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33 stories Updated October 9, 2026

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Niagara Falls CA

Nine Scares, One Ticket: Haunt Manor's Biggest Season

Haunt Manor in Niagara Falls opens a new section, a new hayride and four new attractions for its 17th season. Nights, prices and who should skip it.

Alicia Loveday · Oct 9, 2026 · 3 min

Baton Rouge US

America's Five Scariest Haunts

Oct 9, 2026 · 2 min

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Montréal's Old Port This Fall

Oct 3, 2026 · 2 min

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Jasper's Lakeside Symphony Returns

The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra plays Lac Beauvert on 17 October, the first signature event since Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge reopened. Weekend packages close 15 October.

Ingrid Vale · Oct 2, 2026

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