This text is part of the special book Plaisirs
It’s not because we have passed the age of candy shopping for a long time that we do not like the terrifying atmosphere that reigns during the Halloween period. Here are five activities to do with friends or family that could well come to haunt your nights.
The Fright Festival at La Ronde
Once past the pumpkin and magician shows offered during the day, it’s time for serious things. The La Ronde site, at Parc Jean-Drapeau, is draped in horror with a program for adults that is downright macabre. The big children that we are will appreciate the haunted houses, a succession of frightening decorations, the scarecrows of the cursed farm, the distressing universe of a nightmare and the diabolical circus to see in 3D. It is at 6 p.m., at nightfall, that vampires, demons and zombies will emerge from their graves to roam the dark alleys of the site. We bet that these wandering souls will give visitors goosebumps, even the most serious horror movie fans. Of course, the entertainment for adults takes place in an area far from those reserved for children.
Practical information : the activities take place until October 30. Saturdays: 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Sundays: 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
haunted montreal
Yoko Luna, rue de la Montagne: Canada’s largest restaurant and cabaret has just opened this year to great fanfare. Did you know that his building occupied a former funeral parlor before becoming a posh club in the 1970s? Paranormal phenomena are said to be observed there. Windsor Hotel, one of the very first luxury establishments in Canada: while visiting Montreal, the writer Mark Twain had his first (and only) experience of mental telegraphy there which left him speechless. Andrews Pub, rue Guy: a pub like any other… except that some customers report smelling blood and gunpowder there, reminiscent of a bloody murder that took place there. All of these stories (and many more) are told during the “Haunted Downtown” walking tour offered by Haunted Montreal. For 90 minutes, an actor guide retraces the macabre face of the Quebec metropolis through blood-chilling historical stories.
Practical information : Haunted Montreal also offers Haunted Griffintown, Haunted Old Montreal and Haunted Mount Royal outings. Price: $25.
Quebec Ghosts
Tales of the most sordid crimes committed in New France, ghost hunting in Old Quebec or even a “discussion” with the spirit of the executioner Jean Rattier: the Ghost Walks are supported by crisp details and delivered by actors made up and in period costumes that will send shivers down your spine. On the occasion of Halloween, 15 ghostly characters accompany visitors who want to play scare themselves, during this animated and interactive guided tour.
Practical information : the Special Halloween activity lasts two and a half hours, starting at 7:30 p.m. (departures every 10 minutes). Reservation required. Price: $34.50.
The Haunted Village in Drummondville
The Village québécois d’antan wants to give you a monster scare with a program that it promises to be “gloomy and terrifying”: the Haunted Village. The informed public will appreciate the torture zone, the houses inhabited by spirits and other mansions with a gloomy atmosphere. Through this village made up of heritage buildings, this space is designed exclusively for adults and teenagers, as the facilities can be really scary for a young audience. Some paid activities – games and cinema screening – complete the dismal festivities.
Practical information : entertainment takes place on Fridays and Saturdays between 6:30 p.m. and midnight. Reservation required. Price: $33.
Quivering with pleasure in Frankenstein’s lair
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