Grow.
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Connect.
Join us at Connect… Canada’s Pet Trade Expo. Celebrating and promoting the growth of the Canadian pet industry with manufacturers, specialty pets live, distributors and more. A business to business show like no other.
Coming May 22-23, 2025
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Let's Connect.
As a Canadian hosted event, Connect Canada's Pet Trade Expo is proud to showcase the thriving pet industry in Canada, which is known for its love of animals and commitment to their welfare. Canada boasts a vibrant community of pet retailers, manufacturers, distributors, specialty pet breeders and service providers, all of whom contribute to the growth and innovation of the industry. Join us! Let's Connect!
Connect:
A B2B pet trade event celebrating the Canadian pet industry hosted and created with a team that is 100% built with individuals and vendors from the Canadian Pet Industry.
our 2025 Exhibitors
From Socials to Store: Are Online Pet Brands A Retailer’s Best Friend or Biggest Rival?
It’s 2024, and across industries, big changes are everywhere. But as the co-founder of Healthybud (and a millennial dog dad to Lyla) I’ll focus on the pet world… Today’s dog owners are a whole new ‘br... ...more
News
October 01, 2024•5 min read
Buddy Belts
Buddy Belts "It all began in the summer of 1997 when a miniature dachshund named Buddy came into our life. At just over a year old, we never could have imagined how he would quickly become the inspira... ...more
News
September 27, 2024•1 min read
Benefits of Attending Connect
Benefits of Attending Connect The pet industry has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, with millions of pet owners seeking the best products and services for their furry friends. For profe... ...more
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September 25, 2024•3 min read
Connect Lounge
Attendees and Exhibitors alike enjoyed all the amenities of the Connect Lounge. A spacious seating area with beverages, charging stations and plenty of seating area for impromptu meetings.
Education Stage
Connect brought 2 days of educational talks to attendees. Visitors heard from Candace D'Agnolo, Pet Industry Network, Pet Retail Helper, Weruva, Instinct, eTail Pet POS and many more...
Fresh Food Showcase
A highlight of the show was Connect's Fresh Food Showcase featuring a variety of frozen and gently cooked products from many of the Connect Exhibitors. Thanks to Habco for the great looking freezer setup.
Connect Live
Wednesday night featured Connect Live at the Marriott Hotel with the E.Z. Street Band. The evening kicked off with $10,000 in cash giveaways to retailers and exhibitors...oh along with a poutine bar!!
