Fear Farm at RiverBreeze Farm

Haunted attraction · Upper Onslow · Nova Scotia — Cape Breton

Riverbreeze Farm turns its fields near Truro into five haunted houses and two mazes each October, including the Carn-EVIL barn and a Zombie Maze. It runs Friday and Saturday nights only, rain or shine, with actors who never touch guests and a no mask or costume rule for visitors.

Best for: Older kids and adults after a serious scare, not a gentle pumpkin patch

Don’t miss

  • 5 haunted houses plus 2 haunted mazes
  • Fridays and Saturdays through October
  • Part of a working farm near Truro

Plan your visit

2026 season: Oct 3 – Oct 31.

Friday and Saturday nights; parking gate closes 9:15 p.m., open rain or shine

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

2026 Forecast

Color nearby peaks: October 10–October 14

Color builds from September 24 · mostly bare by November 1

Color starts: September 24Peak: October 12Bare: November 1AugustDecember

Sampled at Fear Farm at RiverBreeze Farm’s own coordinates and elevation (13 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 Fear Farm at RiverBreeze Farm

Good color holds through about October 21, giving you roughly 27 days from the first turn to past peak.

You will find it at Upper Onslow, NS, in Nova Scotia.

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Frequently asked

When is Fear Farm at RiverBreeze Farm open in 2026?
The 2026 season runs Oct 3 – Oct 31. Friday and Saturday nights; parking gate closes 9:15 p.m., open rain or shine. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
When does Fear Farm at RiverBreeze Farm peak in 2026?
Peak color is predicted for October 10–October 14 (best estimate October 12). Color starts around September 24 and is mostly bare by November 1.
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