Presented by Coca Cola and Eastlink Wireless October 22nd-24th, 2021 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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Statement Regarding Halifax Public Libraries

Saturday, June 5, 2021
We are aware that the Halifax Public Library has recently acquired a book that contains harmful misinformation—presented as fact—about transgender and gender diverse youth, and...
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Hal-Con Update: 2021 Plans

Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Happy Spring, Hal-Con fans! As we enter this next stage of 2021, we want to share our plans for the rest of the year. We...
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Hal-Con Update: Hal-Con 2020 Cancelled

Friday, July 10, 2020
To the Hal-Con community of fans, geeks, nerds, and friends: We have made the difficult decision to cancel Hal-Con 2020. To us—and to many of...
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COVID-19 Update from the Hal-Con Board – April 25, 2020

Saturday, April 25, 2020
To the Hal-Con community, We want to update you on our 2020 plans given the COVID-19 global pandemic. We’ve seen a lot of other conventions...
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COVID-19 Update from the Hal-Con Board – March 15, 2020

Sunday, March 15, 2020
To our Hal-Con community, We take the health and safety of our guests very seriously. While Hal-Con 2020 is still seven months away, we are...
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2019 Art Show Winners

Friday, March 6, 2020
We’re happy to share the results of Hal-Con’s second annual Fantasy Art Exhibition Series. In 2019, we partnered with the Department of Communities, Culture, and...
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