During normal times, the Canadian Antique Phonograph Society meets on a regular basis, currently eight times a year between September and June. CAPS meetings attract more than 50 members and guests. Arrive early to peruse the auction tables.

Each meeting begins with a presentation of about one hour in duration by one of our members or a specially-invited speaker on some aspect of recorded-sound history. This is followed by a 20-minute social period where members exchange information about records, machines and parts, survey the auction tables and any set price sale items, or view one of the displays that members often set up. Facilities are also available for screening short videos during the meeting.

Following this is an auction of a wide variety of sound machines, recordings and music-related ephemera. Guests are welcomed at our meetings. To participate in the auction, however, you must be a member.

Members are always encouraged to display their collectables at CAPS meetings, the rare and the beautiful in their collections, their prized possessions or their latest finds, especially if they relate in some way to the speaker's presentation.