 3:30 pm to 11:00 pm |
| Thursday, March 11 | 8:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Do you recommend any transport companies for shipping our products to and from the show?
The Montreal Gift Show recommends that you ship your products with one of the following official carriers as they have priority status.
- Lange Transportation & Storage Ltd. (800) 668-5687
- QuikX Group (800) 476-2095
- Reimer Express (866) 506-3976
Can I use my own carrier or drive my own car or truck?
Yes, you can ship with your own carrier or you can bring your products by car or truck. All cube vans, 5 ton (24 foot truck) or tractor trailers must report to the marshalling yard, located at the corner of Peel and Wellington. When a dock is available, the attendant will instruct them to proceed. Vehicles that come directly to the dock will be instructed to proceed to the marshalling yard immediately.
Shipments should be addressed as follows :
- Montreal Gift Show
- Place Bonaventure
- Exhibitor’s Name
- Booth #
- Loading Dock on Montfort (corner of St. Jacques)
- Montreal, QC H5A 1K6
Does the show offer any discounted hotel rates?
Destination Plus is our official housing bureau.
Please click here to review a variety of hotel options.
Is insurance mandatory?
Yes, all exhibitors must have adequate Liability insurance.
Please click here to review our insurance requirements.
If I don’t speak French, should I hire French speaking staff to help me in my booth?
Yes, the Montreal Gift Show is a bilingual show and you will be more successful if you have French speaking staff in your booth. If neither you nor your staff speaks French, you can hire bilingual booth personnel through BBW or Adecco. These staffing agencies offer reliable and professional staffing services.
How can I make the most of this investment?
Preshow and onsite marketing is essential to your success. The Montreal Gift Show offers exhibitors a number of different pre-show and onsite marketing opportunities.
Please take some time to review these options online by clicking here.
