[3][4] Calgary Expo originally began in 2005 as a comic book convention, before moving on in 2009 to include actors from television shows and movies.

[2] Originally taking place n the BMO Centre, the convention expanded in 2013 across the whole Stampede Park, additionally creating an extra tent for panels in 2014.

In 2013, a cosplay parade, which travels through Downtown Calgary and finishes at Olympic Plaza,[5] began at the convention with over 400 participants, followed in 2014 with 690.

[6] In 2016, the convention began to hold the Calgary Expo Holiday Market at BMO Centre, with a focus on vendors and gift shopping.

Despite this, Expo staff had issued a statement claiming the convention was not oversold, and they hadn't been charged because no violations took place.

[14] In 2016, the convention began to hold the Calgary Expo Holiday Market at BMO Centre, with a focus on vendors and gift shopping.