Ptarmicon gaming group holding Freezecon this weekend

Yellowknife gaming group Ptarmicon is holding their Freezecon 2026 convention this weekend, with card games, board games, and more.  

The convention will take place at the Yellowknife Curling Club on November 7 beginning at 10:00 am. Admission for adults is $10 and free for children under 12 years of age.      

Some of the events at the convention include a Magic the Gathering bracket three tournament, tabletop RPGs hosted by several local game runners, a Smash Bros Ultimate tournament, and tabletop war games.  

Ptarmicon will also be holding a Warhammer 40k tournament that will be held at the Stanton Suites to accommodate for the amount of space needed.  

The Freezecon Afterdark event will begin at 7:00 pm and continue to 11:00 pm, with more games, Magic the Gathering, and a bartender. It will also be held at the Yellowknife Curling Club.  

More information about Ptarmicon and their events can be found on their Facebook page.  

Alice Daniels
Alice Daniels
Hailing from Southern Ontario, Alice Daniels is a graduate of Mohawk College, specializing in Radio and Broadcasting

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