Hal-Con Sci-Fi & Fantasy Convention

Hal-Con volunteer running the registration desk, assisting two people in cosplay.

Participate

Be a part of the experience! Host a panel, work behind the scenes as a volunteer, or even become an event sponsor there are a number of ways for everyone to get involved with Hal-Con.

Find out how!

Hal-Con mascot Nelson dancing with a crowd of attendees in front of the Halifax Convention Center.

Plan Your Trip

Whether you are looking for a hotel or want to know more about venue accessibility, we’ve got you covered! Find maps, directions, FAQs, and more on our information page.

Get Informed!

A crowd lined up at the Hal-Con Autograph and Photo table.

Autographs & Photos

Is someone you love coming to Hal-Con? Well, don’t miss out on meeting your favourite guests; get a photo as a memento to take home or bring an item of your own to be signed!

Get tickets!

Hal-Con attendee cosplaying as Link playing a pinball machine.

Gaming

Board games, TTRPG, and VR, oh my! The Hal-Con gaming floor has it all; join a campaign to slay Venca, paint some minis, or earn bragging rights in a tournament. There’s something fun for everyone!

Get your game on!

Julian Richings

Julian Richings is a veteran character best known for his portrayal of Death in Supernatural. He’s also had memorable recurring roles in dozens of tv shows including The Umbrella Academy, Orphan Black, Reginald the Vampire, Stephen King’s Kingdom Hospital and Doom...

Ben McKenzie

Ben McKenzie has become an audience favorite; currently by bringing to life the notable role of ‘Detective James Gordon’ in the FOX hit series Gotham, which is currently filming its 5th and final season. McKenzie first captured audiences in the pop culture phenomenon...

Chris Tulach

Chris Tulach is the Event Marketing Manager for Dungeons & Dragons and has been connecting people through play during his 18-year tenure at Wizards of the Coast and for many years before that. He also has worked on numerous design projects and written over 50...

Kat Kruger

Kat Kruger is a freelance game designer, author, and professional game master at her owner-operated company, Steampunk Unicorn Studio. Having worked for clients such as Hasbro, Wizards of the Coast, MCDM, Hit Point Press, and Larian Studios, her game credits include:...

Ben Browder

Ben Browder was born in Memphis, Tennessee. He attended Myers Park High School in Charlotte, North Carolina, earned a BS in psychology at Furman University, and then went on to study drama at Central School of Speech and Drama in London, England, where he met his...

Stephen Graham Jones

Stephen Graham Jones is the NYT bestselling author of nearly thirty novels and collections, and there’s some novellas and comic books in there as well. Stephen’s been an NEA recipient, has won the Texas Institute of Letters Award for Fiction, the LA Times Ray Bradbury...

Ty Olsson

Ty Olsson is an award winning actor who has appeared in over 180 film, television, and voice productions. During his more than 20 year acting career, he has worked with Sir Ian McKellen, Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis, Graham Greene and many more. He can currently be...

Dax Gordine

Dax Gordine is an animator, concept artist, and illustrator whose work has delighted fans on such feature films as Osmosis Jones, Eight Crazy Nights, and Curious George. He's also done concept art for the video game Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare 2 & 3, and...

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