Eerie-sistable Halloween Activities in Victoria, BC (2023)

Where to Trick-or-Treat

The community-vibes are strong in Victoria, and as such, family-friendly trick or treating is a huge event every Hallow’s Eve. Many of our local small businesses or landmarks partake in trick or treat events as well! Get your costumes in-check and hit up these spots for tasty candy:

•    The Malahat Skywalk, Oct 28

•    The Parliament Buildings, Oct 31, from 3:00 – 4:30 pm

•    Downtown Sidney, Oct 31, from 4:30 – 6:00pm

•    Oak Bay Village, shops from Foul Bay Road to Monterey Ave, Oct 31 from 2:00 – 5:00 pm

Ghostly Walks

Oct 20 – 31

Join Ghostly Walks on their annual Halloween tour for many of their favourite gruesome tales, but also including new and previously untold stories. Some of the highlights from previous years include: the ghost of the star-crossed Chinese lover, the ghost in the Broad Street bordello, a famous doppelgänger, the mysterious ghost in Trounce Alley, hauntings in Helmcken Alley and classic tales from Bastion Square, the story of the ghost of Belle Adams who slit her boyfriend’s throat, a Jack-the Ripper-style murder and more.

3rd Annual Victoria Witches Fundraising Paddle with South Island SUP

Oct 29th, 12:00 – 1:00 pm

Calling all witches and warlocks to Willows Beach! Dress in your best black pointy hat and robe, and trade out your broomstick for a paddle – for it’s the Third Annual Victoria Witches fundraising paddle held by South Island SUP. 100% of paddle board rentals will be donated to the Victoria Mustard Seed Food Bank. Double double, toil and bubble – for a good cause!

Where to Shop

The Market Collective

Bring that spook vibe to your home, all while supporting local! Whispers of the haunting season have hit Victoria’s retail scene. Felt monsters, crochet pumpkins, scented candles and other ghoulish delights line the Market Collective’s shelves, all brought to us from local creators and crafters. Shop their collection at the Bay Centre… if you dare.

Where to Explore

Market SCARE!

Market Square… or Market Scare?! It’s getting spooky in Victoria, as an enormous flock of bats have moved into one of our most famous squares. Drop by and check out some awesome Victorian shopping, dining, and workshops such as Argentum Jewellery and Drake Eatery.

Sidney by the Sea

Our awesome northern neighbours at Sidney, BC go all out on Halloween! Check out their Halloween Spooktacular displays all over their beautiful sea-side town. Jack-O-Lantern Alley in downtown Sidney is wonderfully decorated at this time of the year, and makes for a fun trick or treat stop with local businesses (Oct 31, from 4:30 – 6:00pm!). The city’s famous Pier is also decked out in a joyful pumpkin display. Bonus: If you’re visiting Victoria via the YYJ Airport or BC Ferries, you will drive through Sidney and conveniently be able to make a stop!

Where to Trick-or-Treat

The community-vibes are strong in Victoria, and as such, family-friendly trick or treating is a huge event every Hallow’s Eve. Many of our local small businesses or landmarks partake in trick or treat events as well! Get your costumes in-check and hit up these spots for tasty candy:

•    The Malahat Skywalk, Oct 28

•    The Parliament Buildings, Oct 31, from 3:00 – 4:30 pm

•    Downtown Sidney, Oct 31, from 4:30 – 6:00pm

•    Oak Bay Village, shops from Foul Bay Road to Monterey Ave, Oct 31 from 2:00 – 5:00 pm