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By candlelight, Montreal’s oldest chapel, the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, w transforms into a haunted manor for a special Halloween concert on Saturday, November 1, 2025. A string quartet will perform enchanting melodies that evoke eerie tales and fantastical creatures. Dark costumes, mystical music, and a hushed atmosphere promise an immersive experience where every note seems to summon spirits of the past. Get your tickets for the 6:30 p.m. or 8:45 p.m. performances!
Halloween at the Musée des Ursulines in Trois-Rivières is that time of year when creatures of the night come out of the shadows to party! On the weekend of October 25 and 26, 2025, dare to join them during “La fête des monstres” (details available in French only), a fiesta where monsters of all kinds celebrate and challenge their guests to wacky games. Throughout the activity, keep an eye out for hidden monsters — you might win a bag of candy if you spot them all! Your little ones can even create their own monster mask and leave with a fun souvenir. Sign up online to join in the fun!
Rumor has it that ghosts have taken up residence in the rooms of Montréal’s Château Dufresne… While most are friendly, a mischievous spirit enjoys giving visitors a little scare. Running Wednesday to Sunday until November 2, 2025, the Ghosts of the Castle seek-and-find activity invites young detectives to be curious and courageous as they seek out the ghosts! Along the way, thrills and laughter are sure to mix, and a sweet treat awaits children at the end of their investigation. A creative workshop called My Caring Ghost also takes place on Saturdays and Sundays!
For Halloween in Québec City, don’t miss the Strange Carnival, a mysterious fair taking place from October 24 to 26, 2025, in Old Québec. As part of the festivities, the Pôle culturel du Monastère des Ursulines will host an organ recital at dusk (details available in French only). Starting at 8 p.m. on Friday, October 24, 2025, organist Daniel Laplante will perform classical pieces inspired by dusk, including Bach’s famous Toccata and Fugue in D minor, in the Ursuline Chapel. An enchanting musical experience not to be missed!
Late October has a mystical air about it, and it’s the perfect time to explore unusual places. Drive to Coaticook, in the Eastern Townships, to discover the Voices from Another Time tour, which reveals the secrets of several local cemeteries. Ghosts will rise from the grave and accompany you on this audio tour. As you pass by ancient tombs, the history of these ancestral sites and the stories of people from the past who rest there will come to life, thanks to fascinating audio narratives, period photographs and documents. A unique Halloweenesque experience!
