Canada’s Largest Fall Home Show
celebrates an abundant
and sustainable Thanksgiving!

GTA homeowners are thinking smaller, using less, buying locally and adopting a sustainable lifestyle. With more than 400 exhibits, Green Street and a new Condo City Living section, the 22nd annual International Home Show running Thanksgiving Weekend (October 5 to 8) is helping consumers enhance their homes by offering eco friendly and economical choices that will improve their daily living and the environment. From home improvements, décor and entertaining to green products, small space living, collectibles and eco-cuisine, the International Home Show can help you celebrate an abundant and enviro-friendly Thanksgiving.

Dates: Friday, October 5 through Monday, October 8, Thanksgiving Weekend.

Location: International Centre, 6900 Airport Road (at Derry Road)

Hours: Friday: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Monday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Tickets: Adult: $12.00
Seniors & Youth (9-18): $ 9.00
Children: Ages 8 and under are Free

Parking: FREE

Childcare: Free (provided by Mini-Skool)

Information: 416-512-1305 or visit www.internationalhomeshow.ca

Special Attractions

• How to be a Conscientious Consumer: Leslie Garnett, author of the Virtuous Consumer: Your Essential Shopping Guide for a Better, Kinder, Healthier World will be appearing at the Green Stage on Saturday offering pointers on how to shop with a social and environmental conscience.

• Green Street : The area devoted to building a sustainable lifestyle has grown to more than 100 exhibits with the latest energy saving and enviro-conscious products. Hourly presentations on topics such as The Healthy House, Eco-friendly Purchasing Habits, Green Roofs, Straw Bale Building and new incentives to reduce energy and go green are part of the line-up.

• Eat Local: Food trends consultant, Dana McCauley joins the “green team” as she whips up a sustainable Thanksgiving meal using local fare in recipes from her new cookbook.

• Casalife Condo Project presented by Sony Bravia: This full-size condo mock-up helps demystify small space planning and smart design. Multiple layouts, colour stories, space planning concepts and the newest multi-purpose and modular furniture prove there are no limitations to comfort and style in a small space setting.

• Condo City Living presented by Builder/Architect: For visitors interested in condo dwelling… builders, decorators and suppliers have the latest on condo projects and conveniences for small space living.

• Don’t throw that out! Canadian Antiques Roadshow appraisers are here to evaluate heirlooms and collectibles. (Small, portable or photographed items by appointment only). To arrange an appraisal at the Show contact cmcdonald@caroadshow.org. Please put ‘Home Show’ in the subject line.

• Outside Entertaining with Nik Manojlovich: The host of the hit TV series, Savoir Faire is doing his part to save the planet with entertaining ideas drawn from nature and the attic. Nik has stunning tablescape ideas for your next party using recycled materials, backyard finds and retro treasures from grandma’s cupboard.

• The 6 Deadly Sins of DIY with Bryan Baeumler: Expert and host of HGTV’s Disaster DIY helps hapless handymen and women set things right, so they can avoid making renovations mistakes even before they get started.

• Frank Ferragine A.K.A. Frankie Flowers: is already looking ahead to spring with tips on how to plan and prepare your garden for a spectacular showing.

• Less is More with Brenda Borenstein: No matter how large your space is, there’s always room for more! Professional organizer and Toronto Star columnist, Brenda wants you to clutter-bust your home or condo by offering quick and easy storage ideas that save space and let you get on with your life.

• Zero-waste constructed ‘Quality Home’: This beautiful three-bedroom factory-built home is an economical and environmental alternative to construction waste associated with traditional construction methods. Zero-waste assembly line construction ensures excess lumber, drywall, and trim is used or recycled into the next home. The controlled building environment means no warping, rusting or water damage in building materials. Built to exceed building code, Quality homes offer high insulation values and a heat recovery ventilator with thermal coils looks after air exchange for a fresh indoor environment. Pick your dream home or have one custom designed. Quality Homes delivers your home to your lot, to spec and on time. Tour this year’s model – it’s a DREAM come true!

• Ask a Designer: presented by Walls, Windows Furnishings Association. Model Rooms by the finest decorators and interior designers feature home accents, window and wall treatments. Bring your photos/sample for free design advice from the experts.

• Kitchen, Bath & Spa Showcase: Luxury living begins here with a new focus on energy efficient and solar heated hot tubs, low flush and low flow fixtures and glistening new cupboards and countertops.

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