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The Calgary Public Library is hosting free, 60-minute tours of the Central Library for Bouchercon attendees. Located a block away from the Telus Convention Centre, this architectural marvel with deep ties to its Indigenous roots is full of stories worth exploring.
Click here to register.
Volunteer Info
Bouchercon is made possible by the dedication and generosity of our volunteers, and we would love to have you join the team! There are simple, short shifts available that allow you to contribute while still enjoying the convention:
- Panel timekeeper
- Tuesday set up and convention prep
- Twenty on the Twenty timekeeper
- Anthology launch
Volunteering is a wonderful way to help make Bouchercon run smoothly, meet fellow attendees, and become even more connected with the Bouchercon community.
Click here for more information and click here to complete the form to register. Additional roles and details will continue to be added as plans are finalized, so be sure to check back regularly.
If you have any questions, please contact Volunteer2026@bouchercon.com
Call for Silent Auction Donations
We will be holding a silent auction to help raise funds for our 2026 charity, the Further Education Society of Alberta. Donations are so important for a successful auction and are a great way to advertise you and your work. Please consider donating to help ensure this year’s auction is a success.
We are grateful for any contribution, big or small, but there are a few things to note. Auction items that do well usually contain more than books – they might contain swag, tea, coffee, chocolate, or handmade items. Auction baskets can have a theme, like Halloween, BBQ, murderer munchies, Canadiana, etc. Many attendees are traveling, so bulky items may be an issue. Consider donating a service, naming rights to a character, a virtual book club visit, a manuscript critique, etc. Due to border crossing issues, it is probably best to avoid alcohol, fresh fruit, or veggie items.
More information can be found here.
Registration
Please check the name you registered with in your confirmation email. If you don’t recall how you wanted your name badge to appear, check the List of Attendees on our website.
It’s not too late to make corrections or changes, but it soon will be, so please reach out to Registration2026@bouchercon.com if you have any questions or require corrections.
Please Note: Bouchercon respects the privacy of its members. Your email address and other personal information are kept strictly confidential. Bouchercon membership and mailing list information is for Bouchercon use only, and Bouchercon does not sell, rent or trade your information to any third parties. Emails implying that Bouchercon membership or mailing list information is for sale are scams, phishing attempts or other unauthorized activity.
Please Note: Convention registration and payment can only be completed through the Bouchercon 2026 website. We will never send a link for registration payment via email, PayPal, Zelle, etc. Payments are to Bouchercon Inc., in U.S. dollars.
Fun Fact
Fall and winter are prime seasons for geomagnetic activity and 2026 has been an excellent year for auroras. If you’d like to spot them, your best chances are between 10 pm and 2 am, away from the downtown city lights. The Northern Lights are hard to predict, but awe-inspiring to see. This October, keep your eyes up and your cameras ready.
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