Nuit de Terreur (Night of Terror)
Haunted attraction · Québec — Laurentians & Eastern Townships
A haunted house in Laval, a short drive north of downtown Montreal, that rebuilds its maze and story each Halloween season. It runs as a full walk-through with actors and sets, closer to a theatrical scare than a quick jump-scare stop.
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Plan your visit
Color nearby peaks: October 12–October 16
Color builds from September 29 · mostly bare by November 3
Method: daily ERA5 temperatures drive a photoperiod + chilling phenology model, sampled at Nuit de Terreur (Night of Terror)’s own coordinates and elevation (44 m) rather than a regional average. Estimates, not promises — check locally before you plan a trip around it.
Nuit de Terreur (Night of Terror) on the map
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Mont-Tremblant, Panoramic Village
ViewpointPeak October 10
Quebec's most-photographed fall view: a chairlift from the colorful pedestrian village climbs Mont Tremblant for a 360-degree look over Laurentian ridgelines turning red and gold, usually peaking late September into early October.
Don’t miss: Panoramic summit chairlift · Colorful pedestrian village
Parc national du Mont-Orford
State parkPeak October 10
This Eastern Townships park anchors the region's fall scenery, with three summits and Lac Stukely's shoreline trails framed by sugar maple. The Cerisier discovery centre is the gateway to hikes that peak alongside the Townships' vineyards and covered bridges in late September.
Don’t miss: Three-summit hiking network · Lac Stukely shoreline trails
Île d'Orléans, Apple Orchards
OrchardColor nearby peaks October 10
Just downriver from Quebec City, Île d'Orléans has grown apples since the 17th century. Cidrerie Verger Bilodeau's rows run toward the St. Lawrence, with u-pick and cider tastings, while the island's Chemin Royal turns color through late September and October.
Don’t miss: U-pick apples · Cider and orchard tastings · River views along Chemin Royal
Mont-Royal
City parkPeak October 14
Frederick Law Olmsted's mountain park gives Montreal its best fall overlook: Kondiaronk Belvedere's terrace looks past the chalet roofline over the entire city canopy turning color, typically peaking around the first week of October.
Don’t miss: Kondiaronk Belvedere terrace · Olmsted-designed trail network
Plan from a city
Frequently asked
- When does Nuit de Terreur (Night of Terror) peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 12–October 16 (best estimate October 14). Color starts around September 29 and is mostly bare by November 3.
- What is Nuit de Terreur (Night of Terror) best for?
- Montreal-area haunt fans willing to drive to Laval.
- How do I get to Nuit de Terreur (Night of Terror)?
- The closest city is Montreal, about 19 km away (it's right in town). It's part of Québec — Laurentians & Eastern Townships's fall lineup.
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