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

Why should you vote for a Worldcon in Montréal? Because Canadian Content! Canadian contributions to science fiction are myriad. From authors to actors, movie shoots to the ISS, Canadians are integral to science fiction and we want to bring their content to Montréal! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScFw...

"Before the 1946 season, he was assigned to their Triple-A International League franchise, the Montreal Royals, where [Robinson] became the first player to integrate affiliated ball." www.atlasobscura.com/places/jacki...

Why should you vote for Worldcon in Montréal? Because we're already planning activities that we think attendees will enjoy. We're working on ideas for fun and we're excited to create a Worldcon experience that will BE fun, and not the 51st anything. Support the Montréal 2027 bid by voting for us!

Why should you vote for a Worldcon in Montréal? We have great leadership! Bruce Farr, born in Montreal, with over 40 years volunteering experience will be a Co-Chair, should we win. Canadian Content starts at the top! Support the Montréal 2027 bid by voting for us! tinyurl.com/pu4z5bz7

Why should you vote for a Worldcon in Montréal? We have reasons! One more reason is our facility, the Palais des congrés de Montréal. It's accessible, cosmopolitan, well located and the right fit for Worldcon! Enjoy the Palais facility in Montréal 2027 by voting for us! congresmtl.com/en/

Voting for Site Selection for 2027 Worldcon is open. Why should you vote for a Worldcon in Montréal? We have reasons! A big one is our community. You will see your friends there. You'll make new friends there! Make some new friends at Montréal 2027 by voting for us! tinyurl.com/5n8j679m

Ever had creamy orange juice? www.atlasobscura.com/places/gibea...

The Montréal 2027 Worldcon bid presents our "Canadianization Selfie Frame" to attendees at the Seattle Worldcon. Stop by our bid table and take a picture! If you post it to your social media we'd love it if you used #Montreal2027.

CanSMOF and the Montréal 2027 Worldcon Bid Committee are pleased to announce that Bruce Farr and Darin Briskman will be the co-chairs of the 85th Worldcon, should Montréal win the bid to host in 2027. See image for full statement.

Who doesn't love gothic architecture? This hotel looks like a palace! www.atlasobscura.com/places/chate...

Mmm, fried pastries with vulgar names... www.atlasobscura.com/foods/nuns-f...

Who doesn't like chocolate? While in Montreal, one might want to visit this fascinating little chocolate museum: www.atlasobscura.com/places/musee...

A reminder that site-selection is still open!

Good things like a WorldCon, we hope!

Seattle has updated Site Selection online voting on seattlein2025.org/wsfs/site-se... Electronic voting is now open!

Site Selection is now open! If you've been waiting to vote you now can. Voting online is still in testing and will be available shortly. seattlein2025.org/wsfs/site-se...

The Montreal 2027 Worldcon Bid is pleased to announce that Darin Briskman, interim bid chair, has been confirmed in his role as co-bid chair by CanSmof, our sponsoring organization. He is joined by Bruce Farr as the other co-bid chair for our bid for the 87th Worldcon.

That sounds like a ringing endorsement!

Ever seen Habitat 67? "The design is an experiment in modular architecture meant to imitate an organic growth, bringing together nature and geometric patterns." www.atlasobscura.com/places/habit...

Montreal Worldcon 2027 regrets to announce that the bid chair, Terry Fong, has stepped down for personal reasons. We thank him for his work. Darin Briskman has agreed to assume interim bid chair duties until the Site Selection Vote.

Anyone here familiar with Buckminster "Bucky" Fuller? He was an architect and futurist famous for his geodesic shapes, and he's got a particularly striking example in Montreal: www.atlasobscura.com/places/biosp...

If you've pre-supported Montreal 2027 with a paper-application, we'd like you to log into our online membership portal to validate that we've transcribed your address successfully. Supporters can log in here: reg.montreal2027.ca

This Pride month, we'd like to highlight the Beaudry Metro station in Montreal: www.atlasobscura.com/places/beaud...

Montréal in 2027 is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Canadian astronaut Marc Garneau. (Click to see the whole picture)