Halloween is just around the corner and the Ghost Train in Stanley Park is back for 2016! This year’s festive and chilling new theme is Day of the Dead!
Prepare to be thrilled and chilled by La Llorona, La Catrina and other mischievous souls in celebration of the Day of the Dead! Gather with friends and family to honour the returning spirits of our loved ones as we explore this delightful festivaof life.
Be serenaded by a mariachi band, ride the train through the tunnel of flames with the Aztec Lord and Lady of Death, and join us in a gorgeous graveyard where friendly souls return to dance.
Opening weekend special – October 8 and 9
All-ages tickets for matinee and evening trains are only $6.00 plus tax!
Live performers are only part of the evening train experience.
Volunteer with Ghost Train
Are you a high school student looking for a volunteer experience in a fast-paced environment? Get an opportunity to work with our Ghost Train team on-site. Contact 604-689-1463 for details.
Opening hours
The Ghost Train is open October 8 to 31, 2016. We will be closed October 10 for Thanksgiving Day.
Live theatrical performance train
Monday to Thursday, 5:30pm to 9:30pm
Friday to Sunday, 5:30pm to 10:00pm
Matinee train
Our matinee train ride is a great daytime activity for families, school groups, and groups with children. Journey through the forest and view our thematic displays. Ticket sales for the matinee train end at 5:00pm.
There are no live performers during matinee train rides.
Friday to Sunday, 11:00am to 5:00pm (last train at 5:00pm)
Night train
Our classic night train ride includes a 14 minute experience following our “Day of the Dead” theme with lights, sounds, and live performers.
Spooky Barn
The third annual Spooky Barn is open all operating hours. Enjoy this fun, indoor, haunted addition to our family friendly event.
Escape from the weather and have a Spooky good time for just $2 per person. Spooky Barn will be available for both matinee and evening show times.
Tickets
You must buy a ticket to ride the train and for admission to the Spooky Barn. Your ticket is valid for one Ghost Train ride and other attractions in the plaza. Tickets for the Spooky Barn sold separately.
Adult (19 – 64 years) $11.00 + GST
Senior (65+ years) $8.00 + GST
Youth (13 – 18 years) $8.00 + GST
Child (3 – 12 years) $7.00 + GST
Child (2 years and under) Free
Matinee train (all ages) $6.00 + GST
Spooky Barn $2.00 + GST
Ticket details can be found online by clicking here.
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{{THE GIVEAWAY!!!}}
The Ghost Train at Stanley Park has given us TWO tickets to give away to one lucky Raincity Parent reader! Each ticket admits two people, so four people get in! Winner MUST choose from the following dates: October 8, 9, 11 or 12. This giveaway is open to residents of the Greater Vancouver area and the Sea to Sky corridor only. Winner will be drawn October 7th. Please enter via the Rafflecopter link below.
I’m kind of hoping we WONT see any spooky clowns and only friendly ghosts! 🙂
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Love this theme idea!! Will be cool to meet LA catrina
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I find high society terribly frightening. I hope La Catrina isn’t out to get me!
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Our kids would love this! We love the Day of the Dead!!!
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How fun would it be to come face to face withLa Catrina or the Aztec Lord?
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Would love to do this with my oldest!! ☺️
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We are headed there on Saturday (8th)! It’s an annual tradition for our family 🙂
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Have never been to a day of the dead themed attraction. Can’t wait to see what characters there are!
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Would like to introduce my toddler to La Catrina 🙂
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The lady of Death sounds like she would have some good stories to tell…
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LA Catrina!
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La Catrina sounds awesome
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La Llorona would be one of the characters we would meet.
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I am a total wimp, so even though La Catrina sounds harmless, I am sure she will scare me when I meet her!
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Great idea to brung my son to his first ghost train ride!
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Great idea to bring my son to his first ghost train ride!
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You’ll be able to see La Catrina
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The Aztec Lord! Yikes
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i would love to meet La Catrina
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My kids love ghost train ride
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I hope to see La Llorona in the ghost train!!! My kids already now about her!!
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First meeting of La Catrina
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Would love to go with the little ones!! They love the train!
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I can not wait to go!!
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La Catrina!!!
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La Catrina is one of the mischievous souls that I will see during the Ghost Train ride.
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Looks like fun!
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Can’t wait to see catrina !
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This looks like a lot of fun!!! Would be great to see La Catrina!
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I woukd live to take my family to this… We have never been. Good luck to everyone!
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My kids are really into spooky things so this would be awesome.. Especially if we saw la catrina
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The Aztec Lord…yikes!
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Can’t wait to ride the train with our kiddos 😊
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