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.
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Plan your visit
Friday and Saturday nights; parking gate closes 9:15 p.m., open rain or shine
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 13–October 17
Color builds from September 29 · mostly bare by November 4
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 1 day 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 24, giving you roughly 25 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 13–October 17 (best estimate October 15). Color starts around September 29 and is mostly bare by November 4.
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