October 8-11 – The One of a Kind Show is Canada’s finest craft show, bringing innovative artists, craftspeople, and designers together to share their unique creations with the rest of the world. With a proud focus on homegrown talent, our shows bring together the best of Canada, for a personal shopping experience like no other. Our vast selection, on-site perks and endless show features make us ‘destination shopping’ at its best.

Show History
Similar to most brilliant ideas, the One of a Kind Show was born out of a simple desire for something more. Premiering at Toronto’s Queen Elizabeth Building in December 1975, the “craft show” was the brainchild of Steven Levy, Martin Rumack and June Bibby. June (herself an artisan) couldn’t find a place to sell her work before Christmas, so the three friends decided to create their own holiday shopping venue. After a great deal of leg work and countless all-nighters, the trio launched the first One of a Kind Show, which encompassed 25 000 square feet and 80 participants.

The One of a Kind concept expanded in 1979 to include the One of a Kind Spring Show (Toronto) and again in 2001 with the One of a Kind Show and Sale Chicago. Attracting over 200 000 visitors annually, our two Toronto shows have become a Canadian shopping tradition for those in search of the unique, handcrafted and the fantastic.  Launched in 2008, the One of a Kind Show Vancouver continues the established brand, professionalism and extraordinary experience with west coast flair. Meet and holiday shop for exceptional gifts from more than 200 of North America’s best contemporary creators, artists and artisans.

The One of a Kind Christmas Show, One of a Kind Spring Show, One of a Kind Show Vancouver,  Interior Design Show, Interior Design Show West and IIDEX/NeoCon Canada are a family of events that produce the most innovative trade shows in the country. Collectively, we are known as MMPI Canada.