Village hanté (Village Québécois d'Antan)

Haunted attraction · Québec — Laurentians & Eastern Townships

Each fall, the nineteenth-century streets of Village Québécois d'Antan turn into a scare trail after dark, with costumed creatures stalking the period houses and barns of this living-history museum near Drummondville. The haunted nights typically run through late October, though the venue had not yet posted its 2026 dates when we checked in July.

Best for: A historic-village haunt for families wanting more than a typical haunted house

Don’t miss

  • Costumed scare actors in a 19th-century village
  • Period houses and barns turned into a night trail
  • About 100 km east of Montreal

Plan your visit

2026 dates not confirmed This one runs a season rather than opening year-round, and hasn’t published a full 2026 window yet. Check the website before setting out.

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2026 Forecast

Color nearby peaks: October 9–October 13

Color builds from September 26 · mostly bare by October 31

Color starts: September 26Peak: October 11Bare: October 31AugustDecember

Method: daily ERA5 temperatures drive a photoperiod + chilling phenology model, sampled at Village hanté (Village Québécois d'Antan)’s own coordinates and elevation (95 m) rather than a regional average. Estimates, not promises — check locally before you plan a trip around it.

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Plan from a city

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Frequently asked

When does Village hanté (Village Québécois d'Antan) peak in 2026?
Peak color is predicted for October 9–October 13 (best estimate October 11). Color starts around September 26 and is mostly bare by October 31.
What is Village hanté (Village Québécois d'Antan) best for?
A historic-village haunt for families wanting more than a typical haunted house.
How do I get to Village hanté (Village Québécois d'Antan)?
The closest city is Montreal, about 95 km away. It's part of Québec — Laurentians & Eastern Townships's fall lineup.
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