18 Canadian Horror Stories That Will Keep You Up At Night


October 27, 2022
Want a good horror story to fill you with chilling suspense and terror? Here are our picks for the best Canadian horror stories to keep you up all night.

There is nothing like settling in with a good audiobook on cold and crisp fall evenings. The only thing better is settling in with a great horror story to set the spooky mood! Listening to a horror story is always a thrill, from chilling suspense to spine-tingling mysteries. We’ve curated a list of some of the best Canadian horror stories chosen for their hair-raising execution of the genre and the mesmerizing narrations that turn these horror stories into scarily vivid adventures. Dim the lights, press play, and get swept up in the 18 best Canadian horror audiobooks in our catalogue.
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    • Experimental Film

    • Written by: Gemma Files
    • Narrated by: Morgan Hallett
    • Length: 12 hrs and 32 mins
    • Release date: 2016-05-31
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 11 ratings
    • Written by Canadian horror writer Gemma Files, Experimental Film will leave listeners enthralled from beginning to end. This audiobook is a thrilling tale of cosmic horror and has everything you could want from a suspenseful audiobook. It has decades-long mysteries, ghosts, and missing socialites with brilliant character development. The characters in this audiobook are also chillingly relatable, and the threads that connect them are both eerie and serve as fascinating twists. Gemma Files explores the intricacies of Canadian culture in this audiobook and brilliantly intertwines them with a dazzlingly unique Canadian ghost story that will leave listeners spellbound. Experimental Film is a perfect listen to kick off the spooky season.
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    • The Troop

    • Written by: Nick Cutter
    • Narrated by: Corey Brill
    • Length: 11 hrs and 2 mins
    • Release date: 2014-02-25
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 252 ratings
    • Written by Canadian author Nick Cutter, The Troop is a story filled to the brim with spine-tingling horror. When a group of boys set out into the wilderness on an annual camping trip, they are pushed to the brink of desperation. In the middle of the night, they encounter something truly terrifying. Anything but a typical scary ghost story, The Troop is full of unique storylines and elements that will appeal to fans of science fiction. This audiobook is not for the faint of heart. Set in the Canadian wilderness, it is full of gore and thrilling terror that will leave listeners unable to press pause.
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    • Oracle

    • Written by: Andrew Pyper
    • Narrated by: Joshua Jackson
    • Series: Oracle, Book 1
    • Length: 9 hrs and 20 mins
    • Release date: 2021-08-17
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 2,773 ratings
    • Oracle, written by the bestselling Toronto-based writer Andrew Pyper, is a thrillingly entertaining take on the typical ghost story. Infused with incredible writing and plot twists that make this a standout listen, it will appeal to fans of suspenseful mysteries everywhere. This psychological thriller follows an FBI agent who has a uniquely terrifying gift for solving horrible crimes and is hot on the tracks of a slippery serial killer. This captivating audiobook is further brought to life by the brilliant narration by notable Canadian actor Joshua Jackson. Prepare to get lost in a supernatural adventure unlike any other. This title is the first installment of Andrew Pyper’s Oracle series that will leave listeners unable to press pause.
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    • The Saturday Night Ghost Club

    • A Novel
    • Written by: Craig Davidson
    • Narrated by: Corey Brill
    • Length: 5 hrs and 40 mins
    • Release date: 2018-08-14
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 67 ratings
    • Sometimes the realities we uncover as adults prove far more terrifying than the scary stories that kept us awake as children. In The Saturday Night Ghost Club, beloved Canadian writer Craig Davidson takes listeners on an equally heartbreaking and chilling ride of nostalgia and mystery. When the main character discovers that his favourite uncle may not be as unassuming and quirky as he once thought, his world is never the same. The haunting and sometimes downright chilling reality of the human experience is expertly executed in this audiobook and will have listeners glued to their seats for many reasons.
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    • Sodom Road Exit

    • Written by: Amber Dawn
    • Narrated by: Deborah Burgess
    • Length: 13 hrs and 31 mins
    • Release date: 2018-05-01
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 6 ratings
    • This supernatural nail-biter is anything but a typical ghost story. Set in the small town of Crystal Beach, Ontario, the main character Starla Mia Martin will resonate with readers from all walks of life, especially with the LGBTQ+ community. When Starla realizes that the terrifying things she should be running from instead call to her, she embarks on a journey full of horror and passion. Featuring a collection of fickle and beguiling characters, Sodom Road Exit is an ideal listen for anyone who appreciates the complexities of self-reflection and the experience of coming of age in Generation X.

      Acclaimed writer Amber Dawn and narrator Deborah Burgess deliver an audiobook that will leave listeners spellbound by both fear and longing.
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    • The Bone Mother

    • Written by: David Demchuk
    • Narrated by: Natasha Soudek, Victor Bevine
    • Length: 5 hrs and 31 mins
    • Release date: 2018-04-24
    • Language: English
    • 4 out of 5 stars 28 ratings
    • This dark fantasy from Canadian playwright David Demchuk is an unnerving listen full of fanciful and frightening imagery. Delightfully creepy, The Bone Mother is also full of real-life heart-rendering stories of displacement and injustice that give this audiobook an edge, unlike any other typical scary tale. Full of fascinating creatures with even more spine-tingling backgrounds, this is a testament to the incredible talent of David Demchuk. This ghostly listen is timely and relatable in ways that will leave listeners unable to tear themselves away, no matter how chilling it gets. Fans of all things occult and impeccable storytelling will find a new favourite in this audiobook.
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    • The Migration

    • Written by: Helen Marshall
    • Narrated by: Alison Deon, Marilla Wex
    • Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins
    • Release date: 2019-03-05
    • Language: English
    • 3.5 out of 5 stars 3 ratings
    • The Migration is one horror story that has the making of a classic piece of literary fiction. Writer Helen Marshall has crafted a striking blend of timely historical events and chilling tales that will leave listeners unsettled and moved. When protagonist Sophie and her family must leave Toronto, Canada, for Oxford, England, due to a terrifying global pandemic and natural disasters, she soon realizes that the prospect of annihilation is far less frightening than what comes after. Dark and full of heart, The Migration is a testament to the exceptional endurance of the human spirit in all its forms. This story is an alarming dystopian tale that will grip and disturb listeners in surprising ways.
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    • A God in the Shed

    • A God in the Shed, Book 1
    • Written by: J-F. Dubeau
    • Narrated by: David Marantz
    • Series: A God in the Shed, Book 1
    • Length: 12 hrs and 39 mins
    • Release date: 2017-07-18
    • Language: English
    • 4 out of 5 stars 18 ratings
    • The first audiobook in a chilling series written by J-F. Dubeau, A God in the Shed, is everything a good horror story should be. Set in the small town of Saint-Ferdinand, Quebec, terrorized by an elusive serial killer, it's a story full of spine-tingling discoveries. Expertly written with layers of secrets and thrillingly scary characters, A God in the Shed is awesomely unique. Menacing and dark, listeners will be mesmerized by the plot twists and forces that make this tale an unforgettable journey of murder and mythical mystery. This audiobook is enthralling and will keep listeners glued to their seats and contemplating whether they should listen to it after dark.
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    • The Spirits Up

    • A Novel
    • Written by: Todd Babiak
    • Narrated by: Jennifer Wigmore
    • Length: 9 hrs and 29 mins
    • Release date: 2021-10-26
    • Language: English
    • 4 out of 5 stars 3 ratings
    • The Spirits Up is a delightfully spooky tale of family, disillusionment, and dark secrets that will stay with listeners long after its final line. After a family gets catapulted into a wealthy existence, the cracks in their happy facade become impossible to ignore. From the despair of a disappointing journey through adulthood to the crushing pressures of being a teenager, the last thing this family needs is a terrifying poltergeist in their gorgeous home. They will have to face these ghostly happenings head-on while simultaneously struggling to believe in something bigger than themselves. With this chilling audiobook, writer Todd Babiak will leave listeners moved and unsettled in the most delightful ways.
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    • Half Spent Was the Night

    • The Witches' Yuletide: Ami McKay's Witches, Book 2
    • Written by: Ami McKay
    • Narrated by: Ami McKay
    • Series: The Witches of New York, Book 2
    • Length: 1 hr and 35 mins
    • Release date: 2018-10-16
    • Language: English
    • 4 out of 5 stars 17 ratings
    • Half Spent Was the Night is the second installment of The Witches of New York series by Ami McKay. Full of delightfully charming witches and spooky tales, this short listen is perfect for curling up by the fire on a chilly evening. When the witches of New York get visited by a group of mysterious figures inviting them to a masquerade hosted by an unknown woman, they must get to the bottom of their motives. As they gather to look into their futures and secrets untold, they must face the possibility of their eventual demise. Charming and deliciously spooky, this audiobook is ideal for listeners looking for a momentary escape to a fantastical world.
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    • A Noise Downstairs

    • Written by: Linwood Barclay
    • Narrated by: George Newbern
    • Length: 9 hrs and 8 mins
    • Release date: 2018-07-24
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 190 ratings
    • A Noise Downstairs is a critically acclaimed, bestselling psychological thriller whose twists and turns never stop. Chillingly suspenseful, writer Linwood Barclay manages to keep listeners guessing from beginning to end in the most delightful ways. When Paul Davis discovers a horrifying secret about someone he thought he knew, he begins to experience many terrifying occurrences that challenge him beyond his wildest imagination. With ghosts, murders, and a dizzyingly shocking ending, this is one audiobook worth diving into with as few spoilers as possible. A Noise Downstairs is an expertly executed supernatural crime thriller that will leave listeners desperately anticipating every last word.
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    • The Winters

    • A Novel
    • Written by: Lisa Gabriele
    • Narrated by: Emily Rankin
    • Length: 11 hrs
    • Release date: 2018-10-16
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 9 ratings
    • For fans of the classic Rebecca, this modern take on the beloved tale will leave listeners spellbound. The Winters, written by Canadian novelist Lisa Gabriele, is a hauntingly contemporary take on the hauntings of lost love and self-doubt. Newly married, a young woman gets thrust into a family full of stirring secrets that keep her terrified and in danger of meeting a terrible fate. The Winters takes listeners through a chillingly vivid account of one woman's psychological spiral down an unsettling rabbit hole of mystery and shocking plot twists. This audiobook will leave listeners breathless with anticipation and haunted long after the last passage.
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    • The World More Full of Weeping

    • Written by: Robert J. Wiersema
    • Narrated by: Bruce Marshall
    • Length: 2 hrs and 41 mins
    • Release date: 2020-03-16
    • Language: English
    • 4 out of 5 stars 1 rating
    • Robert J. Wiersema’s The World More Full of Weeping is a spooky tale of the deep secrets hidden in the forest behind 11-year-old Brian Page's home. When one day, the young boy disappears into the unforgiving trees like his father did decades before, he gets thrust into a world full of mysterious forces and a friend who may not be what they seem. But instead of being left terrified and without memory like his father was so long ago, Brian may finally have found where he truly belongs in the dark forest. Full of chillingly heart-wrenching themes, The World More Full of Weeping is a touching listen that will leave listeners pondering its meaning long after it ends.
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    • The Gathering

    • Written by: Kelley Armstrong
    • Narrated by: Jennifer Ikeda
    • Series: Darkness Rising, Book 1
    • Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins
    • Release date: 2011-04-12
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 48 ratings
    • Set in a beautiful Vancouver Island town, this supernatural thriller is the perfect listen for young adults and teens who enjoy the world of fantasy. The Gathering is the first audiobook in the Darkness Rising series by writer Kelley Armstrong. This enthralling tale follows teenage Maya as she begins to discover the hidden world around her after a heartbreaking accident. When terrifying and mysterious incidents plague the quiet town she has known her whole life, she uncovers dangerous secrets about those around her. This science fiction fantasy is full of chilling paranormal plot twists that will leave listeners spellbound and unable to press pause.
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    • Velvet Was the Night

    • Written by: Silvia Moreno-Garcia
    • Narrated by: Gisela Chípe
    • Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins
    • Release date: 2021-08-17
    • Language: English
    • 4 out of 5 stars 20 ratings
    • Written by the celebrated Mexican-Canadian Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Velvet Was the Night is a thrilling noir full of chilling historical fiction and powerful storytelling. Set in 1970s Mexico, two strangers begin the search for a missing girl who has gone missing under very mysterious circumstances. Along the way, they discover a hair-raising underworld of murder for hire and foreign spies that will cause their lives to intersect in startling ways. They both have reasons for embarking on this harrowing journey, but neither will be the same when it is over. For fans of Silvia Moreno-Garcia's Mexican Gothic, this audiobook will immerse listeners in a world full of revolution and suspenseful imagery that will leave them spellbound.
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    • Red X

    • Written by: David Demchuk
    • Narrated by: Salvatore Antonio, David Demchuk
    • Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins
    • Release date: 2021-08-31
    • Language: English
    • 3.5 out of 5 stars 5 ratings
    • This audiobook is perfect for listeners looking to get immersed in a world of spine-tingling terror like never before. Red X is the second audiobook from writer David Demchuk on this list, and it is easy to see why. David Demchuk has made an art of interweaving fiction and reality in captivating ways and creating unique scary stories. When men begin to vanish from Toronto's Gay Village, people are left to grapple with the mystery on their own and without help from those in power. This horror tale is much too relatable, and the spine-tingling implications plague marginalized people. Sinister and unsettling, this audiobook will haunt listeners long after it is over.
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    • I'm Thinking of Ending Things

    • Written by: Iain Reid
    • Narrated by: Candace Thaxton
    • Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins
    • Release date: 2016-06-14
    • Language: English
    • 4 out of 5 stars 250 ratings
    • I'm Thinking of Ending Things is one of those audiobooks that is nothing short of hair-raising and creepy. When a young woman is left to ponder the state of her new relationship after a disastrous meeting with her boyfriend's parents, she gets plunged into a world of terror and uncertainty. Writer Iain Reid takes the psychological thriller genre up a notch in this tale of frightening confusion and unsettling suspense. This murder mystery will leave listeners desperately seeking answers until the end. I'm Thinking of Ending Things is one title that is best left to the imagination, or the intricacies are liable to drive listeners mad.
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    • We Spread

    • Written by: Iain Reid
    • Narrated by: Robin Miles
    • Length: 5 hrs and 58 mins
    • Release date: 2022-09-27
    • Language: English
    • 4 out of 5 stars 28 ratings
    • We Spread is a gripping look at what it means to grow old and the spiralling psychological effects of being in unfamiliar places. Writer Iain Reid is known for crafting thrillers that intersect multiple genres, and We Spread is no exception. When Penny reaches an age when she can no longer safely live on her own, she gets sent to a care home that she initially enjoys. But when her mind begins to falter, and the days become one long string of existence, the house takes on a profoundly sinister and unsettling presence. The resulting story will leave listeners pondering the reality of growing older and unable to tear away from this spellbinding tale.