From “Across the Fandomension" website, last updated June 29, 2026
NOTE: I am always looking for corrections, additions and updates; if you spot errors and omissions below, please contact me at [email protected] so that I can update this page. – G.S.
July 1: CSFFA New Hall of Fame inductees announced. See https://www.csffa.ca/.
July 3-5: Montréal Comiccon 2026 at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, Montreal, QC. See https://fancons.ca/events/info/26296/montreal-comiccon-2026.
July 4-5: Ganbatte 2026 (anime), Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; see https://ganbatte.ca/event/ganbatte-convention-2026/
July 4-5: Vancouver Comic Arts Festival at Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC. A free, weekend-long celebration of comics and graphic novels highlighting independent creators and vendors. See https://www.vancaf.org.
July 10-12: Saggeek (media), Saguenay, Québec. See https://www.saggeek.com/
July 10-12: TennoCon 2026 (Warframe), London, Ontario. See https://www.tennocon.com/en
July 11: CSFFA Membership payment window closes, and voters package download window closes. See https://www.csffa.ca/.
July 11 (rescheduled): Fandom Bazaar (flea market), Sapperton Community Hall, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. See https://wcsfa.org/events/2026-fandom-bazaar/
July 11, 2026 (7:30 PM): Space Toast II: The Anti-Crust. The Waldorf, 1489 East Hastings St, Vancouver, BC. An indoor nighttime sci-fi themed social and music performance event. Tickets are $20 CAD via the Space Toast II Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/space-toast-ii-the-anti-crust-tickets-1988417095058
July 11-13: Ai-Kon 2026 (anime), Winnipeg, Manitoba. See Ai-Kon – Manitoba's Largest Anime Convention!July 11-13: TFcon Toronto (Transformers collectors), Mississauga, Ontario. See https://ai-kon.org/
July 11-13: TFcon Toronto (Transformers collectors), Mississauga, Ontario. See https://www.tfcon.ca/
July 17-19: Fur-Eh!: Retro Barkade (anthropomorphic), Edmonton, Alberta. See https://fureh.ca/
July 17-19: Pretty Heroes (female-centered anime), Toronto, Ontario. See https://www.prettyheroes.com/
July 18: Central Alberta Fanfest 2026, Ponoka Jubilee Library, Ponoka, AB. See https://fancons.com/events/info/28007/central-alberta-fanfest-2026
July 18-20 (?): Wasabicon PDX (anime), Portland, Oregon. (Website says they’re on hiatus.) See https://pdx.wasabicon.com/
July 18: Aurora Awards voting window closes. See https://www.csffa.ca/.
July 31: deadline for early 3-day Novel Contest Registration (CAD $45 for early registration). See http://www.3daynovel.com
Aug. 1-3: CanFURence 8: Furries of the Wastes (anthropomorphic), Ottawa, Ontario. See https://www.canfurence.ca/
Aug. 1-3: Anime Revolution, Vancouver, British Columbia. See https://vancouver.animerevolution.ca/
Aug. 8-10: Fragapalooza (gaming), Leduc, Alberta. See https://www.fragapalooza.com/fp/about-us/
Aug. 8-10: Otakuthon (anime), Montréal, Québec. See https://www.otakuthon.com/2026/en/home
Aug. 9 (Sunday): Aurora Awards online presentation ceremony will be held on Sunday this year. See https://www.csffa.ca/.
Aug. 14-16: When Words Collide, at the Hyatt Regency in Calgary, AB. A major writer's (& readers) conference in Western Canada; multi-genre rather than specifically about SF. See https://www.whenwordscollide.org/
Aug. 27-30: Fan Expo Canada 2026 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, ON; See https://fancons.ca/events/info/26503/fan-expo-canada-2026
Aug. 31: CSFFA Professional Development grant application period (Part 2) closes. Award recipient to be announced Oct 15. See https://www.csffa.ca/.
Sept. 4-6: Calfurry 2026 at the Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre, Calgary, AB. See https://fancons.ca/events/info/26177/calfurry-2026.
Sept. 5-7: The International 3-Day Novel Contest, the world's most notorious literary marathon. To be publicized starting in March 2026. See The International 3-Day Novel Contest, The world's most notorious literary marathon (http://www.3daynovel.com), or email [email protected]
Sept. 18-20: Boréal 2026, Québec's premier science fiction, fantasy, speculative fiction, and horror literature convention. It's the meeting place for professional and amateur authors, publishers, and genre readers. A host of activities are organized, including roundtables, conferences, a symposium, screenings, storytelling, book signings, and much more, presented by leading figures and luminaries of the literary world. Address: 10555, avenue de Bois-de-Boulogne, Montréal, Québec H4N 1L4. To get on their mailing list, see https://congresboreal.ca/
Sept. 19-20: ThunderCon 2026, The Superior Inn Hotel and Conference Centre, Thunder Bay, ON. See https://thundercon.ca/
Sept. 25-26: Creature Kon 2026, Radisson Hotel Sudbury, Sudbury, ON. See https://www.creaturekon.com/
Sept. 25-27: KamCon 2026 at Thompson Rivers University Conference Centre, Kamloops, BC. See KamCon 2026 on Facebook for more details.
Oct. 16-18: CAN*CON, a periodic science fiction and fantasy convention in Ottawa put on by The Rocket Words Society. CAN*CON supports diverse, emerging and established speculative fiction authors in honing their craft, expanding their professional networks, and accessing tools and resources to further their artistic careers. Venue: the Brookstreet Hotel, 525 Legget Dr., Ottawa (Kanata), Ontario. Author GoHs: tonia laird, Chuck Wendig. Editor GoH: Jen Albert. Agent GoH: Hana El Niwairi. For more information see https://www.can-con.org/
Oct. 17-19: Festival Draconis in Montréal, Québec. See https://www.festivaldraconis.ca/en/home/.
Sept. 18-20: Boréal 2026. Québec's premier science fiction, fantasy, speculative fiction, and horror literature convention. It's the meeting place for professional and amateur authors, publishers, and genre readers. A host of activities are organized, including roundtables, conferences, a symposium, screenings, storytelling, book signings, and much more, presented by leading figures and luminaries of the literary world. Address: 10555, avenue de Bois-de-Boulogne, Montréal, Québec H4N 1L4. To get on their mailing list, see https://congresboreal.ca/.
November 6-8: Hal-Con, with Emily Swallow (actress), Alex Moore (freelance illustrator, storyboard and comic book artist), Jonathan Frakes (actor & director). Halifax Convention Centre, Halifax, NS. See https://hal-con.com/ for more details.
Feb. 26-28, 2027: Corflu Vandeux – Corflu 44 (the fanzine fans’ convention) at The Best Western Premier Chateau Granville, 1100 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2B6, in Vancouver, BC.
Memberships - Attending: $100, or £80, includes banquet and awards. Supporting: $37.50 or £30. Virtual: $25 or £20. Daily rates: Friday $25; Saturday $50; Sunday $65 (includes banquet). USA and Canada, $US only, PayPal USA. To pay in the US, enter this email address ([email protected]) as the recipient on the PayPal website site or PayPal app. Checks payable to Alan Rosenthal, P.O. Box 1149, Glen Ellen, CA 95442. UK, GB pounds only, PayPal UK, to http://paypal.me/corflu. Cheques payable to Rob Jackson, Chinthay, Nightingale Lane, Hambrook, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 8UH. Choose For Friends and Family payment if using PayPal for currencies other than USD or GBP. Enter the payment amount in USD. PayPal will convert to your currency. Either also send your postal and email addresses with PayPal payment (if paying for another member, also the name of the extra member.) Or send your details by email after paying.
Hotel - Best Western Premier Chateau Granville, 1100 Granville St., Vancouver, B.C. See https://www.chateaugranville.com/. Reservations are not yet open. Rates for Feb. 26-28 2027 plus shoulder nights are: Superior View Rooms (King or Queen) $199 CDN ($146 US: £108 GBP). One-Bedroom Suites $214 CDN (Sng/Dbl) ($157 US: £116 GBP); $244/$274 CDN (Triple/Quad) ($179/$200 US: £133/£149 GBP). Exchange rates are subject to change between now and February 2027. Our hotel has King and Queen rooms, One-Bedroom suites, but no double-doubles. All rates are plus tax and fees. Parking $18/day CDN.
For local attractions, room rates and membership information, see https://corflu.org/ or email [email protected] for more information.
The previous Corflu held in Vancouver was Corflu 39, in 2022.
More information is here: https://corflu.org/.
Sept. 2-6, 2027: Worldcon #85 at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, 1001, Pl. Jean-Paul-Riopelle, Montréal, Québec H2Z 2B3. GoHs: Jo Walton (author and organizer of Scintillation convention), Yves Meynard (award-winning fantasy author in both English and French), Chris Barkley (author and columnist), Jeph Jacques (webcomic author).
For local attractions, room rates and membership information, see https://montreal2027.ca/en for more information in English.
NOTE: I am always looking for corrections, additions and updates; if you spot errors and omissions above, please contact me at [email protected] so that I can update this page. – G.S.
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