Where the Interlake
Gets Its Frights
October in Manitoba’s Interlake comes alive with ghost stories, eerie landscapes, and haunted adventures. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly frights or bone-chilling experiences, here are the best ways to celebrate spooky season close to home.
[Prairie Dog Central | Photo Credit: Corey King]
Haunted Heritage & Historic Spots
Grosse Isle Heritage Site & Prairie Dog Central’s Halloween Trains
Step aboard the Prairie Dog Central for one of the region’s most iconic October traditions.
The train’s main stop at the Grosse Isle Heritage Site becomes the heart of the Halloween fun. The historic station on the property transforms into a haunted house, while the grounds come alive with eerie surprises. Visitors can explore the spooky school, the haunted church, and even the “abandoned” heritage home, each with its own chilling atmosphere.
Daytime trains keep things playful and kid-friendly, while evening runs dial up the fear factor for braver souls.
Selkirk’s Historic Sites
Wander the grounds of the old psychiatric hospital or join a ghost walk through Selkirk’s historic district. With layers of eerie history, the town has plenty to set your spine tingling.
Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site
Stone walls, dim lanterns, and echoes of the past… this fort is hauntingly atmospheric. Watch for special fall tours where interpreters bring ghostly tales to life.
Tours are on October 3 to 25th
Nature with a Spooky Twist
Oak Hammock Marsh After Dark
The marsh transforms at night. Join an owl prowl or an evening walk where mist, moonlight, and the sounds of the wild make for a naturally spooky experience.
Pumpkin Carving Workshop
October 26th 11-2:30pm
Hecla Ghost Stories
Old Icelandic legends and shipwreck tales haunt Hecla Island. A dusk stroll through the historic village is the perfect way to let those stories sink in.
Steep Rock Cliffs at Sunset
Jagged limestone cliffs and shadowy caves on Lake Manitoba set an eerie stage as the sun dips below the horizon.
Frightful Fun & Festivals
Six Pines Haunted Attractions
Just beyond the edge of Winnipeg lies one of Manitoba’s most elaborate Halloween destinations. Six Pines Haunted Attractions isn’t your average haunted house, it’s a full-scale fright park, with multiple themed houses, outdoor mazes, and live actors dedicated to raising goosebumps.
Each zone has its own mood, from eerie and suspenseful to full-on jump scares.
Families can visit during daylight hours when the scares are toned down, but once the sun sets, Six Pines cranks up the terror for thrill-seekers looking for a true haunted experience. For Interlake adventurers, it’s close enough to make an easy night trip while still feeling like you’ve stepped into another world of horror.
Boonstra Farms Corn Maze
Every fall, Boonstra Farms transforms its fields into a twisting, turning corn maze that draws families from across the region.
This daytime maze is playful and family-friendly, offering fun challenges as you navigate tall rows of corn with little ones in tow.
Saturdays and Sundays 12-6pm
$15/adult $13/child
Beyond the maze itself, Boonstra’s farmyard attractions and seasonal treats make it a classic autumn outing, blending wholesome fall fun with a petting zoo and hayrides.
Marine Museum Halloween Haunt
Selkirk’s Marine Museum of Manitoba offers one of the most unique Halloween experiences in the province: a haunted house set aboard historic ships.
Each October, the museum’s restored vessels (like the S.S. Keenora and the M.S. Lady Canadian) are transformed into floating corridors of fright. Volunteers deck the ships in eerie décor, while costumed actors bring the stories of the deep to life in chilling ways.
The creak of the decks, the narrow passageways, and the knowledge that these ships carry a century of history only adds to the spine-tingling atmosphere.
October 17 – 19th & 24-26th 6:30-9:30pm $20/person
From haunted trains and ghost ships to marshland mysteries and towering corn mazes, the Interlake knows how to do October right.
Whether you’re chasing family-friendly fun or heart-pounding scares, spooky season here is about more than frights, it’s about stories, history, and landscapes that come alive in the glow of autumn. So bundle up, grab a pumpkin spice latte, and dare to explore.
The ghosts of the Interlake are waiting.
