This Town Near Ottawa Has Turned Into Tim Burton's 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'

Say hello to a giant Jack Skellington!

This Town Near Ottawa Has Turned Into Tim Burton's 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'
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Get ready to sing "this is Halloween," as this town near Ottawa has transformed into a scene straight from The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Vaudreuil-Dorion is just one hour and 30 minutes from the National Capital and is the perfect road trip for Tim Burton movie fans.

At the corner of Saint-Charles Avenue and Paul-Gerin-Lajoie Road, you can say hello to the pumpkin king, Jack Skellington.

There's also a bench to relax next to the pumpkins, tombstones and the ghost dog Zero.

If you're searching for something free to do, it's time to plan a road trip with a friend to see this attraction for yourself.

Halloween In Vaudreuil-Dorion

Price: Free

Address: 405 Av. Saint-Charles, Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC

Why You Need To Go: You can feel like you stepped into the iconic movie, The Nightmare Before Christmas.

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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.

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