Promotional poster for the Stanley Park Hallowe'en Ghost Train featuring a ghostly figure in front of a steam train in a misty graveyard.

Stanley Park Ghost Train makes a spooky comeback

September 19 2024 –

The iconic Stanley Park Ghost Train is gearing up to take riders on a haunted Halloween journey from October 10 to October 31. Climb aboard for Ghosts in the Graveyard, a rollicking ride filled with creepy and entertaining surprises and spectacularly spooky sights!

“It’s so great to see the return of the Ghost Train to Stanley Park,” said Brennan Bastyovanszky, Chair of the Vancouver Park Board. “Riding the Ghost Train is a time-honoured tradition for many families in Vancouver, and we are thrilled to have it back on track and able to once again offer this experience to residents and visitors alike.”

The Ghost Train will operate daily from 6 pm to 10 pm, with matinee slots available on Saturdays and Sundays from 2 pm to 5 pm, except on Thanksgiving Day. Riders will travel through the eerie woods of Stanley Park, transformed into a haunted cemetery, where they will encounter imaginative characters and captivating theatrical performances by the Mortal Coil Performance Society.

In addition to the ride, guests can enjoy ghoulish graveyard décor, family-friendly autumn photo spots, and food trucks in the railway plaza. Matinee rides will feature a fright-free experience without the theatrical performances, perfect for younger riders.  

Ticketing details

Tickets for the Ghost Train will be available exclusively online at ghosttrain.ca for designated time slots starting September 25 at noon. With limited seating available, guests are encouraged to purchase tickets early.

Pricing (exclusive of GST & service fees):

  • Ages 13 and up: $17
  • Ages 3 to 12: $14
  • Ages 2 and under: Free
  • Matinee ages 3 and up: $11 

To help facilitate a fair and efficient process, the online ticketing system will include a queue. Access to the waiting room begins at 11:30 am on September 25 at ghosttrain.ca. When ticket sales open at noon, individuals in the waiting room will be randomly assigned a spot in the purchasing queue. Those joining after sales begin will be placed at the back of the line on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to those already in the waiting room.

Accessibility

Complimentary admission is offered for guests in wheelchairs and support persons accompanying guests with disabilities. Accessible tickets must be booked in advance of the general sale by calling 1-844-307-7469 on September 25, from 9 am to 11 am.

Parking

Due to construction on Metro Vancouver’s Stanley Park Water Supply Tunnel , on-site parking at the Stanley Park Railway lot will be limited. Additional pay parking will be available at the Stanley Park information booth, Vancouver Aquarium, and Lumberman’s Arch. Guests are advised to allow ample additional time for potential traffic delays and to secure parking. 

For more information, visit ghosttrain.ca.

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