In the midst of the ongoing global health crisis, you might be wondering if you need any more fear in your life. Well, with Halloween fast approaching, the answer is a definite yes! The spooky season and bone-chilling thrills are synonymous, making jump scares as essential as trick-or-treating. To embrace the eerie spirit of the season, we embarked on a quest to uncover some of the most spine-tingling locations across Canada that could easily double as settings for horror movies.
From beloved cult classics and indie gems to lesser-known hidden gems, notable remakes, and upcoming blockbusters, these films feature chilling scenes filmed in various locations across Canada, from Cape Breton Island to Victoria.
Explore our curated list, watch these hair-raising films (spoiler alert!), and then visit the actual filming locations to witness the eerie settings firsthand. And if you’re feeling brave enough, dare to explore these places in person. We’ve also got you covered with nearby activities to help you shake off the fright.
**My Bloody Valentine (1981)**
This ’80s slasher favorite, dubbed by the Edmonton Journal as “a movie made by the mentally warped for the mentally warped,” revolves around a Valentine’s Day celebration disrupted by a pickaxe-wielding serial killer in a gas mask.
**Real-Life Setting:** Sydney Mines in Nova Scotia’s Cape Breton Island stands in for Valentine Bluffs, the film’s iconic location. While Princess Colliery, the transformed coal mine featured in the movie, no longer exists, you can still explore Main Street and other filming spots in the area.
**Where to Relax:** Take a scenic drive to Cabot Trail, just 30 minutes away, to admire Cape Breton’s stunning fall foliage along its picturesque cliffs.
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