Rideau Hall-oween
On Halloween night, the grounds of Rideau Hall were transformed into a haunted Victorian cemetery.
Her Excellency was also on hand to distribute goodies to visitors.
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Visitors were invited to follow a scary path through the grounds.
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Trick-or-treaters encountered ghosts and other haunting characters.
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On Halloween night, the grounds of Rideau Hall were transformed into a haunted Victorian cemetery.
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Governor General Julie Payette, disguised with a black cape and a colourful Cirque du Soleil top hat, took part in the event and walked the scary path.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his family also took part in the fun.
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After braving the scary path, young and old were rewarded with candy.
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She also stopped and chatted with costumed families and visitors.
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