2025 Halifax Paranormal Symposium | Event Information & Guide
According to several cultural traditions, November 1 is a day when the spiritual and physical worlds collide. In Halifax, that sense of mystery feels especially vivid, carried on the autumn fog that settles over the city and sets the stage for exploring the paranormal.
The 2025 Halifax Paranormal Symposium invites guests to step into that mystery for a full day of discovery. Begin planning your visit with this event guide.
2025 Halifax Paranormal Symposium: General Information
The Halifax Paranormal Symposium is Atlantic Canada's premier festival for those intrigued by the unexplained. Celebrating its third year, it has become the gathering place for anyone curious about what lies beyond our perceived understanding, welcoming believers, skeptics, and the simply curious from around the world.
It’s an event where questions take center stage and the boundaries of the ordinary are tested through shared stories, research, and firsthand accounts of unexplained phenomena.
If you’ve ever wanted to explore the world of the paranormal, this is the event that opens the door to true paranormal discovery.
Event Dates & Schedule
- Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
- Main Symposium Hours: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
- Mediumship Workshop: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
- Alexander Keith’s Brewery Ghost Hunt: 9:30 p.m.–midnight
The Halifax Paranormal Symposium is a one-day special event taking place on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The main symposium runs throughout the day and includes presentations, workshops, and a vendor marketplace. An exclusive post-symposium workshop and ghost hunt extend the experience late into the evening.
Location
- Address: 15 Lakelands Blvd, Halifax, NS B3S 1G4
The 2025 Halifax Paranormal Symposium will be held at the prestigious Halifax Tower Hotel & Conference Centre, Ascend Hotel Collection.
Ticket Information
- General Admission – CA$134.46 (incl. fees)
- Mediumship Workshop with Laura Warren – CA$75.88 (incl. fees)
- Ghost Hunt at Alexander Keith’s Brewery – CA$85.00
General admission ticket holders receive access to all daytime presentations, the vendor marketplace, and workshops. Evening programming, including Medium Laura Warren live, is available for separate tickets or as part of bundled packages.
Tickets are limited, and early booking is encouraged for this unforgettable evening.
2025 Halifax Paranormal Symposium Highlights
Renowned Guest Speakers
Each year, the Halifax Paranormal Symposium brings together leading voices from across Canada and the United States, offering guests the chance to hear directly from those shaping the field of paranormal research.
The 2025 lineup features a mix of investigators, authors, and researchers who will share their expertise. They include:
- Dr. Yana Greenberg – Exploring ancient aliens, parapsychology and paranormal research, and mythological connections.
- Natalie Jones – Teaching energy healing, mystical and metaphysical classes, and founder of PARAFlixx.
- Pierre Filiatreault – Ouija boards and the study of paranormal phenomena research in the field.
- Brian Baker – Cryptozoology in journalism and founder of The Superstitious Times, a news site dedicated to paranormal lore.
- Tony Rathman – Developer of Staticom, known for innovative afterlife research and direct radio voice techniques.
- Ron Yacovetti – Creator of the Digital Séance Experience, influencing anomalous vocal research and audio phenomena worldwide.
One of the symposium’s most anticipated interactive sessions will be Rathman and Yacovetti’s joint presentation on Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP). Together, they will demonstrate how specialized paranormal equipment enables communication with what many believe are entity voices.
Workshops & Investigations
Beyond the main presentations, the Halifax Paranormal Symposium gives guests the chance to take part in hands-on experiences that bring the subject matter to life. These sessions are designed to let attendees move from listening to actively exploring the unknown.
- Communication with the Dead – A daytime workshop with Tony Rathman and Ron Yacovetti, where guests can witness techniques used in constant paranormal research and conduct professional-grade investigations.
- Mediumship Workshop with Laura Warren – Held in the evening, this intimate gathering offers Medium Laura Warren live, delivering heartfelt readings that carry profound messages about personal journeys and even personal and romantic relationships.
- Ghost Hunt at Alexander Keith’s Brewery – An exclusive late-night paranormal investigation experience led by professional researchers. Guests will use specialized paranormal equipment to explore one of Halifax’s most historic and haunted sites.
Vendors
Opening at 8:30 a.m. and running throughout the day, the vendor area adds an interactive element to the symposium. Guests can explore crystals, books, metaphysical tools, and other paranormal-inspired products while connecting with local artisans, small businesses, and paranormal investigators.
It’s also a natural gathering place, offering plenty of chances to mingle with fellow attendees and build connections within the community.
Where to Stay for the Halifax Paranormal Symposium
For those planning to stay overnight, Cameo Hotel & Suites offers a central location close to the symposium venue. Guests can enjoy easy access to downtown Halifax, with restaurants, nightlife, and even a few reputedly haunted hotels and historic sites just steps away.
It’s an ideal base for anyone looking to extend their paranormal intrigue beyond the symposium, whether that means joining a local ghost tour, tuning into paranormal podcasts, or exploring Nova Scotia’s other supernatural occurrences.
Rooms book quickly during major Halifax events, so reserving early is recommended.
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