Then its time to hit the road in a really big way. The very popular Montreal RV Show comes to Olympic Stadium March 5 to 8. The RV Show features the latest motor homes, camping trailers and tent-trailers -- some 500 vehicles in all. Admission costs $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, and $4 for children 6 to 12. Call (514) 338-1471 or visit www.salonvr.com.

The Montreal Gift Show, which runs March 8 to 11, offers decorative accessories and giftware product ideas for retailers of apparel, fashion accessories, general gifts, gourmet food, garden accessories, home decor, housewares, jewelry and stationery. There are 350 exhibitors in all. At Place Bonaventure. Call (514) 397-2222 or visit www.montrealgiftshow.com.

Next, if your house is in the market for a makeover, get some decorating and design tips at the Montreal National Home & Landscaping Show March 20 to 29. Some 500 exhibitors will be on hand to offer the latest trends and ideas on home construction, design, renovations, decorating and landscaping. The 10-day event garners some 200,000 visitors annually. Admission costs $14 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, and $5 for children 6 to 12. At Place Bonaventure. Call (514) 527-9222 or visit www.montrealnationalhomeshow.com.

Baby boomers, here's a show just for you. The Intergenerational Show, which runs March 20 to 22, features more than 150 exhibitors who offer information on nutrition, finances, home furnishings, gardening, new technology, retirement, sports and leisure, traveling and health, beauty and fashion. Free admission. At Olympic Stadium. Visit www.salongeneration.ca.

The Parents and Kids Fair, which runs April 2 to 5, is the resource for parents and parents-to-be, specifically for families with children up to age 6. Some 250 exhibitors will be on hand to offer information on health, nutrition, daycare and education. Admission costs $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, free for children 12 and younger. At Place Bonaventure. Call (450) 227-7221 or visit www.parentsandkidsfair.com.

The Montreal International Interior Design Show, which runs May 21 to 23, features 300 exhibitors who offer architecture and creative design space planning for your home or business. Admission costs $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors. At Place Bonaventure. Call (514) 284-3636 or for now visit www.sidim.com (a new Web site appears soon).

The major trade and exhibition shows, as well as most business conventions, are usually held at three locations in Montreal: Palais des Congres (also know as the Montreal Convention Centre), 1001 Place Jean-Paul Riopelle (Metro station Place d'Armes), visit www.congresmtl.com; Place Bonaventure, 800 de la Gauchetiere St. W. (Metro station Bonaventure), visit www.placebonaventure.com; and Olympic Stadium at Sherbrooke Street and Avenue Pie-IX (Metro stations Pie-IX and Viau).