The Gathering Place presents the 2017 Festival of Hallows on Tuesday, October 31st. In the Spirit of Day of the Dead (Dia de Los Muertos) and Halloween, the Festival of Hallows honours and memorialized deceased friends, loved ones, volunteers, ancestors and community members. Taking place in Emery Barnes Park, shrines for the dead will be […]

Vancouver’s iconic Haunted Trolley Tour is back for another year. This time it not only explores Vancouver’s haunted past but dives into its terrifying future. Vancouver Haunted Trolley Tour Hosted by The Vancouver Trolley Company Where: Tour departs at The Irish Heather Gastropub, Gastown at various times throughout the evening. When: On now until October […]

Haunted Houses to Visit in Metro Vancouver: A List of 2017 attractions and Halloween events in North Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Richmond, Coquitlam and beyond.

Known for its beautiful flora, serene strolls through 55 acres of gardens, and dazzling Christmastime displays, VanDusen Botanical Garden is once again lighting up for Halloween during VanDusen Glow in the Garden. VanDusen Glow in the Garden When: October 24 to October 31, 2017 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm daily. Tickets: Adult (19-64) $10; Senior (65+) […]

One of the best ways to get to know Vancouver, as a visitor or a local, is to take an informative walking tour. At this time of year however, one of the best ways to get to know the darker side of the city’s history, is by signing up for one of these spooky Halloween […]

At least a century of stories spill from the shadows and dark corners of some of our region’s most historic sites and they’re hosting some very special events this Halloween to tell their tales (and have some fun). Halloween Activities at Historic Sites Around Vancouver 2017 Britannia Mine Museum What: Spoo-ook-tacular Halloween Weekend Where: Britannia […]

Fright Nights at Playland return October 6-31, 2017 with a new haunted house, The Bloodshed, bringing the total up to 8 this year. Featuring torture devices, 20 rides and a park full of murderous ghouls, Fright Nights is bloodier and spookier than ever and is the perfect event for every Halloween lover. Fright Nights at […]

This year’s Stanley Park Ghost Train theme is the Alien Invasion. Be prepared to be abducted to an unearthly, fantastical, and strange world. Journey into the restricted zones and witness the landing. Stanley Park Halloween Ghost Train Explore the haunted maze, do arts and crafts, visit with the Stanley Park Ecology Society and browse the […]

A cool fall rain is painting our town with all of colours of the season, as we get an occasional visit from the late autumn sun. Thank to those who shared photos with the Miss604 Flickr Group and #Photos604 on Instagram, the world can see that while Vancouver is often green and blue, it can […]

Thrill The World Vancouver is back again, joining other cities around the world for one big, global, simultaneous Thriller dance on October 29th, where local causes are also supported. Thrill The World Vancouver 2016 Where: Olympic Village Plaza When: Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 3:00pm (rain or shine). Arrive early (from 12:00pm) for rehearsals and […]