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Fort Fright

Fort Fright

Fort Fright returns inside the historic walls of Fort Henry, delivering one of Ontario’s most unique haunted experiences. With movie-quality animatronics, immersive sets, and professional costumes and effects, this is the ultimate addition to your fall calendar. Tickets sell fast – get yours soon! 

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General Admission

General Admission (Ages 5+)

October 2-11
Fort Fright – General Admission: $25

Military Admission (with Photo ID): $20

Oct 16-31
Fort Fright – General Admission: $30

Military Admission (with Photo ID): $24

Are you a local post-secondary student? Save with valid ID! (valid for Queen’s, SLC and RMC students).

Add-On: Scare Shield $5

 

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All prices subject to HST. Tickets are online-only, non-refundable, and non-transferable.

Scare Tactics

Fort Fright is an outdoor haunted experience, dress for the weather and expect uneven ground.

Please arrive during your check in window only. Groups of up to 5 enter together.

The experience lasts 1–1.5 hours with no re-entry. Guests can stay in the Parade Square as long as they wish.  

Food and drinks available on-site.

  • BeaverTails 
  • Mrs. Henry’s Treat Shop 
  •  Commissariat Store Gift Shop 

Nighttime haunted outdoor scene at Fort Fright, showing visitors the Candy Corner.

Actors in spooky costumes interacting with guests during Fort Fright

Rules of the Realm

Costumes are not allowed. This includes no face masks, no face paint, no fake weapons, backpacks, or outside food/drink.

Scare actors won’t touch guests, and guests must not touch actors nor props.

Unsafe behavior will result in removal without refund.

Fort Fright is not recommended for children. Parental discretion is advised. All guests under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

Share your visit on social media using our hashtags: #FortFright and #FortHenry.

Media inquiries: If you are a member of the press, please contact us in advance.

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Survive the Night

NEW “The Following” Experience 

The Following is a brand-new Haunted Maze located within the Interactive Parade Square. Guests (aged 16+ only) will complete a mysterious trial in order to join a secret society.  

The twist? Guests must navigate the trial while blindfolded, relying only on their senses to make it through. Those who successfully reach the end will come face to face with their new leader and be officially welcomed into The Following.

Are you worthy? 

 

Nighttime haunted outdoor scene at Fort Fright, showing visitors the Candy Corner.

Actors in spooky costumes interacting with guests during Fort Fright

Dark Nights

Do You Dare?

The Dark Night Experience is a special version of Fort Fright where all attraction lighting is turned off, and guests must navigate the experience using only a flashlight provided by staff. You never know what’s lurking in the shadows…

Dark Night Experiences are held every Thursday in October (8, 15, 22, and 29).

Dark Nights are intense and are not recommended for young children due to the heightened scare factor.

Only Fort Fright-issued flashlights are permitted.

Accessibility

The experience takes place outdoors, mostly on uneven gravel pathways with ground conditions that may change with the weather. For guests who require the use of a wheelchair, an all-terrain wheelchair is recommended.  

Fort Henry wheelchairs are available to guests of Fort Fright. Wheelchairs may be requested at the admissions booth just down the pathway from the Main Parking Lot.  

Is “The Following” Experience Accessible? 

The Following requires participants to wear a blindfold and hold onto a handrail with their right hand throughout the 3-5 minute experience. Guests will encounter ramped elevation changes and sections that require walking while crouched. We encourage guests with concerns to speak with our staff onsite before entering the experience.  

Nighttime haunted outdoor scene at Fort Fright, showing visitors the Candy Corner.
Dates & Times
October 2, 2026 7:15 pm - October 4, 2026 11:00 pm
October 9, 2026 7:15 pm - October 11, 2026 11:00 pm
October 16, 2026 6:45 pm - October 18, 2026 11:00 pm
October 23, 2026 6:45 pm - October 31, 2026 11:00 pm
Admissions
October 2-11 Plus HST.
General Admission $25.00
Military General Admission $20.00
October 16-31
General Admission $30.00
Military General Admission $24.00
Dark Nights Thursdays Only
General Admission $35.00
Military General Admission $28.00
Local Post-Secondary Students Valid ID required (Queen's, SLC, RMC)
General Admission $20.00
Dark Nights $28.00

What to know before you go!

Your ticket grants you access to the complete Fort Fright experience. Explore the massive Haunted Attraction, including activities in the Advanced Battery Waiting Area, Dry Ditch Maze, and Interactive Parade Square, check out the gift shops and food/beverage options, or have a chat with Dora the Talking Skeleton! Get ready for a thrilling adventure that covers it all! 

Wait times may vary depending on the night. To improve your experience, Fort Fright uses a virtual queue system. Simply scan the QR code onsite, enter your information, and you’ll receive a text when it’s your turn to enter. 

While you wait, enjoy a variety of activities, games, and experiences in the waiting area. 

Photos and videos are allowed in the Advanced Battery Waiting Area as well as in the Interactive Parade Square. Photos and videos are not permitted in the Dry Ditch Maze. This is to ensure groups stay evenly spaced to best enjoy the experience. 

 

If you are media, please contact us: https://www.parks.on.ca/contact/ 

No, scare actors will not touch you during the Fort Fright experience. We kindly ask guests not to touch them either, to ensure everyone’s safety and respect personal boundaries. 

 

At Fort Fright, we prioritize a safe and enjoyable environment for all. Any verbal or physical abuse towards scare actors will not be tolerated. Guests engaging in such behaviour will be immediately escorted off the site. Our scare actors are equipped with radios to stay in contact with our security and management team, ensuring a swift response to any issues. Please note that there are no refunds in such cases.  

If you would like to experience Fort Fright, but think that you will be nervous or scared, you can purchase a Scare Shield for $5 +HST to ward off direct scares. This will signal to our Scare Actors that you do not want to be scared.  You have the option of turning off the Shield if you change your mind.   

 

If you find yourself too scared to continue, simply approach the nearest staff member. This could be a scare actor, but they will break character to assist you. Let them know you’d like to be escorted out of the experience, and they’ll be glad to help. Scare actors can either call for assistance or personally guide you out of the Dry Ditch Maze. Don’t worry about their scary makeup, they are very friendly! Your comfort and enjoyment are important to us!  

No. Each ticket grants one entry only to ensure a smooth guest flow. 

As Fort Fright is an outdoor event, it will be offered rain or shine. In the chance of extreme inclement weather, we may choose to close and will post cancelled evenings on Fort Fright’s social media channels and Fort Henry’s website. 

 

Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. 

Details

  • Start: October 2 @ 7:15 pm
  • End: October 31 @ 11:00 pm
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Location

  • Fort Henry
  • 1 Fort Henry Dr
    Kingston, K7K 5G8