La Ronde's halloween event looks terrifying AF and it's just a spooky road trip from Ottawa

Get ready, Ottawa. Montreal's La Ronde has revamped its Fright Fest event for 2024, and the organizers are promising an experience that's more terrifying than ever, where "all hell will break loose."

Spooky season is officially upon us, and that means it's time to get your scream on. Perfect for doing just that, Fright Fest at La Ronde is returning this fall, and it's been updated to give you the creeps like never before.

Just a two-hour drive from Ottawa, this event is the ultimate excuse for a spooky road trip. While you'll undoubtedly get there without any issues, you might want to book a hotel to stay overnight. After all, you don't want to drive home in the dark after seeing some of these terrifying creatures...

Organizers say they're turning the entire park into one giant outdoor haunted house, with nine distinct fear zones and over 100 ghoulish "creatures" (whatever the heck that means) roaming around.

It'll be like stepping right into a horror movie where you're the main character—if you're brave enough, that is.

This isn't your average haunted house walk-through. Each fear zone is designed to make you jump out of your skin. You might run into some blood-curdling characters who want to be your new "boo," or stumble across sights that will have you clutching your friends and hoping you make it out alive.

But the terror doesn't end there. The iconic "Awakening" show has moved to a new spot at Place de l'Animation. Imagine 75 monsters in a 25-minute choreographed spectacle of scares—like your nightmares learned to dance. Thanks to the bigger venue, more people can watch this jaw-dropping show, but make sure you're not sitting too close… unless you're into jump scares, then by all means, grab the front row.

Oh, and if you're up for some classic thrills, you can still enjoy all the usual rides and attractions—just in the dark! Because nothing says "spooky fun" like plummeting down a roller coaster when you can't see what's coming next.

For those who want to elevate their fear game, there's also a new VIP experience that's perfect for getting scared in style. Think VIP priority entry, a special badge, reserved seating for "The Awakening," and even a meet-and-greet with the show's creepy characters (if you're not too scared to take a selfie with them).

Plus, you'll get a Flash Pass for six rides—because nothing says "I'm having a great time," like screaming your lungs out on a roller coaster right after being chased by a chainsaw-wielding maniac.

But before you start planning your costume, here's a heads up: after 5:30 p.m., things get extra intense. That's when the park fully transforms into a no-kids-allowed haunted zone. In fact, organizers promise that this is when "all HELL breaks loose."

So, if you've got little ones in tow, stick to the daytime fun like the Kids Pumpkin Festival and the adorable Critters hunt at Pays de Ribambelle. After sundown, it's all about shrieks, shivers, and maybe a few nightmares.

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