Sinister Circus on Halloween Night at Rideau Hall
Rideau Hall employees were costumed and scared the children and the young at heart as they entered the Sinister Circus at Rideau Hall.
Fri, 10/31/2008 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2008-0344-009
Scary creatures were also spotted on the grounds of Rideau Hall on Halloween night.
Fri, 10/31/2008 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2008-0344-004
Children started arriving early at Rideau Hall to witness the Sinister Circus and of course to trick or treat some candy.
Fri, 10/31/2008 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2008-0344-042
A bloody jack-in-the-box scared the children as they made their way into the circus.
Fri, 10/31/2008 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2008-0344-013
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, along with her daughter Marie-Éden (left) distributed candies to the children.
Fri, 10/31/2008 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2008-0344-072
Her Excellency also met with future Governor General's Foot Guard Samuel Squires who in a few years from now will be part of the guard of honour at Rideau Hall.
Fri, 10/31/2008 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2008-0344-083
Beautiful carved pumpkins were located at the ground entrance.
Fri, 10/31/2008 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2008-0344-059
The Governor General took the time to speak with the children and appreciate their costumes.
Fri, 10/31/2008 - 12:00 Cpl Issa Paré, Rideau Hall GG2008-0344-095