Welcome to Ghostown
There is a dark history woven into the fabric of this neighbourhood and many spirits haunt its streets and various venues throughout. Tread lightly, Gastown is not for the faint of heart.
Check out these Gastown tours, events, and other happenings going down in the ‘hood to get you into the spirit.
TOURS
Haunted Vancouver Unveiled: A self-guided augmented reality ghost tour.
Explore haunted locations around Downtown Vancouver and Gastown, brought to life through AR on your mobile device.
To access the tour, download it here.
Take a stroll through downtown Vancouver’s haunted past, accompanied by spirits and apparitions revealed through augmented reality.
When: October 4 – November 4 (Unlimited access – take the tour at your own pace, anytime!)
Where: 10+ locations across Gastown and Downtown Vancouver (~2km)
Duration: 60-90 minutes
Cost: FREE
Forbidden Vancouver: Lost Souls Walking Tour
This Halloween season, follow the lamplight of your guide into Vancouver’s earliest and most gruesome history. You’ll step inside a world of murder, revenge, and true grit in a dramatic retelling of Victorian Gastown’s earliest stories. Tales of deadly fire and smallpox emerge from the shadows as you venture through cobblestone streets to the shocking finale in this unique performance-theatre experience.
When: Daily 7PM + Thurs – Sat 8PM (check for extra times during Halloween season)
Where: Meet outside Monaco Cafe (356 Water St)
Duration: 60-90 minutes
Cost: $30 – $33
Vancouver Mysteries: Gastown Murder Mystery
Sign up with your team of 2 to 6 players to compete against other teams for the top score while exploring Gastown. Every team receives a game kit used to solve the mystery during the escape-room-like game. Costumes are strongly encouraged, though not mandatory.
This a great activity for friends, family or coworkers. During Halloween Mystery Nights in October, there are a ton of prizes to win.
When: Oct. 18 – 31, Daily 6 PM + 6:30 PM + 7 PM
Where: Throughout Gastown
Duration: 60-90 minutes
Cost: $35
Ghostly Gastown Tour
Step back into Vancouver’s past to learn the haunted history of our oldest neighbourhood. Hear tales of the wild west, murder, intrigue and of course hauntings.
Tour may not be suitable for children under age 12. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
When: Weekends starting in April, 7:30PM & 9:30PM
Where: Angel of Mercy Statue outside of Waterfront Station/Rogue Kitchen
Duration: 90 minutes
Cost: $29
COMEDY
Little Mountain Gallery: Improvised Horror
Throughout the month of October, Little Mountain Gallery has a series of improvised humour and soap operas. Join them for one of these hilarious – or horrifying shows. You can be the judge of that.
Grad School Improv presents Nightmare on Oak Street Pt II: The First Sequel – A cast of hard-partying twenty-somethings get brutally picked off one at a time by a masked, blood-thirsty maniac. Who will live? Who will die? And WHO IS BEHIND THE MASK?! Find out Friday October 18, 7pm at Little Mountain Gallery.
When: Friday October 18, 7PM
Where: Little Mountain Gallery Salazar Stage, 110 Water Street
Sin Peaks presents Stranger Sins – Sin Peaks is a live improvised Soap Opera. Just like your favourite TV shows, it’s characters return each week to tell a brand new, one-of-a-kind story. Don’t worry if you miss a week, there is a recap at the top of every episode and each show is uniquely hilarious unto itself. The Director sets up a scene from off stage. Then the actors and musicians skillfully bring that world to life through improvisation. Sin Peaks is a funny, sexy, witty, engaging, off the cuff good time and is unlike anything you’ve seen in Vancouver.
When: Tuesdays, 7PM
Where: Little Mountain Gallery Salazar Stage, 110 Water Street
ART + CULTURE
Patchwork Tattoo Halloween Flash Day
Always wanted a spooky tattoo? This is your chance to bring that vision to life. Follow Patchwork on IG to see what designs they’re giving. Open by appointment & walk-ins.
When: Saturday, October 26th @ 10am until late.
Where: Patchwork Art Studio, 311 Water St
JCI 31 Days of Horror: Annual Halloween Makeup Contest
JCI is not messing around when it comes to Halloween makeup. In fact, it’s like their Christmas over there.
Win over $500 in prizes on the JCI Instagram account. Give them a follow to learn more and enter to win.
Where: JCI IG Account
When: Until October 31
Latincouver: Costume Party
Get ready for an electrifying night of fun, dancing, and creativity at the Latin Costume Party. DJs Teedj & Cristian Del Campo will be spinning Latin beats. Dress to impress and compete for the Best Costume Award while enjoying vibrant visuals displayed on the big screen.
Where: Latin Plaza
When: October 31
CARVING
Portside Pumpkin Carving Party
Hell yeah, it’s almost time for our annual pumpkin carving party below deck. Sponsored by @wizespirits
$10 entry fee gets you a Wize cocktail, a pumpkin, and carving tools.
$7 Wize Cocktails all night
Show off your carving skills for a chance to win a special collab prize pack from Wize Cocktails and The Portside Pub. Don’t miss out on this spooktacular evening of creativity and fun.
When: Wednesday, October 30
Where: Portside Pub, 7 Alexander St
Blarney Stone Pumpkin Carving Contest
Annual Halloween Pumpkin Carving Contest with DJ Zeus After Party.
Pumpkin Carving Contest:
Prizes for Best, Scariest, & Most Creative Pumpkins
$10 entry fee per team includes pumpkin and all your tools
DJ Zeus After Party 930pm-2am with Halloween drink specials and a costume contest!
Costumes encouraged!
When: Thursday October 31, 7:30PM – 2am
Where: The Blarney Stone, 216 Carrall St.
EVENTS
October 31
Blockbuster 2 The Sequel: Halloween at The Lamplighter
Back by popular demand, Blockbuster Halloween returns Halloween Night to The Lamplighter Public House in Vancouver’s Gastown.
Get ready for a spooky and cinematic experience at Lamplighter this Halloween! Lamplighter will be transformed to take you back in time, replicating an iconic Blockbuster store. Relive the movie magic while partying the night away.
WHERE: Lamplighter Public House, 92 Water St
Joy of Drag Halloween Night
Get ready for a night of glamour and fright.
Join Joy of Drag at The Portside Pub for a bewitching evening of drag performances that will leave you spellbound.
Featured performance by
@pialittle_
@son.of.a.butchxo
@mylushlife
@jarydprice
Grab your broomsticks and secure your early bird tickets for just $15 before they vanish into thin air!
WHERE: Portside Pub, 7 Alexander St
Meet: Dress Up With Us
This Halloween, on October 31st, Meet is inviting you to wear a costume to get 30% off your meal! You don’t want to miss out on this fang-tastic deal.
WHERE: Meet Gastown, 12 Water St
