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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.

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.

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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!

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!

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2025 Featured Guests

Silent Snugs

Silent Snugs

Cosplayer, cat dad, fantasy nerd, and perpetual work-in-progress. I've been building cosplay for 7 years now, specializing in wig ventilation and prop work — with occasional desperate cries for help to my incredibly talented fiancé, @binrand, who somehow always knows...

James Raiz

James Raiz

James Raiz is a veteran Transformers Artist for Dreamwave and IDW publishing.  He also worked for Marvel and DC on Hulk: Destruction and Wonder Woman. Currently James is an art YouTuber with 1.5 Million Subscribers. http://www.YouTube.com/@boxofficeartist...

Wilson Cruz

Wilson Cruz

Autographs on an 8"x10" print: $70 CAD Premium Auto (anything other than a print): $85 CAD Selfies: $55 CAD Combo Autograph and Selfie: $110 CAD Combo Premium Autograph and Selfie: $125 CAD  Photo Op: $75 CAD Wilson Cruz can most recently be seen recurring in the...

Kate Phillips

Kate Phillips

Kate Phillips is a comic artist and illustrator based in Kjipuktuk (Halifax), Nova Scotia. Originally from Baddeck, Kate received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Mount Allison University in 2013, and since then has been involved in comic projects, artistic residencies...

Binrand

Binrand

Binrand is a master level cosplayer based in Ontario, Canada and is known in the community mostly for her arsenal of armour builds and elaborate wigs. She is a huge fan of video games (with a soft spot for anything Final Fantasy  related), anime, and other areas...

Kate Starz Cosplay

Kate Starz Cosplay

Energetic and passionate, this is how people would describe them! They started cosplaying seven years ago and they're always looking for new projects! They specialize in crafting and wig styling. Their goal is to have fun and bring happiness to others with their...

Proton Jon

Proton Jon

Hey!  I'm Proton Jon, a long time Let's Player and streamer of over 18 years!  I play just about everything under the sun, but love retro console and arcade games.  Whether playing stuff solo, or together with The Runaway Guys, chaos and glitches always seem to...

David Godfrey

David Godfrey

David Godfrey is a local voice actor and composer whose work spans animation, television, and video games. In animation, he is known as Mr. Shy in My Little Pony, the lead character in Blackjack, and Dad in Kate & Mim-Mim. He’s also guided audiences through the...

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