THE BRITISH INVASION
A Tribute to Douglas Adams and the
British Influences on Science Fiction and Fantasy
VCON 42/Canvention 38 - October 5-7, 2018
Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel
GUESTS OF HONOUR
Charles Stross
Ashley Mackenzie
Amal El-Mohtar
TBA
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Register for your VCON membership today – General Weekend Rates are $75 but, with special and early registration discounts, current rates start as low as $50. There are also lower rates for youth aged 7-12, teens aged 13-18, adult students, seniors aged 65+ and individuals with special needs. Children under 7 are free.RESERVE
Reserve a room at the venue hotel so you can stay and play as late as you want without having to worry about driving home or transit schedules each night AND to save money on registration – our “Special Venue General Membership” is just $55 (more than 25% savings) and available to anyone who stays one or more nights at our convention hotel.VOLUNTEER
VCON is a fan-oriented and fan-run convention with a 100% volunteer staff. The more people who get involved in helping before, during and after the convention, the more opportunity everyone has for awesome fun. Join us, and help to make VCON a success.RECENT BLOG POSTS
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