The 13 Ghost Walking Tours in Canada That Earn Their Price

1.Old Montreal: Traditional Ghost Walk of the Haunted City

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 746 reviews · 1h 30m · from $24Our pick

Follow a costumed storyteller through Old Montreal for 90 minutes of ghost stories, grisly legends, and unusual city history. Guides such as Alice, Constance, Lily, and Madame Morphine keep the walk lively in English or French. Meet at Place Royale, arrive early, and expect some adult themes.

“Alice was brilliant. It’s a great way to see the old city whilst learning a little bit of history.”

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2.Old Montreal Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 726 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26

At 8 p.m., follow an actor-guide from Place Royale through Old Montreal to Bonsecours Market. Expect theatrical storytelling about crimes, fires, hangings, witchcraft, and ghostly legends. Guides may include Madame Morphine, Constance, Alice, Franklin, or Beatrice. The walk is in English and costs $26.34.

“Beatrice was such an amazing performer during this ghost walk with great energy! We laughed far more than we were actually scared but it was such an incredible way to go around Old Montreal and hear a spooky tale or two!”

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3.Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 284 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Walk downtown Ottawa for about 75 minutes with a storyteller guide from Haunted Walks. Hear tales tied to Château Laurier, the Rideau Canal, Bytown Museum, Lisgar Collegiate, Dr. Frank’s house, and more. Guides such as Monica, Margo, Nart, and Laura bring a friendly, spooky tone.

“Guide Jack was super smart informed and very professional. The tour was well researched and he even did a story as a dedication to an Algonquin woman.”

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4.Ghost Tour of Toronto Original Haunted Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 185 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Walk from Front Street to Mackenzie House in about 75 minutes while guides such as Dev, Paul, Cass, or Thomas tell Toronto ghost stories and local history. Expect a small group of up to 12, outdoor stops, steady walking, and a spooky mood that leans more toward storytelling than jump scares.

“Thomas made the tour fun and gave us some awesome stories about Toronto’s dark side of history made us want to take additional tours”

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5.Banff Ghost Walks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 122 reviews · from $30

Meet your guide at Good Earth Coffeehouse at 7 pm for a slow, outdoor walk through Banff. Hear ghost stories, unsolved crimes, and local history from guides such as Sam, Jack, Mike, Harriet, and Jenn. The tour returns to its starting point and suits ages 8 and up.

“Jenn was an excellent story teller. We really enjoyed the spooky walk and hearing all the legends. The walk was fairly easy. We made sure to bundle up for the rainy weather which definitely made the experience enjoyable. Perfect way to spend a spooky, fall evening.”

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6.Orignal Haunted Walk of Kingston 75-Minute Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 113 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Join a local storyteller for a 75-minute evening walk through Kingston’s old downtown. Hear ghost tales at City Hall, the Public Market, Hochelaga Inn, Chalmers United Church, and St. George’s Cathedral. Guides such as Rebecca, Allison, Tamara, and Arianne bring different styles to the stories.

“We had our tour with Rebecca and it was truly a very fun experience! She spoke very clearly and was very easy to understand.”

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7.Haunted Griffintown Ghost Walking Tour in Montréal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26Top rated

Join Haunted Montreal for a 90-minute English walking tour through Griffintown’s haunted places. Guides such as Jason and Cara mix local history with ghost stories, leading a group of up to 35 from Rockaberry Griffintown to Rue William.

“Our guide Jason was excellent! I learned a lot while having a great time . Can’t wait to do an other tour”

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8.Banff: Paranormal History Walking Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 46 reviews · 1h 45m · from $29

Meet your English-speaking guide at Banff Good Earth Coffeehouse for a 105-minute evening walk through haunted landmarks and Bow Valley stories. Guides such as Jack, Jen, Mike, and Max mix local history, unsolved mysteries, and ghost tales. Wear warm clothes and comfortable shoes.

“We had so much fun on the ghost walk. Our guide Jack was fantastic; she was funny and her story telling skills were great. She’s obviously passionate about the town’s haunted history and her stories were very entertaining. Walking through Banff at night added so much atmosphere. Highly recommend this walking tour!”

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9.Haunted Old Montreal Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 39 reviews · 1h 30m · from $24

Follow a professional actor through Old Montreal for 90 minutes of grim colonial stories, ghost sightings, and theatrical history. Hear about Marie-Joseph Angélique, the old jail, Champs-de-Mars, and Chateau Ramezay. Tours run in English or French, outdoors, rain or shine.

“Great your! I credible guide. Love the history of Montreal Infused with some haunting”

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10.Canmore Ghost Walks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $31

Meet your interpretive guide at Canary Coffee for a 1-hour-40-minute outdoor walk through downtown Canmore. Hear haunted stories, local history, unsolved mysteries, and hotel encounters from guides such as Courtney and Max. Groups are capped at 10, with a 7 p.m. start and a return to the meeting point.

“Very fun experience and really good story telling. Highly recommend! The tour teaches you some history of canmore which is very interesting.”

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11.Haunted Walk Experience at the Mackenzie King Estate

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Meet at the Mackenzie King Estate in Gatineau Park for a cloaked, lantern-carrying guide and an evening of ghost stories tied to Canada’s 10th prime minister. Expect an easy walk, historic grounds, fireflies or bats on a lucky night, and a mildly spooky mood rather than a fright fest.

“Our guide Jessie was excellent! We had such a fun night. It was great to rediscover the MacKenzie King Estate in a night setting. Very spooky stories. Well organized, easy walk, beautiful place. Thanks again!”

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12.Haunted Walk at Beechwood Cemetery National Historic Site

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Join the Haunted Walk of Ottawa at Beechwood Cemetery for 60 minutes of stories among historic graves, followed by 15 minutes inside the mausoleum. Guides such as Caralyn and Felix bring wit, music, and fortune telling to this English-language tour for groups of up to 20.

“They tell good stories I have been coming last year. It’s a good way to meet new people to. If you like to learn history. If that’s your thing. I highly recommend it. It’s just as good as the jail tour.”

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13.Haunted Mountain Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1h 30m · from $24

Join a professional actor and storyteller for a 90-minute, lantern-lit walk up Mount Royal. Hear tales of haunted hospitals, cemeteries, the Alan Memorial Institute, Jack McLean, and Simon McTavish. The tour runs in English or French from Jeanne-Mance Park to Peel Street and Pine Avenue.

“La marche était le fun , le guide Max fantastique”

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