Canada's most famous "haunted" hotel is leaning into its spooky reputation. The Fairmont Banff Springs has announced Halloween at the Castle, an adults-only party on the night of October 31, 2026, held in the hotel's Rundle Bar — and you don't need to be a guest to get in.
The bar will be given a full Halloween makeover, with themed décor, live entertainment and plenty of photo corners scattered through the space. Costumes are encouraged, and every ticket comes with a welcome drink. Doors open at 9 p.m. and the party runs until midnight.
Tickets come in three tiers. General admission is $95 per person and covers entry plus one drink, but it's standing room only — no reserved seats. If you want a base camp for the night, table reservations fit up to six people and include a $300 food-and-beverage credit plus a welcome drink each. VIP tables bump that up with premium placement and a $500 credit. Given Banff drink prices, that credit will disappear faster than a ghost at dawn.
The setting is half the draw. The Fairmont Banff Springs is a century-old railway hotel that looks like a Scottish baronial castle dropped into the Rockies, and it has built up a proper stock of ghost stories over the years. The hotel itself happily retells the legends: a bride who supposedly fell down the staircase on her wedding day (the Ghost Bride), a mysteriously bricked-up "Missing Room," and Sam the Bellman, a beloved porter said to have kept helping guests long after he died. None of it is verified, of course, but it makes for excellent pre-party reading.
Practically speaking, the hotel sits at 405 Spray Avenue, a short drive from downtown Banff via Banff Avenue and Spray Avenue. From Calgary, it's Highway 1 west into the townsite. Roam Transit buses also connect town with the hotel, though it's worth checking the schedule if you're heading out late — taxis or a designated driver are safer bets for a midnight finish.
This is a smart pick if you want a Halloween that's a bit more occasion than house party. You get cocktails, live entertainment and a genuinely atmospheric venue, with the town of Banff — restaurants, hot springs, and mountain views — right on the doorstep for the rest of the weekend. Just remember it's 18+, dress-up is very much part of the fun, and table options will likely sell out well before general admission. Full details are via Curiocity.
