Presented by Coca-Cola October 28th - 30th, 2022 Halifax Convention Centre

The biggest, geekiest
sci-fi convention in
Atlantic Canada begins in...

Welcome to Hal-Con!

Hal-Con is a sci-fi, fantasy and gaming convention run completely by much-too-dedicated volunteers. We are community focused, participating in many events around the Halifax Regional Municipality in Nova Scotia (such as other festivals, parades, and gaming events).

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Lee Sawlor and Rebecca Harrison are the latest additions to Hal-Con’s lineup!

Sunday, October 17, 2021
When we decided to hold a contest for a Youth Storyteller and a Youth Cosplayer, we thought it might be a fun way for us...
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Children’s book panel features a pre-recorded reading by Anthony Stewart Head.

Friday, October 15, 2021
Join us Saturday, October 23rd at the Main Stage from 2:45pm-3:30pm for some Very Very Very Early Bedtime Stories! It’s likely no surprise to anyone...
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Game Designer Luis Brueh brings yet-to-be released game to Hal-Con!

You’ll be able to find our next guest on the Gaming Floor where he’ll be doing demos and answering your questions about game design! He...
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Author Steve Vernon brings his scary stories to Hal-Con!

Thursday, October 14, 2021
October is spooky month, and we have a definite fondness for all things scary. The Maritime provinces have no shortage of creepy tales, and no...
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Jordyn Bochon announced as latest Hal-Con guest!

Tuesday, October 12, 2021
We are thrilled to welcome artist and writer Jordyn Bochon to #halcon2021! Jordyn is an artist and writer living in Halifax. Jordyn’s most recent printed...
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USA Today Bestselling Michelle Bryan to appear at Hal-Con

Wednesday, October 6, 2021
We’re excited to have the chance to focus on the extraordinary talent Nova Scotia has to offer this year, and we are thrilled to be...
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