Ghost Tours and Haunted Trolleys
by Jude Goodwin
It’s no secret to anyone who knows me that Jude loves Halloween, the time of year when the veil between the living world and that of those that have passed on is at its thinnest! And nothing does the season better than tours and events that happen outside. In the dark. Under dark clouds and a full moon! What’s On Queer BC features queer events or events where you’ll find a lot of queers, but be warned, the ghostly events listed below may not be all queer. Even so, you’ll enjoy creepy stories, eerie alleyways, and opportunities to convene with the Ghosts and Goblins of Vancouver. I’ve been on ghost tours in New Orleans - so fun! and San Francisco on Halloween. So this scary season, why not GET OUT and take in some local myths and legends.
Be sure to check back, if I find more scary outdoor events I’ll add them here!
NEW! Halloween Mystery Nights with Vancouver Mysteries
Website: https://vancouvermysteries.com/vancouver-halloween-events-mystery-nights/
Join us for an outdoor escape game in October!
Sign up with your team of 2 to 6 players. Invite your friends to sign up for the same time slot to compete against you for the top score!
Vancouver Outdoor Escape Games – complete challenges and collect clues as a mystery unfolds while exploring downtown Vancouver. Every team receives a game kit with a map, tools, artifacts and puzzles (this is not an app, it’s REAL fun). During Halloween Mystery Nights teams also receive a special edition Mystery Nights certificate at the end.
The Lost Souls of Gastown Tour
Website: https://forbiddenvancouver.ca/the-lost-souls-of-gastown-tour-halloween-2026/
Follow the flickering lamplight of your guide into a world of murder and revenge this Halloween season. In a dramatic retelling of Victorian Gastown’s earliest stories, you’ll uncover tales of deadly fire and smallpox. Do not expect a ghost tour, the Lost Souls of Gastown is a unique performance-theatre experience. Tickets run $32-35.
Ghostly Vancouver Tours
Website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/cc/weekly-vancouver-ghost-tours-219899/
Walk with us on our Gastown, Downtown, West End, and New Westminster Ghostly Tours. Discover haunted hotels, spooky alleys, spirited theatres, and other ghostly landmarks in Vancouver.
I found this one on EventBrite and it looks like there are only two tours planned for October. But do check them out! Tickets are $31.
Vancouver Haunted Halloween Trolley Tour
This event promises a 2 hour guided nighttime trolley tour of Vancouver recounting Castelanni Milkshake Murder, Lady in Red, Stanley Park, Mountain View Cemetery. I’ve not heard of it nor seen the trolley before, but I really hope it’s legit because it looks amazing. There are 2 tours daily starting on Oct 9. At $75, it’s a bit pricey but check them out. Someone on Reddit recommends the tour and notes that you do get off the trolley and do a bit of walking here and there.
Playland’s Fright Night
Website: https://frightnights.ca/
No listing of scary outdoor activities in October would be complete without Playland’s Fright Nights. The shadows are alive with haunted houses that drag you into worlds of pure dread – cursed graveyards, rotting factories, and mansions where the dead do not rest. Most scary perhaps are the actors hired to roam the compound as ghosts and gouls, vampires and well … you get the picture. Admission looks to be $41, and entry is for 13+
Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival
Website: https://www.vancouverhorrorshow.com/screenings
The Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival (VHS) returns for its 2026 edition from October 14–18 in Vancouver, BC, showcasing an expansive lineup of independent horror cinema that includes features, short film blocks, filmmaker Q&As, industry panels, and special events. Celebrating diverse voices within the genre space, the festival regularly highlights bold, intersectional storytelling and queer-inclusive narratives.