Gain expert advice and guidance from contractors, designers, and renovators navigating today’s market trends
L-R: Speakers Pooja Handa and Frankie Flowers
TORONTO, ON – January 19, 2026 – Your 2026 home improvement resolutions begin at the Home + Backyard Show, presented by REMAX. Returning to The International Centre in Mississauga from Friday, January 30 to Sunday, February 1, the show offers the latest home renovation ideas, backyard upgrades and design trends. As Ontarians navigate one of the country’s priciest housing markets, the show will highlight smart, practical solutions for multi-generational living, helping families make the most of every square foot. With home-buying top of mind for one in ten Canadians this year, the show will unpack the upgrades that offer the biggest return on investment.* More than 250 trusted vendors and experts will be on hand to bring visitors’ visions to life, with exclusive deals on BBQs, pools, spas, and more. Tickets are available now at homeandbackyardshow.com.
On the Main Stage, attendees can enjoy a dynamic lineup of experts and familiar faces unpacking the latest gardening, grilling, and home trends for 2026. Saturday’s programming, presented by Harrowsmith magazine, features CHFI radio morning host Pooja Handa, who shares firsthand insights on building an in-law suite and designing functional spaces to support aging parents. Harrowsmith’s Denny Allen will offer her take on practical gardening in urban vs rural settings, while Leslie Yip brings a cultural perspective, with tips on auspicious flowers to welcome good luck and prosperity this Lunar New Year. On Sunday, Canada’s favourite gardening expert Frankie Flowers reveals smart, low-maintenance garden ideas for the year ahead. Interior designer Evelyn Eshun will also be on-site daily, sharing expert advice on designing outdoor living spaces to help you get a head start on preparing for summer parties. Located beside the Main Stage, the Backyard Bar sampling zone lets attendees enjoy tastings of cocktails and craft beer, creating the perfect pairing for expert-led presentations.
New this year, the Paint Your Own Birdhouse with Crafty Creatures allows all ages to get creative and design and decorate their very own birdhouse to take home. Continuing the backyard fun, visit the Ask a Garden Expert, where horticulturists from Mississauga and Etobicoke Master Gardeners offer personalized plant care advice. Plus, the next generation of green thumbs can learn about good bugs, bad bugs and pollinators in the garden and make their very own pine-cone bird feeder in the Children’s Garden Activity Centre.
Back this year, a model pool from Pioneer Family Pools will be on display, with experts on hand to help you plan your summer oasis. In true Canadian spirit, barbecuing doesn’t stop when the snow falls. The BBQ Learning Zone, presented by Dolphin Pools & BBQ’s, heats things up as the ultimate destination for grill lovers of all skill levels. Enjoy live demos, the latest BBQ models, and expert tips from top brands including Cluck & Squeal, Cardinal Firecooker, Alfa Forni, Napoleon, Broil King, and more.
From backyard transformations to interior refreshes, the Home + Backyard Show brings together fresh ideas and smart solutions to help you maximize every inch of your space.
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Notes to editor:
*Source: One in 10 Canadians planning to buy a home in the next 12 months
Publicity assets/b-roll: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19sHq7c_D5A90H3kAlPkMxLxGv3_V0tKn
Venue:
The International Centre – Hall 2
6900 Airport Road
Mississauga, ON
L4V 1E8
Dates:
Friday, January 30: 11AM – 7PM
Saturday, January 31: 10AM – 7PM
Sunday, February 1: 10AM – 5PM
Admission:
General Admission (ages 18-64): $15.00
Senior (ages 65+): $13.00
Youth (ages 13-17): $13.00
Free admission for children ages 12 and under.
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