Terror at Tanglebank is a new Halloween attraction in the Vancouver region. It’s a haunted forest in Abbotsford with both family-friendly and scary activities.
The attraction is like a Haunted House, except that it’s outdoors. Guests follow a trail through the trees. Along the way they encounter lots of creepy characters and spooky scenes.
TOP FRASER VALLEY HALLOWEEN ATTRACTIONS
Terror at Tanglebank is a great new Halloween attraction. It’s scarier than some, but not as scary as others (which makes it good for people who like things in the middle).
Some of the best kid-friendly Halloween attractions in the Fraser Valley are Fall at the Farm at Maan Farms and Taves Family Farms Applebarn in Abbotsford. In Chilliwack there is also Petey’s Pumpkin Patch and the Chilliwack Corn Maze. These are awesome places to take young children to.
If you’re looking for something much more on the scary side, then we highly recommend Reapers Maze of Terror in Chilliwack and Maan Farms Haunted Mazes in Abbotsford. They are both incredible! In Langley there is also Brinkworth Dungeon and Fort Langley’s Grave Tales walking tours. Not too far away, but outside the Fraser Valley, there is also Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors in Surrey which is amazing.
See our article about Halloween Events or Lower Mainland Haunted Houses to learn about the above and other attractions to visit. Continue reading to learn about Terror at Tanglebank specifically.
Terror at Tanglebank Haunted Experience
Tanglebank Estate is a large property in the Fraser Valley featuring a bistro, apothecary and garden centre. The place hosts special events from time to time, including over the fall. In 2025 Terror at Tanglebank runs on select dates between September 26th and October 30th.
During the Halloween season the estate’s forest transforms into a spooky attraction for all ages. Trails through the woods are open to explore during Halloween. The forest is similar to a labyrinth, but with paths surrounded by trees instead of corn. The route is also just one-directional, so there is no risk of getting lost along the way.
Before it gets dark each night, families with younger kids can go for a walk in the spooky setting. Then, the full Terror at Tanglebank experience takes place after sunset. The forest becomes dark and full of scary sights and sounds. There are also live actors waiting to scare guests.
In addition to the forest trails, there are Halloween-themed goods available to purchase in the gift shop. Expect to find everything from masks and decorations to an assortment of locally grown pumpkins. There are also tables to sit at, both indoors and outside, where you can enjoy refreshments from the restaurant.
Event Location
You can find the Tanglebank Estate at 29985 Downes Road. It’s in the northwest region of Abbotsford. The venue is about a 60-minute drive from Vancouver in good traffic. It’s just off Exit 83 from the Trans Canada Highway.
Dates and Hours
Terror at Tanglebank opens towards the end of September and closes for the season one day before Halloween. The family-friendly edition of the event operates from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm, whereas the scary edition operates from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
This year, the full experience opens on Fridays and Saturdays from September 26th until October 26th. It’s also open on the weekdays of October 23rd, 29th and 30th. The full experience means with “full scariness”.
The family-friendly version of the event, meanwhile, operates on most Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from September 27th until October 28th, as well as on Thursday, October 30th.
Tanglebank Ticket Prices
Tickets for Terror at Tanglebank are available in timeslots online. Prices vary depending on your age and the experience you select.
This year general admission to the full haunt costs $27 for ages 14 and above. Tickets for kids ages 13 and under cost $15. Special R.I.P. Access passes are also available for $55 each. They include priority check-in and line-up privileges, a souvenir lanyard and discounts on Tanglebank products and pumpkins. General admission tickets to the family-friendly sessions, meanwhile, cost $15 per person.
Terror at Tanglebank Video
Check out the video below for an idea of what to expect at Terror at Tanglebank. The video shows scenes of the experience from when we visited.
As you’ll see, the Halloween attraction features lots of actors, which is great. Interestingly, they didn’t make a lot of sounds, at least not the ones near the start when we went. This made it somewhat extra spooky, on the one hand, but also nice for people who are on the timid side and don’t like scary sounds. Towards the end of the forested trail the characters started talking more, and grunting and screaming. We aren’t sure if that will always be the case, but it was when we went.
Terror at Tanglebank is pretty good. It’s definitely a cool haunted forest experience, and fun for people who like scary things and those who don’t enjoy being too overly frightened.
Other Information
See the Terror at Tanglebank website for more details about the attraction.
Similar (but scarier) Halloween-themed events in the Fraser Valley include the Maan Farms Haunted Corn Maze in Abbotsford and Reapers Maze of Terror in Chilliwack.
Other articles that might be of interest include the following:
- Lower Mainland Haunted Houses
- Halloween Events in Metro Vancouver
- Children’s Halloween Activities
- Halloween Activities for Adults
- Abbotsford Events and Attractions
