For the next two weeks the nights belong to the ghosts and ghouls. We continue our annual tradition of presenting the most comprehensive Halloween guide in Vancouver. Here you will find haunted houses, events, parties, costume information, stories from Vancouver’s haunted past, and much more.
- SEE ALSO: Top 10 Halloween Events in Vancouver
Along with the guide we’re asking you, our loyal readers, to share your own paranormal experiences. So if you have a story, send it in.
The guide will be continually updated as we continue to highlight the ghoulish activities around Metro Vancouver, so check back for updates.
Vancouver Halloween Guide 2013
Haunted Houses in Vancouver
1. Dunbar Haunted House
Dates and Times:
- October 15 to October 31, 2013
- Sun.–Thurs. evenings: 7pm – 10pm
- Fri.–Sat. evenings: 7pm – 12am
- Sat.–Sun: days: 1pm – 7pm
Cost: General Admission: $10, Children under 12: $5
Location: 8934 Shaughnessy St, Vancouver
2. Chinatown Haunted House
Dates and Times: October 24 – 31, 2013| 7 pm – 10 pm (Entry every 10 minutes)
Cost: Adults: $12 | Students: $10
- Box Office: 604-662-3207 | www.seventyrants.com | www.ticketstonight.ca
Location: The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden (578 Carrall St)
3. Delta Haunted House
Dates and Times: October 29, 30 and 31st from 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Location: 8661 Byron Road , Delta
Cost: Free, however donations will be collected, with proceeds going towards the Children’s Miracle
4. Chilliwack Haunted House
Dates and Times:
To October 18th
- Friday and Saturdays 7:00pm to 10:00pm
- Sundays 7:00pm to 9:00pm
- Weekdays Closed
From October 18th to October 31st
- Friday and Saturdays 7:00pm to 10:00pm
- Sundays 7:00pm to 9:00pm
- Weekdays 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Location: 9423 Gibson Road, Chilliwack
Cost:
- Reapers $10.00
- The Maze Of Terror $10.00
- Reapers & The Maze Combo $18.00
- We Are Offering $1.00 Off With a Non- Perishable Food Item.
- HST IS INCLUDED IN ALL PRICES.
5. Potter’s House of Horrors
Dates and Times: Now until Oct 31st, 7 p.m. to late
Location: 12530 72nd Ave, Surrey BC
Cost: Adults $17, kids under 12 $12, Speed passes $35
6. Fright Nights at the PNE
For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.frightnights.ca
Halloween Costume Shops in Vancouver
We’ve listed the best Halloween costume shops in Metro Vancouver. We’ve also did some brainstorming to come up with our list of best Halloween costumes 2013.
Vancouver Halloween Parties Guide 2013
After you got your costume it’s time to hit up a Halloween Party. We’ve listed all the large to small parties in Vancouver worth checking out.
Halloween in Vancouver: Zombie Edition
1. Zombie Paintball in North Vancouver
Location: North Shore Paintball, 100 Lower Capilano Road
Cost: Half group $300, Full group $600
Ph: 604.501.9966
2. Zombie Syndrome Invades Downtown Vancouver
Dates and Times: Tuesdays through Sundays with shows at 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00 and 8:30 p.m. Opening Night is October 3. All tickets can be purchased online at www.thevirtualstage.org/
Costs: Start from $25 (plus service charges) and can be purchased online only here.
3. Zombie Paintball in White Rock
Dates and Times:
- Thursday: 7:00pm – 12:00am
- Friday: 7:00pm – 12:00am
- Saturday: 7:00pm – 12:00am
* Open only 3 days a week, book fast as last year it sold out real quick!
Cost:
- All tours are $666.00 ($55 a person) The more people in your group (to a maximum of 12) then the less expensive it will be per person.
- All tours are booked online through our bookings page http://zombiecombatzone.com/bookings.
Location: Semiahmoo Park, 15782 Marine Drive, White Rock
Haunted Tales from Vancouver’s Past
1. The 7 Ghosts of Hycroft Mansion
2. Fairmont’s Hotel Vancouver Famous Lady in Red
3. Ghost Conductor at The Old Spaghetti Factory
4. The Ghost Hitchhiker at UBC University Boulevard
5. Acrobatic ghost that haunts The Orpheum
6. The ghosts at Hotel Europe
7. The two ghosts that haunt The Vogue Theatre
8. The multiple apparitons of Beatty Street Drill
9. The ghost architect at Dominion Building
10. The haunted house at King Edward and Cambie
Halloween Tours, Parades and other Events in Vancouver
1. Haunted Trolley Tours
Date: October 18th to the 31st (excluding Sundays and Mondays)
Location: Departs Canada Place at 6:30pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm and 9:30pm; returning to Canada Place.
Cost: This tour is for Adults only (13+) at the rate of $40.00 per person including tax. Reservations
required with payment by credit card over the phone 604.801.5515 ext 100.
2. Lost Souls of Gastown Halloween Walking Tours
Cost: $22 + GST (adult) / $19 + GST (senior/student)
Duration: 90 mins
Start point: Cathedral Sq, opposite the Holy Rosary Cathedral on Dunsmuir St
Booking: Online at forbiddenvancouver.ca
Dates: Oct: 2/4/5/9/11/12/16/17/18/19/23/
3. Parade of Lost Souls
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2013
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Note: The starting point will not be revealed until October 26, 2013, the day of the walk. Follow @Public dreams on twitter as they will reveal the starting point.
4. Thrill the World
Date: October 26, 2013
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: Yaletown Roundhouse, 181 Roundhouse Mews
5. SkyTrain Halloween Party
Date: Thursday, October 31, 2013
When: TBA
Where: Starting point TBA
6. Stanley Park Halloween Ghost Train
For more information www.ghosttrain.ca
7. Pirate House in Burnaby
Read more about The Pirate House, Julie, and St. Stephen’s Children Centre at www.piratehouse.ca.
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