Explore Canada’s largest outdoor marketplace of books, magazines, authors, arts organizations, and more!
Saturday, September 27 – 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday, September 28 – 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
This year’s festival takes place at David Pecaut Square , between Metro Hall and Roy Thompson Hall.
Tent D24
Owlkids sparks curiosity and creativity in children ages 3–13 through fun, educational content that inspires a lifelong love of reading and learning. With engaging age-appropriate stories, science facts, puzzles, and activities, our magazines Chirp, Chickadee, and OWL encourage kids to explore the world around them. Owlkids supports young readers in growing their imagination, critical thinking, and confidence, one page at a time.
Tent E14
Brain Power Enrichment Programs is a PhD-led educational organization that’s been inspiring young minds through innovative learning experiences for over 30 years and is now available across the GTA. Offering immersive Language Arts, Math and Problem Solving, Public Speaking, and Entrance Exam Preparation courses, we teach students how to think, not what to think!
Tent A8
Magazines Canada has been providing our members with advocacy, professional development, distribution and industry innovations since 1973. As a member-driven not-for-profit, we serve Canadian magazines of all scope and size through ongoing programs and special initiatives. We protect and support the interests of the Canadian consumer and business media magazine industry, and are a strong voice in all levels of government. We believe in the cultural and economic value of the Canadian magazine publishing industry.
Tent E10
Elandera is a popular young-adult fiction/fantasy series by Canadian author and creator, Greg Lampman, following the creatures of Elandera as they try to save their world from an ever-growing evil that threatens to destroy it. Aside from the first three books in the series, it has also spawned an animated Web Series currently streaming on the Elandera YouTube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/@elanderaofficial). Want to see more? Discover what’s waiting for you at www.elandera.com
Tent E1
Adriano Ariganello is a prolific comic creator and writer specializing in genre-blending narratives that span horror, sci-fi, pulp noir, and beyond. His successful Kickstarter campaigns include the wrestling horror series “From Parts Unknown,” the massive 500+ page anthology “Big Smoke Pulp,” and provocative titles like “Naked Kaiju Woman” and “Crazy Latte Thing Called Love.” Known for his bold storytelling and diverse range, Adriano Ariganello consistently delivers overfunded projects that push creative boundaries across multiple genres.
Tent B31
A thrilling international adventure, El Dorado follows Jason Marshall, a Canadian geologist whose quiet life is upended when he’s attacked by men convinced he holds something of immense value—catapulting him into a global race for answers that leads back to his family’s roots in Guyana. Inspired by the rich history and rising geopolitical importance of South America’s only English-speaking country, this gripping debut from Owen Seymour launches a suspenseful new series for fans of espionage, mystery, and high-stakes intrigue.
Tent E9
Meet Nia Obotette, also known as NiaTheAuthor! Her historic book series, Exploring All I Can Do, highlights diverse kids in underrepresented sports like fencing, archery, and skiing. Each story is illustrated by artists of color and promotes confidence, inclusion, and trying new things. These vibrant books show every child they can do anything. Visit Nia at the festival to explore her empowering stories and join the movement to inspire the next generation of trailblazers!
Tent D8
Explore a striking 7.5-foot custom Pride & Prejudice embroidery art installation, and learn to stitch your own keepsake alongside textile artist Kate Jackson with a free take-home kit. Lose yourself in Audible’s new release of Pride & Prejudice with immersive demo listening stations that bring Austen’s wit and romance to life. A timeless classic reimagined for your ears and your hands.
Tent E13
Reporting live from the Word on the Street Festival, it’s CBC Kids News! Take a seat behind the anchor desk, read the day’s headlines from the teleprompter, and experience the excitement of being a real news reporter!
