On Oct. 17, the James Day’s Haunted Woods in Kahnawà:ke, west of Montreal — a popular outdoor Halloween attraction known for its spooky trails and scares — faced a real-life horror story.

A fire broke out on the site, threatening to end this year’s spooky season before it even began.

Thanks to the quick and dedicated efforts of James Day, the event organizer, and local volunteers, the Haunted Woods rose from the ashes. They worked hard on renovations and improvements, preparing the site to welcome visitors once again for a terrifyingly good time.

New twists and spooky upgrades

Day also took the opportunity to make several upgrades. This year’s Haunted Woods features new paths, a redesigned layout — including the removal of an old wall — and creepy new twists designed to keep visitors g

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