Haunted Canada
The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel is said to be haunted by a bellhop.
Treat (True) – “Sam the Bellhop” is a well-known ghost story from Banff.
Kinder Surprise Eggs are banned in the U.S. but legal in Canada.
Treat (True) – Canada still enjoys these chocolate treats with toys inside.
Bats in Ontario hibernate in caves all winter long.
Treat (True) – Many bat species do this to survive cold months.
Scientists created glow-in-the-dark pumpkins using jellyfish DNA.
Treat (True) – Bioluminescent experiments like this have been done.
The first Halloween parade in Canada was held in Montreal in 1927.
Trick (False) – No record of a parade that early.
A ghost moose roams the streets of Moose Jaw every Halloween.
Trick (False) – No confirmed sightings, though it makes for a great local legend.
In Quebec, it’s illegal to wear a clown costume after 8pm on Halloween.
Trick (False) – No such law exists, though some towns have curfews.
Black cats are banned from being adopted in October in some provinces.
Treat (True) – Some shelters pause adoptions to prevent harm or pranks.
Eating too much candy can temporarily turn your tongue blue.
Treat (True) – Especially with blue raspberry treats.
Trick-or-treating became popular in Canada after World War II.
Treat (True) – The post-war candy boom helped Halloween grow.
The old Ottawa jail is now a hostel where guests report paranormal activity.
Treat (True) – The HI Ottawa Jail Hostel is famous for ghostly encounters.
The most popular Halloween candy in Canada is coffee crisp.
Treat (True) – Coffee Crisp often tops Canadian candy polls.
A giant spider web once covered an entire street in Winnipeg.
Trick (False) – No such event has been recorded.
Pumpkins are technically a fruit, not a vegetable.
Treat (True) – Botanically, they’re fruits.
Jack-o’-lanterns were originally made from turnips in Ireland.
Treat (True) – Immigrants brought the tradition to North America.
Niagara Falls freezes every Halloween night due to a curse.
Trick (False) – The falls have frozen before, but not due to any curse or on Halloween.
Canadians spend over $400 million on Halloween candy each year.
Treat (True) – Halloween is big business in Canada.
Canada has a species of ghost owl that only appears at night.
Trick (False) – No owl is officially called a “ghost owl,” though snowy owls are nocturnal.
Canadian researchers found that watching horror movies burns calories.
Treat (True) – Fear can increase heart rate and calorie burn.
Halloween was once banned in Alberta due to mischief night riots.
Trick (False) – Mischief Night exists, but no province-wide ban.
Victoria, BC, is considered one of Canada’s most haunted cities.
Treat (True) – With its historic buildings and ghost tours, Victoria has earned its spooky reputation.
In Nunavut, Halloween costumes must be approved by local elders.
Trick (False) – There’s no formal approval process, though cultural sensitivity is encouraged.
Saskatchewan hosts an annual bat festival to celebrate local species.
Treat (True) – Bat appreciation events do happen in Canada!
Wearing a vampire costume can increase your blood pressure.
Trick (False) – No costume has that effect, though excitement might.
The word “Halloween” comes from “All Hallows’ Eve”
Treat (True) – It’s the evening before All Saints’ Day.