Halloween Haunt at Canada's Wonderland

Haunted attraction · Vaughan · Ontario — Algonquin & Muskoka

Canada's Wonderland keeps its rides running after dark for Halloween Haunt, while haunted mazes and roaming scare actors take over the midways on select nights from late September to Halloween. It draws a mostly teen and adult crowd looking for rides along with the frights.

Best for: Toronto-area teens and adults who want rides with their scares

Don’t miss

  • Haunted mazes and scare zones
  • Rides stay open after dark
  • Select nights through Halloween

Plan your visit

2026 season: Sep 25 – Nov 1.

Select nights only, from Sept. 25 through Nov. 1; park stays open into the evening

Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.

2026 Forecast

Color nearby peaks: October 8–October 12

Color builds from September 29 · mostly bare by October 31

Color starts: September 29Peak: October 10Bare: October 31AugustDecember

Sampled at Halloween Haunt at Canada's Wonderland’s own coordinates and elevation (226 m) rather than a regional average.

Ontario — Algonquin & Muskoka is sampled at 245 weather points, with no published peak dates to correct it against yet. Ontario — Algonquin & Muskoka is running 1 day earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works

When to go to Halloween Haunt at Canada's Wonderland

You get about 20 days of color here, from the first turn through to roughly October 19. That runs roughly 4 days later than the rest of Ontario.

Figure about 119 km from Buffalo.

Halloween Haunt at Canada's Wonderland on the map

Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Ontario — Algonquin & Muskoka, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.

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Frequently asked

When is Halloween Haunt at Canada's Wonderland open in 2026?
The 2026 season runs Sep 25 – Nov 1. Select nights only, from Sept. 25 through Nov. 1; park stays open into the evening. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
When does Halloween Haunt at Canada's Wonderland peak in 2026?
Peak color is predicted for October 8–October 12 (best estimate October 10). Color starts around September 29 and is mostly bare by October 31.
How do I get to Halloween Haunt at Canada's Wonderland?
Halloween Haunt at Canada's Wonderland is in Vaughan. The closest city is Buffalo, about 74 mi away. It's part of Ontario — Algonquin & Muskoka's fall lineup.

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