THE TRAIL OF PURGATORY
HALLOWEEN WALK THROUGH & DISPLAY
THE LEGEND
The Trail of Purgatory is a Halloween walkthrough and display located at 115 Pennock Drive in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The trail is divided into 8 themes, guests will experience scares from live actors, highly graphic/sensitive content, uneven grounds, dense fog, very loud noises, narrow and wide paths, and complete darkness. The trail was started by Noah in 2020 when he was 14, Every year Noah expands the trail with new projects built over the summer every year. October 2026 marks the 7th season of celebrating Halloween.
TRIGGER WARNING: there are EXTREMELY loud noises and INTENSE strobe lights, & DENSE fog, people who are highly sensitive or have medical conditions should enter with caution or not at all.
OPEN EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY OF OCTOBER 7:30PM - 10:30PM
FRIENDLY NIGHTS *NO SCARES* ON SUNDAY AND WEDNESDAY 6:30PM - 8:30PM.
OCTOBER 2026 DATES
*WEATHER PERMITTING* CHECK FACEBOOK PAGE FOR UPDATES.
SCARY NIGHTS: 7:30pm - 10:30pm
Friday 2nd
Saturday 3rd
Friday 9th
Saturday 10th
Friday 16th
Saturday 17th
Friday 23rd
Saturday 24th
Friday 30th
FRIENDLY NIGHTS: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
*no scares, display only*
Sunday 4th
Wednesday 7th
Sunday 11th
Wednesday 14th
Sunday 18th
Wednesday 23rd
Sunday 25th
Monday 26th
Tuesday 27th
Wednesday 28th
Thursday 29th
Friday 30th
Open Halloween night, Saturday 31st 6pm - 9pm (Display only, no actors)
NOTE: THIS IS A PRIVATE PROPERTY IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD, PLEASE DO NOT GO ONTO OUR NEIGHBORS PROPERTY OR BLOCK THEIR DRIVEWAYS, DO NOT GO ONTO OURS OUTSIDE HOURS OF OPERATION.
THANK YOU.
Themes of The Trail Of Purgatory
The trail is structured around Purgatory, a temporary hell, going through 8 themes of different fears. Are you brave enough to enter?
1800s Cemetery
The Cemetery is the first theme of the trail, time period of the late 1800s, this was the very first theme since when we opened in Oct. 2020.
The Purge (movie)
The Purge is the 2nd theme of the trail, this theme is an original since 2022, this section has intense strobe lights and the loud Purge soundtrack. Enter with caution.
Carnival
This theme is an original in the trail since Oct. 2020, the theme had a huge upgrade this year in 2026 to a full size structure in the layout of of a maze.
Haunted Forest
Pure Black Forest's surrounded by occult figures like demons, vampires, and witchcraft. The theme has been upgraded every year since first added in 2022.
Area 51 - Sci Fi
Area 51 is an original theme since Oct. 2020, the theme had a huge upgrade in 2025 as being built as a full sized structure with alien props.
Insane Asylum - Mental Hospital
This theme was initially started in 2021 and grew every year, in 2026 it had a huge upgrade as full scale build imitating an Asylum, from the waiting lobby, to the lobotomy autopsy room.
Butcher House - Gore
This theme has gone under many changes over the seasons, starting in 2021, every year the layout has changed but has gradually gotten bigger every time.
Zombie Apocalypse
The Zombie Apocalypse takes place as a ran-down military base, overtaken by the dead. Started in 2022, this theme had big improvements in 2024 with the layout and props, with gradual changes every season.
Haunt FAQ
Do I need to book tickets to come?
No tickets or expense are required. Just show up on nights that we are open! We do accept monetary donations as it helps keep us operational every season.
How long is the wait time to get in?
The line is always much shorter earlier in the season (first weekend), later in the season wait times can range from 20 - 60 minutes. On friendly nights, there is next to no wait time as there is no reason to space out groups.
Is it suitable for kids?
This haunted trail is recomended for kids 7 and up, keep in mind that each kid responds differently, some kids love the scary atmosphere and props, while others might find it too scary and overwhelming.
Where are you located?
We are located at 115 Pennock Drive in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. We are also labeled on google maps as "The Trail Of Purgatory Haunted Attraction" if you have trouble finding the location.
What are your hours?
We are open every Friday and Saturday of October 7:30pm - 10:30pm, we are also open for friendly nights with no actors or scares on Sunday and Wednesday 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Please do not go into our yard outside hours of operation.
Is there parking available?
Street parking is available. Please do not block or go onto our neighbours driveways or property. be aware of people and vehicles on the street.
What are donations used for?
100% of the donations are put back into the trail for props, building materials, lighting, costumes, and masks.
Are pets allowed in the trail?
Pets are not allowed in the trail on either scare nights or display nights.
Is the trail wheelchair/stroller accessible?
The trail is not wheelchair or stroller accessible, as the trail is in the bush, theres uneven grounds, sticks, stumps, narrow paths, and uphill/downhill.