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Looking for a fright? These Are the Most Spooky Halloween Places in Ottawa
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This post is written exclusively for ghost enthusiasts and brave souls! Halloween is coming and you might be wondering - are there any haunted places in Ottawa? Are the farms and themed attractions worth it? Let's sort it out!
- Pumpkin Fest at Proulx Maple & Berry Farm
- Pumpkinferno in Upper Canada Village
- The Sawmill at Landsdowne Park
- Acres of Terror at Cannamore Orchard
- Fright Fest at Saunders Farm
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Pumpkin Fest at Proulx Maple & Berry Farm
Every year the farm is transformed into a giant Halloween playground. You can bring a picnic and enjoy a ghostly gathering in a country setting, just a few minutes from Orleans and 30 minutes east of downtown Ottawa. From September 17th to October 29. Weekday visits are $6 per person and weekends are $20
Evening programming available (separate ticket, $20 per person) and includes the scary wagon ride and a tour of two scary houses of horror.
https://proulxfarm.com/pumpkinfest/
Pumpkinferno in Upper Canada Village
Pumpkinferno is a an after-dark tour through a spectacular outdoor exhibit of over 7,000 artistically designed and hand carved pumpkins. Thisevent takes visitors through a mesmerizing world of illuminated pumpkins, all beautifully displayed in a myriad of eclectic themes along the streets and paths of Upper Canada Village's historic landscape. Adult tickets are $22 and kids tickets are $20
https://www.uppercanadavillage.com/event/pumpkinferno/
The Sawmill at Landsdowne Park
This is a captivating journey near the iconic Aberdeen Pavilion, nestled within Ottawa's charming Glebe neighborhood. You will discover the fascinating story of a forgotten colony of millworkers from Ottawa's early history, unearthed beneath the South side stands of TD Place during renovations in 2008.
This immersive experience showcases cutting-edge scare technology, boasting a talented ensemble of over a dozen live actors, along with captivating street theater performances that will leave you on the edge of your seat. This spine-tingling adventure is not suitable for children under the age of 12.
The tickets are $31 (with a booking fee)
Acres of Terror at Cannamore Orchard
Acres of Terror has four main components:
The Spooky Wagon Ride A tractor pulled wagon ride on our 60 acre property narrated by a real witch or warlock. This is a one of a kind wagon ride in Eastern Ontario where your wagon narrator and various real human actors will interact with you along the way. With over 30 real human actors and new scenes for the 2023 season, you never know what will happen around the next bend!
House of Terror Fun House meets Haunted House, the best of both worlds! Quite simply the most terrifying experience you'll ever endure. Packed full of real human actors you never know what will happen. Will you make it out alive, or will you become one of many souls present at Cannamore’s own cemetery?!
Spooky Village The only one of its kind in North America and possibly the entire World! An interactive Halloween themed village with seven different houses featuring real human characters who will engage with you in different ways. For example: Shopping for a new coffin? Stop by the Coffin Maker's House. Have a little extra blood to donate? Stop by the Vampire's House.
Fog Maze Simple… An indoor maze pumped full of thick thick fog and heart pounding music! Will you and your friends find your way, or will one be snatched up by the fog creature along the way?!
The tickets are $34 per person.
https://www.cannamoreorchard.com/acres-of-terror
Fright Fest at Saunders Farm
The programming inclues five immersive haunts crawling with witches, goblins and ghouls! The creators say they we've been scaring for the last 30 years and they're really good at it.
Haunted Hayride Ride along if you dare. A dark tour of the Saunders grounds (and ghouls)!
The Coven Our witch-infested haunt will rattle your nerves and leave you spell-bound.
The Shambles Our goriest haunt: Escape genetically modified livestock on the loose, chainsaws in hooves!
The Cemetery Scare Zone Stroll through our cemetery and crypt. Just be careful of the coffins you open!
Barn of Terror Dr. Saunders had many failed experiments, and some of them still lurk within the barn. Enter if you dare and journey through his diabolical labyrinth.
This is the most expensive event, and the tickets start at $49
https://saundersfarm.com/frightfest/
Summary
Remember - these events may change every year, so make sure to also check recent reviews or ask your friends who might have already visited them.
If you decide to embark on a ghostly adventure to these haunted places - be prepared to get scared and have fun. Happy halloween! 👻🎃🦇