Haunted Village
Step into a world of specters and spirits at Burnaby Village Museum’s Haunted Village. Wander through our 10-acre open-air site, featuring dramatic lighting and encounter a haunted graveyard, a spooky circus and bewitching stores, plus many more. Savor delicious Halloween themed treats and warm beverages available for purchase at Mai’s Café. Back by popular demand, DJ Drac and his legion of dancers will get the dancefloor moving. Trick or treating will be offered on Halloween night only.
Trick or Feast: the Nose Knows – Steam Shed (21)
Shadow puppet show
Written by Emily Cordocedo (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh) and assisted by Lydia Kinnie (Sugpiaq/Alutiiq), “Trick or Feast?” follows Pa7pa7ī7kin, a Coast Salish Woolly Dog who leaves his island home in search of new foods. Along the way, he encounters Raven the Trickster and faces a series of unexpected challenges. Through his adventures, Pa7pa7ī7kin learns about trusting his instincts, navigating tricky situations, and appreciating the things that make home special.
Please note: the Carousel will not be in operation during Haunted Village.
Questions and answers
Enjoy a spooky (not scary) evening at Haunted Village. While there will be a Halloween theme, the displays are designed to be family friendly. Certain areas of site will feature ghosts, skeletons, jack-o-lanterns, large spiders and costumed mannequins—nothing overtly gruesome or frightening. There is a small graveyard set up, but there aren’t any scenes with blood, guts or gore.
Yes, costumes are encouraged!
No, there are no strobe light effects due to light sensitivities. This event involves dramatic lighting.
Limited tickets are available at the gates each event night. Credit and debit are accepted. Please note that we do not take cash at the gates unless it is exact change.
Please call the Shadbolt Box Office phone number for assistance: 604-205-3000.
Event runs rain or shine. Dress for the weather.
To change the day and time, a $2 exchange fee is applied to each ticket to process. Please call the Shadbolt Box Office phone number for assistance: 604-205-3000.
The carousel will not be in operation during Haunted Village.
Halloween themed food will be available for purchase at Mai’s Cafe. The cafe closes at 8:30 pm. No food or drinks in exhibits.
Yes but no outside food can be taken into Mai’s café. Benches are located around the village for seating.
Pets, with the exception of service animals, are not permitted within the site.
There is limited parking around the Burnaby Village Museum. We recommend taking transit or ride share. Parking available in the Burnaby Village Parking Lot, City Hall Parking Lot or Deer Lake Beach.
There are 2 entrances: Main gate entrance located off Canada Way and Sperling Avenue and the Carousel Gate entrance located on Deer Lake Avenue.
If guests arrive after their stated time, they will be admitted as long as there is capacity.
Themed decor elements with theatre grade lighting have been carefully crafted to create displays that can be viewed from outside of the exhibits at night.
Nearly every facility at the Museum is wheelchair accessible and stroller friendly. A paved pathway connects buildings on the historic ground.
Yes, you can bring them, but they may not be able to enter each exhibit.
- skateboards or scooters
- bikes
- animals and pets (except designated working animals)
- alcohol or drugs
- weapons or knives
- glass containers
- fireworks
- laser pointers
- musical instruments
Burnaby Village Museum is a smoke-free facility. No smoking or vaping allowed on site.
Burnaby Village Museum reserve the right to deny unsuitable items into the event.
Trick or treating will be offered on Halloween night only.
Family snapshots are permitted as long as they are not impeding other visitors and their experience.
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