We welcome back the crew of the Artemis II mission as they splashed down this afternoon in the Pacific. We'd like to especially celebrate Jeremy Hanson, the first Canadian to be part of a lunar mission! www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/multimed...

Worldcon volunteers from Montréal and Brisbane, together at Eastercon.

Rates are going up! On April 6th 2026 Montréal 2027 Worldcon attending membership rates will increase. Buy your membership before 12 AM EST April 5th to lock in this rate!

As part of its preparation for hosting the 85th World Science Fiction Convention, Montréal 2027 Worldcon is making changes to centralize leadership. Darin Briskman is resigning from his position as Co-Chair, and Bruce Farr will be moving from Co-Chair to Chair of the convention.

Anyone else watching the Artemis II launch today? We salute NASA's return to the moon! www.twitch.tv/nasa

I read for fun, and am often surprised by the wisdom found in scifi and fantasy books. I can’t forget Madeleine L’Engle’s Aunt Beast in A WRINKLE IN TIME or Terry Pratchett’s “Sam Vimes ‘Boots’ Theory of Economic Unfairness” What’s yours? Share here and discuss there, at Montréal 2027 Worldcon.

Rates are going up! On April 6th 2026 Montréal 2027 Worldcon attending membership rates will increase. Buy your membership before 12 AM EST April 5th to lock in this rate!

My introduction to Jo Walton’s work was TOOTH AND CLAW. Haven’t read it? It takes the social mores of Victorian England and expands them, delightfully, to dragons. Had me hooked by the end of the second page. And she is a guest of honor at Montréal 2027 Worldcon! Can’t wait!

Congratulations to committee member Farah Mendlesohn on winning GUFF! file770.com/mendlesohn-w...

Montréal 2027 Worldcon is pleased to welcome web comic creator Jeff Jacques (@ass.golf). You can find his long-running comic “Questionable Content” at www.questionablecontent.net Check it out (if you haven’t already). Consider it very enjoyable homework.

Few scifi and fantasy fans stop with books and movies. There are myriad ways to explore fandom. Board games, larp, rpg, cosplay, miniatures, fanfic, ad infinitum. Come broaden your horizons at Montréal 2027 Worldcon. You’ll find so much more than you were expecting.

From Magic The Gathering, to old school board games, to DnD, there are many gaming options waiting for you at Montréal 2027 Worldcon. What’s your current favorite?

In my mind the debate of book vs. movie always comes down on the side of book. With the notable exception of “The Princess Bride” proving the rule. At Montréal 2027 Worldcon you can find people who share your exceptions, and probably even more people to argue with about theirs.

Our table at Capricon, featuring Mark Hertel. Look for us at Boskone, Penguincon, and Fencon.

“You wouldn’t settle for Bateman when there’s Batman.” And you certainly wouldn’t settle for a run of the mill experience when you could be at Montréal 2027 Worldcon. See you there.

“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.” J.R.R. Tolkien The vendors at Montréal 2027 Worldcon are ready to help you be merry as you exchange your hoarded gold for food, cheer, song, and so many other wonderful things.

Our winter rates are frozen! Claim your membership before January 31st! site.montreal2027.ca/regpage.html

Montréal Worldcon 2027 wishes you a happy New Year!

We congratulate our Guest Of Honor, Chris Barkley, on receiving his Hugo Award trophy. We are pleased that he has a successful resolution to his wait. file770.com/the-panda-ha...

We goofed! Montréal 2027 Worldcon today sent our first newsletter and it included an incorrect membership pricing chart for our rate increase January 1, 2026. We have sent out a corrected newsletter with an apology and explanation. We apologize for the confusion.

It was great to be at SMOFcon in Stockholm! Thank you to everyone who chatted with us!

What makes the Alpha Flight so great and the Justice League more than a sum of their parts? Teamwork. Come join the team and volunteer at Montréal 2027 Worldcon. Give back to the community you love, and make new friends. It’s a win-win.

Many of us have a book, read when young and never to be forgotten, that started us on our love of Science Fiction and Fantasy. Mine was “The Girl With the Silver Eyes” by Willo Davis Roberts. Let me know yours below, and then discuss them with fellow fans at Montréal 2027 Worldcon.

“The world calls them its singers and poets and artists and storytellers; but they are just people who have never forgotten the way to fairyland.” - L. M. Montgomery. Find your kindred spirits at Montréal 2027 Worldcon.

It’s never too early to prepare for Montréal 2027 Worldcon. To help us get started, share your favorite Québécois or Canadian genre authors.

The importance of humor in Canada cannot be overstated. www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5tw...

Filk Fan? From space shanties to parodies you can find your next earworm at Montréal 2027 Worldcon. (If you’re a novice at this delightful music genre, I’d recommend starting with “Yoda” by Weird Al.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdu8...

One of the beauties of science fiction is it is often aspirational. It takes the idea that humans can be better and runs (or flies) away with it. At Montréal 2027 Worldcon discover indie and traditional authors who can lift you higher.

There’s just something magical about stepping into someone else’s skin. Cosplay allows you to do that without the legal, social, and ethical repercussions of a skin suit. Whether you’re a beginner, or a seasoned pro, there are panels that can expand your knowledge at Montréal 2027 Worldcon.

World Cafe is kicking off its latest Sense of Place series with a playlist that offers a glimpse of Montreal's lively music scene. n.pr/4h5urRB

'The Sunburst Award Society is pleased to congratulate "Blackheart Man" author, Nalo Hopkinson, on winning the $3,000 Sunburst Award for Excellence in Canadian Literature of the Fantastic.' www.sunburstaward.org/node/145

If you want to be carried away on flights of fantasy, join us at Montréal 2027 Woldcon! Discuss your old favorites or find new authors. Debate the merits of sword and sorcery vs. urban fantasy. Follow us here for notifications of attending authors.

Which came first, the science or the fiction? Are scientific discoveries spurred on by science fiction, or are writers inspired by existing technology? Or both? Whichever point of view you espouse, you can find like-minded people at Montréal 2027 Worldcon. See you there!

The finalists of the Prix Aurora-Boréal 2025 were announced September 21. They are the only awards in French-speaking Canada to be chosen directly by the reading public in the genres of science fiction and fantasy. file770.com/prix-aurora-...

Where was poutine invented? We don't know, but this place in Montréal make a strong claim to be the origin: www.atlasobscura.com/places/le-ro...

Thank you, thank you so much those who have already signed up to volunteer! You should have a response within 3 days of filling out our form. Montréal 2027 Worldcon appreciates your responses and will strive to find roles that you won't hate doing. [email protected]

The most delicious Jewish deli in Montréal! www.atlasobscura.com/places/schwa...

We're happy to announce that Montréal has won the bid to host Worldcon in 2027! Thank you to everyone who voted in site selection and volunteered to make this all happen! You are appreciated!

Come get your ribbon at a Montréal party in Seattle!

Le vote pour le choix du site de la Worldcon 2027 est ouvert. Pourquoi voter pour une Worldcon à Montréal ? Nous avons une multitude de raisons ! L'une des plus importantes est notre communauté.

The Montréal 2027 Worldcon bid has more reasons for you to vote for us. We've got some big ideas for our online presence we'd like to make happen. Fandom wants more content online and we will strive to deliver! Please go to seattlein2025.org/wsfs/site-se... and vote for Montréal for Worldcon 2027!

The Montréal 2027 Worldcon bid has parties planned and a schedule is now up on our website! Please drop by and let us give you a taste of Canadian content! There will be goodies! Ribbons! Non-fluent French greetings! People to chat with! We hope you stop by. bid.montreal2027.ca/en-ca/about-...

Montréal 2027 is partying at Seattle! We have many parties planned! Much party! We are in need of party ambassadors/ambassadeurs du parti who are willing to talk to folks during our parties! We'll give you a nifty ribbon, a butter tart, and an "eh?" bid.montreal2027.ca/en-ca/about-...

Voting for the site of the 2027 Worldcon is now open. Why should you for a Worldcon in Montréal? So you can help us celebrate the 100 year anniversary of Metropolis! We plan to have programme items to visit the legacy of the first feature-length science fiction film, its creation, and its legacy.

"Voting for Site Selection for 2027 Worldcon is open. Why should you vote for a Worldcon in Montréal? We have reasons! Another reason is to build our community. We have a unique opportunity to reach new people ouside our comfort zone and to make some new friends. Please don't forget to vote!"

Montréal 2027 is partying at Seattle! We have many parties planned! Much party! We are in need of party ambassadors/ambassadeurs du parti who are willing to talk to folks during our parties! We'll give you a nifty ribbon, a butter tart, and an "eh?" Website sign up: tinyurl.com/yjpj8uvf