Haunted Ottawa: the best ‘spooky’ Halloween activities around the city
Ghosts, goblins and the scent of pumpkin spice – it’s that time of year again!
Ottawa and its surrounding neighborhoods offer a range of Halloween experiences for families seeking a mix of thrills and family fun. From spooky haunted houses to pumpkin-filled walks, you won’t want to miss these five thrilling, must-experience activities.
- Pumpkins After Dark: With thousands of hand-carved pumpkins (both organic and synthetic), this unique walk-through experience at Wesley Clover Parks will lead you through captivating displays enhanced by music, sounds, and special effects. Classic Halloween figures, pop-culture icons, dinosaurs, and dragons – this event has it all! Grab a quick fall treat at one of the food trucks and get ready to capture some Insta-worthy moments.
- Saunders Farm FrightFest: This is an event that promises to send shivers down your spine! With terrifying attractions including eerie-themed barns, mazes, and haunted hayrides, this event provides the ultimate experience for thrill-seekers. Filled with frightful characters and unsettling scenes, this is the place to be for an unforgettable night of fear and fun.
- Ottawa Ghost Tours: Journey through the city’s haunted history and chilling ghost stories with The Haunted Walk in Ottawa. With a range of tours taking place at various locations around the city, this unique experience brings to life the darker side of Ottawa’s past. These hair-raising adventures combine history, mystery and supernatural fun – perfect for the Halloween season.
- Acres of Terror: This immersive, haunted, outdoor event in Crysler features a variety of terrifying attractions including haunted hayrides, a spine-chilling corn maze and scary forest walks. Visitors can explore nightmarish scenes as they travel around the Cannamore Orchard. Add this must-visit adventure to your Halloween bucket list – perfect for the spooky season.
- Escape Manor: Transforming their venue into a haunted adventure, Escape Manor offers the perfect combination of spooky and plans this season. Participants can dive headfirst into captivating and scary stories, solving puzzles and mysteries in a more horror-themed setting. Escape Manor’s Halloween events promise to give all those who dare to participate a pulse-pounding adventure they won’t forget.