Upcoming gun shows in Canada
14 shows posted across 4 provinces, soonest first. Gun shows are still where a large share of Canadian firearms trading happens, particularly for surplus, collectibles and anything obscure enough that shipping it is more trouble than driving to it.
Dates are posted by the organizers and vendors running the shows, so confirm with them before you travel. Each entry links through to the full listing with table fees and contact details. Shows drop off the calendar once their last day has passed.
Show calendar
October 2026
Sat
24
Perth Gun Show
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 244, 26 Beckwith Street East, Perth, Ontario · Perth, Ontario
8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. · $8 admission
Sun
25
Woodstock Gun Show
Woodstock Fairgrounds, #875 Nellis Street, Woodstock Ontario · Woodstock, Ontario
8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. · $10 admission · Tables $40
Fri
30
to Sun 1
Vermilion Gun and Sportsman Show
Vermilion Regional Centre, 5702 College Drive, Vermilion, Alberta · Vermilion, Alberta
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. · $10 admission
Sat
31
Carman Gun Show
Carman Hall, Carman, Manitoba · Carman, Manitoba
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. · $8 admission
November 2026
Fri
13
to Sun 15
Cold Lake Gun and Sportsman Show
Agricultural Exhibition, 4608 38 Avenue, Cold Lake, Alberta · Cold Lake, Alberta
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. · $10 admission
Sat
14
to Sun 15
Chilliwack Historical Arms Collectors Show
Evergreen Hall, 9291 Corbould Street, Chilliwack, British Columbia · Chilliwack, British Columbia
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. · $10 admission
Sat
28
Vienna Lions Club Fall Gun and Fishing Show
Vienna Community Centre, 26 Fulton Street, Vienna, Ontario · Vienna, Ontario
8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. · $5 admission
December 2026
Sat
5
to Sun 6
Edmonton Capital Region Gun Show
The Pavilion at Heritage Park, 5100 41 Avenue, Stony Plain, Alberta · Stony Plain, Alberta
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. · $10 admission · Tables $60 per 8ft table
Fri
11
Niagara Gun Show
Merritton Community Centre, 7 Park Avenue, St. Catharines, Ontario · St Catharines, Ontario
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. · $6 admission · Tables 6ft tables $20
Sun
13
Woodstock Gun Show
Woodstock Fairgrounds, #875 Nellis Street, Woodstock Ontario · Woodstock, Ontario
8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. · $10 admission · Tables $40
January 2027
February 2027
Fri
5
to Sun 7
Camrose Gun and Sportsman Show
Camrose Regional Exhibition, 4250 Exhibition Drive, Camrose, Alberta · Camrose, Alberta
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. · $10 admission
Fri
26
to Sun 28
Grande Prairie Gun and Sportsman Show
Holiday Inn Convention Centre, 9816 107 Street, Grande Prairie, Alberta · Grande Prairie, Alberta
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. · $10 admission
March 2027
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Common questions
Do you need a PAL to get into a Canadian gun show?
Most shows require a valid PAL to enter the sales floor, and many will not let you handle a firearm without showing it. Some shows admit the public to a separate viewing area without a licence, and a few admit minors accompanied by a licence holder. Bring the physical card: a photo of it on your phone is not accepted at the door by most organizers.
Can you buy a gun at a gun show in Canada?
Yes, and the rules are exactly the same as any other sale. For a non-restricted firearm the seller must verify that you hold a valid non-restricted PAL, which in practice means calling the Registrar or using the online verification service before the firearm changes hands. There is no show loophole in Canadian law — the same licence check applies whether the sale happens at a table, in a parking lot or online.
Can you buy a restricted firearm at a show?
Restricted firearms require a restricted PAL and the transfer must be registered to the new owner before it is lawful, so the paperwork rarely completes on the floor. Handguns are additionally subject to the October 2022 transfer freeze, which halted most transfers between individuals. Expect restricted transfers at a show to be arranged with a business and finished later rather than handed over on the day.
How much does it cost to get into a gun show?
Admission is usually a small cash fee, commonly in the five to fifteen dollar range, and many shows are cash-only at the door. Tables are booked with the organizer in advance and priced per table for the weekend. Bring cash for purchases as well: a good number of private vendors do not take cards, and ATMs at venues charge accordingly.
What sells well at Canadian gun shows?
Surplus rifles, collectible and historical firearms, militaria, reloading components, obsolete calibres and parts. Anything hard to ship or hard to value from a photograph does better in person, which is why the SKS, Lee-Enfield and black powder crowds are so well represented. Modern hunting rifles and optics sell, but the used classifieds usually price them more sharply.
Are the dates on this calendar confirmed?
The dates come from the organizers and vendors who post them, not from GunEx, and shows do occasionally get moved or cancelled. Every entry links to the listing it came from, with whatever contact details the organizer supplied, so confirm before making a long drive. A show drops off the calendar automatically once its last day has passed.
How do I transport firearms to and from a show?
Non-restricted firearms must be unloaded, and it is good practice to use a trigger lock and a case even where one is not strictly required. Restricted firearms must be unloaded, fitted with a secure locking device, carried in a locked opaque container, and moved under a valid authorization to transport. Never leave a firearm visible in a parked vehicle at the venue.
Running a show?
Post your dates, venue and table fees and the show appears on this calendar and on its province page until the weekend is over.