The 6 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: 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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6.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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