Hal-Con 2016
Date/Time
Date(s) - November 4, 2016 - November 6, 2016
All Day
Location
Downtown Halifax
Categories
Welcome to the 2016 Hal-Con Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Gaming Convention in Downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia!
Since 2010, this community-focused conference has brought some of the biggest names in the sci-fi, fantasy and gaming world to Halifax, Nova Scotia. Hal-Con attracts celebrities like John de Lancie (2015) Mark Sheppard (2014), Billy Dee Williams (2013), René Auberjonois (2012), Erin Gray (2011) and Walter Koenig (2010). Halifax is the hub of the Maritimes and we think it’s the perfect backdrop for Atlantic Canada’s biggest sci-fi, fantasy and gaming convention.
Values, Vision and Mission
Hal-Con is committed to hosting year-round events as well as a 3-day celebration of geek and nerd culture while providing a safe environment to our community. We continue to strive toward becoming part of the landscape of Halifax and work toward being Canada’s best fan-run “comic con” style convention.
We have zero tolerance for harassment, sexism, or bullying of any kind, both in our online communities and at our events. Hal-Con values equality, opportunity, and freedom of self expression safe from ridicule or judgement. Our convention is a place to learn, to create friendships, to celebrate in a positive, welcoming environment.
Our History
Nova Scotia has a history of conventions; many existed from the late 70’s through to the 90’s, but then unfortunately fell out of existence. In late 2008, the idea to revive having a science fiction and gaming convention came about. A group of keen individuals began work on putting together a new Hal-Con, borrowing the name from a previous Halcon convention which existed years before. Over two years of planning, fundraising, and slogging turned out a brilliant first new event. The Lord Nelson Hotel was flooded with nearly 1500 fans from all over the Maritimes turned up in costume to celebrate the return of science fiction and fantasy. Coverage of the event went nationwide across Canada with a feature on InnerSPACE on the Space Channel.
2016 Guest Highlights: Gates McFadden – Actor, Jeremy Bulloch – Actor, Toby Proctor – Voice Actor, Linda Ballantyne – Voice Actor, Kevin Hearne – Author, Ben Templesmith – Comics, Fred Kennedy – MC, Becky Mailman – Cosplay
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