Nearly $130,000 in federal funding is aiming to make Burnaby's Halloween Festival even more spook-tacular.
On Friday, Sept. 27, Harjit Sajjan, Canada's Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced $1.6 million through PacificCan's Tourism Growth Program which will be given to seven Lower Mainland organizations, including Tourism Burnaby's popular Halloween attraction.
“The Lower Mainland is home to world-class tourism attractions with ambitious plans to welcome visitors from all corners of British Columbia, Canada and beyond," Sajjan said in a news release.
"PacifiCan is here to support these organizations as they bring their memorable experiences to more visitors. These projects showcase our region’s rich history and cultural diversity while strengthening our economy and creating good jobs here in our communities."
The government says the $129,500 in funding will help attract more local and out-of-town guests during a slower fall season, expanding the event into a month-long marquee event.
The 2024 version of the festival features Pumpkins After Dark, Central Spark, Monster Dash 5K, Neighbourhood Decorating Contest and new events including Ghost Hunt: Hauntington Manor, Halloween Candlelight Concert, Burnaby Boo Rawl and more.
Tourism Burnaby says additional details for Silent Film with Live Music, Pumpkin Parade, Haunted Village, Hallween on the Heights and Burnaby Halloween Adventure Extravaganza will be announced soon.
Burnaby hopes to become Canada's number-one Halloween destination by 2027.
Full festival details can be found online.
