COMMUNITY ZONE

Ready your lightsaber. The garrison and legion members craft stunning cosplay costumes that look straight out of the Star Wars franchise. Meet these true Jedi who celebrate their fandom while supporting their community.

Who you gonna call? Ontario Ghostbusters brought their epic fan-made props, an interactive experience, and some really cool photo ops. New profile photo? Definitely.  

No cyberbullies allowed. This women-led organization aims to create a space where everyone, regardless of gender, can feel safe, supported, and empowered to be a part of the gaming and e-sport world. Check them out to play video games and meet the team. 

Muggles, you can skip this one. The Ontario Order of the Phoenix is a fan group that revels in the magic of the Harry Potter films. Stop by the Family Zone to get sorted into your Hogwarts House and meet your fellow wizards and witches.

Accidentally rip your cosplay? No worries. This nonprofit group offers a safe, supportive space for cosplayers to get help with costume repairs. Stop by their repair area and their awesome team can help you get those pants stitched back up.

Your TARDIS awaits. The Doctor Who Society of Canada celebrates their love of the British TV show while engaging in their local communities. They’re all about connection, inclusion, support, and stuff being all timey wimey.

Geeks & Co. are cosplayers, creators, artists, and podcasters, but most importantly, they’re experts on all things pop culture. Based in Southern Ontario, they have tons of geeky content all over the internet — don’t miss your chance to check out their awesome costumes and meet them in person.

Time to tune in. An award-winning and curated collection, The Sonar Network showcases the unique voices of independent Canadian entertainers. Basically, if it’s pop culture, they’ve got a podcast about it. Go find your new favourite. 

Calling all Canadian podcasters to the stage. Since their inception, the Canadian Podcast Awards have been celebrating the incredible contributions of Canadian podcasters, editors, and producers. They’re all about fostering community and pride in the industry, so be sure to stop by and check them out.

Before there was BookTok, there was TIFA — Canada’s largest and oldest literary festival. Stop by and get a firsthand experience of their Crime and Mystery Festival. Snap a few photos, get into the brain of Sherlock Holmes, and maybe even win one of their giveaways. 

Thinking about putting pen to paper? This awesome writing community welcomes all writers from the Greater Toronto Area. They offer workshops and events all year long. Whether you’re just getting started or already wrote your greatest masterpiece, you’ll want to be a part of this. 

Yes, they have dinosaurs. A nonprofit museum and charity, ROM is home to more than 13 million artworks, artifacts, and specimens from around the world and across the ages. Stop by and check out what’s going on at this historical museum. 

Who runs the world? Girls. Canada's premier girl power fandom convention celebrates strong female characters in pop culture and real-life inspirational women. Stop by to check out their upcoming events and talk leading ladies. 

Can you build the LEGO version of Rome in a day? We don’t know, but the Toronto LEGO User Group probably does. Talk builds, meetups, and check out some of their previous creations.

Steampunks, unite! Whether you’re all about the sci-fi subgenre or just want to learn more, this cosplay group is the longest running steampunk group in Canada. They provide an open and safe place to get retrofuturistic.