You Can Visit An Ontario Town Invaded By Giant Monsters This Month

The monsters have taken over!
Lead Writer, Travel

Every October, the charming town of Elora undergoes a sinister transformation.

Ontario's Monster Month is taking place now, and you can see all sorts of spooky creatures invading the streets.

The event involves tons of Halloween activities, from themed drinks to haunted tours.

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One of the highlights is Tim Murton's Twilight Zoo, which features massive monster installations scattered throughout the area.

You can see these giant creatures on buildings, streets, and green spaces.

At night, many of the artworks light-up, adding an extra spooky element to the scene.

The event runs until the end of October, and you can find out more details on the website.

Visit a monster village for the perfect Halloween adventure this year.

Monster Month

Price: Free

When: Until October 31, 2020

Address: Elora, ON

Why You Need To Go: Explore a village overrun with giant monsters this month.

Before you get going, check our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your trip.

  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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