- Member DIN
- S410
Description:
"If you're into comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming, or cosplay, come share our playground. You'll feel out of this world and right at home. Find your fandom family at FAN EXPO Canada. All 135,000 of them."
Dates and Hours:
August 21-24, 2025
*Special Preview on Thursday at 2PM for VIP, Ultimate, and 4-Day pass holders who purchase in advance.
Location:
Metro Toronto Convention Centre (North AND South building)
Floor Plan of Convention Centre
Event Website:
fanexpohq.com
Local Hotels:
Discounted hotel rates are available through Fan Expo Canada's travel page. Availability is limited. From what I can tell only the Fairmont and the Sheraton have availability from Thur-Sun now.
fanexpohq.com
Booth:
I've already submitted a booth application!!! (Man, they're early this year. This didn't happen until May last year). I can't promise anything right now, but I'm hoping for a booth opportunity similar to last year, roughly 10x20, with some exhibitor badges. I've already spoken to a contact at Fan Expo HQ who said that they "I love working with the 405th," so I'm excited to see what can come of that. Of course, nothing will be official until much later. Last year, the booth was confirmed near the end of June.
As specifics are determined, additional booth information will go here.
Final Thoughts:
This is our chance to help the Canadian Regiment grow and flourish! Over 135,000 people attended Fan Expo Canada in Toronto last year! If we get out there and yap non-stop about this awesome place we call the 405th, I am sure that we can get even more Canadians interested in Halo cosplay and participating in the community.
Our ultimate goal with convention booths is to show the public the awesome things they are able to achieve with the help of the 405th. Initially they are drawn to our booth because of the super awesome props and costumes you have created, and from there we can encourage them to check out the forums, get a-craftin', and build their own character. If encouraging folks to discover the joy we've found in making costumes and props is something you'd like to do, then please consider coming out to this event.
There isn't a ton of really big outreach opportunities like this one for the Canadian Regiment, so we have to make Fan Expo count. I'm hoping for a BIG bump in membership this year. But it can't happen without YOU. I'd love to see some help from you neighbouring folks in the Midwest especially. If you have the means to make the trek north to Toronto, I'd be honoured to have your help in spreading the word about the 405th. The 405th is a world-wide community after all, let's use that to our advantage!
Confirmed "Boots on Ground":
N8TEBB
JTF4
YTunz
Tentative Responses:
antrodite
Benton188
J Spartan 115
OFiveTwo
Dinner Plans:
TBD
Photoshoot:
TBD
Citizens of the U.S.A. traveling to Canada:
U.S. citizens must carry a valid U.S. passport. U.S. citizens do not need to apply to a visa or eTA when traveling for short-term tourism (in most cases). To be sure of what documents you will need, click this link. To apply for a U.S. passport, click this link.
Make sure you don't bring any prohibited items into Canada. Notable items that are prohibited are: brass knuckles, pepper spray, certain foods, and of course real firearms. See this page to see the full list of what you are permitted to bring to Canada. While prop guns without orange tips are technically not illegal, they are prohibited on convention grounds.
Other Info: Reach out to me if you have any questions/concerns about this event at all! I'd be happy to answer them as best I can.
"If you're into comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming, or cosplay, come share our playground. You'll feel out of this world and right at home. Find your fandom family at FAN EXPO Canada. All 135,000 of them."
Dates and Hours:
August 21-24, 2025
| Thursday | August 21, 2025 | 4PM* - 9PM |
| Friday | August 22, 2025 | 10AM - 7PM |
| Saturday | August 23, 2025 | 10AM - 7PM |
| Sunday | August 24, 2025 | 10AM - 5PM |
Location:
Metro Toronto Convention Centre (North AND South building)
Floor Plan of Convention Centre
Event Website:
FAN EXPO Canada I A four day weekend celebration with a world of exciting family-friendly attractions, fandom-powered community events, and world-renowned celebrities!
FAN EXPO Canada is the ultimate destination to Celebrate. Discover. Belong with all things fandom and pop culture. Get an autograph or a photo with your favourite guest, visit the celebrity panels, or experience the all-ages fun of the family zone.
fanexpohq.com
Local Hotels:
Discounted hotel rates are available through Fan Expo Canada's travel page. Availability is limited. From what I can tell only the Fairmont and the Sheraton have availability from Thur-Sun now.
Travel & Hotels | FAN EXPO Canada
Find great deals & close stays with our FAN EXPO Canada Hotel partners.
fanexpohq.com
Booth:
I've already submitted a booth application!!! (Man, they're early this year. This didn't happen until May last year). I can't promise anything right now, but I'm hoping for a booth opportunity similar to last year, roughly 10x20, with some exhibitor badges. I've already spoken to a contact at Fan Expo HQ who said that they "I love working with the 405th," so I'm excited to see what can come of that. Of course, nothing will be official until much later. Last year, the booth was confirmed near the end of June.
As specifics are determined, additional booth information will go here.
Final Thoughts:
This is our chance to help the Canadian Regiment grow and flourish! Over 135,000 people attended Fan Expo Canada in Toronto last year! If we get out there and yap non-stop about this awesome place we call the 405th, I am sure that we can get even more Canadians interested in Halo cosplay and participating in the community.
Our ultimate goal with convention booths is to show the public the awesome things they are able to achieve with the help of the 405th. Initially they are drawn to our booth because of the super awesome props and costumes you have created, and from there we can encourage them to check out the forums, get a-craftin', and build their own character. If encouraging folks to discover the joy we've found in making costumes and props is something you'd like to do, then please consider coming out to this event.
There isn't a ton of really big outreach opportunities like this one for the Canadian Regiment, so we have to make Fan Expo count. I'm hoping for a BIG bump in membership this year. But it can't happen without YOU. I'd love to see some help from you neighbouring folks in the Midwest especially. If you have the means to make the trek north to Toronto, I'd be honoured to have your help in spreading the word about the 405th. The 405th is a world-wide community after all, let's use that to our advantage!
Confirmed "Boots on Ground":
N8TEBB
JTF4
YTunz
Tentative Responses:
antrodite
Benton188
J Spartan 115
OFiveTwo
Dinner Plans:
TBD
Photoshoot:
TBD
Citizens of the U.S.A. traveling to Canada:
U.S. citizens must carry a valid U.S. passport. U.S. citizens do not need to apply to a visa or eTA when traveling for short-term tourism (in most cases). To be sure of what documents you will need, click this link. To apply for a U.S. passport, click this link.
Make sure you don't bring any prohibited items into Canada. Notable items that are prohibited are: brass knuckles, pepper spray, certain foods, and of course real firearms. See this page to see the full list of what you are permitted to bring to Canada. While prop guns without orange tips are technically not illegal, they are prohibited on convention grounds.
Other Info: Reach out to me if you have any questions/concerns about this event at all! I'd be happy to answer them as best I can.
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