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Community Event Notice

Thank you for your patience!

As of June 2026, we are losing our Community Event Space and thus are unable to host any regular community events. We are actively pursuing another space within the mall so we can continue our mission of community focused events that bring people together. We will update you on our social media as well as our website when we have any news about this.

Pokemon Trade Days

A kids-only all day pokemon card trading extravaganza! Check the calendar for upcoming dates.

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Pokémon Trade Days

Does your kid love Pokemon cards? Are you looking for a fun environment for them to get all their pokemon jitters out? Then you'll love our special all-day kids event! All kids under 12 are welcome.


Join our Pokemon Professors at our Community Event Space in Hillside Shopping Centre. This space changes occasionally, so join the mailing list below to stay up to date. Trade Days are hosted on select Sundays, which you can see below.


Pokemon Trade Day Schedule

This schedule is updated on the calendar below as soon as new dates are added. These dates are also available on facebook events.


The next Pokemon Trade Day is: June 21st, 2026 from 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM.


Join the Mailing List!

Emails go out for every Pokemon Trade Day announcement. To never miss a date, please contact dia@bchobbies.com with the subject line "I want to join the mailing list!"


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Meet the Professors

Come meet our Pokemon Professors (our event facilitators) at our Community Event Space for a whole day of Pokemon trading where - every kid leaves with cards they like and a special experience they’ll remember.


Your kids (under 12) can bring their cards to trade with the "Profs" (or one another) on select Sundays. Check out the schedule on our Facebook events page for more information on upcoming Pokemon Trade Sundays! Nigel (Ironbark) started Trade Days to give young Pokemon fans a fun, safe & fair experience.


What's It Like?

Bring your favorite Pokémon cards and meet other trainers to trade, show off your best pulls, and grow your collection.

What to expect:

a.) Card trading with other trainers

b.) Chances to show off your coolest cards

c.) A friendly place to learn how trading works

Fun and friendly battles to learn how to play


What to bring:

a.) Your Pokémon cards (in a binder or deck box if you have one)

b.)A positive attitude and good sportsmanship

c.) A friend who loves Pokémon!


Important Trainer Tips:

a.) Always ask before touching someone else’s cards, this includes removing cards from binders.

b.) Trades should be fair and agreed upon by both trainers and guided by our Professors.

c.) Parents/guardians are welcome to stay and join the fun!


Professor Ironbark (Nigel)

"I started this group to ensure that kids can focus on just being kids, trying to catch 'em all in a safe, fun environment. Plus, being Professor Ironbark is probably the most fun I've had in years!"


Favourite Pokémon: Mewtwo, Mew

Professor Hazel (Hailey)

"Pokémon trade day is important to me because I've been a Pokémon fan since i was a little kid. I enjoy bringing our younger generation together in a safe, fun space to learn about and trade Pokémon cards. I also enjoy letting my inner child relive all the memories i had with Pokémon cards"


Favourite Pokémon: Arcanine

Professor Burmis (Dia)

"So for what trade day means to me: compassion and camaraderie. A sense of belonging and the ability to have fun! No matter what, if you come to trade day, you are surrounded by kind faces and the love of Pokémon, and everyone always leaves with a smile. Smiles are so very important and it is always so wonderful to see them on Sundays."


Favourite Pokémon: Gengar

Professor Robin-Hill (Leah)

Friendly face at BC Hobbies and an active member of our community. Always a bright face and informative!


Favourite Pokemon: Oshawott & Piplup & Marill

Professor Sandalwood (Satpal)

"It’s important to me because it was the first place my son Taj and I started trading Pokémon cards. With what I’ve learned, I now get to return the favor by helping other parents and their kids learn, making the Pokémon trading event a welcoming, fun, and safe environment."


Favourite Pokémon: Mewtwo, Ditto

Professor Cedar (Spencer)

Avid Collector knowledgeable about Tournaments and deck building.


Favourite Pokémon: Gengar, Charizard

Assistants Kieran & Kaspi 

Always ready to help and knowledgeable about Pokémon and their cards.


The Story of Pokemon Trade Days


Nigel (AKA Professor Ironbark) started our Pokemon Trade Days event. Let's hear what he has to say about it!


"I remember when Pokemon the trading card game first launched in the mid 90s. I would take my younger brother on many a quest trying to catch em all. I recall the sheer joy on his face as we would find cards that he was missing. Fast forward a decade or two (or three or four…who’s counting?) and I still see the wonder in the eyes of young trainers.

But… I have heard too many tales of them being taken advantage of, either by misleading trades or the ultimate deception…the fake card!!! I started this group to ensure that kids can focus on just being kids, trying to catch em all in a safe, fun environment. Plus, being Professor Ironbark is probably the most fun I have had in years!"


- Nigel (AKA Professor Ironbark)