Tails of Summer - Furry Convention in Richmond

Tails of Summer is an impossibly cozy, phenomenally vibrant gathering that completely defines the Canadian summer season! Masterfully organized by the highly experienced team at the BC Anthropomorphic Events Association, this spectacular event eschews the grueling, exhausting pace of massive megacons. Instead, it transforms Richmond, British Columbia into a brilliant, intimate weekend retreat entirely focused on deep community connection and unforgettable social atmosphere.

A Canadian Summer Getaway

Operating over the absolutely stunning August 8-9, 2026 weekend, Tails of Summer takes full advantage of the legendary, breathtaking Pacific Northwest weather.

The entire ethos of the convention is fiercely centered around producing "cozy, colourful" vibes. Attendees can expect a beautifully structured weekend heavily prioritizing genuine friendship building, incredible panels, massive local Artists' Alleys, and legendary "sunset shenanigans"! Because it operates in the gorgeous late-summer window, the event successfully acts as the ultimate vacation getaway for massive swaths of both the Canadian and American West Coast furry communities who want to decompress.

Getting There

The logistical positioning of this convention is genuinely flawless, making travel an absolute dream:

• Flying: Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is a staggering, multi-award-winning global hub located virtually minutes from the venue's front doors! Because the hotel operates in the direct airport footprint, international flyers avoid completely the stress of navigating deep into the city grid.
• The SkyTrain: For attendees flowing in from wider BC or the incredible downtown core of Vancouver, the legendary Canada Line (part of the flawless SkyTrain network) connects directly from the city center straight through Richmond and into the YVR zone, making public transit unbelievably easy.
• Driving: If you're coming up from Seattle or the broader US Pacific Northwest, the I-5 connects flawlessly straight up to the border, depositing you directly onto Highway 99 for a beautiful, stunningly scenic drive straight into Richmond.

Accommodation

The convention footprint is incredibly streamlined and heavily integrated:

• Main Venue (Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport): A completely fantastic, highly outfitted property acting as the absolute epicenter of the summer fun! Beyond beautiful rooms and high-tier convention space, the hotel famously boasts incredible, completely unique amenities like an active Irish pub and even an amazing rooftop jogging track for morning runs!
• The Richmond Advantage: Because the venue anchors the incredibly dynamic Richmond area, the immediate walking radius is absolutely overflowing with some of the absolute greatest, most authentic Asian cuisine anywhere in North America. Stolen moments away from the con space will reward attendees with mind-blowing dim sum and night-market-style eats right next door!

Highlights

• The BC Summer Anchor: A phenomenally cozy, intensely colorful Canadian summer gathering executed by the stellar BC Anthropomorphic Events Association!
• Incredible Airport Access: Unbelievably flawless transit logistics, operating mere minutes from the massive Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
• Sunset Shenanigans: A beautifully structured event explicitly favoring genuine socialization, relaxed panels, and intimate community connection over chaotic trade-show exhaustion.
• The Culinary Hub: Brilliantly situated in Richmond, offering attendees immediate, walkable access to truly world-class, globally renowned dining.