It's March and spring is in sight, which brings large consumer shows to town:
March 1-4: Toronto Golf and Travel Show
Everything to do about this popular sport. For location and details, go to www.premierconsumershows.com.
March 10-18: Toronto Sportsmen's Show
This is Canada's largest venue for the great outdoors. Check out www.Sportsmenshows.com.
March 14-16: Canada Blooms: The Flower and Garden Show
This is the country's largest annual indoor show of this type with six acres of gardens, arrangements and more. See www.CanadaBlooms.com.
March 15-18: The International Home and Garden Show
This is a huge event with over 1000 booths and lots of new products and décor ideas. Surf onto www.home-show.net for more details.
March 17
Not a holiday from work, but on St. Patrick's Day everyone can be Irish and wear the green. There are Irish pubs in the city for celebrating.
March 20
First day of spring but don't get out the shorts yet - this is Toronto! Any kind of weather is possible at this time of year.
March 21-23: Toronto International Quarterhorse Show
This event for horse lovers is held at the National Trade Centre-Exhibition Place. See www.TIQHS.com.
March 23-25: Antiques Canada
This event shows one of the largest collection of top quality antiques and collectibles in Canada, presented by over 100 dealers from across the country.
March 23-25: Toronto Wine and Cheese Show
This event also takes place at the National Trade Centre at Exhibition Place.
March 28-April 1: One of a Kind Spring Craft Show
Some of the finest craftspeople in the country show off their creations. Check out this web site: www.OneOfAKindShow.com.
March 29-April 1: Canadian Music Week
Artists and industry people gather in Toronto for a music conference and festival featuring hundreds of Canadian and international bands at venues across the city. For locations, check out www.cmw.net.
March 30-April 1: The Cottage Life Show
This brings all the ingredients that make up summer cottage living under one roof indoors. For details look at www.CottageLife.com.
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