Join us for The National Women Show Ottawa on October 17-18, 2026, at Cohere Centre, Markham. A premier event for women featuring diverse exhibitors.
Dates
17–18 Oct 2026
City / country
Markham, Canada
Venue
Cohere Centre
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Event overview
The National Women Show Ottawa 2026 is set to take place from October 17 to 18, 2026, at the Cohere Centre in Markham, Canada. This event is a premier gathering for women, featuring a variety of exhibitors and engaging activities designed to inspire and connect attendees.
Organized by National Event Management Inc. , the show promises to deliver an enriching experience for all participants.
TL;DR
The National Women's Show is billed as Canada's largest consumer event for women, and the Ottawa edition brings that format to the Cohere Centre for two days of fashion, food, beauty and wellness discovery. Visitors can sample food and wine, watch fashion shows, book complimentary makeovers with brands such as Hand & Stone, join cooking and home-renovation demonstrations, and gather travel and decor ideas. Celebrity guests and expert speakers run across the weekend while hundreds of exhibitors in apparel, health, wellness and beauty give shoppers one stop to compare products, collect samples and buy show specials. Held on 17-18 October 2026, the event is built around an 'Ultimate Girlfriend Day' format, making it an easy day out with friends that still delivers practical buying and self-care value.
Exhibiting at The National Women Show provides brands with direct access to a targeted audience of women, enhancing visibility and engagement. The National Women Show is a vital platform for women to connect, learn, and engage with various brands and services tailored to their interests. It fosters community and empowerment, making it a significant event in the women's sector.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
260 Town Centre Blvd. Suite 102, Markham, Ontario, L3R 8H8, Canada
Yes. The Cohere Centre offers over 1,800 ground-level parking spaces at a flat rate of $10 per day, including 29 reserved accessible spots at the front of the lot.
Parking: Yes. The Cohere Centre offers over 1,800 ground-level parking spaces at a flat rate of $10 per day, including 29 reserved accessible spots at the front of the lot.
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How the last edition performed
This edition
2026
Next edition
Not announced yet
Impact
The National Women Show Ottawa 2026 is set to take place from October 17 to 18, 2026, at the Cohere Centre in Markham, Canada. This event is a premier gathering for women, featuring a variety of exhibitors and engaging activities designed to inspire and connect attendees. Organized by National Event Management Inc., the show promises to deliver an enriching experience for all participants. The National Women Show is a vital platform for.
Audience quality
Visitors typically include Women interested in lifestyle and wellness, Professionals seeking networking opportunities, Entrepreneurs looking to promote their businesses, Individuals interested in personal development. Event Name: The National Women Show Ottawa 2026. Dates: October 17-18, 2026. Location: Cohere Centre, Markham, Canada. Organized by: National Event Management Inc. The National Women Show Ottawa 2026 attracts an audience aligned with the organiser's published visitor positioning.
Exhibitor outcomes
Exhibiting at The National Women Show provides brands with direct access to a targeted audience of women, enhancing visibility and engagement. The National Women Show is a vital platform for women to connect, learn, and engage with various brands and services tailored to their interests. It fosters community and empowerment, making it a significant event in the women's sector. Exhibitor categories include Beauty and wellness brands, Fashion and accessory designers, Health and fitness organizations, Home.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Attending The National Women Show Ottawa 2026 on 2026-10-17 to 2026-10-18 in Markham lets buyers and specifiers benchmark suppliers, see live demonstrations, and compress months of vendor meetings into one focused trade visit — worthwhile when your category roadmap aligns with the official exhibitor profile.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Digital buyer journeys
Professionals expect pre-show agendas, product finders, and meeting tools; suppliers align demos and literature to short on-stand decision cycles.
Sustainability in procurement
Energy use, recyclable materials, and carbon reporting increasingly appear in RFPs and exhibitor scorecards across industrial trade fairs.
Automation and labour efficiency
Visitors benchmark machinery, software, and services that reduce downtime, staffing pressure, and total cost of ownership.
Regional supply-chain resilience
Buyers diversify suppliers across Europe, MENA, and Asia while favouring vendors with local service, spare parts, and training.
Hybrid engagement models
Live demonstrations remain decisive, but follow-up webinars, digital catalogues, and year-round supplier portals extend the commercial window after the show.
Buyers covering energy often plan The National Women Show Ottawa 2026 alongside regional peer shows to compare products, pricing, and service coverage across markets.
Pre-show
Confirm exhibitor meetings and product demos for The National Women Show Ottawa 2026.
Show week
Hall walk-throughs, live demos, and supplier negotiations.
Peer events are widely known sector fairs; verify dates on each organiser website before booking.
Plan your trip
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa
Monte Carlo Inn - Toronto Markham
Park Inn by Radisson Toronto-Markham
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
O-Train (Line 4, Airport Line)
Uplands Station is immediately adjacent to the Cohere Centre and one stop from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, with trains every 12 minutes, seven days a week.
Car and on-site parking
More than 1,800 ground-level parking spaces, including 29 reserved accessible spots at the front of the lot.
taxi
About 5-10 minutes by car, or one stop on OC Transpo O-Train Line 4
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
| Type | Who needs it | Fee | Processing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) | Visitors from countries that require a visa to enter Canada, applying before travel for business events, meetings and conferences. | — | Varies by country of application; apply several weeks before travel through IRCC. | |
| Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) | Visa-exempt foreign nationals arriving by air for a short business or visitor stay in Canada. | — | Usually decided within days of online application through IRCC. |
Weather
October in Markham is cool and changeable: average daytime highs near 14 C (57 F) dropping to overnight lows around 5 C (41 F), with roughly 62-94 mm of rain spread over about 8 rainy days and increasing cloud cover through the month. The 2026 show runs 17-18 October, so plan for layered clothing and a waterproof jacket.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Canadian networks offer broad 4G and 5G coverage, with 5G download speeds around 250-350 Mbps in major cities and signal reaching about 98% of populated areas. Visitors can add a Canada travel eSIM or local SIM for data such as maps, email and WhatsApp while keeping their home number for calls and texts.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Registration
Confirm registration and venue access with the organiser before travelling to Markham.
Arrival
Arrive early on the first show day for orientation and security screening.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Compare flights to the nearest international gateway serving Markham; confirm ground transport on the organiser site.
Canada has no separate long-stay business visa class. Business visitors attending meetings, events and conferences normally enter as temporary residents using a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or, for visa-exempt nationalities, an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). Business visitors remain employed and paid mainly outside Canada and do not enter the Canadian labour market.
Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Business visitor status, letters of invitation and how to plan a visit are set out on the official Canada.ca business visitors page; visitor visa (TRV) applications can be filed online or on paper via IRCC.
OfficialGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Use the nearest international airport serving Markham; Metro, train or taxi links are typically available to the venue district.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Cohere Centre: Markham, Ontario: Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa; Markham, Ontario: Monte Carlo Inn - Toronto Markham; Markham, Ontario: Park Inn by Radisson Toronto-Markham.
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Markham; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: OC Transpo O-Train Line 4 (Airport Line) serves Uplands Station beside the venue, and bus routes 4, 98 and 197 also serve the station daily.
Parking: On-site parking is available at Cohere Centre; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: October 2026
Temperature: Daytime highs around 12-14 C (54-57 F) and overnight lows near 5-7 C (41-44 F). AccuWeather's October outlook for Markham spans highs of about 47-68 F and lows of about 38-54 F, with an average high near 57 F and average low near 44 F.
Seasonality: Moderately wet month: roughly 62 mm (NASA POWER data) to 94 mm (World Weather Online) of rain across about 8 rainy days in October, with overcast or mostly cloudy conditions rising from 40% to 50% of the time as the month progresses.
Packing: Pack layered clothing, a warm jacket for cool mornings and evenings, an umbrella or waterproof shell, and comfortable walking shoes for long days on the show floor. Daytime highs near 14 C and lows near 5 C make a light coat and a spare layer useful across both show days.
Plan your trip
Confirm passport validity and check whether you need a Canadian TRV or eTA — Use the official Canada.ca business visitors page; passports should be valid for the whole trip.
Book flights and choose the best arrival airport for your hotel — The Cohere Centre is one O-Train stop from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport; compare fares early.
Reserve a Markham hotel for the show dates — Options shown include Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa, Monte Carlo Inn - Toronto Markham and Park Inn by Radisson Toronto-Markham; book before mid-October peak rates.
Complete online registration and download your badge or confirmation — Register through the organiser, National Event Management Inc., via nationalwomenshow.com.
Download the show programme and hall plan — Shortlist the fashion shows, beauty bar, cooking demos and wellness sessions you want to attend.
Plan local transport to the venue — Drive with CAD 10 flat daily on-site parking, or take OC Transpo O-Train Line 4 to Uplands Station next to the building.
Pre-arrange brand meetups and shortlist show specials — Note the exhibitors in apparel, beauty, food and wellness you want to compare and buy from.
Check the Markham October forecast and pack — Expect highs near 14 C and lows near 5 C with about 8 rainy days; bring layers and a rain jacket.
Set up connectivity and save your travel documents — Activate a Canada eSIM or roaming plan and save registration and hotel confirmations on your phone.
Travel to Markham and collect your badge — Confirm Day 1 opening times at the Cohere Centre and arrive early for orientation and security screening.
Decision
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What is your primary role?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Book the visit if you are shopping for apparel, beauty, wellness, food or home products and want samples, show specials and styling experiences in one venue.
Best for
Women shoppers, groups of friends and first-time visitors who want a two-day consumer show for fashion, beauty samples, food and wine tastings and celebrity appearances in Markham.
Min. budget
$350.00
Timeline
4-6 weeks to book flights and a Markham hotel before mid-October peak rates
Risks
Mid-October hotel rates in Markham rise closer to the show, so book early
International visitors need a Canadian TRV or eTA arranged weeks in advance
exhibit
Exhibit if you sell consumer products to women and can staff a two-day show with demos, samples and lead capture.
Best for
Apparel, beauty, wellness, food, home and travel brands that want direct sales and face-to-face sampling with Canadian women consumers.
Min. budget
$2,200.00
Timeline
8-12 weeks to book stand space, arrange freight and organise staff travel and hotel rooms
Risks
Stand space and preferred hall positions are limited and allocated by the organiser
Freight and customs handling for demo units needs lead time before build-up
skip
Skip if your products target trade-only or industrial buyers rather than consumer shoppers.
Best for
Suppliers outside the consumer women's market, or vendors who cannot staff and fund a two-day show in Markham.
Timeline
Not applicable - no spend required
Risks
No major risks listed.
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