First and foremost, we want to thank you for the incredible support you’ve shown our convention over the years. Your energy, creativity, and passion are the very heartbeat of our community, and it’s because of you that our event continues to grow stronger each year.
As part of our commitment to transparency, we want to share an important update about hotel room pricing for our Starbound Sabbatical edition. For many years, we’ve been able to keep rates steady for our attendees, but as costs in downtown Toronto continue to rise, we are now at a point where hotel rates are increasing across the board.
Rates for hotel rooms around the same time of Furnal Equinox 2026 are currently pushing $500, $600, or in some cases $700+ per night. Our venue’s rising business costs are a reality of the current economic situation in Toronto and Canada
In previous years, our standard room rate started at approximately CA$185. This year, the same rooms will be priced starting at CA$299 per night. While this is a significant change, it’s important to note that—despite the increase—we are still receiving a steeply discounted rate, especially given the size and location of the hotel we partner with.
We know changes like this can feel daunting, which is why we wanted to share this openly, before our 2026 hotel block opens for booking. We will continue to communicate should this change for any future editions of Furnal Equinox. There will be a similar room block price in 2027 at the new venue.
The 2026 hotel block will again be assigned via random room draw to those who register before a cut-off date, similarly to last year. Registration will be opening in a few weeks. More detailed information about this year’s draw will be available at that time.
Our goal is to build stronger communication with you, our community, and foster a culture of trust and collaboration. By being transparent about these changes in our orbit, we hope to ensure that everyone feels informed and supported as we continue to grow together.
Thank you for standing by us, for believing in the convention, and for continuing to make it a space where creativity and friendship grows beyond our visible galaxy. We will keep working hard to balance affordability with the kind of experience our attendees deserve.
Can’t wait to board this cosmic-sized ride with you! You are all awesome!
Furnal Equinox Team