8 Haunted Ottawa Attractions That Will Scare You Silly This Halloween

The city is full of monsters and ghosts. 👻

Haunted corn maze near Ottawa and a spooky fire performer at Saunders Farm.
Staff Writer

Haunted corn maze near Ottawa. Right: Spooky fire performer at Saunders Farm.

Are you prepared for your nightmares to be a reality? The Ottawa region is full of ghostly haunts this Halloween season and you never know what monsters you'll run into.

From haunted houses and spooky mazes to ghost tours through cemeteries and along rivers, here are nine Halloween attractions in Ottawa that will fill you with fear.

Acres of Terror at Cannamore Orchard

Price: $25 for day admission, $34 at night (more spooky)

When: Select dates through October 29, 2023

Address: 1480 County Rd. 32, Crysler, ON

Why You Need To Go: Cannamore Orchard has four haunted attractions including a creepy village and a fog maze. There are new setups and frights this year so you never know what's lurking around each corner.

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Pontiac Haunted Tour

Price: $70

When: Tuesdays and Sundays through November 5, 2023

Address: Various downtown Ottawa and Gatineau pickup locations.

Why You Need To Go: This ghost tour is full of real accounts and spooky stories. You'll visit four reportedly haunted locations in the Pontiac region including a site near the 'first ever' poltergeist case in Canada, and end with a sweet snack.

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sKreamers

Price: $20 admission

When: Select dates through October 31, 2023

Address: 1865 O’Toole Rd., Cumberland, ON

Why You Need To Go: This haunted event at Proulx Farm is sure to give you nightmares. A terrifying wagon ride will take you through a forest full of hidden creatures, as well as two haunted houses.

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The Sawmill 2

Price: $25 to $28 per person

When: Various nights through October 31, 2023

Address: Lansdowne Park, 1525 Princess Patricia Way, Ottawa, ON

Why You Need To Go: A sequel to last year's scary event, you'll feel like you're buried underground as you walk through this Halloween attraction . There is a whole new layout this year and an outdoor patio with festive snacks.

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Fright Fest

Price: $49+ per admission

When: Select dates through October 31, 2023

Address: 7893 Bleeks Rd., Ottawa, ON

Why You Need To Go: Saunders Farm comes alive (err dead) with haunted attractions each spooky season and this year there is a new crypt and a renovated haunted barn. There are performers throughout the farm as you walk from spooky site to site and a cider house with food and drinks.

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Tales from the Mausoleum at Beechwood Cemetery

Ghost tour guides with lanterns in a cemetery.

Ghost tour guides with lanterns in a cemetery.

The Haunted Walk

Price: $25.99 per adult, $14.99 youth (up to 14)

When: Select dates through October 28, 2023

Address: Beechwood Cemetery, 280 Beechwood Ave., Ottawa, ON

Why You Need To Go: The Haunted Walk has a new tour just for the Halloween season and you'll hear terrifying tales in a cemetery. You will hear the darker story of Beechwood Cemetery's early history and end inside the mausoleum for one final story.

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Festiv'Halloween

Haunted corridor of Festiv'Halloween  near Ottawa.

Haunted corridor of Festiv'Halloween near Ottawa.

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Price: $16+ per adult

When: Select dates through October 31, 2023

Address: La Belle de Coteau-du-Lac, 75 route 201, Coteau-du-Lac, QC

Why You Need To Go: This Quebec farm is about an hour and a half from Ottawa and has a haunted corn maze filled with monsters. This illuminated labyrinth is packed with terrifying decor and you can stay after your spooky journey for snacks like popcorn and s'mores.

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Perth Ghost Walk

Historic streets of downtown Perth.

Historic streets of downtown Perth.

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Price: $10 per ticket

When: October 26 to 28, 2023 (SOLD OUT)

Address: Perth Museum, 11 Gore St. E., Perth, ON

Why You Need To Go: A historian will guide you through the quaint town of Perth as they tell you eerie tales of the area and point out buildings where there have been ghost sightings.

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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.

Megan Johnson
Staff Writer
Megan Johnson was a Staff Writer for Narcity Canada's Ontario Desk focused on new netflix shows in Canada and things to do in Ottawa. She is based in Ottawa, Ontario.
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