Friends of the Con
| Local Board Game Conventions / Clubs | Next Event & Location | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Niagara Boardgaming Weekend | January 2027 Niagara Falls, ON | Website |
| Tabletasticon | February 21-22, 2026 Niagara-on-the-Lake | Website |
| Breakout Con | March 19-22, 2026 Toronto, ON | Website |
| Gryphcon | April 10-12, 2026 Guelph, ON | Website |
| ClaringCon | May 2-3, 2026 Bowmanville, ON | |
| Ragnarok | July 25-26, 2026 Kitchener, ON | Website |
| Rustic Board Game Retreat | Sept 11-13, 2026 Stouffville Scouts Camp | |
| CastleCon | October TBD, 2026 Cobourg, ON | |
| Tavistock Board Gaming Event | March 21, 2026 Tavistock, ON | |
| Stratford Board Gamers Association | March 27, 2026 Stratford, ON | |
| Meeples in D6 | Toronto, ON | |
| Toronto Area Boardgaming Society (TABS) | June 1/Sept 6/Dec 6 Toronto, ON |
FLGS (Friendly Local Board Gaming Stores)
| Store | Location | Links |
|---|---|---|
| J & J Cards & Collectibles | Kitchener, ON | shop.jjcards.com |
| Toy Soup | St. Jacobs, ON | toysoupcanada.com |
| Brighten Up Toys | Fergus, ON Erin, ON | brightenuptoysandgames.com |
| Simply Wonderful Toys | Guelph, ON | simplywonderfultoys.ca |
| The Dragon | Guelph, ON Milton, ON | dragonguelph.com |
| The Round Table Board Game Cafe | Guelph, ON | roundtablekingdom.ca |
Other links
| Tabletopping Board Game Blog | All board game photo generously provided by: | tabletopping.games/ |
| The Board Game Garden | YouTube |
Thank you, Kevin!
A massive thank you to our “Friend of the Con,” Kevin Shillinglaw, for his incredible generosity and support! Kevin has donated an amazing 27 board games to the Beaver Con library, ensuring even more fun and variety for our attendees. His contribution includes a fantastic selection of titles that cater to a wide range of interests and skill levels, from strategic Euros to lighthearted party games. Thanks to Kevin’s donation, our library is now even better equipped to provide endless hours of entertainment and exploration for everyone at Beaver Con. We are so grateful for his kindness and dedication to the gaming community!