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- calendar_today October 31, 2026
Northerners Celebrate Halloween With Style
Halloween is an occasion many look forward to each year, and residents across Canada’s North are no exception. Costumes, candy, and festive decorations marked the celebrations, as Northerners got into the spirit of the spooky season.
Costumes Abound Among All Ages
This year’s halloween celebration showcased a wide assortment of costumes. In Arviat, 4-year-old Devonte Pauppa dressed up as Batman, embodying Gotham’s iconic protector. In Yellowknife, creativity was also on display with group costumes like Bruno Mars and the Long Term Care Bears, where Vicky McKay, Minnu Thomas, Thuba Nyoni, Alma Jaboneta, Susan Medoza, Ashleigh Gregory, Maria Ligmayo, Toshie Murphy, Jen Mitra, and Angela Canning combined dress-up and fun.
Kiersten Williams portrayed the Inuk superhero Super Shamou, a character noted as one of the first comic book heroes printed in Inuktitut. For the youngest celebrators, 10-month-old Khloe Isirinq Adams proved that halloween costumes aren’t just for frightening effect, delighting family and friends alike.
Pumpkin Carving and Creative Decor
Halloween decorations and pumpkin carving are at the heart of any northern halloween tradition. The Iqaluit curling rink hosted a pumpkin carving competition, where siblings Aulanaaq Suwaksiork, age 7, and Rosalie Suwaksiork, age 3, took part in the fun. In Yellowknife, distinctive pumpkins captured the spooky yet playful essence of the season, reflecting community creativity.
Community Gatherings and Shared Festivities
For many, halloween celebration is about more than costumes and candy—it’s an opportunity for community gathering and merriment. Events in Rankin Inlet included residents dressing up and gathering to share in the festivities, including a scary clown costume that showed the commitment to the spooky season. These gatherings allow neighbors, families, and friends to come together, sharing treats and laughter.
Pets Join the Spooky Fun
Halloween isn’t just for humans in the North. Shawn Maley’s dog, Chippy, donned a festive look, reminding everyone that pets can be part of the fun too, further enhancing the sense of inclusion and community spirit during this time of year.
Sweet Treats and Halloween Candy
No halloween celebration would be complete without sweets and treats. Northerners delighted in sharing halloween candy among friends and family, rounding out the celebration in true seasonal style.
Whether through imaginative halloween costumes, cleverly carved pumpkins, or festive gatherings, the North’s halloween spirit shone through, as residents of all ages celebrated together and embraced the season’s excitement.
Source: cbc.ca.
