The Real Estate Guide for the Afterlife:  The Most Haunted Homes Around Vancouver

by Leslie McGuire

By Leslie McGuire | October 2025

Welcome, Spirited Homebuyers

Attention all ghosts, ghouls, and curious mortals — this one’s for you.
If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a home with real character (and maybe a resident poltergeist), consider this your official “Real Estate Guide for the Afterlife.”

From haunted heritage manors in Vancouver’s West End to eerie corn mazes deep in the Fraser Valley, these are the top “properties” any self-respecting spirit would die to live in.

And for the living? Don’t worry — there’s a full list of haunted walking tours where you can explore these spooky neighbourhoods safely, no haunting required.


Vancouver’s Most Desirable Haunted “Listings”

🏚 Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors — Surrey

Listing Type: Multi-unit haunted complex
Spectral Highlights: Five different haunted houses, immersive sets, theatrical lighting, and a healthy dose of terror.
Perks for Ghosts: Endless energy from screaming visitors, perfect for those seeking community engagement (and chaos).
Proximity: Easy commute for Surrey or Langley phantoms.
Learn more → cougarcreekhouseofhorrors.com

 

Cougar Creek House of Horrors

🎡 Fright Nights at Playland — East Vancouver

Listing Type: Carnival-style mega haunt
Spectral Highlights: Classic haunted mansions, creepy clowns, doll factories, and midnight rides.
Perks for Ghosts: High “scream density” — plenty of noise to keep things lively.
Neighbourhood Bonus: The Hastings-Sunrise area boasts heritage charm, easy access to parks, and the occasional wandering apparition.
Learn more → frightnights.ca

🏰 Barclay Manor Haunted House — West End

Listing Type: Heritage property with history
Spectral Highlights: Built in the late 1800s, this stately home hosts one of Vancouver’s most atmospheric haunted attractions every Halloween.
Perks for Ghosts: Authentic creaky floors, dim lighting, and that perfect “old-house chill.”
Learn more → halloweenvancouver.comhttps://westendcc.ca/haunted-house-at-barclay-manor/

🍺 Dead Strange Fellows Haunted Brewhouse — East Vancouver

Listing Type: Converted industrial haunt
Spectral Highlights: A haunted brewery with local craft beer and theatrical haunt design.
Perks for Ghosts: The aroma of hops, low lighting, and local flair — ideal for social specters with refined taste.
Learn more → halloweenvancouver.com

🌾 Maan Farms & Reaper’s Maze of Terror — Fraser Valley

Listing Type: Rural properties with space to roam
Spectral Highlights: Corn mazes, haunted barns, and miles of fog-shrouded farmland.
Perks for Ghosts: Room to wander, fewer humans year-round, and lots of moonlight for dramatic entrances.
Learn more → destinationvancouver.com

 

🚶 For the Living: Haunted Walking Tours Around Vancouver


👣 Ghostly Vancouver Tours

Authentic, research-based ghost stories through Gastown, Downtown, and the West End.
ghostlyvancouvertours.com

🔦 Forbidden Vancouver: Lost Souls of Gastown

Step into Vancouver’s darker history — cobblestone alleys, murders, legends, and lost spirits.
forbiddenvancouver.ca

🪦 Grave Tales — Fort Langley

A National Historic Site by day, a haunted colonial village by night.
Guided lantern tours through graveyards and ghost stories galore.
pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/bc/langley/activ/activ3

🌕 DreadWorks Haunted House — Cloverdale Fairgrounds

Part maze, part immersive haunt — perfect for thrill-seekers wanting a self-guided spooky stroll.
dreadworks.ca

💀 Ghostly Games & Haunted Walks

New interactive “ghost scavenger hunts” and puzzle tours are popping up in Gastown and Stanley Park — great for families and friends seeking Halloween fun with a twist.
destinationvancouver.com

🎃 Closing Thoughts 

Not every home is haunted… but every home has a story.
Whether you’re looking for a cozy condo, a character craftsman, or just a neighbourhood with great Halloween spirit, I can help you find a place that feels like magic — no Ouija board required.

Happy Haunting!


Leslie McGuire

Leslie McGuire

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