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Was thrilled to visit The Gem Expo and The Meta Expo – the second series of shows for 2026 to find so many beautiful gems, minerals and jewellery treasures, alongside the fascinating psychics, astrologists and holistic healers who are on show this weekend at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on King St West (just E of Spadina) in downtown Toronto. Open until 8pm tonight then 11am-7pm Saturday and 11am-6pm Sunday (tkts & info at bottom of story). First, let me intro you to Salim Moorani, who has built this event into a 3x a year gathering over the past 15 years

I entered the gems & minerals hall first, stopping to see (and touch!) the beautiful sparkly treasures…. From one of my favourite exhibitors…dragons and fairies and goblets, oh my!

I also loved this wee dragonfly that could sit lightly on any rock collection you may have…And would you believe these (below) are actually nightlights? How exquisite…So many vendors, so many different stones and gems for collectors and makers.Let’s pop next door to the Meta Expo and meet all the warm and friendly healers and intuitives… Those copper beakers and water bottles (above) are wonderful and so healthy to drink from…and how about this singing bowl?

You can book readings, reiki sessions, aura readings with the exhibitors and be surrounded by positive energy and calmness in the hall.

So thank you, Salim, for presenting another gorgeous expo…see you in the fall for the next show.

Here’s all the info you need: https://thegemexpo.com/meet-the-vendors/ and https://themetaexpo.com/

Twice a year, Toronto plays host to The Gem Expo and The Meta Expo (featuring metaphysical practitioners) and I was fortunate to again be invited by show Founder, Salim Moorani, to attend and help spread the word. https://thegemexpo.com/ The shows are held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on King West at Spadina, so it’s easy to reach via public transit, and runs Oct 27-29.

I went into the Meta Expo room first and was pleased to see so many diverse metaphysical practitioners chatting with visitors. I signed up for a session with The Viking Messenger (Jerry Mystic) who offers Viking Rune readings. www.chainmailguy.com/jerrymystic I had a wonderful experience and his divination of my 9-runes was spot on for present and future. A very kind and gentle man – I was extremely pleased with his insights and guidance, and I walked away with notes and a Viking vocabulary sheet. Along the aisle from Jerry were the lovely ladies of Falun Gong who were happy to enlighten me as to their traditional practices for mind & body through truthfulness, compassion and tolerance. FalunDafa.org Entering the adjoining Gem Expo hall I was pleased I got there early, before the place was crowded so I managed to navigate the aisles and chat with the booth folks easily. When I left, there was a long line-up to get in so congrats to Salim for excellent promotions.So many wonderful booths to explore and learn about different gemstones, gorgeous jewellery pieces to add to your collection and lots of great affordable Christmas present ideas! I discovered the fellow representing Ethiopian opals who had a wonderful sparkling display…being an Aussie I’m a little biased towards Australian opals, however, I really did like these “milky” opals from Africa….what do you think? He doesn’t have a store in Toronto, but if you would like to learn more and perhaps buy, if you can’t get to the show this weekend, I have his contact info. Down another aisle, I found more treasures…oh how I wish I could take them all home with me! I was drawn to one fabulous booth, Pupul’s Pebbles, (IG: @pupulspebbles) where it seemed the rocks were calling out to me. I discovered Green Apophyllite which I had never seen before. Apparently it has pretty powerful properties for strength, protection and energy, all of which I am seriously lacking at the current time! I found one rock that I just couldn’t put down so…it came home with me (pictured on purple silk) I met the cheerful and sweet Megan Khuu of The Happy Healing Heart and I was drawn to an unusual piece of Caribbean Calcite in the shape of an obelisk. Out came the credit card and now this beautiful rock is sitting on my desk, next to my laptop. www.thehappyhealingheart.com Previous years, I was always drawn to Lapis Lazuli but it seems today, it was all about the pale greens and white colours, but of course I had to check out these stunning lapis eggs sitting all in rows! Gem Expo also offers supplies for jewellery makers and craftspeople – findings and fixings, chains, clasps, you name it, they got it! And at incredible prices, too, for bulk stones and beads. Here’s just a tiny sample of what you’ll find…Again, the show runs until end of day Sunday Oct.29th. And mark your calendars for next spring’s show.