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The Westin Nova Scotian
1181 Hollis Street • Halifax, NS B3H 2P6 · Canada • Phone: 902.421.1000 · Toll-Free: 1-877-993-7846
Halifax Accommodations | Westin Nova Scotia Hotel located downtown Halifax on the Halifax harbour

Hal-Con Sci-Fi Fantasy Festival

Halifax and eastern Canadian science fiction fans can once again rejoice as the beloved Hal-Con Sci-Fi Fantasy Festival is returning, running November 12-13, 2011. This year's sci fi festival promises to be better than ever - providing fans of both fantasy and science fiction genres the opportunity to come together and celebrate their passions. Our Halifax hotel serves as the ideal home base for this highly anticipated weekend. Hal-Con Sci-Fi Fantasy Festival is the largest sci-fi event of its kind in the maritimes.

Throughout the weekend, visitors will have the opportunity to meet some of the biggest names in the sci-fi and fantasy communities, participate in various work-shops, challenge fellow revelers in gaming tournaments, attend the masquerade ball, and so much more.

  • Guests: Nicholas Brendon, Erin Gray, JG Hertzler, Robert Maillet + Canadian author Kelley Armstrong, board game designer Steve Jackson, and more.

Whether you are just becoming interested in these fascinating genres, a devoted die-hard or a casual fan, this 2011 Halifax convention will surely not disappoint.

  • Location
    • We are located just 1 km from the Hal-Con Sci Fi Convention & Fantasy Expo, to be held at the World Trade and Convention Centre
  • Transportation
    • The expo is approximately a 3 minute drive or a 15 minute walk
  • Admission
    • General admission tickets range in price from $25-$45 CAD; with children, full-weekend and VIP packages also available
  • More information