6 mystical Halloween villages in Ontario that feel like the setting of a Tim Burton movie
Jack Skellington would approve of these spots.
A Halloween town in Ontario. Right: Halloween decor in a small town.
It's spooky season! From haunted houses to pumpkin patches and scary movies, there's so much to do in Ontario for Halloween.
If you're looking for a mystical adventure, you can head to one of these magical small towns with Halloween vibes. Featuring ghost stories and jack-o-lantern trails, these spots are straight out of a Tim Burton film.
Here are six small towns to visit in Ontario that Jack Skellington would definitely approve of.
Upper Canada Village
Price: $22 + per adult
When: Until October 31, 2024
Address: 13740 County Road 2, Morrisburg, ON
Why You Need To Go: Each Halloween season, the historic Upper Canada Village transforms into an all-out Halloween town for Pumpkinferno. You can wander through a village lit with over 9,000 hand-crafted pumpkins for a spooky experience.
Elora
Address: Elora, ON
Why You Need To Go: Elora is the place to be for Halloween vibes. The town hosts a Monster Month every October where you can enjoy themed events, treats and more. The event includes the Twilight Zoo — a spooky collection of lantern sculptures scattered throughout the town that look like characters from a Tim Burton film.
Elora BIA Website
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Address: Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Why You Need To Go: Get ready for some major spooks at this spot! Niagara-on-the-Lake is "Canada's most haunted town," according to Ghost Walks and it will have you feeling like you're in a scene from Beetlejuice. You can take a ghost tour through the streets and explore some of the haunted spots.
Discovery Harbour
Price: $13.27 per adult
When: October 2 to November 2, 2024
Address: 93 Jury Dr., Penetanguishene, ON
Why you need to go: This historic village has transformed into a Halloween town that Jack Skellington would be proud of for the Pumpkinferno event. You can wander along jack-o-lantern-lit trails and visit spots like Grimm Reaper's Grove, Scarecrow Alley and the haunted Macabre Mansion.
Coldwater
Address: Coldwater, ON
Why You Need To Go: This unique downtown is brimming with Halloween vibes. You can see all sorts of decor throughout the downtown that will have you feeling spooky.
Merrickville
Address: Merrickville, ON
Why You Need To Go: This spot is known as "Canada's most beautiful village" but it also offers its fair share of spookiness. You'll find pumpkin-filled streets and shops filled with Halloween goodies in this village.
Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.