British Columbians handed out thousands of candy to costumed visitors Thursday night for the classic Halloween pastime of trick-or-treating.

CBC News tracked the number of trick-or-treaters across the province in partnership with the SFU City Program. Respondents were asked how many treats came knocking on Halloween night, among other questions.

The annual candy or treat counting survey had received nearly 600 responses as of Friday morning.

Andy Yan, SFU’s municipal program director, said neighborhoods that usually host many giveaways, including Douglas Park and Trinity Street in Vancouver and Queens Park in New Westminster, continued to see high numbers.

But he said more trick-or-treaters have been reported in more remote neighborhoods, with more than 1,000 trick-or-treaters reported at some homes in Abbotsford and Langley.

“I think it covers places where people can find affordable family housing,” Yan said.

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He said the treat count data shows interesting trends in communities, including those where people feel comfortable involving their children and where people are willing to open their doors to offer treats to foreigners.

“It marks a sense of community, a sense of social trust that is underlying.”

Participants were also asked if inflation had affected their Halloween experience, with 75 percent of respondents saying no. Those who reported it affected them said it led to fewer decorations and less candy.

This year’s tally included an additional question asking respondents if they voted in the recent provincial election. Yan said more than 97 percent of those surveyed said they had voted.

“Trick or Treat is one of the fanciest measures,” Yan said. “I think at the bottom of it all is the idea of ​​civic engagement and community spirit.”

He also said there was a movement toward some neighborhoods offering party activities during the day to allow children living in nearby buildings more time to participate, especially in business districts like the West End and Yaletown of downtown Vancouver.