Continuing the tradition of celebrating nostalgia and amazing Canadian talent, ThunderCon 2026, Northwestern Ontario’s longest-running fandom and pop culture convention, is thrilled to announce our first guest… Garry Chalk! 🎉
With an incredible career in voice acting, film, and television, Garry has brought countless iconic characters to life. Fans will recognize him as Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal in Transformers, Dr. Robotnik in Sonic Underground, and several unforgettable characters in ReBoot.
His on-screen appearances include roles in Riverdale, Stargate SG-1, Eureka, Godzilla, The Predator, Power Rangers, and Arrow. 🤯
If you remember the emotional fan moments when Linda Ballantyne joined us a couple years ago… get ready. Once you hear Garry speak, the nostalgia is going to hit HARD. 💥
📅 September 19–20, 2026 📍 Superior Inn Hotel & Conference Centre – Thunder Bay
More guest announcements, attractions, exhibitor applications, and ticket details will be rolling out throughout the summer!
Adventurers, strategists, dice dragons, and creative masterminds — your next quest awaits.
Carlito Con is a player-centered tabletop gaming convention bringing together competition, creativity, and community all under one roof. Whether you’re a seasoned champion of the arena or rolling your very first d20, this is your summons to gather, game, and geek out together.
Whether you’re here to do glorious battle, save the day in our live action Dungeons & Dragons adventure, or discover something new in the vendor hall, Carlito Con has something for everyone.
⚔️ Compete.
Test your mettle in epic tabletop showdowns. Sharpen your strategy. Roll with confidence. Claim bragging rights. From tactical board games to high-stakes RPG encounters, victory favors the bold.
🎨 Create.
Immerse yourself in imaginative storytelling, character building, and hands-on creativity. Build worlds. Craft heroes. Shape unforgettable moments at the table.
🤝 Connect.
At its heart, Carlito Con is about community. Meet fellow gamers, share laughs over natural 1s, celebrate critical hits, and forge friendships that last long after the final round.
📅 Date: April 18, 2026 ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Superior Inn Hotel and Conference Centre 555 Arthur Street West, Thunder Bay, ON
One roof. Endless adventures. Infinite dice possibilities.
Mark your calendars, rally your party, and get ready to Compete. Create. Connect. at Carlito Con 2026. 🎲
Visit www.carlitocon.ca for more information, to get involved, and buy your tickets!
Change is in the air—and this one comes with a serious upgrade.
After listening closely to your feedback (yes, we really do read it all!), ThunderCon is thrilled to announce that we’ve found a brand-new home at the Superior Inn Hotel & Conference Centre. We’ve officially partnered with their incredible team to bring you the best ThunderCon experience yet.
We Heard You 💬
Over the past year, our community told us what you loved, what you wanted more of, and where ThunderCon could grow. You asked for improved flow, better accessibility, more comfortable spaces to game, panel, cosplay, shop, and hang out—and a venue that could grow with us.
So we listened. And then we leveled up.
Why the Superior Inn? 🏨✨
The Superior Inn Hotel & Conference Centre gives us the space, flexibility, and amenities to enhance everything that makes ThunderCon special:
More room to play – expanded spaces for tabletop, panels, vendors, and interactive experiences
Better attendee flow – easier navigation so you can spend less time searching and more time geeking out
On-site accommodations – because rolling from your hotel room straight into con mode is elite-tier convenience
A collaborative partner – their team is just as excited as we are to build something amazing together
This partnership isn’t just about a new building—it’s about creating an experience that feels smoother, bigger, and more immersive from the moment you arrive.
Same ThunderCon Heart, New Power-Up ❤️⚡
While our location is changing, the soul of ThunderCon remains exactly the same: a welcoming, inclusive, community-driven celebration of fandom, creativity, and connection.
Expect the same passion, the same chaos (the fun kind), and the same dedication to making ThunderCon a place where everyone belongs—just with a shiny new backdrop and some exciting upgrades.
The Adventure Continues 🚀
We can’t wait to open the doors of our new home and share what we’ve been working on with you. This move marks the beginning of a bold new chapter for ThunderCon, and we’re so glad you’re part of the party.
Get ready to explore, play, cosplay, and celebrate with us at the Superior Inn Hotel & Conference Centre—where ThunderCon’s next era begins.
It is with profound sadness that we announce that ThunderCon has lost a beloved member of our family. We offer the family and friends of Poul-Erik Binderup our heartfelt thoughts and prayers.
Whether you knew him as Poul-Erik, “Pool”, K’Tal or P-E for short, he was an integral part of ThunderCon over the past 10 years.
Providing support, enthusiasm and creative talent that entertained attendees, especially for the Klingon Young Warriors Academy, where he manufactured the foam daggers and led the activity during the convention to the delight of all.
We will miss you, your smile, and the many adventures you embarked upon with us.
