New science fiction convention in downtown Toronto: SFContario

Cory Doctorow 5:15 am Tue Dec 1, 2009

Diane sez,

We are starting up a shiny new SF convention in downtown Toronto, called SFContario. The inaugural convention will take place November 19-21st 2010 at the Ramada Plaza Hotel in downtown Toronto. It's a lovely hotel that overlooks Allan Gardens and is a stone's throw away from all the restaurants and attractions downtown Toronto has to offer.

Our confirmed guests of honour are:

Michael Swanwick Author GOH
Patrick and Teresa Nielsen Hayden Editor GOH's
Geri Sullivan Fan GOH
Karen Linsley Filk GOH

We're going to have a great con! Anyone wishing to register can do so online.
Current registration rate is $35 and will be increasing to $45 on December 9th.

SFContario

(Thanks, Diane!)

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