2026 Halifax Paranormal Symposium | Event Information & Guide
Autumn fog, historic streets and stories of the unexplained make Halifax an atmospheric place to explore the paranormal. Whether you are a believer, a skeptic or simply curious, the Halifax Paranormal Symposium invites you to hear new perspectives and take part in the conversation.
The 2026 event takes place October 17–18, with optional activities on October 16. Use this guide to plan a weekend of presentations, workshops and investigations, with time to enjoy Halifax beyond the symposium.
2026 Halifax Paranormal Symposium: General Information
Researchers, authors and investigators from Canada and the United States come together to discuss hauntings, parapsychological research and personal experiences of the unexplained. Hands-on sessions and a vendor marketplace give visitors ways to get involved between talks.
Event Dates and Schedule
- Main symposium: Saturday, October 17–Sunday, October 18, 2026; opening remarks at 9 a.m. each day.
- Optional Friday activities: October 16, including a workshop and brewery tour with ghost hunt.
- Evening programming: separately ticketed activities throughout the weekend.
The official schedule gives the full session times and locations, so you can build the weekend around your interests.
Location
The symposium is held at Halifax Tower Hotel & Conference Centre, 15 Lakelands Boulevard, Halifax, Nova Scotia. The venue is outside downtown, so plan a drive, taxi or transit journey from Cameo for the daytime programme. Some evening activities take place at other locations.
Ticket Information
Use the official 2026 ticket listing for current prices, packages and availability. Review what your chosen option includes, particularly when adding a Friday workshop, mediumship session or ghost hunt to your daytime admission.
2026 Halifax Paranormal Symposium Highlights
Guest Speakers
Saturday’s programme combines research, personal accounts and interactive exercises. Scheduled speakers include:
- Dr. Jim Houran: Haunted People Syndrome.
- Ashley Wong: an automatic writing workshop.
- Dr. Brian Laythe: EMF and hauntings.
- Dr. Paul H. Smith: remote viewing and a guided exercise.
- Keith Linder: his account of the Bothell Hell House.
- Dr. Heather Lynn: demonology and witchcraft.
Heather Lynn is also a contributor to Ancient Aliens and host of The Midnight Academy podcast. Sunday brings mediumship and psychometry with Jodi Russell, scrying with Amy Murphy, Akashic Records with Shreya Talwar, and Nova Scotia’s Best Ghost Story with Dr. Darryll Walsh and Vernon Oickle.
Workshops and Investigations
Beyond the talks, optional sessions give you a more hands-on experience. Choose a workshop or join an evening investigation at one of Halifax’s historic sites.
| Date | Activity | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, October 16 | Past Life Regression Workshop | 6–9 p.m. |
| Friday, October 16 | Alexander Keith’s Brewery Tour & Ghost Hunt | 9 p.m.–midnight |
| Saturday, October 17 | Psychic Medium Laura Warren Live | 7–9 p.m. |
| Saturday, October 17 | Citadel Hill Tour and Ghost Hunt | 9:30 p.m.–midnight |
| Sunday, October 18 | Victorian Séance: History, Hoaxes & Spirit Communication | 7–9 p.m. |
Check each activity’s location and booking details in the organizer’s schedule when combining sessions.
Vendors
Local vendors, psychics and mediums add another side to the symposium. Leave time to browse, ask questions and meet people who share your curiosity. The marketplace is a natural gathering point whether you have followed paranormal investigation for years or are attending your first event.
Where to Stay for the Halifax Paranormal Symposium
Extend the weekend with a downtown stay at Cameo Hotel & Suites, at 1572 Barrington Street. Restaurants, waterfront walks and historic streets give you more to explore around your symposium days and evening investigations.
Your suite’s full kitchen makes an early breakfast easy before leaving for the venue, while furnished living space gives you room to settle in after a day of talks. Larger suites offer separate bedrooms for friends or family travelling together.
Explore Cameo’s suites and check availability for your October stay. Our Halloween in Halifax guide and downtown walking tour offer more ways to enjoy an atmospheric autumn visit.