6th World Science Fiction Convention

Torcon, the 6th World Science Fiction Convention
Genre	Science fiction
Venue	RAI Purdy Studios
Location(s)	Toronto
Country	Canada
Inaugurated	July 3–5, 1948
Attendance	~200

The 6th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Torcon, was held July 3–5, 1948, at RAI Purdy Studios in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was the first time the convention was held outside the United States.

The chairman was Ned McKeown. The guests of honor were Robert Bloch (pro) and Bob Tucker (fan). Total attendance was approximately 200.

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