Bluenose Ghosts Haunted House

Haunted attraction · Dartmouth · Nova Scotia — Cape Breton

A haunted house at Alderney Landing on the Dartmouth waterfront, running evenings through October as part of the wider Bluenose Ghosts Festival. It is a quick ferry ride across the harbor from downtown Halifax.

Best for: A haunted house reachable by ferry from Halifax

Don’t miss

  • Haunted house at Alderney Landing
  • Part of the Bluenose Ghosts Festival
  • Ferry ride from downtown Halifax

Plan your visit

2026 dates not confirmed This one runs a season rather than opening year-round. We last checked on August 20, 2026, and they hadn't posted a full 2026 window yet. Check the website before setting out.

2026 Forecast

Color nearby peaks: October 14–October 18

Color builds from September 29 · mostly bare by November 6

Color starts: September 29Peak: October 16Bare: November 6AugustDecember

Sampled at Bluenose Ghosts Haunted House’s own coordinates and elevation (2 m) rather than a regional average.

Nova Scotia — Cape Breton is sampled at 11 weather points, with no published peak dates to correct it against yet. Nova Scotia — Cape Breton is running 4 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works

When to go to Bluenose Ghosts Haunted House

Good color holds through about October 25, giving you roughly 26 days from the first turn to past peak. Against Nova Scotia overall, that is 4 days later.

You will find it at Dartmouth, NS, in Nova Scotia. The venue has not published its 2026 dates yet, so check before you drive out.

Bluenose Ghosts Haunted House on the map

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Frequently asked

When does Bluenose Ghosts Haunted House peak in 2026?
Peak color is predicted for October 14–October 18 (best estimate October 16). Color starts around September 29 and is mostly bare by November 6.

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