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Halloween Houses on Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island is home turf for us, and one of the first user-submitted pins on MyHalloweenHouse.com was here: a candy bowl left out front in the Cowichan Valley. Since then, homeowners from the West Shore up through Duncan, Chemainus, Ladysmith and Nanaimo have added their own displays and candy stops.

User-submitted photo of a Halloween house display in Ladysmith: Candy bowl left out front — Boo 👻 — Ladysmith (photo submitted to the map by the homeowner)

Island Halloweens tend to be damp, so the yards that shine here are the ones built for rain: covered porches, carports turned into walk-throughs, and lights that cut through the drizzle. Small towns along the Trans-Canada Highway make it easy to visit two or three communities in one evening.

Where the pins are right now

The live map currently shows 20 houses, candy stops and attractions in this region, by town: Victoria (3), Duncan (3), Nanaimo (3), Langford (2), North Cowichan (2), Ladysmith (2), Chemainus (2), Lake Cowichan (1), Cowichan Valley (1), Parksville (1). The count changes as homeowners add or remove their own pins, so the live Halloween house map is always the most current view.

Homes from the map

Every photo below was uploaded by the homeowner when they added their pin. Open the map and tap a pin to see full details, lights-on hours and directions.

User-submitted photo of a Halloween house display in Ladysmith: Spooky Palms is a haunted house for all ages and can be adjusted for how scary participant — Spooky Palms — Ladysmith (photo submitted to the map by the homeowner)

User-submitted photo of a candy stop in Chemainus: Full size bars — Candy stop — Chemainus (photo submitted to the map by the homeowner)

Halloween night inspiration

Scenes like these are what make a neighbourhood worth walking. Add your own house and it could be featured here.

Large carved jack-o-lantern with a toothy grin — Jack-o-lantern · Photo: TheKohser, CC BY-SA 3.0

Three carved jack-o-lanterns glowing on a brick porch step — Pumpkins on the porch · Photo: Lianguanlun, CC BY 4.0

Life-size skeleton decoration hanging on a house — Skeleton yard decoration · Photo: Valerie Everett, CC BY-SA 2.0

Local tips for a great night out

Bring a rain layer that fits over the costume. A clear poncho keeps the costume visible.
Rural roads between Cowichan Valley towns often have no sidewalks. Drive between stops and walk only on residential streets.
Many island candy stops say “candy bowl out front.” Please take one or two so there’s enough for the next family.

How to plan your route

Open the MyHalloweenHouse.com map, zoom in on this area and tap the houses you want to see. Add each one to Map My Tour, then press “Open Route in Google Maps” for turn-by-turn directions. Use the filters to show only decorated houses, only candy stops, or allergy-friendly options. Before you head out, read our Halloween safety tips.

Decorating this year?

Adding your house is free. Upload a photo, describe your display and set your hours. If you need inspiration, our haunted house and yard ideas guide covers planning, props, lighting and safety.

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