Special Guests

  • Paul Lafrance - Backyard Revolution

    Saturday, April 27, 2 p.m. - North Shore Stage

    Known as the “Deck Guy” on HGTV. Paul is CEO and founder of the international design company Paul Lafrance Design and the father of four daughters. Paul is the host of HGTV’s Home to Win, Custom Built, Decked Out, Disaster Decks, and Deck Wars as well as one of the judges on Canada’s Handyman Challenge.

    Since 1997, he’s been designing and building groundbreaking backyard retreats, unique interiors, commercial outdoor spaces and custom homes. He is known for his infectious laugh and wit.

  • Frankie Flowers - Making Container Gardens Easy

    Sunday, April 28, 1 p.m. - North Shore Stage

    Canada’s Garden Expert Frank Ferragine “Frankie Flowers” was born with a green thumb growing up with a watering can in hand at his family’s business Bradford Greenhouses. A trusted gardening expert and weatherman on City TV’s Breakfast Television, he combines practical advice with dad jokes and flower puns, for fun in the garden.

    A four-time best-selling author, Frankie is on a mission to share knowledge and spread his love of gardening! From lawns and gardens to veggies and herbs, Frankie has the tips and tricks to get yours growing.

  • Jane Lockhart - Big Style For Less

    Saturday, April 27, 1 p.m. - North Shore Stage

    BAAID, Principal Designer at Jane Lockhart Design

    While some kids grow up playing with dollhouses, Jane Lockhart grew up designing, building, and refurnishing hers. Today, she channels her decades of experience to deliver award-winning luxury spaces to her growing list of commercial and residential clientele. She’s also a popular television personality, author, spokesperson, and one of Canada’s best-known experts in the world of design and colour.

    Jane Lockhart Design is an award-winning interior design firm based in Toronto that offers clients premium level knowledge, creativity, and competency through all phases of their project. Launched in 1997, Jane Lockhart Design specializes in interior design and renovation for luxury retail, hospitality, home-building and residential clients across North America. With a team of detail-driven design professionals, Jane Lockhart Design creates beautiful spaces people love.

    IG: @janelockhartdesign

    FB: @janelockhartdesign

    www.janelockhart.com

  • Chris Kapches, President and CEO Chestnut Park

    Global Real Estate Trends

    Sunday, April 28, 11:30 a.m. - North Shore Stage

    Chris is a lawyer with an extensive career working within real estate organizations, having served as Executive VP for the Toronto Real Estate Board (TRREB), as well as his role in numerous TRREB committees. Chris has been the Chairman of Ontario Real Estate Council of Ontario’s Discipline and Appeals Committee for more than 15 years. Chris is invaluable to the leadership team, providing Chestnut Park agents and their clients with immediate access to legal counsel and guidance.