Ottawa Lapsmith
& Mineral Club
Kerry Day, President
Matthew Poirier, Vice-President
Janet Borzecki, Secretary
Catherine Garrett, Treasurer
Donovan Alp, Workshop Chair
Judy Courteau, Membership Chair
Stephane Jette, Show Chair
Eric Clara, Newsletter
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Gem, Mineral & Jewellery Show and Sale
September 19-20, 2026, at the Ottawa Nepean Sportsplex
The OLMC 58th Annual Gem Show
The Annual Show is the highlight of our year, and the fundraiser which keeps the workshop functioning.The venue is filled to capacity with dealers, customers and onlookers. Where else can one shop for some of the best gemstones and minerals in the world offered at very reasonable prices. In addition to dealers, the show features demonstrations, displays, seminars and informal gemstone evaluations.
Our next show is already scheduled for September 19 and 20, 2026, at the Nepean Sportsplex, in Ottawa.
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm, Sunday 10 am - 5 pm.
Hello from the Gem Show!
Door Prizes. Dealers and exhibitors with gemstones, minerals, fossils, jewellery, crystals, beads, equipment, carvings and so much more. Plus, the OLMC will host colourful displays, demonstrations and hands-on activities, and mineral and gem identification.
The Venue and Advertising
The Nepean Sportsplex is located at 1701 Woodroffe Avenue north of the Ottawa Greenbelt, near the former Confederation High School along OC Transpo route 74 or 75.
- General Admission: $8.00 per day, 12yrs & under, Free.
- Parking is free at the Sportsplex.
We Welcome New Vendors
Are you a vendor who would like to have some space in the show? New applications will be added into our waiting list. Please refer to the guide for new dealers for more information and table pricing and requirements. Contact the Dealer Chair.
New Dealer Application Info: PDF or HTML
