Located at 527 Durham Drive, David and Andrea Phair’s elaborate attraction is a highlight of the Celebration of Frights tour, which draws thousands to decorated homes across Lambton County. Known for its hand-crafted animatronics and immersive scenes, the home has become a staple stop for Halloween fans. This year, however, the Phairs say they may […]
Located at 527 Durham Drive, David and Andrea Phair’s elaborate attraction is a highlight of the Celebration of Frights tour, which draws thousands to decorated homes across Lambton County. Known for its hand-crafted animatronics and immersive scenes, the home has become a staple stop for Halloween fans. This year, however, the Phairs say they may be forced to scale back or adjust operations as the City of Sarnia prepares to close Finch Drive for reconstruction, a project expected to last 40 days beginning as early as Sept. 15.
“We are continuing to build our haunted house in hopes that we will still open our doors for the tour, but our efforts could be all for naught,” the Phairs wrote in a public update.
To limit vehicle traffic, the couple is considering asking visitors to park at the YMCA and walk to the Asylum. While Finch Drive would have little traffic during construction, they note College Park lacks sidewalks and visitors would need to take extra care. Safety, they add, is their top priority when welcoming people to their home.
The Phairs also help coordinate the Celebration of Frights food drive in support of the Inn of the Good Shepherd. With about 10 drop points across the city, Durham Asylum serves as an active collection site, contributing to the collective effort of all participating homes.
The couple says they welcome feedback from residents as they weigh options. Despite the uncertainty, work inside the Asylum continues, with the Phairs determined to keep the community tradition alive.
For more updates, visit Durham Asylum's Facebook page.
