COBOURG, ONT. — The Ontario government has announced it is kicking off its fifth annual to introduce students, families and jobseekers to in-demand careers in the skilled trades.
Through multi‑day events planned in 12 communities, the 2026 fairs are expected to reach more than 60,000 people and will include open house sessions and interactive exhibitions that will inspire the next generation of workers, a release reads.
The fairs showcase dozens of Ontario’s 144 skilled trades through hands-on demonstrations, exhibits and conversations with employers, unions and training providers.
All open houses are free and run from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the following locations:
- Kingston — September 29
- Barrie — October 6
- Timmins — October 14
- Thunder Bay — October 21
- Sudbury — October 28
- Hamilton — November 3
- Windsor — November 11
- London — November 17
- Ottawa — November 24
- Oshawa — December 1
- Mississauga — December 8
Ontario now has more than 94,000 active apprentices, the highest number in more than a decade, as more people choose careers in the skilled trades. By 2035, about one in six job openings in Ontario is expected to be in a skilled trades-related occupation.
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