2026 Halifax Paranormal Symposium
Atlantic Canada’s premier paranormal symposium featuring expert speakers, immersive experiences, and community connection
✨ Welcome to the 2026 Halifax Paranormal Symposium ✨
Atlantic Canada’s premier paranormal symposium returns to Halifax for two full days of education, discussion, and immersive experiences exploring the unexplained.
Hosted by Paranormal Phenomena Research & Investigation (PPRI), the Halifax Paranormal Symposium brings together researchers, investigators, experiencers, and curious minds for a professionally curated event focused on real cases, research, lived experiences, evidence-based discussion, and respectful exploration of paranormal phenomena.
What to Expect
Attendees can expect two full days featuring:
• Expert speakers and researchers from across North America
• Presentations covering hauntings, remote viewing, mediumship, scrying, parapsychology, and other anomalous phenomena
• NEW for 2026: Round-table seating, providing a more relaxed, attendee-focused environment with space for note-taking, coffee, water, and personal items
• Dedicated time for discussion, questions, and meaningful community engagement
This event is designed to be accessible and engaging for both newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts, with a strong emphasis on credibility, education, and open dialogue.
Optional Add-On Experiences
In addition to the daytime symposium lectures, sessions, and workshops, attendees may choose to participate in optional evening events (sold separately), including:
• Alexander Keith’s Brewery Tour and Ghost Hunt – Friday, October 16, 2026 | 9:00 PM – Midnight
• Psychic Medium Laura Warren LIVE in Halifax – Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• TBD Tour and Ghost Hunt – Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 9:00 PM – Midnight
These add-on events are limited in capacity and require separate tickets, also purchased through Eventbrite.
Who Should Attend
This event is open to anyone with an interest in the unexplained, including:
• Paranormal enthusiasts and investigators
• Researchers, students, and educators
• Skeptics and open-minded observers
• Individuals seeking thoughtful discussion, shared experiences, and a strong sense of community
Whether you are deeply involved in the field or simply curious, the Halifax Paranormal Symposium offers a respectful and inclusive space to learn, connect, and explore together.
🎟️ Tickets are limited. Advance purchase is strongly recommended.
🕵️♂️ The Supernatural Awaits You.
Lineup
Pierre Filiatreault
Master of Ceremonies
Dr. Paul H. Smith
Dr. James (Jim) Houran
Dr. Brian Laythe
Keith Linder
Dr. Heather Lynn
Good to know
Highlights
- 1 day 9 hours
- all ages
- In person
- Free parking
Refund Policy
Location
Halifax Tower Hotel & Conference Centre, Ascend Hotel Collection
15 Lakelands Boulevard
Halifax, NS B3S 1G4
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Agenda
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Saturday October 17, 2026
Registration Table Open
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Welcome and Opening Ceremonies
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