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A designer's guide to the fashion weeks in Canada: who runs them, when they happen, how to apply and what they publish about cost. Plus two ways to show at C-Tribe x Fashion in Edmonton in 2027.
- Free to apply
- Prices published
- Feb show: apply by December 14
- Sell on Runway Row
Fashion weeks in Canada
Where designers show
From each organizer's own site, checked in November 2026. Where an event doesn't publish fees or an application, we say so.
Toronto
Fashion Week: Toronto (Fashion Art Toronto)
A multi-arts non-profit founded in 2005 by designer Vanja Vasic. It calls itself Canada's longest-running independent fashion week.
- When
- Two seasons a year. Fall/Winter 2026 runs November 24 to 29, 2026. Spring/Summer 2026 was in late May.
- Format
- Runway shows, exhibitions, installations, performances and retail pop-ups. Solo shows run 15 to 30 looks; group shows run 8 to 12 looks, shared with 2 or 3 designers.
- How to apply
- An online designer application for Canadian and international designers with a complete collection. The Fall/Winter 2026 deadline was August 24, 2026.
- Cost
- Package prices are not published on its site.
Photo: GoToVan, CC BY 2.0 Vancouver
Vancouver Fashion Week
It describes itself as Canada's largest fashion week, running for more than 24 years.
- When
- Two seasons a year. Fall/Winter 2026 ran April 8 to 12, 2026, and Spring/Summer 2027 ran October 14 to 18, 2026.
- Format
- Runway shows with designers from Canada and abroad. Its Fall/Winter 2026 season had more than 40 designers from over 10 countries.
- How to apply
- Designers register online through the Vancouver Fashion Week site.
- Cost
- Fees and deadlines are not published on its site.
Montréal
Semaine Mode Montréal
Produced by mmode, Montréal's fashion industry cluster. 2026 was its sixth edition.
- When
- Every September. The 2026 edition ran September 21 to 27, 2026.
- Format
- Runway shows, panels, workshops, networking, pop-ups and exhibitions across several venues.
- How to apply
- No public designer application was available when we checked. Contact the organizers through the site.
- Cost
- Fees are not published on its site.
Photo: IQRemix, CC BY-SA 2.0 Edmonton
Western Canada Fashion Week
Established in 2002. It describes itself as the second-largest fashion week in Canada.
- When
- The next runway week is June 3 to 8, 2027, in Churchill Square.
- Format
- Each designer gets 10 to 20 minutes of runway time, about 8 to 20 outfits. It states that it does not book models; designers choose from its go-sees or hire an agency.
- How to apply
- An online designer registration form for each city.
- Cost
- It publishes fees per show day, from $200 to $400, or $600 for both Saturday shows. Showing designers can vend at no charge on their show day.
Vancouver
Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week
Founded in 2017 by Joleen Mitton, a program of All My Relations Indigenous Society, an Indigenous-led not-for-profit.
- When
- November 18 to 21, 2026, at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
- Format
- Runway shows and a Makers Market.
- How to apply
- Makers Market applications are open on its site. No public runway application was listed when we checked.
- Cost
- Fees are not published on its site.
Toronto
Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival
Programs Indigenous artists and designers, chosen by a committee made up mostly of Indigenous professionals.
- When
- Held every two years. The last festival on its site ran May 30 to June 2, 2024.
- Format
- Runway, exhibitions and a marketplace. Emerging, mid-career and established designers are considered equally.
- How to apply
- Through the participate page on its site, when a call is open.
- Cost
- Runway artists are paid artist fees based on the CARFAC minimum fee schedule. Marketplace vendors rent a booth, with no commission taken.
Toronto
African Fashion Week Toronto
A platform for African and Afro-inspired fashion, culture and entrepreneurship.
- When
- Held in August. The 2026 edition was in late August.
- Format
- Runway shows and cultural programming.
- How to apply
- No public designer application was listed when we checked.
- Cost
- Fees are not published on its site.
Calgary
Calgary International Fashion and Arts Week
Organized by Spotlight Couronne Internationale Inc.
- When
- The 10th edition is one evening, November 29, 2026, at MacEwan Hall, University of Calgary.
- Format
- An evening fashion and arts event.
- How to apply
- No public designer application was listed when we checked.
- Cost
- Fees are not published.
Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards (CAFA)
Not a fashion week, but worth knowing. CAFA's NewGen list is open to Canadian brands working in their field for under five years, and its award categories accept self-nominations.
Official siteC-Tribe x Fashion isn't affiliated with these events. Dates and details change, so check each official site before you apply.
Photo: Darren Stone, CC BY-SA 2.0 
Photo: -nickon-, CC BY-SA 2.0 
Photo: Kris Krüg, CC BY-SA 2.0
Watch
On Canadian runways
Videos from the organizers' own channels. They load only when you press play.
Fashion Art Toronto 2022Fashion Art Toronto on YouTube Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival 2024: Fierce + FearlessIndigenous Fashion Arts on YouTube CAFA 2024 highlightsCAFA TV on YouTube
Before you pick
How to choose where to show
Who will be in the room?
Buyers, press, the public or other designers. Ask who is invited and whether there is a marketplace or showroom for buyers.
What does the price include?
Models, hair and makeup, dressers, photos, video and tickets can all be included or extra. A lower fee can cost more once you add the rest.
Can you sell on site?
A space to sell next to the runway turns attention into orders the same night. Check whether there is a fee or a commission.
When does your collection need to be ready?
Fittings and garment drop-offs come before show day. Work back from those dates, not from the show.
What will travel cost?
Add flights, hotel nights and shipping samples to the fee, and compare the total.
C-Tribe x Fashion, Edmonton
Show with us in 2027
Two designer calls. Applying is free and you only pay if you're accepted.
February 25, 2027 runway show
Thursday, February 25, 2027, Edmonton
Applications close December 14, 2026, 11:59 PM MST- A one-night runway, marketplace and VIP dinner, ticketed separately from the festival
- Free (chosen by our jury), Friend $595 CAD or Friend Partner Plus $1,595 CAD
- Up to 6, 8 or 12 looks, with models, hair and makeup and runway photos included
C-Tribe Festival runway shows
August 12-17, 2027, Edmonton
Applications are open- Three runway shows during C-Tribe Festival week, alongside the Buyers' Marketplace
- Free (chosen by our jury), Friend $595 CAD or Friend Partner Plus $1,895 CAD, per show
- Day passes for your show day, plus workshops, portfolio reviews and industry panels across the week
What every package includes
One price, published
Every package price is on the page before you apply, in CAD. Applying is free and you only pay if you're accepted.
Models and beauty
Models come from our casting, and the house hair and makeup team works on every show. Higher tiers pick models first and bring their own beauty look.
Photos and video
Every package includes edited runway photos and show video. Friend Partner Plus adds backstage photos and a 30 to 60 second reel.
A place to sell
Every runway designer gets a space on Runway Row, next to the runway exit: a spot on the shared Debut Rail with Free, your own rail with Friend, or your own 10 x 10 ft Studio Booth with Friend Partner Plus. No commission.
Get show-ready
- A finished, named collection, with your brand name and collection name ready for the form
- Your look count, since most shows price and time slots by number of looks
- Your category: menswear, womenswear, unisex or a mix
- Your Instagram handle and website, so the jury can see more of your work
- A beauty mood board, if you'll brief a hair and makeup team
- Rails, a payment system and someone to help you sell, if there's a marketplace
The numbers
Designing in Canada
- $31.25
Median hourly wage for fashion and other creative designers in Canada ($26.73 in Alberta)
Source: Job Bank, NOC 53123, 2023-2024 - Moderate
Job Bank's 2025 to 2027 outlook for these designers in Alberta, the only province rated moderate
Source: Job Bank outlook - 95%
Share of clothing bought in Canada that was imported, in a $12.7 billion market (2020)
Source: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada - 3,242
Clothing manufacturing businesses in Canada in 2025, 235 of them in Alberta
Source: ISED Canadian Industry Statistics
Funding to show abroad
Creative Export Canada, from Canadian Heritage, lists fashion design among the eligible design fields. It funds up to $90,000 a year for export projects, and eligible costs include trade show or exhibition space and showcases. Applicants must be incorporated in Canada, Canadian-owned, with under $10 million in revenue and at least one full-time employee.
Read the Creative Export Canada guidelinesFAQ
Good to know
What are the main fashion weeks in Canada?
How much does it cost to show at a Canadian fashion week?
Do I need to be based in Canada to show at C-Tribe x Fashion?
Can I apply to both C-Tribe x Fashion shows?
Is C-Tribe x Fashion part of another fashion week?
Claim the runway
Free to apply. You only pay if you're accepted.
Photo and video credits
C-Tribe photos and videos are our own. Other photos are from Wikimedia Commons: LG Fashion Week runway by Darren Stone, CC BY-SA 2.0; Pink Tartan finale by -nickon-, CC BY-SA 2.0; Vancouver Fashion Week SS24 by GoToVan, CC BY 2.0; Vancouver Fashion Week 2008 by Kris Krüg, CC BY-SA 2.0; Western Canada Fashion Week 2017 by IQRemix, CC BY-SA 2.0; Pinning tulle by Kris Atomic, CC0; Sewing machine by Bulle de Zythum, CC BY-SA 4.0; Cutting fabric by Martin Hipangwa, CC BY-SA 4.0. Videos are embedded from the organizers' YouTube channels.