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Welcome to the Winnipeg Renovation Show! 

 

Welcome back to the Winnipeg Renovation Show! 


There’s no better time than the new year to turn your dream home into reality! Whether you’re renting, buying your first home, or simply looking to refresh your space, we’re bringing together the best in the industry - from celebrity experts to top local talent - to inspire Winnipeggers for any home project. These pros are sharing their expertise and advice to help you create a more beautiful, functional, and valuable home. From major renovations to interior design and more, the Winnipeg Renovation Show is the ultimate place to start your home transformation. 


We’re thrilled to welcome back Michael Holmes Jr. to the Show! Fan-favourite celebrity renovator and TV host Michael Holmes Jr. will be presenting on The Lifestyle Stage on Friday, January 16, and Saturday, January 17. You know him from hit shows like Holmes Family Rescue and Holmes On Homes. Michael will be sharing his best tips and tricks from years of expertise in home renovation and behind the scenes stories. Attendees will also hear from a dynamic line-up of presenters, including  Adam Weir, known for his appearances alongside Bryan Baeumler on House of Bryan and Island of Bryan, renovation expert Curtis Breslaw, and interior designer Kelly Belanger.


Learn and consult with hundreds of trusted brands, local companies, and industry professionals, all under one roof. Don’t miss out on a free, one-on-one consultation with a local expert at the popular Ask a Renovator booth presented by The Manitoba Home Builders’ Association and RENO+DECOR Magazine and Ask a Landscaper booth presented by the Manitoba Nursery & Landscape Association and the Winnipeg Free Press. Stick around till the end of the Show for Runway to Rescue on Sunday, January 18th – a fashion show that will see charming, stylish pups strut down the runway wearing the latest doggy-wear designs. 


Turn your projects into reality with our experts at the Winnipeg Renovation Show, returning to the RBC Convention Centre January 16-18, 2026. From kitchen and baths to flooring and furnishing and more, discover this season’s trends, get expert advice, and find great deals on your next home find! Plus, get inspired with new ideas for all your home projects. Buy tickets early and save $2, courtesy of All Canadian Renovations at www.winnipegrenovationshow.com


Mark your calendars – it’s showtime in Winnipeg!


Amber Beaton, Show Manager


Top Features

 

 

THE LIFESTYLE STAGE, presented by Interior IllusionsEd/It Designs and Home Network

Get expert advice on any home project straight from the source on The Lifestyle Stage, where celebrity experts like Licensed Contractor and TV Host Michael Holmes Jr. and other local professionals will present their best tips and tricks. From home improvement advice to entertainment and design ideas, or simply inspiration for your next home project, discover it all at the Show. 


ASK A RENOVATOR, presented by the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association and RENO+DECOR Magazine

Access Winnipeg’s top home improvement experts and ask all your burning questions in one place at Ask A Renovator. Drop in for a FREE 15-minute consultation and learn how to make your dream home a reality, without any disasters.


ASK A LANDSCAPER, presented by the Manitoba Nursery & Landscape Association and the Winnipeg Free Press 

Create your dream backyard just in time for spring and get all your pressing questions answered at Ask A Landscaper, where top local landscape and nursery experts will share their expertise. Drop in for a FREE 15-minute consultation and turn your backyard into the ultimate outdoor sanctuary.


THE ULTIMATE GAME LOUNGE, presented by AVO Game Room

Step away from the renovation buzz and into the fun zone! The Ultimate Game Lounge, presented by Avo Game Room, is the show’s newest interactive destination!  This fully immersive space where attendees can kick back, challenge their friends, and experience the latest in premium recreational games. Whether you're looking to try out a sleek new pool table, dominate at ping pong, or relive some foosball glory, this feature is all about fun, connection, and high-end game room inspiration. Designed as the main lounge of the show, this vibrant space is also the perfect place to relax, recharge, and enjoy a drink between exploring exhibitor booths.


RUNWAY TO RESCUE, presented by Spirit of Hope Rescue

Get ready for the most paw-some fashion event of the season! This doggy fashion show brings adorable, adoptable dogs to the stage for a tail-wagging fashion show you won’t forget. Watch these four-legged models showcase the latest in canine couture, from playful to glamorous looks. 


It’s a fun-filled celebration of fashion, rescue, and second chances! Meet some of Spirit of Hope’s amazing dogs and learn more about adoption at the Winnipeg Renovation Show on Sunday, January 18th at 1pm. 


SMILE STUDIO, presented by 6 Degrees Photobooth

Capture the fun of the Show at the Smile Studio, where you can strike a pose, snap a photo, and share your @wpghomeshows memories! 


Meet the Expert


Michael Holmes Jr. 

Photo of Michael (here)


Licensed Contractor + TV Host

Instagram: @MikeHolmesJr

Facebook: @MikeHolmesJr

X: @Mike_HolmesJr


Michael Holmes Jr. is a licensed contractor, passionate woodworker, television host, and an advocate for building healthy homes. He’s committed to raising standards in building and renovation, emphasizing building safe, durable homes that are not just cosmetically attractive. 


His career in home renovation and construction began from working as a crew member alongside his father, Michael Holmes Sr., on the hit TV show Holmes on Homes at the early age of 14. Since then, he’s worked as a permanent crew member on other Holmes family television shows such as Holmes in New Orleans, which won the Gemini Award for Best Lifestyle/Practical Information Series in 2009 – both behind the scenes and as an on-screen personality. 


With three years of carpentry education at George Brown College under his toolbelt, Mike enjoys sharing his passion for woodworking both on and off screen and actively works with Skills Canada, Skills USA, World Skills, Skills Ontario, and Conestoga College to educate the next generation. 


For more information about Michael Holmes Jr. visit www.makeitright.ca.


See Michael Holmes Jr. on The Lifestyle Stage:

Friday, January 16 at 5 p.m.

Saturday, January 17 at 1 p.m. 


 

Show Sponsors & Partners: 

              
All Canadian Renovations LTD.

Steinbach Credit Union

Cloverdale Paint 

Home Network

Manitoba Home Builders’ Association

Manitoba Nursery Landscape Association 

Winnipeg Free Press

Better Business Bureau Serving Manitoba & NW Ontario

RENO + DECOR Magazine

Interior Illusions 

Ed/It Designs 

AVO Games

Spirit of Hope Rescue

6 Degrees Photobooth

Maric Homes


 


The Vitals


WHAT: The Winnipeg Renovation Show 


WHERE: RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J3

 

WHEN:

Friday, January 16th: Noon – 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, January 17th: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, January 18th: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.


HOW: Buy tickets EARLY online and save $2, courtesy of All Canadian Renovations at www.winnipegrenovationshow.com 


PRICING:

Adults Box Office: $13.00

Online Advance Adult (until Jan. 11): $11.00

Senior Box Office: $11.00

Online Advance Senior (until Jan. 11): $9.00

Half Day (entry after 4 pm): $6.50

Children 12 and under: FREE


Social:

Web: winnipegrenovationshow.com

Instagram: @wpghomeshows #WinnipegHomeShow

Facebook: facebook.com/WinnipegHomeShows

X: @wpghomeshows #WinnipegHomeShow


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