Halloween is, without doubt, one of Canadians’ favourite holidays. Just as October starts coming around the corner, people are already hanging up their Halloween decorations and carving pumpkins. It’s no longer a one-day celebration but a whole month of spookiness, scares, and chilling experiences all around.
According to Statista, North Americans spend more than $10 billion on Halloween only. Yes, you read that right. Over $10 billion on scary house decorations, creative costumes, trick or treats, and, of course, visits to our favourite fright: haunted houses.
After last year’s break and a whole year of planning, Vancouver and the Lower Mainland is back at full throttle in 2021. If you’re looking for gore, ghouls, ghosts, and spooky places, look no further! To help, here are the top spots and best Halloween haunted houses in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.
Community Haunted Houses
If you’re in the mood for some Halloween spooks in the neighbourhood, then you’re in luck. While many of the attractions have been closed due to COVID, there are still plenty of Halloween attractions and scary community haunted houses in Vancouver you can visit this year. Remember that these are possible because Vancouverites share their enthusiasm for Halloween and gather to bring some excitement to the neighbourhood.
Port Moody
Anmore Manor
Location: 1151 Robin Way, Anmore, BC
Runs from: set days from October 23rd to October 31st
Saturday, October 23rd, 7:00 pm-10:30 pm
Sunday, October 24th, 7:00 pm-10:00 pm
Friday, October 29th, 7:00 pm-10:30 pm
Saturday, October 30th, 7:00 pm-10:30 pm
Sunday, October 31st, 7:00 pm-10:00 pm
Price: By donation (all proceeds go towards the Share Society Food Bank). Option for private tours during the last week of October with a minimum $10 per person cash donation
After being closed in 2020, one of the Tri-City Halloween favourites is back and ready to scare the living daylights out of visitors! While this home may appear like a normal, family abode throughout most of the year, every October it undergoes a massive transformation. This year you can expect the house to transform starting on October 23. At that point, the home turns into Anmore Manor, which is filled with scary stuff that will make your skin crawl.
Private tours are also an option with previous arrangements with the caretakers of Anmore Manor. Located on 1151 Robin way in Anmore, BC, it’s definitely one of the scariest places in Port Moody.
North Vancouver
Haunt at Edgemont
Location: 3414 Emerald Drive, North Vancouver
Runs from: Every evening from October 15th to Halloween
Monday to Friday: 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 12:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Price: By donation (all proceeds go to the Firefighters Burn Fund)
Dubbed as one of the best haunted houses in the Lower Mainland, The Haunt of Edgemont is a fantastic haunted house showcasing scary Canadian stories and myths.
Every year, the family that runs this mansion adds something new, so you can never know what you can expect when going there.
In 2017, there were bodies wrapped in webbing all across the house and a giant spider welcoming you at the front.
In 2018, there were new monsters plus some aliens; in 2019, the spider made a big return. In 2020, the house was closed down due to COVID restrictions but it’s open for 2021…and who knows what there?!
Belmont Haunted House
Location: 1151 Robin Way, Anmore, BC
Runs from: October 15th to October 31st
Weekdays from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Price: By donation (all proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House BC and Yukon).
Characterized by a yard cemetery on the street, scarecrows, clowns, and a whole house of scary features, this haunted house is a product of a family that loves Halloween and helping people in need.
They have invested more than $100,000 into Hollywood-style decorations, special effects, and displays for the sheer fun and enjoyment of the holiday. It’s a spectacular display of Halloween amusement, but it’s also not extremely scary, making it perfect for families (not very young children, though) and for first-timers that want to see if haunted houses are their thing.
Entry is by donation, and all proceeds go towards the Ronald McDonald House.
Commercial Haunted Houses
Chilliwack
Reapers Maze of Terror
Location: 9423 Gibson Road, Chilliwack, BC
Runs from: Friday to Sunday starting October 1st and every day from October 19th up to October 31st
Monday to Thursday: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm starting October 19th
Friday and Saturday: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Sunday: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Price: Sunday to Thursday $20, Friday and Saturday $25 per person plus GST
This asylum-themed haunted house and the scary maze were created by avid horror-lovers Lisa and Gary Moran. It has been a local Halloween favourite for almost 30 years and has a whole crew of volunteers that love to scare people to the point of screaming.
The outdoor maze is a great place to go with a group of friends and have a fun activity together while still being safe and following COVID guidelines. But be warned, it’s not for the faint of heart and definitely not recommended for children under the age of 10.
*UPDATE: Due to recent COVID-19 preventive measures, the Reapers Haunted Attraction (i.e., the haunted house) will be closed down in 2021.
Langley
Brinkworth Dungeon
Location: 22260 48th Ave. Murrayville, BC
Runs from: October 7th to October 31st
“Creepy Tours” Sunday to Thursday from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
“Monsters come to life” on Friday and Saturday from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Price: $14.00 for 13 years and up (plus a non-perishable item for the Food Bank) $6.00 for 6 to 12 years old
If you’re a fan of everything that makes Halloween scary, then head to Murrayville in Langley, BC. This haunted house attraction offers more than 5,000 square feet of handcrafted horror.
This year’s attraction features two events: “Creepy Tours” and “Monsters come to life.”
Keep in mind that most pieces in this haunted house are handmade by professional artists, including Chucky Doll, Frankenstein, Elvira, and many other horror favourites.
Capacity is limited, so make sure to grab your ticket if you want to see some really cool (and pretty creepy) handcrafted art pieces!
Abbotsford
Maan Farms
Location: 790 McKenzie Road, Abbotsford, BC
Runs from: Select days from September 24th to October 31st
Monday to Friday: 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 12:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Price: General Admission is between $45 to $85 if purchased online, in advance or $50 to $90 if bought online on the same day; Fast Pass costs $65 to $105 online and in advance and offers you 30% less wait time; Immediate Access costs $80 to $120 for online, advance purchase and offers almost no wait time.
This family-owned farm turns from a lovely family-friendly Pumpkin Patch farm to a gruesome, terrifying farm of horrors during the night.
Three events are happening in 2021: Haunted Corn Maze, The Scariest Forest in Canada, and Pitch Black, the farm’s staple Halloween event.
This year’s theme is based on circuses and carnivals in the 19th century and cursed settlers that have returned to drag trespassers down to the depths of hell.
While the name “Maan Farms” doesn’t particularly send chills down your spine, stepping into it at night will definitely do. It’s known as one of Lower Mainland’s most extreme haunted attractions (especially the Pitch Black experience), so it’s made only for the bravest who dare enter it.
*Tickets must be purchased online. Children under 10 are not allowed.
Burnaby
Burnaby’s Haunted Village
Location: 6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby, BC
Runs from: October 22-31, 2021
October 22-23, and 29-31 from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm
October 24-28, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Price: Adults: $10, Children (2 to 12): $5, Under 2: Free
Burnaby Village Museum is a local attraction that is open year-round. As a staple tourist attract the museum offers different themes and events based on the period of the year.
This year, the Halloween event is called Earie Illusions. It’s filled with high-end scare projections, spooky decorations, soundscapes, and startling special effects that will terrify visitors but will surely make them come back for more. They say that the Burnaby Village Museum’s 10-acre venue has never been scarier. And the best part? No one knows what to expect…yet!
Surrey
Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors
Location: 12530 72nd Avenue, Surrey, BC
Runs from: Select days in October
Monday to Sunday from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Oct 22nd, 23rd, 29th, and 30th, open until 11:00 pm
Price: $25 to $40 depending on the period (partial proceeds go to Surrey Food Bank)
Formerly known as “Potter’s House of Horrors,” visitors can now get scared by live actors and high-tech animations paired with digital sounds in the new and updated Cougar Creek House of Horrors.
Made for fans of horror movies, haunted houses, and the general macabre, this event features two custom-built haunted houses: Devil’s Descent and the haunted motel, Death Valley Inn. Both houses are included in the ticket price, so visitors can get twice the heart pumping and really get into that Halloween spirit.
*Tickets must be purchased online.
Content updated as of October 14, 2021
