Vancouver’s Scariest Haunted Attractions and Halloween Experiences

If you want to get scared this Halloween, the Vancouver area has plenty of haunted houses, mazes, films and tours to terrify you. But enter only if you dare: these experiences will have your pulse racing and your hair standing on end. Most are not appropriate for kids under 13.

Where Can You Find the Scariest Haunted Houses Near Vancouver?

Fright Nights Presented by Fizz Mobile

Best for: Vancouver’s biggest and scariest Halloween experience, plus rides

Dates: October 7 to 31, 2026, on select nights

Location: PNE, East Vancouver

Good to know: Admission includes haunted houses and rides. Tickets are date-specific and can sell out. Recommended for ages 13+.

Our scare level: Very scary

When it comes to haunted houses in Vancouver, it’s hard to beat Fright Nights Presented by Fizz Mobile. For Halloween, the PNE transforms the Playland amusement park into Western Canada’s largest haunted attraction with multiple haunted houses, creepy live performers, and exhilarating nighttime rides.

Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors

Best for: Serious scare-seekers who want multiple haunted houses

Dates: October 2 to November 1, 2026

Location: Newton, Surrey (about 45 minutes east of Vancouver)

Good to know: Admission includes five haunted houses and nightly stage shows. Parking is free, or take the R6 RapidBus, which stops right in front. Recommended for ages 14+.

Our scare level: Very scary

Head to Cougar Creek Garden Centre in Surrey’s Newton neighbourhood for their long-running Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors attraction. Explore five haunted houses with live actors, animatronics, and plenty of jump scares. The festival atmosphere includes nightly stage performances, food, and Halloween merch.

Where Can You Find Creepy Corn Mazes Near Vancouver?

Scariest Corn Maze in Canada at Maan Farms

Best for: Groups who want a variety of haunted and less-scary attractions in one place

Dates: October 2 to 31, 2026, on select nights

Location: Abbotsford (about 1 hour east of Vancouver)

Good to know: Admission includes access to the corn maze and three other haunted attractions, one of which is an immersive full touch haunt. Recommended for ages 14+.

Our scare level: Mildly scary to very scary

During the day, Maan Farms is a family-friendly fall destination with pumpkins, food, and seasonal activities. But after dark, things get much scarier. The farm’s Halloween Fright Festival combines several haunted attractions, including its famously scary corn maze and a midway.

Reapers Maze of Terror at Fantasy Farms

Best for: Corn maze enthusiasts outside of Vancouver who like jump scares

Dates: October 2 to 31, 2026, on select nights

Location: Chilliwack (about 1.5 hours east of Vancouver)

Good to know: Recommended for ages 10+.

Our scare level: Moderately scary

Reapers Maze of Terror at Fantasy Farms sends you into a dark maze filled with creepy characters, loud noises, unexpected scares, and theatrical effects. The maze has been operating for more than 30 years, making it a Fraser Valley Halloween tradition.

What the Best Ghost Tours in Vancouver?

The Lost Souls of Gastown Tour from Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours

Best for: History buffs who like sightseeing with a spooky twist

Dates: Nightly in October

Location: Gastown

Good to know: Tours last 1.5 hours to 2 hours. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. Recommended for ages 12+.

Our scare level: Mildly scary.

Explore Gastown after dark on The Lost Souls of Gastown Tour from Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours. Rather than a traditional ghost tour, this theatrical experience uses a costumed actor to bring Vancouver’s darker past to life. As you walk through the historic neighbourhood, you’ll hear stories involving deadly fires, smallpox, murder, and revenge.

Haunted Walking Tour from Ghostly Vancouver Tours

Best for: Ghost-story fans who want a traditional walking tour

Dates: Select evenings in October

Locations: Gastown, West End, and Downtown Vancouver

Good to know: Tours are about 90 minutes long and are recommended for kids ages 12+.

Our scare level: Mildly scary

If you prefer ghost stories to haunted houses, join Ghostly Vancouver Tours for a walking tour. Tours explore eerie stories of ghosts, murder, mysteries, and other strange happenings. Options include Gastown, the West End, and Downtown Vancouver, so you can choose the neighbourhood that interests you most.

Haunted Halloween Trolley Tour from Great Canadian Trolley Company

Best for: Spooky sightseeing without walking

Dates: October 8 to November 1, 2026

Location: Departs from downtown Vancouver

Good to know: The tour runs rain or shine and lasts about 2.5 hours. Caution: the tour may contain flashing lights. Recommended for ages 13+.

Our scare level: Mildly scary

Climb aboard the Haunted Halloween Trolley from Great Canadian Trolley Company to explore Vancouver’s spooky side. The tour visits some of Vancouver’s spookiest locations, including Stanley Park, Gastown and Mountain View Cemetery. An onboard storyteller will share eerie tales from the city’s history.

What Other Scary Halloween Attractions Are There in Vancouver?

Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival

Best for: Horror movie fans

Dates: October 14 to 18, 2026

Location: Cineplex Cinemas International Village, Vancouver

Good to know: The festival includes feature-length and short films, filmmaker Q&As, panels, parties, and other events. Content and age restrictions vary by show, so check individual event details before booking.

Our scare level: Moderately scary to very scary

You don’t have to walk through a haunted house to get scared. Horror movie fans can head to the Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival for five days of horror cinema from Canada and around the world. The festival showcases 15 feature-length films and over 60 short films. Your personal scare level will depend on which films you choose.

Halloween Mystery Nights with Vancouver Mysteries

Best for: Groups who like to solve spooky puzzles

Dates: Games run daily in October

Location: Downtown Vancouver

Good to know: Teams of 2 to 6 players cover about 3 km around the city in about 2 hours, so wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Recommended for ages 12+.

Our scare level: Mildly scary

Turn downtown Vancouver into your own Halloween escape room with Vancouver Mysteries. Instead of being locked inside a room, your team heads into the city to solve clues and puzzles. Each team receives a game kit with a map, tools, artifacts, and puzzles. You’ll work together to complete challenges as your Halloween mystery unfolds.

Halloween at Hologram Zoo Vancouver

Best for: Older kids and adults who want a unique hologram experience

Dates: October 2 to 31, 2026

Location: Downtown Vancouver

Good to know: Recommended for ages 8+. Special 17+ evening sessions featuring a scarier experience are available on select Fridays and Saturdays.

Our scare level: Mildly scary to moderately scary

For a high-tech take on Halloween, head to Hologram Zoo Vancouver near BC Place. The indoor attraction will be transformed into a spooky holographic adventure with zombies, witches, vampires, werewolves, and more. Expect dark spaces, loud noises, and plenty of jump scares as you make your way through the 45-minute experience.

What Are the Best Family-Friendly Halloween Attractions in Vancouver?

Looking for Halloween activities in Vancouver that aren’t quite so scary? There are plenty of family-friendly options, from pumpkin patches and corn mazes to spooky train rides and Halloween-themed attractions. For ideas better suited to younger kids and visitors who prefer their fall fun a bit less terrifying, check out Destination Vancouver’s guide to Halloween Fun for the Family Around Vancouver.

You can also browse even more fall events around Vancouver to continue planning your fall trip.