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Ghost Tours & Paranormal Adventures

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The outdoor tour that started it all! Be captivated by our friendly and talented storytellers, each wearing one of our iconic black cloaks, as they recount the area’s most spine-tingling ghostly tales. Using lanterns to light our way, we’ll lead you to Ottawa’s most haunted places, such as Grant House, the elegant Fairmont Château Laurier, and the city’s infamous haunted high school. This memorable evening will forever alter your perception of the city and its historic buildings. Ideal for all ages, this tour is a favourite among families, the curious, and paranormal enthusiasts alike. Cette visite est également disponible en français.

Next available: May 12, 2024
75 minutes
Adults $29.99, Youth (up to 14) $21.99. Save $5 on tours from Monday to Wednesday.

Join us on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Ottawa’s supernatural past as we explore the Bytown Museum. Prepare to be captivated by chilling tales of ghostly encounters shared by museum staff, visitors, and even our Haunted Walk tour guides! As we make our way to the museum, we’ll immerse you in the region’s oldest and most famous ghost stories, including iconic tales such as those surrounding the Rideau Canal, Barracks Hill, and the murder of D’Arcy McGee. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore one of Ottawa’s haunted landmarks with The Haunted Walk! Cette visite est également disponible en français.

Next available: May 12, 2024
75 minutes
Adults $29.99, Youth (up to 14) $21.99.

Introducing Hidden Ottawa” – the new light-hearted walking tour from the creators of The Haunted Walk that’s gonna have you chuckling with laughter and shaking your head in disbelief. Join our crew of storytelling guides as we take you on a 90-minute escapade through the hidden side of Ottawa. No boring history here! We’re all about the bizarre and unexpected side of the city we love. Ever heard of mutant squirrels or surprise racoons causing havoc? Maple syrup heists that would make Robin Hood blush? Secret society messages encoded in some of our most well-known places? We’ve got all that and more! Guffaw and gasp through the city’s streets as our fun and engaging tour guides spill the beans on those little-known stories and secrets that define Ottawa’s hidden personality. Grab your pals, your family, or even that weird cousin you don’t quite know how to handle – everyone’s welcome! “Hidden Ottawa” is a fun and engaging good-natured adventure, perfect for first-time visitors and locals alike. You won’t find this side of the city in any guidebook! Tickets are vanishing now like a squirrel with a stolen bottle of maple syrup!

Next available: May 12, 2024
90 minutes
Adults $29.99, Youth (up to 14) $21.99

JOIN US IN THE DARK!

Leave skepticism at the door and step into the world of the unexplained! In our ‘Alone in the Dark’ experiences, we will utilize a wide array of techniques, both ancient and modern, to attempt to communicate with the spirits that may dwell within the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum in Ottawa and the Village at Black Creek in Toronto. ‘Alone in the Dark’ is as real as it gets, where even the spirits themselves can’t predict the outcome.

Updates

News & Haunted Talks Podcasts

Episode 146 - Hospital Excorcisms
Our guest on this episode, Dr. Paul Blair, is a healthcare chaplain at the Riverview Heath Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, who recently wrote a doctoral dissertation about exorcisms.
The Stone Tape Theory
Could ghosts be a looping echo from the past? We look at one of the most influential theories in paranormal research.
Episode 134 - Canadian Poltergeists - Part 1 of 3
The first episode in a 3-part Haunted Talks special event! Over the next few episodes, we explore four poltergeist stories that took place in Canada, all of which seem to share some striking and terrifying similarities.