Vendors
The Alternate Reality News Service
Novels, Alternate Reality News Service collections, anthologies.
https://lespagesauxfolles.ca/
Claudie Arseneault & The Kraken Collective
Claudie Arseneault is an easily-enthused aromantic and asexual writer of queer fantasy that centres platonic relationships. She is a founding member of The Kraken Collective, an alliance of self-publishing queer SFF authors
https://claudiearseneault.com/
Augur Society
Augur Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to breaking down the barrier between speculative and literary fiction, working through its magazines (Augur and Tales & Feathers); speculative arts festival (AugurCon); year-round programming; and soon-to-be-launched literary press
https://augursociety.org/
Christian Baines
Independent Author.
http://www.christianbaines.com
Bakka Phoenix
Canada's oldest Speculative Fiction bookstore, founded in 1972.
www.bakkaphoenixbooks.com
Bearberry Studio
Self-publisher, and artisanal dice/jewelry maker.
https://www.bearberrystudio.com
The Book Purge
Secondhand books to benefit Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue.
https://stephanieanneauthor.ca/the-book-purge/
Heather C
Heather writes dystopian survivals she wouldn’t dare live through, morally-grey romances that make you question your life choices, and thrillers, all run by LGBTQ2+ characters. She also has book-themed sassy stickers for sale, because every kindle needs decoration!
http://heathercauthor.wordpress.com/
S.M. Carrière
Books, art and leather craft.
http://www.smcarriere.com
Stephen Coghlan
YA Cross Canada Action Adventure, Space Opera, Novellas.
https://scoghlan.com/
Compose Dream Games
Publisher of Simple Superheroes and the Unleashed Engine. Purveyor of our multi-publisher Canadian RPG Marketplace.
https://www.composedreamgames.com/
Dark Helix Press
Dark Helix Press is an indie press based in Toronto. We publish fiction, non-fiction, YA/children’s books in various categories from literary to speculative fiction. Since opening in 2014, we believe strongly in giving diverse voices an opportunity to join the publishing landscape!
https://darkhelixpress.com/
Geoffreyjen Edwards
Author of the Ido Chronicles. Fashion Design.
https://www.geoffreyjenedwards.com/
Faceless Publishing
Award-winning author Kyle Bentley will be signing and selling The Age of Entropy novels, as well as a range of tabletop gaming products.
http://facelesspublishing.com
Flame Arrow Publishing
Flame Arrow Publishing is a bilingual Canadian press dedicated to optimistic speculative fiction. We publish hopepunk, oceanpunk, and richly imagined worlds that celebrate resilience, spark wonder, and invite readers to imagine a brighter future.
http://flamearrowpublishing.com
A Good Idea Publications
A selection of Science Fiction/Speculative Fiction novels, including launching a brand new one, Terran B and the Asteroid Belt.
www.agoodideapublications.ca
Cait Gordon
Award-winning Canadian speculative fiction author and anthology editor who advocates for disability, mental health, and neurodiversity representation in written works.
https://caitgordon.com/
Dianna L. Gunn
Dianna Gunn is an author of horror and horror-infused dark fantasy, most known for Killer Debt: An Anthology of Murder. Come to her table for the books, stay a while to chat about Weeknight Writers, her initiative dedicated to creating affordable and accessible resources for fiction writers. And check out her work in advance at https://authordiannagunn.com and https://weeknightwriters.com
John Haas
Canadian Award-Winning horror Author.
https://johnhaas.ca/biography/
Lydia M. Hawke
Bold urban fantasy for women who know their power.
https://www.lydiahawkebooks.com/
Heartlines Spec
Heartlines Spec is a speculative magazine focused on long-term friendships and relationships. It's the comfort of the known, the fierce hug of someone that knows you best.
https://www.heartlines-spec.com/
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Hit Point Press
Games and accessories for the games we love, from campaign settings, supplements, bestiaries and reference cards for Dungeons & Dragons, to tarot and oracle decks, to Magic: the Gathering accessories like reusable gaming packs for the cube format, picture frames and storage solutions. We also collaborate with other independant creators like The Griffon's Saddlebag, Fool's Gold, Loot Tavern, Pointy Hat, Lucian Kahn and more!
http://hitpointpress.com/
JenEric Designs
JenEric Designs is a husband and wife team that work together to create various geeky products. Ranging from coffee and crocheted items, to books and stories, they offer something for everyone.
https://www.jeneric-designs.ca/
Lana Kamarić
Ontario-based artist, Lana Kamarić is a self-taught painter from Sarajevo, Bosnia. Working with oil, acrylic, watercolour and mixed media her cosmic, surrealist style creates a visual language for abstract concepts such as identity and the subconscious. She approaches each painting as an opportunity to introspect and explore her fascination with science, nature and metaphysics.
lanakamaric.com
James W. Lackie
Author of the Reflections of Shadow trilogy – a dark psychological fantasy epic.
https://jameswlackie.com/
Isabelle Lecuyer
Quebec-based author of YA fiction, epic adventure novels: The Dragon Warriors, Project Zeus.
https://isabellelecuyer.ca/
AE Lister
Exquisite LGBTQ+ Romance, historical/paranormal queer pirate adventure, A Flash of Golden Fire, book one in The Arrow and The Flame series, out now!
https://aelisterauthor.com/
Little Ghosts Books
Little Ghosts Books is an indie bookstore and small press with a focus on horror literature. We sell our publications as well as local and indie horror books, totes, shirts, stickers, and other merch.
www.littleghostsbooks.com
Bruno Lombardi
Author selling books.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100051709043140
Mark My Words
Handcrafted one-of-a-kind bookmarks and award-winning science fiction, historical fiction and young adult novels by Jane Ann McLachlan.
https://www.janeannmclachlan.com/index.html
James McMahon
Author of the Loura Lure.
https://www.facebook.com/p/James-McMahon-Author-61555165333503/
Shirley Meier
Mythic Roads Press
Independent book publisher with a focus on highly engaging and memorable fantasy, science fiction, and romance.
http://mythicroadspress.com
D.H. Nevins
From the ashes of the apocalypse to realms of dragons—explore the worlds of D.H. Nevins. Immerse yourself in love, peril, and epic adventure in The Wormwood Trilogy and her new series, The City of Broken Dragons. Begin your journey and claim a free short story at www.dhnevins.com
https://www.dhnevins.com/
Ottawa Romance Writers Association
Ottawa Romance Writers promotes excellence in the field of romance writing and work to advance the professional interests of romance writers.
Genres included but not limited to, Fantasy, Sci-fi, paranormal, & folklore romance Pulse Adventure fantasy and more.
http://ottawaromancewriters.com
Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue
We are a non-profit charitable organization (NO. 83641 4573 RR0001) that is 100% volunteer run dedicated to getting adoptable cats off the streets and into homes in and around the National Capital Region, as well as managing feral cat colonies in this area. Every effort is made to adopt cats into indoor homes through our Adoption Program.
https://www.oscatr.ca/
Outcosm Creations
Outcosm Creations strives to bring you highly interesting fictions, surreal imagery, weird ideas, wacked out theories, dumbfounded poetry, and contemplative photography. We will wander physical reality, plumb the depths of the collective unconscious, and soar the heights of the astral to bring you the good shit. You know? Strap in.
https://outcosm.com/
Paragon of Virtue Press
Handbound notebooks, one of a kind sketchbooks and planners for the chronically overwhelmed.
http://paragonofvirtuepress.com/
Paste n' Paper
Paste n' Paper is a small, handmade stationery business. We make hand bound journals, notebooks and planners, many of which can be customized to your exact needs. We also make other stationery adjacent items such as bookmarks, notecards, and bookplates.
https://paste-n-paper.ca
Matthew Payne
Matt Payne writes comedic novels, satire, and science fiction adventure novels.
http://pattmayne.com
Lloyd Penney
Writer, editor at Amazing Stories.
https://lloydpenney.livejournal.com/
Grace R. Pringle
Clean fantasy and romance books along with butter slime, 3D Printed dragons, and 3D printed noodle swords.
http://gracepringle.com
Renaissance Press
Books by Diverse Canadian Voices.
https://pressesrenaissancepress.ca/
Mike Rimar
Award-winning writer and editor.
https://mikerimar.com/
Rachel Rosen
Author of Cascade, Blight, and the Sad Bastard Cookbook. Purveyor of related swag.
rachelrosen.ca
Colin Searle
Colin Searle's debut novel - The Call of Abaddon. Art related to the book and beyond.
http://colinsearle.com
The Shale Project
The Shale Project is a multimedia storytelling initiative roughly in the shape of a planet. Authors Sienna Tristen and Avi Silver write thoughtful and vibrant fantasy novels in a shared secondary world. Come say hi!
http://welcometoshale.com/
Myka Silber
Three books: Soft & Rage, The Pigment Thief, and Rider's Blood, Moonlit Black.
https://www.instagram.com/myka.silber/
Allysina Shinestone
Allysina Shinestone brings real life experiences and local Ottawa hotspots into this supernatural delight. Enjoy the coming of age, paranormal, fantasy novel series of Balancing Reality. Stickers and other series related merchandise.
http://allysina-shinestone.square.site/about-the-author
Space Whale Dreams
I make worlds from dreams. Author of Champion of Seasons and Quantum Songstress.
https://www.spacewhaledreams.com/
Starchasers Press
Starchasers Press is a small publishing company for Authors. We offer books in all formats for people who are looking for something to read. Also we provide a consulting services for people who are looking to get published.
https://www.facebook.com/StachasersPress/
Starseeds of Rhyn
Graphic novel "Starseeds of Rhyn": An epic sci-fi/fantasy adventure that explores the mysteries of the universe and the path of spiritual healing.
http://www.sarahleghjones.com
Stelliform Press
Stelliform Press is a small press publishing speculative fiction and poetry focused on environmental justice. Stelliform's books have been finalists for or have won the Philip K. Dick Award, the Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction, the Indigenous Voices Award, the Aurora Award, the Shirley Jackson Award, and more.
https://stelliform.press
Mona Storm
Romantasy and 3D printed cool stuff.
https://authormonastorm.wixsite.com/authormonastorm
Taz & Jason
Bookmarks, Stickers, Buttons, and Charms. We are Taz & Jason! An artsy crafting couple based in Canada's capital. Nerdy and passionate for a variety of things - we make unique designs and put a personal T&J twist on what we make.
https://tazandjason.square.site/
Giuliano Todesco
Independent author of Invaders or Saviors.
https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/invaders-or-saviors/9781738014217
Toronto Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers
Toronto's largest organization of speculative fiction writers recently celebrated its tenth anniversary, and is here to showcase works from award-winning group members and its publishing arm TDotSpec.
https://www.torontosffwriters.com/
Helena Trooperman
Science-fiction, near future, positive tech.
https://www.instagram.com/helenatroopermanauthor/
Wild Glow Art
Original handpained windows and suncatchers by Marsy Billinger.
https://www.instagram.com/wild_glow_art/
https://www.facebook.com/people/Wild-Glow-Art-by-Marsy-Billinger/61559062378427/?sk=about
Wolsak and Wynn Publishers, Ltd.
Wolsak and Wynn is an eccentric literary press based in the heart of Hamilton, Ontario. We publish poetry, fiction and nonfiction for nearly every taste, and our Poplar Press imprint has rebranded to focus on speculative fiction.
www.wolsakandwynn.ca
Worldcon Bid
Worldcon Los Angeles 2026, Worldcon bid Edmonton 2030, Worldcon bid Montréal 2027.
https://www.lacon.org/
https://www.edmontonin2030.org/
https://montreal2027.ca