Halloween in Vancouver is a time of thrills, chills, and family-friendly fun, offering an exciting array of spooky experiences for locals and visitors alike. Whether you're searching for eerie adventures, playful frights, or enchanting events, Vancouver delivers a variety of activities for all ages. Here’s a look at some of the top Halloween experiences you won’t want to miss in 2024.
Canyon Frights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Start your Halloween season with a thrilling journey to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park for Canyon Frights. This popular North Shore destination transforms into a spooky wonderland from 11 to 31 October 2024, offering the perfect balance of eerie ambiance and family fun.
As you stroll through the park’s towering trees and cross the iconic suspension bridge, you’ll meet your ghostly hosts, Elizabeth and Mac, the spirited former owners of the park, who pop up throughout your visit. Children and adults alike can enjoy Halloween-themed games with fun prizes, while weekend visitors can encounter the owls of Raptors Ridge Birds of Prey. Costume-wearing is encouraged, making it an excellent opportunity for families to embrace the festive spirit. With extended hours on 25, 26, and 27 October, you can experience the park after dark for an even spookier adventure.
Canyon Frights is included in the regular price of admission to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, making it a must-see Halloween event for families and adventurers looking for a unique Halloween experience.
Stanley Park Ghost Train
A beloved tradition in Vancouver, the Stanley Park Ghost Train returns with a new theme in 2024, promising a fun yet eerie ride through one of Vancouver’s most famous parks. Perfect for families, this attraction features animatronic displays, spooky sound effects, and live actors, creating a thrilling but not-too-scary adventure for little ones.
The train ride winds through the forest, where children and adults alike can enjoy the beautifully decorated surroundings and atmospheric lighting. After the train ride, take some time to explore Stanley Park, stopping by Prospect Point for incredible views or visiting the Stanley Park Pavilion for refreshments. The Ghost Train is the perfect way to get into the Halloween spirit with your family.
Ghost Hunt: Hauntington Manor
If you’re looking for an interactive Halloween experience, head to Metropolis at Metrotown for the all-new Ghost Hunt: Hauntington Manor, brought to you by Bamboozled Escape Games. Running from 1 to 31 October 2024, this immersive escape game takes you into a spooky 19th-century mansion filled with haunted puzzles and boss battles. You’ll work with your team to capture ghosts using laser tag-style ghost-capturing guns while solving a series of challenging puzzles.
This unique event offers plenty of Halloween fun for families with teens, as it’s recommended for ages 15 and up (younger children are welcome with parental supervision). With thrilling mini-bosses and prizes to be won, Ghost Hunt is a perfect way to spend Halloween while testing your puzzle-solving skills. Tickets are available for purchase, and the event is fully accessible, ensuring everyone can join in on the fun.
VanDusen Glow in the Garden
For families seeking a magical Halloween experience, look no further than VanDusen Botanical Garden’s Glow in the Garden. The garden transforms into a glowing wonderland with intricate light displays, whimsical sculptures, and illuminated pumpkins scattered throughout the grounds. The theme for 2024 is sure to delight both kids and adults, as visitors walk through the enchanted paths and discover hidden creatures along the way.
Glow in the Garden is ideal for families with young children, as the atmosphere is more enchanting than frightening, allowing even the littlest ones to enjoy the Halloween festivities. It’s a perfect way to spend a crisp autumn evening while surrounded by the beauty of VanDusen’s gardens.
Fright Nights at Playland
For those seeking heart-pounding thrills, Fright Nights at Playland is Vancouver’s ultimate Halloween attraction. Featuring terrifying haunted houses, spine-tingling rides, and creepy characters roaming the park, Fright Nights is designed for older kids and teens who love a good scare.
The event includes multiple haunted houses, each with its own unique theme and level of fright, so you can choose just how much terror you want to face. Combine that with Playland’s iconic thrill rides, and you’ve got a recipe for a Halloween night filled with adrenaline-pumping fun. Be sure to check the age guidelines before planning your visit, as some of the attractions may be too intense for younger children.
Halloween at FlyOver Canada
Take to the skies this Halloween with HowlOver Canada, a special Halloween edition of FlyOver Canada. This immersive flying experience takes you on a virtual journey over Canada’s landscapes, with a spooky twist. The visuals, sound effects, and wind simulations make you feel like you’re soaring through ghostly territories, with plenty of Halloween-themed surprises along the way.
FlyOver Canada is a family-friendly attraction, suitable for kids and adults alike, and provides a unique way to experience the beauty of Canada with a spooky seasonal spin.
Celebrate Halloween in Vancouver
Vancouver is bursting with incredible Halloween activities in 2024, offering everything from thrilling adventures to magical moments. Whether you’re crossing the suspension bridge at Canyon Frights, riding the Stanley Park Ghost Train, or exploring a haunted escape game at Metrotown, there’s something for every family to enjoy. This Halloween, gather your loved ones and make the most of the spooky season with these top-notch experiences across the city.
