Haunted Houses & History
Published August 25, 2026 | Tourism PEI
Categories:
Attractions & Sightseeing,
Outdoor Activities
Discover the spine-chilling secrets of PEI, from historic inns with ghostly guests to fog-shrouded trails steeped in mystery. Whether you're a local thrill-seeker or a curious traveler, you'll discover haunted attractions, paranormal tales and spooky experiences that reveal a hidden, hauntingly beautiful side of the Island.
Spooky Attractions & Events
For scary and not-so-scary (for the goblins) haunts, visit Route 6 Motel, the Chief's Haunted Barn, the Haunted Mansion, Beaconsfield Historic House and other spooky locations.
Ghost Tours
Learn about the darker side of PEI communities, with tours offered in Summerside and Charlottetown.
Secrets of Charlottetown Tours
Hear the secrets...pistols at dawn, a 200-year-old letter and even a mysterious veiled woman! Spooky Charlottetown Ghost Tour and Dearly Departed Cemetery Tour also available.
Heritage Players Ghost Tour
Led by a mysterious gravedigger, this spooky stroll is full of tales about Charlottetown’s historic downtown and its dark, mysterious, sometimes haunted past.
Past-Port Summerside Historic Tours - October
Learn the spine-chilling haunted history of Summerside. Guided tours leave from the Lefurgey Cultural Centre.
Booking link coming soon!
Murder Mysteries & Ghost Stories
Mysteries of the Keyhole House
October 30 - Summerside
Whether you are a lifelong skeptic or someone who secretly keeps a nightlight on, this family-friendly production will have you leaning forward in your seat as reality gets a little blurry.
The Body & the Belvedere
October 15 to 18 - Charlottetown
An original murder mystery set in 1872 when Esther Lowden is hosting the first-ever ball in her new home, now the Haviland Club. Can you solve the mystery?
The Uninvited - A Ghost Story
November 26 to 29 - Summerside
The haunting continues into late November with this production by Summerside's community theatre group.
PEI Terror Trail
Do you love a good fright or a spooky ghost story? Follow PEI's TERROR TRAIL to sites with dark legends and creepy encounters. The question is, are you brave enough to visit these sites after dark?
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Spirits of a Different Kind
In Charlottetown, 25 restaurants are part of the Wicked Spirits Cocktail Mix-off. Each are serving up limited-time, fall-inspired cocktails with a spooky twist! From cozy autumn flavours to hauntingly creative sips, each one will be mixed with Deep Roots Distillery local liquors and crafted to celebrate the season! Vote to win!
Do You Believe in Ghosts?
This Island has deep storytelling roots, beginning with the Mi'kmaq people who inhabited Epekwitk (PEI) thousands of years ago. Listen to the Hidden Island Podcast – Episode 3 for a spooky episode that explores ghost stories from communities across PEI. Guest interviews with Julie Pellissier-Lush, Eric Creamer, Brandi Coughlin and Meg Preston.
