Fort Fright is bringing back the dead this fall, armed with brand new attractions, an army of scare actors and new technology guaranteed to have visitors shaking in their boots.
Established in 2007, Fort Fright was designed to leverage Canada’s second most celebrated holiday, Halloween, while simultaneously bridging the gap for fall tourism events. While initially projected to attract around 4,000 visitors in its first year, Fort Fright exceeded expectations by over 150% and attracted over 10,000 brave souls.
In the years following, Fort Fright quickly became the media darling of provincial and national news outlets and was named one of the Top 10 Haunted Houses in North America by Sunmedia, one of Canada’s Creepiest Halloween Places by the Huffington Post and the Best New Event out of 100 by Festivals and Events Ontario. As the accolades poured in, it reaffirmed what Fort Fright team already knew: visitors love to be scared.
Never ones to rest on their laurels, the team at Fort Fright refines and improves the attraction each year, ensuring that repeat guests never have the same hellish experience twice.
This year, every Thursday in October from October 9, Fort Fright presents "Lights Out Thursdays" — an almost completely dark experience of the attraction where guests must navigate through the experience with only a staff-provided flashlight.
In addition to Fort Fright programming, Fort Henry is open for Wednesday Movie Nights on October 1, 8, 15, and 22, with screenings of popular horror movies that can be enjoyed while visitors wait for their entry time.
For parents, Fort Fright may not be suitable for children under 13. That said, you know your children best and should use your best judgement. Fort Fright does offer a zombie-proof amulet that can be worn by anyone and will ward off direct scares.
For more information on attraction dates and fees, visit the Fort Henry website.
Make the trip to Kingston this year, and discover an experience unlike anything in the province.
