With thanks to Lloyd Penny, Dom Durocher, Brian Knapp
Last updated: January 19, 2025
Montreal area events are in bold and marked with *
Postponed to whenever:
Ad Astra https://ad-astra.org/ The website has not been updated in a long time, best to check updates on their facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/AdAstraSociety
Costume-Con 43 is cancelled this year, no bids yet for 2026 or 2027. https://cc43.org/
2025
January 23-26 – Monumental Confusion, Sheraton Detroit Novi Hotel, Novi, MI. The 50th Confusion. 2025.confusionsf.org.
February 1 – Newmarket Comicon, Optimist Youth Centre, Newmarket. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission:$5. www.popculturecanada.ca.
February 2 – Bowmanville Comicon, Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex, Bowmanville. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. www.popculturecanada.ca.
February 8 – CompassCon: Oakville, Galaxy 707 Club, Oakville. Hours: 10am-4pm. https://www.compassconevents.ca.
February 9 – Kitchener-Waterloo Toys & Collectibles Show, Bingemans Conference Centre, Kitchener. Hours: 9:30am-2:30pm. For more information, see Facebook page.
February 15-16 – TriCon 2025, The Museum, Kitchener. Guests: Adrian Hough, Alyson Court. For more information, themuseum.ca/tricon/ .
February 16 – Ontario Collectors Con 2025, Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale, Mississauga. www.ontariocollectorscon.com.
February 16 – Mississauga Funko Pop Expo 2025, Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale, Mississauga. www.ontariocollectorscon.com.
February 16 – London Collectibles Expo, Centennial Hall, London. Hours: 9:30am-2:30pm. collectorshows.ca.
February 22 – Oshawa Comicon, YWCA Durham, Oshawa. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. For more information, www.popculturecanada.ca.
February 23 – Nerd Market 5, Hart House, University of Toronto. Hours: 12noon to 4pm. For more information, check their pages on FaceBook, Eventbrite and Discord.
February 23 – Peterborough Comicon, Peterborough Curling Club, Peterborough. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. For more information, www.popculturecanada.ca.
March 1 – Cobourg Comicon, Cobourg Community Centre, Cobourg. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. For more information, www.popculturecanada.ca.
March 1 – The Drop Dead Market, Monte Carlo Inn, 7255 Warden Ave., Markham. Goth/horror market. Hours: 10am-5pm. For more information, dropdeadconvention@gmail.com.
March 2 – Ancaster Toy & Collectibles Expo, Ancastr Fairgrounds, Ancaster. For more information, collectorshows.ca.
March 2 – Belleville Comicon, Masonic (Temple) Hall, Belleville. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. For more information, www.popculturecanada.ca.
March 8 – Whitby Comicon, Heydenshore Pavilion, Whitby. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. For more information, www.popculturecanada.ca.
March 9 – Ajax Comicon, Audley Recreation Centre/Ajax Sportsplex, Ajax. Hours: 10am-3pm, Admission: $5. For more information, www.popculturecanada.ca.
March 9 – Niagara Anime-Fest 2025, Sheraton Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls, NY. For more information, theniagaracon.com, or see Facebook page.
March 14-16 – Toronto Comicon, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto. Guests: Jared Padalecki, more. For more information, fanexpohq.com.
March 14-16 – Breakout 2025, Sheraton Centre, Toronto. Gaming convention. For more information, breakoutcon.com.
March 15 – Owen Sound Comicon, Legion Memorial Branch 6, Owen Sound. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. For more information, www.popculturecanada.ca.
March 16 – Bolton Comicon, Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness, Bolton. Guest: Patricia Patts. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. For more information,www.popculturecanada.ca.
March 21-23 – Furnal Equinox 2025, Westin Harbour Castle Hotel, Toronto. Furry convention. Guests: Le Dragon Argente, Teaselbone. For more information, furnalequinox.com.
March 22 – Smiths Falls Comicon, Legion Branch 95, Smiths Falls. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. For more information, www.popculturecanada.ca.
March 23 – HeritageCon 17, Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum; Hamilton, Ont. https://www.warplane.com/events/upcoming/event-details.aspx?eventId=263
March 23 – Brockville Comicon, Brockville Memorial Civic Centre, Brockville. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. For more information, www.popculturecanada.ca.
March 28-30 – Nadeshicon 2025, Centre des congres de Quebec, Quebec City. For more information, www.nadeshicon.ca.
March 29 – Collingwood Comicon, Legion Branch 63, Collingwood. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. For more information, www.popculturecanada.ca.
March 30 – Angus Comicon, Angus Recreatin Centre, Angus. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. For more information, www.popculturecanada.ca.
April 4-6 – FilKONtario 2025, Monte Carlo Inn & Suites, Markham. Guests: Rhiannon’s Lark, Sean McGaughey, Beth Kinderman and the Player Characters. For more information, filkontario.ca.
April 5 – Stratford Comicon, Best Western Arden Park Hotel, Stratford. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. For more information, www.popculturecanada.ca.
April 6 – BuffCon 40, The Knights Event Center (Justin & Columbus Hall); Cheektowaga, NY. https://ipmsusa.org/event/buffcon-40
April 6 – Ajax Collectors Con, Ajax Convention Centre, Ajax. For more information, check page on Eventbrite.
April 12 – Kingston Comicon, Royal Canadian Legion #560, Kingston. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. Guest: Dan Day. For more information, www.popculturecanada.ca.
April 12 – IPMS Champlain Valley & Mount Mansfield Scale Modelers, Williston Armory, 7846 Williston Road, Williston, VT 05445
Contact: Ron Hogue / badchek75@hotmail.com
April 13 – Batawa Comicon, Batawa Community Centre, Batawa. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. For more information, www.popculturecanada.ca.
April 13 – Sarnia Pop Culture Show 10, Point Edward Memorial Arena & Community Centre, Sarnia. Hours: 10am-6pm. For more information, check their Facebook page.
April 18-20 – Anime Ottawa 2025, EY Centre, Ottawa. For more information, animeottawa.com.
April 26 – Sudbury Comicon, Garson Arena, Sudbury. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. For more information, www.popculturecanada.ca.
May 3 – Barrie Comicon, Barrie Comicon, Barrie Curling Club, Barrie. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. For more information, www.popculturecanada.ca.
May 10 – Orangeville Comicon, Orangeville Curling Club, Orangeville. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. For more information, www.popculturecanada.ca.
May 17 – Napanee Comicon, Strathcona Paper Centre, Napanee. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. For more information, www.popculturecanada.ca.
May 17-18 – Niagara Renaissance Faire, Fireman’s Park, Niagara Falls, ON. For more information, see Facebook page.
May 23-25 – Anime North, Toronto Congress Centre & Delta Toronto Airport, Toronto. For more information, www.animenorth.com.
May 23-25 – Wentworth Medieval Faire, Ancaster Fairegrounds, Ancaster. https://wentworth.medievalfaire.ca/
May 24 – Trenton Comicon, Trenton Curling Club, Trenton. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. For more information, www.popculturecanada.ca.
May 25 – Beaverton Comicon, Foster Hewitt Memorial Community Centre, Beaverton. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. For more information,www.popculturecanada.ca.
May 30 – June 1 – Glengarry Renaissance Festival, Maxville Fairgrounds, Maxville, ON. https://faires.ca/glengarry/
May 31 – Oshawa Comicon, YWCA Durham, Oshawa. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. For more information, www.popculturecanada.ca.
May 31 – June 1 – Buffalo Games Con, Hamburg Fair Grounds, Hamburg, NY. For more information, check FaceBook page.
May 31-June1- Wonderfest 35, Crowne Plaza; Louisville, KY. ( also has a great model show) https://www.wonderfest.com/
*June 6 – 8, Scintillation 6, Chinatown Holiday Inn, Montreal, https://www.scintillation.ca/
June 6-7 – Robin in the Hood Medieval Festival, Gibson Park, Elmira. Renaissance faire. For more information, www.robininthehood.com.
June 6-8 – Maidens of the Mist Renaissance Faire, West Niagara Fairgrounds, Grassie, ON. For more information, www.faires.ca.
June 7-8 – Toronto Comic Arts Festival, Toronto Metropolitan University, Mattamy Athletic Centre, Toronto. For more information, www.torontocomics.com.
June 8 – Wasaga Beach Comicon, Wasaga Beach RecPlex Skateboard Park, Wasaga Beach. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. For more information, www.popculturecanada.ca.
June 13-15 – GamesCon Toronto, location TBA, Toronto. For more information, gamescon.com or see their Facebook page.
June 14 – Bracebridge Comicon, Muskoka Lumber Community Centre, Bracebridge. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. For more information, www.popculturecanada.ca..
June 14-15 – Oddities & Curiosities Expo, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto. For more information, odditiesandcuriositiesexpo.com.
June 14-15 – Michigan Fantasy Fest, 28404 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores, MI. For more information, see Facebook page.
June 15-16 – Grey Highlands Renaissance Festival, location TBA, Owen Sound. For more information, check their Facebook page.
June 20-22 – Essa North Renaissance Faire, 7505 10th Line, Thornton, ON. For more information, https://faires.ca/essa/
June 21 – Port Hope Comicon, Jack Burger Sports Complex, Port Hope. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. For more information, www.popculturecanada.ca.
June 22 – Belleville Comicon, Quinte Curling Club, Belleville. Guest: Dan Day. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. For more information, www.popculturecanada.ca.
June 22 – Star Wars Collectors’ Expo, Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale Hotel, Mississauga. For more information, www.starwarsexpo.ca.
June 28 – Brighton Comicon, Brighton & District Curliong Club, Brighton. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. For more information, www.popculturecanada.ca.
July 11-13 – TFCon Toronto, Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale, Mississauga. For more information, www.tfcon.ca.
July 12 – Callander Comicon, Callender Community Centre, Callander. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. For more information, www.popculturecanada.ca.
July 12 & 13 – Oddities & Curiosities Expo, Huntington Place, Detroit. For more information, odditiesandcuriositiesexpo.com.
July 13 – Orillia Comicon, ODAS Park, Severn, ON. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. For more information, www.popculturecanada.ca.
July 19 – Streetsville Comicon, Vic Johnston Community Centre, Mississauga. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. For more information,www.popculturecanada.ca.
July 20 – Cottage Countrycon, Best Western Plus Mariposa Inn & Conference Centre, Orillia. For more information, www.cottagecountrycon.com.
July 20 – FanaticCon Ottawa, Ottawa Conference and Event Centre, Ottawa. Guests: Jennifer Rubin, Niketa Calame, Darylle Johnson, Abby Hagyard, Matt Austrin, Leslie Hoffman, Kurt Lehner, more. For more information, www.fanaticcon.ca.
July 20 – Fergus Medieval Faire, downtown and surrounding parks, Fergus. For more information, fergusmedievalfaire.com.
July 20 – Midland Comicon, North Simcoe Sports Centre, Midland. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. For more information, www.popculturecanada.ca.
July 21 – Port Hope Comicon, Jack Burger Sports Complex, Port Hope. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. For more information, www.popculturecanada.ca.
August 2 & 3 – Oddities & Curiosities Expo, Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, Buffalo. For more information, odditiesandcuriositiesexpo.com.
August 3-5 – The Ontario Pirate Festival, Marden Park, Guelph. For more information, justadequate.com/jollyRogering/index.htm .
August 6-9 – IPMS/USA National Convention, Hampton Roads Convention Center; Hampton, Virginia. https://ipmsnationals.org
August 10 – Orangeville Comicon, Orangeville Curlng Club, Orangeville. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. For more information, www.popculturecanada.ca.
August 21-24 – Fan eXpo Canada, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto. For more information, fanexpohq.com.
August 13-17, 2025: World Con, Seattle, USA
August 23 – Trenton Comicon, Trenton Curling Club, Trenton. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. For more information, www.popculturecanada.ca.
September 6 – Barrie Comicon, Barrie Curling Club, Barrie. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. For more information, www.popcultrecanada.ca.
September 13 – Torcan 2025 Model Show, Save Max Sports Centre, Brampton. For more information, torcanmodelshow.ca.
September 13 – Coldwater Steampunk & Oddity Days, downtown area, Coldwater. For more information, see Facebook page.
September 13 – Belleville Comicon, Quinte Curling Club, Belleville. Guest: Dan Day. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. For more information, www.popculturecanada.ca.
September 14 – Whitby Comicon, Heydenshore Pavilion, Whitby. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. For more information, www.popculturecanada.ca.
*19 au 21 septembre, le Congès Boréal, au collège de Bois-de-Boulogne. 10555, avenue de Bois-de-Boulogne, Montréal, QC
H4N 1L4 https://congresboreal.ca/
September 20 – Genderverse FurCon 2025, Delta Hotel Toronto Airport & Conference Centre, Toronto. For more information, genderversefurries.com.
September 20 – Royal Medieval Faire, Waterloo Park West, Waterloo. For more information, www.royalmedievalfaire.org.
September 27 – Kingston Comicon, Royal Canadian Legion #560, Kingston. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. Guest: Dan Day. For more information, www.popculturecanada.ca.
September 28 – Fenelon Falls Comicon, Fenelon Falls Community Centre, Fenelon Falls. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. For more information,www.popculturecanada.ca.
October 4 – Cobourg Comicon, Cobourg Community Centre, Cobourg. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. For more information, www.popculturecanada.ca.
October 5 – Aurora Comicon, Legion Branch 385, Aurora. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. For more information, www.popculturecanada.ca.
October 17-19 – Can*con 2025, Brookstreet Hotel, Kanata. SF, fantasy and horror writers’ con. For more information, www.can-com.org.
*October 18, CapCon 2025, Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Ont. https://www.ipmsottawa.com/capcon
*October 18-19 – Salon Steampunk de la Capitale/Capital Steampunk Show, Galeries Aylmer, Gatineau, PQ. For more information, SteampunkPQ@gmail.com, or check their Facebook page.
October 25 – Oshawa Comicon, YWCA Durham, Oshawa. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. For more information, www.popculturecanada.ca.
October 30 – November 2, 2025: World Fantasy Convention, Brighton, UK
November 8 – Lindsay Comicon, Victoria Park Armoury, Lindsay. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. For more information, www.popculturecanada.ca.
November 9 – Peterborough Comicon, Peterborough Curling Club, Peterborough. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. For more information, www.popculturecanada.ca.
November 16 – Orillia Comicon, ODAS Park, Orillia. Hours: 10am-3pm. Admission: $5. For more information, www.popculturecanada.ca.
November 24 – Mississauga Comic Expo, Hazel McCallion Central Library, Mississauga. For more information, https://campaign.mississauga.ca/mississauga-comic-expo-mcx/ .
2026
August 27-31, 2026: LAcon V, the 84th WorldCon, https://www.lacon.org/
Hello, new Québec speculative fiction writer here! If anyone signed up for Scintillation 5 and is unable to attend, I would love to buy your ticket/membership! Please email me at laurenwstark AT gmail DOT com if so. Thank you!
I know of at least two members planning to attend, there may be others. I will email the group, in case there is somebody who is now unable to attend.
Sorry to be so late in responding, I’ve been on holiday and out of Internet range.
I will make the correction right away.
You’re welcome,
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