20 Spooky Photos That Perfectly Capture Halloween in Canada
Updated: Oct. 19, 2020Last October, we challenged you to capture the spirit of the season with your camera. From kids in creepy costumes to frightfully creative fall decor, these photos provide a fun-filled glimpse of what Halloween looks like across Canada.
Warts and all
Nothing’s wrong with these pumpkins—the bumps and growths are all natural. Though it might make them slightly harder to carve, the texture does add an extra eeriness!
Severed skeleton
Lorraine Murray snapped this shot of a skeleton head atop a gate—though we’re not sure whether this is a Halloween decoration, or just a year-round strategy to ward off visitors.
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Fear of pumpkins
Kim MacDonald Cameron’s great-nephew did not enjoy his first encounter with a pumpkin, but he does look adorable in his skeleton costume.
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The dancing dead
Ann Lane snapped this shot of two young zombies practicing their poses for “Thrill the World,” an event where people across the planet perform the Thriller dance in unison.
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Bark or buzz
This costume once belonged to the photographer herself, but Lynn Mabley decided to try it on her dog instead, and it turned out to be a perfect fit. Hopefully no one got stung!
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Somebody’s watching me
Dean McMurrer took this shot of what looks like a jack-o-lantern watching over Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Sometimes even the sky likes to dress up for Halloween!
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Masterful makeup
One of Frank Koenig’s neighbours came trick-or-treating in this expertly crafted costume, and he knew he had to take a picture.
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Devil in a red dress
Rena Nixon took this photo at the annual Scarecrow Festival in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia—where crows aren’t the only ones feeling afraid!
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Friendly faces
Marianne Detmar paints these welcoming grins onto her pumpkins every year. She knows they’re not exactly scary, but sometimes it’s nice to see a smiling face between all the tricks and treats.
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Charlotte’s web
A cemetery seen through the gaps in a spider web certainly makes for some unsettling Halloween imagery, as captured here by Robb Gorr.
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Ghosts stirring
Paul Barber captured this creepy display on camera. It’s not clear who exactly is stirring that pot, but he’s certainly not someone you’d want to come across on a dark night.
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Glam gourd
Olivia Lane sent in this picture of her pumpkin dressed to the nines and ready for some fun. The pipe-cleaner ribbon is a very cute touch.
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Ladies of the night
This is just one of Paula Brown’s many stunning photos taken at Pumpkinferno, a pumpkin festival that takes place in Upper Canada Village every year. The purple lighting and flowing dresses add a wistful element to these shadowy figures.
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Furry friend
According to Tammy Green, her dog Tucker hates to get dressed up, but he loves having his picture taken. He certainly makes a perfect model in this cuddly teddy costume.
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Frosty the pumpkin
It wouldn’t be a true Canadian Halloween without a light dusting of snow, as captured here by Patricia Parker. But can a frosted pumpkin still hold a candle?
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Double date
Russ Hayes spotted these skeletons on display in Sherbrooke, QC, and had to snap a picture of their festive outfits. Looks like they’re heading to a Halloween party for the ages.
Grim reaper
Sue Thompson came across this charming character in Chatham, Ont. The angel of death looks like he could use a dentist appointment.
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Fairy lights
Deb Sandau’s son carved this beautiful Tinkerbell for her. Pure Halloween magic!
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