{"id":632553,"date":"2026-04-27T19:47:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T19:47:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/632553\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T19:47:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T19:47:16","slug":"game-con-canada-is-coming-to-edmonton-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/632553\/","title":{"rendered":"Game Con Canada is coming to Edmonton this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Game Con Canada is back for another year of celebrating everything about gaming.<\/p>\n<p>This all-ages convention is returning this June for more action. Whether it be video games, board games, TTRPGs, or something entirely different, this expo is sure to have everything you could possibly be looking for. It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re seated and watching the main stage or gaming at one of the many booths; it\u2019s going to be an absolute blast.<\/p>\n<p>Are you ready to press start? We sure are.<\/p>\n<p>What to expect<\/p>\n<p>This three-day gaming convention will take over the Edmonton Expo Centre this June, so gear up, people. There\u2019s so much to do when you get inside \u2014 it\u2019s like Candyland for gamers.<\/p>\n<p>First things first:<a href=\"https:\/\/gameconcanada.com\/games\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> the games<\/a>. There is a wide variety of video games as well as board games you can check out and try for yourself at the convention.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to all the gaming action, you can also participate in one-shot adventures and get signatures at meet and greets with special guests. For a full list of special guests coming to the expo this year, check out the list on <a href=\"https:\/\/gameconcanada.com\/special-guests\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Game Con\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking of TTRPGs\u2026 you might be familiar with minitaures, the small character figures on the board. Well, this year, the convention made some investments to have <a href=\"https:\/\/gameconcanada.com\/minis\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">top-tier miniature painting instructors offer free painting sessions<\/a>. You can even take the miniature home! There are also more premium classes for those looking to level up their skills.<\/p>\n<p>Truthfully, this convention has it all if you consider yourself a gamer in any way. If you\u2019re looking to check out what\u2019s new, what\u2019s trending, and what you can get your hands on this summer, this is absolutely the place to be.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets are already on sale, so don\u2019t hesitate, folks. This will be a con to remember.<\/p>\n<p>When: Friday, June 19, 2026, to Sunday, June 21, 2026<br \/>Time: Various times<br \/>Where: Edmonton Expo Centre \u2014 7515 118th Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.<br \/>Cost: $45+<\/p>\n<p>Recent posts:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/curiocity.com\/st-albert-botanic-park-alberta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">There\u2019s a botanical park just outside of Edmonton with free entry every day<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/curiocity.com\/things-to-do-this-week-edmonton-april-27-may-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">10 fun things to do this week in and around Edmonton (April 27-May 1)<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-loaded \" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1777319236_113_Screenshot-2025-07-07-090847.png\" alt=\"Alyssa Gallardo\" title=\"Alyssa Gallardo\"  \/>Alyssa Gallardo<\/p>\n<p>Alyssa is a Staff Writer for Dished and Curiocity Edmonton. She\u2019s a big fan of everything entertainment, and can always be seen running around the city going from concert to concert.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/curiocity.com\/author\/alyssa-gallardo\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read articles<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Game Con Canada is back for another year of celebrating everything about gaming. 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