Saunders Farm PumpkinFest & FrightFest
World's largest hedge maze and seasonal haunt experiences
8 haunted experiences in Kanata and nearby.
Kanata area residents seeking frights can consider the expansive outdoor experiences like Saunders Farm’s corn maze, or choose closer downtown Ottawa attractions such as the Mackenzie King Estate’s haunted walk.
Ticketed and free events, from family-friendly ghost stories to adult-oriented haunted houses and tours, are available throughout the region.
The 'Best Little Fair in Canada' since 1863.
Play board games 75 feet underground inside a Cold War bunker.
Drive-in double feature with a dance contest and complimentary treats.
Tarot readings and haunted town lore with a practicing shaman.
See all haunted houses, trails, and scare attractions in your area.
Many run lights-on matinees, no-actor daytime walk-throughs, or designated family hours early in the evening, usually on weekend afternoons for a lower price. These let kids, nervous friends, and prop-design fans see the sets without ambushes. Some haunts also sell glow necklaces that signal actors to dial back scares. Check the schedule page for "family," "junior," or "lights-on" listings.
Your ticket assigns a 15-30 minute entry window, not a guaranteed walk-in time; you still queue within your slot. Arrive 15-20 minutes early for parking and scanning. Miss your window and you're usually folded into the next slot only if capacity allows. On the last two October weekends, book the earliest window you can tolerate, because delays stack as the night goes on.
Indoor haunts deliver tighter scares, animatronics, and weatherproof queues, and they suit dressier date nights. Trails and haunted hayrides trade polish for long, dark stretches where your imagination does the work, plus mud, cold, and better group chatter. Pick indoor if rain threatens or anyone hates confined startles being amplified by strobes; pick the trail for atmosphere and stargazing between screams.