Stanley Park Ghost Train
WARNING: There has been a pirate sighting in Stanley Park.
Apparently visitors riding the annual ‘Ghost Train' not only spotted these heathen sea bullies, but they were spooked by the sword fighting, rum guzzling, blood thirsty lot!
Every year around Halloween Stanley Park hosts a haunted outdoor event such as this. All ages are welcome to take a ride on the train at sundown as it weaves in and out of the ancient rain forest bringing you through a spooky world of real live pirates acting out gruesome scenes.
As you ride the train, music from the Pirates of the Caribbean and other themes play over head and actors from Vancouver theatre group ,Mortal Coil , act out realistic scenes of sword fights, eerie death scenes, and headless comedy bits. We covered the eyes of our little one through some of it as it was a bit graphic. However it was mostly artistic impressions of this hallowed eve with a terrific pirate theme.
There is also lots of other fun stuff happening around the park with ghoulish face painting available, pirate hat making, petting zoo walk through, candle lit nature walk, food vendors and other fun stuff.
October 10th-November 1st 6pm-10pm nightly
Tickets (2008 prices):
| Adult |
$9.00 |
|
| Discount (Children & Youth 2-18, Seniors 65+) |
$5.50 |
Admission includes Children's Farmyard and Halloween Barn, open 5pm-9pm nightly
- Cash, Credit Cards and Debit Cards accepted
- Children 5 & under - Parental discretion advised
- For safety reasons, the Ghost Train may be closed on occasion due to high winds. Check the Info line at 604-257-8531 for updates.
How Do I Get There?
The Ghost Train is readily accessible by TransLink (on the #19 bus) and event parking is free after 5pm. When you enter Stanley Park off Georgia Street, go straight ahead up Pipeline Road (don't turn right under the overpass) and look for our parking attendants to guide you to available parking spots
