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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.
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.
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!
Gaming
Board games, TTRPG, video games, and more! The Hal-Con gaming floor has it all; join a campaign to slay Vecna, paint some minis, or earn bragging rights in a tournament. There’s something fun for everyone!
2026 Featured Guests
Peter Facinelli
Best known to fans worldwide as Dr. Carlisle Cullen in The Twilight Saga, Peter Facinelli is a beloved fixture in pop culture and at Comic Cons around the globe. His diverse 30 year career spans film and television, including starring roles in the award-winning...
Kellan Lutz
Kellan Lutz is celebrating his 20-year milestone in Hollywood, marked by a diverse array of roles in both feature films and television. Renowned for his portrayal of Emmett Cullen in the "Twilight" series, he has demonstrated his versatility in projects like “The...
Jackson Rathbone
Jackson Rathbone is a globally recognized actor, producer, musician, and storyteller best known for his iconic role as Jasper Hale in The Twilight Saga and as Sokka in The Last Airbender. A creative force both in front of and behind the camera, he produced and starred...
P. Djèlí Clark
Phenderson Djéli Clark is the author of the novels Abeni’s Song, A Master of Djinn, and the award-winning and Hugo, Nebula, and Sturgeon nominated author of the novellas The Dead Cat Tail Assassins, Ring Shout, The Black God’s Drums and The Haunting of Tram Car 015....
Anthony Ruttgaizer
Anthony Ruttgaizer is a Toronto-based writer and occasional artist best known for the all-ages graphic novel series Heroes of Homeroom C. His comic book work includes titles like The Last Mammal On Earth, The First Hero, Actionverse and Chance For Survival. When...
Jason Lee
Jason Lee is an actor, filmmaker, photographer, and former professional skateboarder who is best known for playing Earl Hickey on the television comedy series My Name Is Earl (2005-2009). He is also known for his roles in Kevin Smith films such as Mallrats, Chasing...
T Kingfisher/Ursula Vernon
Ursula Vernon, aka T. Kingfisher is the author and illustrator of far more projects than is probably healthy. She has written over fifty novels for both children and adults, an epic webcomic called “Digger” and various short stories and other odds and ends. The...
Emily Swallow
Emily Swallow plays “The Armorer" in the Disney+ Star Wars series The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett and played fan favorite "Amara," in The CW’s Supernaturalfor which she returned for the long-running series’ final season. She voiced Dracula’s ill-fated...
What’s Going On
Fae Ball
June 13, 2026
We are excited to announce the 2nd annual Fae Ball will be held on June 13, 2026, at The Halifax Marriott Harbourfront! Join us for an evening of magic and wonder in true whimsical style.
Stories from the Stars, A Sci-Fi Book Fair
September 26, 2026
Join us in purchasing sci-fi books, talking about sci-fi books, and meeting local authors! This is an all-ages event and out-of-this-world costumes are encouraged!