Halloween is just around the corner, and if you're looking for a place to get into the spirit of things, Kingston's Fort Henry has been transformed from a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to ground zero of the zombie apocalypse. I had a guided tour the other night and it is definitely not for the faint of heart. In fact, I jumped and screamed enough that I think I set a new record for on-air bleeps on a Canada AM segment.

In addition to incredible décor and effects, they have more than 30 scare actors ready to freak you out during your 45 minute tour. They even have a game of zombie laser tag and a simulated coffin ride…if you dare.  A few practical points; tickets are $15 per person and should be purchased on-line in advance. Fort Fright is open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night until Nov. 2 and the entire week of Halloween. Kids under twelve years old are not allowed.

To wrap up 2013's Fort Fright, they will be hosting the first ever 13 Zombie Run, where participants are chased by ghoulish Zombies trying to capture a football flag wrapped around the participant's waist.
 
In Nova Scotia, the "Fear Farm" at River Breeze Farm, just outside of Truro, is getting great reviews.  They have a haunted cornmaze, mortuary, farmhouse and a phobia barn.
 
Calgary's Halloween at Heritage Park starts on Thursday, October 24 and runs in the evenings between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.  The Ghouls' Night Out is perfect for families with little ghouls, aged three to nine, who are looking for a fun, safe night out. Test your broom flying skills with Broomhilda at the Skyscrapers Flying Academy, hear stories at the Witches Retirement Home. Learn your fate at the Fortune Tellers, play creepy games at the Carnivale and join the Mad Hatter for a wonderfully weird tea party. A toy shop of horrors, a Halloween dance and craft making all add to the magic of the night. Tickets must be purchased in advance.  
 
In Toronto, Canada's Wonderland has been transformed into a horror-filled nightmare. The Haunt includes ten horrific mazes, three mind-bending scare zones, three live shows, hair-raising rides, and over 700 undead spirits and monsters lurking in the shadows preying on the innocent.  This year's line-up will feature two brand news mazes: The Ruins and Sci-Fi House.
 
The Toronto Zombie Walk started in 2003. The Walk is also in New York, Vancouver, Ottawa, Melbourne and numerous other cities around the world. This year's walk will start at 3 p.m. on Oct. 26th when they toss the severed head from the stage. The expected horde of 10,000 will be exiting onto Bay St. from the rear of Nathan Phillips Square, and continue on north up Bay St. and head east on Grenville, then hit Yonge, pass the Eaton Centre and finish off back at Nathan Phillips Square. The Toronto Zombie Walk is in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation.