1. Outdoor Adventure Show – Vancouver (Feb 28 & Mar 1, 2026)
A major showcase featuring camping gear, adventure
travel, outdoor clothing, paddling, seminars, and more — including sections
likely relevant to off-road and overland travel.
Event link: https://outdooradventureshow.ca/vancouver-visitor
Why attend:
- Hundreds
of exhibitors with camping & outdoor gear - Adventure
travel inspiration and seminars - Great
place for overlanding brands to connect with community
2. Northern BC RV & Outdoor Expo – Prince George (Feb 27–Mar 1, 2026)
A multi-day expo bringing together RVs, outdoor
activities, camping, conservation, and more at the CN Centre in Prince George —
ideal for outdoor and overland enthusiasts.
Event link: https://www.cncentre.ca/events-tickets/events-calendar/2026-northern-bc-rv-outdoor-expo
Why attend:
- Combines
outdoor lifestyle with RV & camping showcases - Great
regional event for northern BC audiences - Although
general outdoors focused, overlanding interests overlap
3. BC Sport & Wilderness Show – Tradex (Mar 6–8, 2026)
A long-running outdoor exhibition rebranded to include
broader outdoor adventure categories, from fishing and boating to hiking,
camping, and paddling.
Event info: https://eventhub.net/events/BC-Sport—Wilderness-Show-2026_6833
Why attend:
- West
Coast’s largest outdoor show with decades of history - Outdoor
adventure community exposure - Good
networking with gear retailers, outfitters, and recreation groups
4. BC Outdoors Show – Chilliwack (Mar 13–15, 2026)
An annual outdoors expo celebrating hunting, fishing,
camping, ATV, boats, and water sports, with exhibitors covering a wide range of
outdoor activities.
Event link: https://www.bcoutdoorsshow.com/
Why attend:
- Strong
mix of outdoor gear and lifestyle displays - Community
event that can connect with local outdoors and 4WD interests - Great
opportunity for brands to meet regional consumers
5. Vancouver Island Outdoor Show – Cowichan (Apr 10–12, 2026)
A regional outdoor show at Cowichan Exhibition Park
featuring power sports, fishing, RVs, camping, water sports, bikes, and
overlanding gear among its displays. Event link: https://www.homeshowtime.com/vi-outdoor-show/
Why attend:
- Focused
specifically on outdoor recreation including overlanding themes - Local
event with strong community participation - Great
for companies targeting Vancouver Island audiences
6. Victoria Outdoor Adventure Show – Colwood (Apr 24–26, 2026)
A 3-day outdoor expo on Vancouver Island with camping
gear, overlanding products, demo booths, RVs, adventure sports, and outdoor
gear displays.
Event link: https://www.homeshowtime.com/victoria-outdoor-adventure-show/
Why attend:
- Large
South Island outdoor gathering - Includes
roof-top tents, camping, and adventure equipment - Good
for direct consumer engagement in a growing market
Top Outdoor & Overlanding-Relevant Events in BC for
2026
1. Outdoor Adventure Show – Vancouver (Feb 28 & Mar 1, 2026)
A major showcase featuring camping gear, adventure travel,
outdoor clothing, paddling, seminars, and more — including sections likely
relevant to off-road and overland travel.
Event link: https://outdooradventureshow.ca/vancouver-visitor
Why attend:
- Hundreds
of exhibitors with camping & outdoor gear - Adventure
travel inspiration and seminars - Great
place for overlanding brands to connect with community
2. Northern BC RV & Outdoor Expo – Prince George (Feb 27–Mar 1, 2026)
A multi-day expo bringing together RVs, outdoor activities,
camping, conservation, and more at the CN Centre in Prince George — ideal for
outdoor and overland enthusiasts.
Event link: https://www.cncentre.ca/events-tickets/events-calendar/2026-northern-bc-rv-outdoor-expo
Why attend:
- Combines
outdoor lifestyle with RV & camping showcases - Great
regional event for northern BC audiences - Although
general outdoors focused, overlanding interests overlap
3. BC Sport & Wilderness Show – Tradex (Mar 6–8, 2026)
A long-running outdoor exhibition rebranded to include
broader outdoor adventure categories, from fishing and boating to hiking,
camping, and paddling.
Event info: https://eventhub.net/events/BC-Sport—Wilderness-Show-2026_6833
Why attend:
- West
Coast’s largest outdoor show with decades of history - Outdoor
adventure community exposure - Good
networking with gear retailers, outfitters, and recreation groups
4. BC Outdoors Show – Chilliwack (Mar 13–15, 2026)
An annual outdoors expo celebrating hunting, fishing,
camping, ATV, boats, and water sports, with exhibitors covering a wide range of
outdoor activities.
Event link: https://www.bcoutdoorsshow.com/
Why attend:
- Strong
mix of outdoor gear and lifestyle displays - Community
event that can connect with local outdoors and 4WD interests - Great
opportunity for brands to meet regional consumers
5. Vancouver Island Outdoor Show – Cowichan (Apr 10–12, 2026)
A regional outdoor show at Cowichan Exhibition Park
featuring power sports, fishing, RVs, camping, water sports, bikes, and
overlanding gear among its displays.
Event link: https://www.homeshowtime.com/vi-outdoor-show/
Why attend:
- Focused
specifically on outdoor recreation including overlanding themes - Local
event with strong community participation - Great
for companies targeting Vancouver Island audiences
6. Victoria Outdoor Adventure Show – Colwood (Apr 24–26, 2026)
A 3-day outdoor expo on Vancouver Island with camping gear,
overlanding products, demo booths, RVs, adventure sports, and outdoor gear
displays.
Event link: https://www.homeshowtime.com/victoria-outdoor-adventure-show/
Why attend:
- Large
South Island outdoor gathering - Includes
roof-top tents, camping, and adventure equipment - Good
for direct consumer engagement in a growing market
