Grow.
Innovate.
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.
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!!
CONNECT Partners with Ukraine
CONNECT Partners with Ukraine
Connect is collaborating with the Ukrainian Embassy to provide a platform for Ukrainian pet manufacturers to showcase their innovative products in Canada. This initiative highlights the resilience and creativity of these businesses as they navigate the complexities of being in a competitive market - especially during such challenging and turbulent times. Among these trailblazers is Smart Pet, https://www.smartpet.ua/en a brand that stands out by offering a distinctive approach to dog and cat apparel. Their designs combine functionality, style, and the unique cultural artistry of Ukraine, reflecting both quality and innovation. By facilitating such partnerships, Connect is not only opening doors for Ukrainian manufacturers but also enriching the Canadian pet market with fresh, high-quality products that pet owners are sure to appreciate.
our 2025 Exhibitors
