We’re getting closer and closer to Halloween. If you’re looking for something freaky and festive, we’ve got five horrifying haunted houses around Ottawa that’ll get you in the spirit. Grab a couple buddies to hold your hand as you navigate these spooky hauntings.
1. sKreamers
This spooky haunted event at the Proulx Farm isn’t coined Ottawa’s scariest halloween fest for nothing. With two haunted houses, a freaky wagon ride and four zombie paintball stations – this sKreamers event is sure to delight. Even better, the entire event is a huge fundraiser by the Kiwanis Club of Orleans that supports the community. You have to book your tickets in advance, so make sure you get in on all the scary action happening at this spooky event.
Location: Proulx Farm 1865 O’Toole Rd, Cumberland, ON
2. Haunted Walks of Ottawa
Ever wanted to explore the darker side of Ottawa? The Haunted Walk tours are the spookiest way to discover the city with the original tour of the most haunted locations in Ottawa and the Ghosts of the MacKenzie King Estate tour in Gatineau Park. The original tour will make you look at Ottawa’s most iconic buildings in a totally different light. And you can bet that your strolls through Gatineau Park afterwards might have you looking behind your back once or twice…
Location: varies by tour
3. Acres of Terror at Cannamore Orchard
The 29th annual Halloween event, Acres of Terror, at Ottawa’s beloved Cannamore Orchard has four horrifying haunted experiences running this year. There’s a witch or warlock wagon ride, a freaky fog maze, a Halloween village and a Haunted House of Terrors. You can expect to find the most sinister twist on a Fun House that’ll have you shaking in your boots.
Location: 1480 County Road 32 Crysler, ON
4. Fright Fest at Saunders Farm
This insane Haunted House and Halloween Fest at Saunders Farm is nothing short of terrifying. Their Fright Fest has a Cemetery walk, a Haunted Hayride, a disturbing Coven and the Shambles. Each themed portion of their skin-chilling Halloween attraction is sure to get your adrenaline pumping so head over if you’re up for a scare!
Location: 7893 Bleeks Road Munster, ON
5. Deadwood Haunted Drive
This haunted attraction, Deadwood’s Haunted Drive, is a grand tour of all the freakiest haunted houses in Ottawa. Drive through the freakiest Halloween set up with 6 hair-rising stops. Crack your windows for the full audio experience but be sure to lock your doors…This one is really not for the faint of heart.
Location: Wesley Clover Parks Campground, 411 Corkstown Road Ottawa, ON (but follow the directions on their website)